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#1 2009-08-24 15:34:47
- madittenber
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JBL EON
Anyone use these speakers for monitors? I am looking for a powered monitor that has a wider dispersion than say a 5" reference monitor that I am using now. Actually two of them on my desktop. I find that I have to stand in one place and I am able to hear things well. I am looking for something that is a bit bigger that I can put on the floor in front of me.
I need it to be able to compete with a few guitars using 100 watt amps and 4x12 cabinets and a trap kit. We don't play at extreme volumes but I need to be heard over the amps. I am currently looking at something like the JBL EON 315.
http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/General/P … &MId=3
I want it self powered if at all possible so I can just plug in into an audio out on my recording interface. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these or any other recommendations.
Thanks
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#2 2009-08-25 00:24:58
- RaumKlang
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Re: JBL EON
madittenber wrote:
I need it to be able to compete with a few guitars using 100 watt amps and 4x12 cabinets and a trap kit. We don't play at extreme volumes but I need to be heard over the amps. I am currently looking at something like the JBL EON 315.
http://www.jblpro.com/catalog/General/P … &MId=3
Personally, I can't recommend the EON range at all. Everytime I hear acoustic guitars or voices played via these speakers they sound harsh and shrill. If you're looking for "something to hear yourself sing", they might do the job - at a relatively high price, though.
If you are looking for a speaker that sounds good, better try something else.
The RCF Art-Series sounds a lot better and might be even cheaper. Try to listen to ART310A and compare it to the JBLs...
Although it only has a 10" driver, it sounds quite full and can get really loud, just in case you need it.
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#3 2009-08-25 16:09:51
- madittenber
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Re: JBL EON
Thanks. I'll see if I can find those here in Dallas somewhere. I am also looking at Mackie and a Carvin unit as well.
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#4 2009-08-27 01:24:25
- madittenber
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Re: JBL EON
Well, I ended up with a QSC K12. Once I heard it nothing else compared. I will use it for a monitor for my practices and will use it as a main for another band I am in. I'll just have to get another one soon.
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#5 2009-08-27 01:47:01
- RaumKlang
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Re: JBL EON
madittenber wrote:
Well, I ended up with a QSC K12. Once I heard it nothing else compared. I will use it for a monitor for my practices and will use it as a main for another band I am in. I'll just have to get another one soon.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention QSC :-)
The K12 is a good choice!
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#6 2009-08-27 17:51:49
- madittenber
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Re: JBL EON
For some reason my wife didn't think so late last night. 
I am really impressed with the K12. Can't wait to get another one and run them in stereo.
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