How Long Can A Jackery Explorer 880 (Home Depot Version) Power Four Subs and Two Top Speakers

[@calebriley7611]

FINALLY SOMEONE TESTING THIS!!!!! thank you so much.

[@Stevieray16]

Thanks John 😊 This is EXACTLY what is DJs needed! Thanks so much ❤

[@djjerryg_soundexpressenter5874]

I have the Jackery explorer 550, I can do a ceremony and cocktail hour in a remote location from the venue For about three hours and still have more than 80% battery life left. DJ Rachel without a great video doing something similar with a Jackery 550 explorer

[@j03franks]

Can you share whats youre running with it? Thats impressive

[@djaztec97]

Hey man, what devices do you plug into it? I plan to get a 550 but not sure if it can handle 2 QSC speakers, 1 laptop, and DDJ1000.

[@DJBessVA]

i have the 500 I use for cocktail hour and ceremonies ... works perfectly. im thinking about grabbing the 2000 for events with my evolve 30's.

[@AbraKaDaniel]

Thank you so much for this test. I am currently shopping for a battery backup for my PA system when I have to run sound for rural wedding venues.

[@KingJyrusEntGroup]

Brilliant test. I have been looking at these for months!

[@dannythorne7143]

Thanks for the info.i really needed that.i am going to purchase the jackery 1000.

[@beatbuildersstudio]

Great video. Thanks for doing this test . I wasn't expecting all that hooked up.

[@gnaradah]

Thanks for doing this test, it helps A LOT!!

[@EsteemHeadshots]

Thank you for the video! It answered my questions on power stations. So if I JUST want to power two 15" tops at max volume for approx 5 hours I should be good with a at least a 500Wh power station?

[@DeeJay_IMB]

Good video I’ve been think about a battery solution just in case the power goes out. I normally run a larger than average mobile setup. Thanks for the video.

[@dam55ian]

cool! have done this too but instead of using active speakers with a high standby power i use passive speakers with high sensetivity and a very efficient amp that draws 9w standby for the 2 subs and the 2 tops get about 116db at 10m with a pull of 140w

[@LCohenSax]

I’m very surprised I thought using SIX speakers would’ve sucked more power than that at that volume level. You’re cruising around 150-200 W with spikes to 250 W… I would’ve guessed closer to 500 W….amazing test thanks!

[@chrisshinakadjredikulus7898]

I measured wattage draw for my speakers. ONE of my Bose L1 Pro16 draws about 200-300 watts at 25% volume... which is pretty loud, but not dance floor loud. If I have both going at 25% volume, I would be looking at about a 500 Watt Ave continuous draw. I would def need a larger capacity battery.

[@NukePooch1]

Wow, even better. If that's the 880, that's not 1000Wh battery capacity, that's 880Wh...so much closer to the 716Wh capacity of my Bluetti EB70S. Currently have 3 EKX18SP subs, and 2 EKX-12P tops (have two more tops being shipped in). Should be able to run the whole works on the single Bluetti if needed. Thanks!

[@discjockeynews]

The Jackery lit has conflicting info.. one place (where I initially pulled things from) has it one way, and the 880 is as you say, with 880 watts of available power..

[@thecapothedon]

How much the blue run you?

[@truestory2227]

Most dj speakers have a printed max wattage draw next to the power switch, however that number is when the speaker is at complete full volume with a strong signal coming through. It safe to say roughly

[@sbonisozakwe]

Have been asking myself about this. Thank you so much for this video

[@ZinsWorld]

Thanks so much for posting this bro its exactly what i was looking for. I'm gonna plug in my speakers laptop and bass guitar and amp while i play so i was looking for portability and power and this looks like a good one

[@jeovanlopez715]

Great video!! I am running 2 EV 18” subs, 2 12” QSC mains with a Mackie 12 mixer. The 1000w should do the trick since we play over 4 hours on a single set. Thanks for the info!!!

[@Horatio-Monroe]

That’s pretty good! I am surprised. Thank you for the video!

[@joronbrice]

Exactly the video I was looking for.. Mobile djs, let's go!

[@lorenmiller6953]

so really we all need to buy a kilawatt so we know how much we draw, then you can make an informed purchase

[@jackyoshino31]

I have an older 200w Fender PD250 PA system with mixer and CD player I estimate to be an extra 75-100w. I’m just curious what the actual peak watt specs are for your whole system. This way it would help me figure out how large of a capacity deep cycle battery or power station I would need to power a 3.5 to 4 hour event. Thanks

[@djsteveslick7067]

great test and video, John

[@DjStorm-1]

This is an excellent video. Thanks for the great information

[@EvelynHernandez]

thanks, love the info, im trying to see whats the smallest generator I need to run 2 15" 1000watt powered speakers and a 1500 watt powered 18" sub. I feel like a 1500watt generator should hold those up after seeing this.

[@desertsol44]

Thank you for this. I do have a question tho. I have a similar setup and want to do the same thing, how loud did you get? Did you crank it up and see how much power was drawn at full volume ? What might that difference be? Thanks!

[@RyanMarchand]

I wonder if a pair QSC k2.2 speakers would consumer as much, more, or less energy than this example with 6 EV speakers. I have 2 QSC K12.2s I would like to run... additionally it would be amazing if I could run my QSC K212C cardiod sub as well. I just bought a Jackery 2000 v2 Explorer. I can't wait to test it out

[@ShowemRight]

Wow, this is great to know, so If I use my Zendure Superbase V4600 with about the same set up you have I could go a very long time and a bit louder need be. The Zendure Superbase is 4600 Wh though and weighs 131 pounds.

[@KahyohBe]

Thank you Sir~ I was looking for for insight on a small compactable generator that is portable and effective for small outdoor gatherings

[@TroyRudd574]

Thanks John!! I knew a DJ would speak my language. haha I've been out of the business almost 2 decades, but do have a pair of JBL Partybox 710s (no batteries) for home use, and interested in running some Halloween animatronics from a power station. From your test, I've determined that the Jackery will last longer than I do!!

[@adrianperu6800]

Do you this 880 will last longer if I just use my one jbl 710 ?

[@patrickhackett3878]

What class are the power amps? Class D, AB, A? It makes a big difference.

[@SocaFirst]

Excellent can we have a update for example bluetti hands free 2

[@britto131]

Very helpful test thanks a lot dude

[@thecapothedon]

Bro thank you so much for this!!!

[@mntz321]

Would this be a good alternative to power lights for a display at indoor carshows for about 7 hrs?...electricity to plug in some lights at convention centers charge 100+ dollars gets expensive having to pay that constantly for carshows

[@flyrobin2544]

It sure would be a great alternative!

[@EsteemHeadshots]

Thank you so much for your test. What would be your guess on how many hrs can I get with this 1000w running two 15" tops at full blast?

[@miamiwax5504]

how do u think this would work for turntables?

[@okieobw]

Can you recommend something that will power just a mixing console (Mackie profx10). I have a loudbox mini and will be getting a Bose sr1 soon.

[@DJBessVA]

Jackery 500.

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Only need 100 watts.

[@antoniovasquez497]

Was the test at full volume? Or what percentage would you say?

[@djerickd_official]

I can barley get 2 hours out of a Bluetti Ac1800 1152wh on 2 Maui 2 G3's (1000w rms) and xdj-rx3 - how was the Jackery lasting so long??

[@SuAmigoElilegal]

Hello inhave 2 subs electro voice EKX 18 and 2 tops and 2 monitors elx12 plus i run some 4 small lights for the band . Which one do u recommend

[@DjMilliano]

Great vid

[@paulbrowski2679]

Did you happen to get any ground loop noise while running off the Jackery?

[@discjockeynews]

I have not noticed anything like that with the battery inverters.. and we have used a few for ceremonies where the sound would have been noticed.

[@DesmondNoel]

Hey on keep doin power back up system Question is there any busing or humming on system between songay

[@bobstock8622]

No, it's inverted and as clean as you can ask for, if you have everything connected properly, you'll never have get a buzz form this kind of power supply

[@IgorPererodovSax]

if i have two EV 12bt speakers 1000w each, laptop, radio base, 300w power station is enough for 3 hours??

[@miroslav8817]

What do you think? Can Ecoflow Delta2 1024wh with 1.800 w of AC output , run the 4 Rcf nx915 active speakers and one 15 sub. Every of this speakers are rated about 400 w of power consumption. How much are rated your speakers? Thanks.

[@sarahmoorman6936]

I have about half that equipment to lug and perform (mostly quiet jazz music) with - (1-2 speakers, a mic, a small brain and tablet). Tired of using mega long extension cords from the inside of a cafe, through the top entrance door to the patio area where I perform (with lots of stick on hooks on the walls to keep the long cords from being tripped on)! Would the 300 serve my needs? Single mom on a budget here yo'!

[@flyrobin2544]

You always want to have a little more power than you'd think is necessary. The Jackery 500 might be good for you. www.amazon.com/dp/B07SM5HBK1/ref=va_live_carousel?pf_rd_r=H9EZQEKM7FG4HCDR51TG&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_t=AmazonStores&pf_rd_i=17542FA1-CF54-41D6-8439-3885804D5DB8&asc_contentid=amzn1.amazonlive.broadcast.4f1a4906-15d8-4fab-94c5-738450a0d432&pd_rd_i=B07SM5HBK1&th=1

[@DJBessVA]

Go with the 500. Th extra wattage and time will give you piece of mind. I powered one evolve 30, mixer, 2 mics, laptop and a keyboard for about 2 hours at a wedding ceremony (started late) and still had 85% left.

[@sarahmoorman6936]

Thanks! That was kinda my instinct. Wd be nice to have in the house for hurricane power outs too, I suppose.@@DJBessVA

[@musicislife2000]

I have two qsc 12.2 speakers 2000w each aside from my mixer and turntables, laptop apple computer would you recommend the 880? thanks great video

[@djaztec97]

I have the same setup and same question. @discjockeynews

[@rubenlopez7334]

That’s crazy my brought his 2200 watt Honda generator and I hooked up a 2000 watt sub and 1500 watt top and the sub kept cutting out cause the generator couldn’t supply enough power

[@djaztec97]

@@rubenlopez7334 Is the Honda gen rated for 2200W or 2000Wh?

[@dam55ian]

@@djaztec97 depends is it a battery or a generator lol

[@pekkatoikkanen3996]

@@rubenlopez7334 That's a problem when playing music material with some cheaper smps amps. Small generators don't have enough inertia. (I have a Honda EU20i) But a battery can give you many times the nominal capacity for a short period of time so I'm pretty sure it wont be a problem.

[@ZIPZ710]

I would think what you have plugged in all together would pull more watts than a standalone pioneer deck? Would you think the same?

[@discjockeynews]

yes, at peak it would for sure.. but, the controllers or laptops pull CONSISTENT power from an inverter, while speakers have peaks and valleys so they react a bit differently on loads seen on the Killawatt..

[@TiFlaent]

Great stuff, thanks

[@etothej]

John Young! That's pretty impressive (don' cha know?) I wonder if they work out here in Vermont?? lol

[@SherwinBajao]

Wow!

[@RenatoBalliu-v7c]

Hey man, I got an XDJ XZ and a JVC Large speaker that runs on Battery. If I connect my Speaker to my XDJ XZ, then my XDJ XZ to a generator, will the Generator need the wattage power to cover the Speaker? Even though the speaker runs on battery? Because its connected to my XDJ XZ? Or If I just get a smaller generator just for the XDJ XZ and use this method, will be okay? Help please someone. I want to film myself in the desert DJing.

[@chronocross85]

Do you think this will run a photo booth with a printer for 3 hours plus?

[@djizzynyc]

i have the jackery 300 and yes it will run it . printer barely draws power. you can do more then 3 hours

[@bobstock8622]

The 880 would run a PB n printer for days....lol

[@luismartinez-sm4hq]

It’ll work with 550 too

[@MrMaui38]

Great video!!

[@airsoftvulture]

LOVE U FOR THIS

[@peterndwiga4694]

How many amp hours is the battery?

[@chri5_dj]

Hi legends I’m wanting to do a little beach/picnic gathering and play some beats … I’d be running two cdj 2000nexus and a mixer with one 15 inch ev ekx… I’d love the jackery 1000 But seeing if I can go with the 500 Other option would be serato on laptop with one deck … Cheers in advance

[@dam55ian]

im running a similar setup with an ecoflow delta2 and 2 passive subs and tops but can tell you a cdj2000nexus draws about 19w each and the 900nexus mixer about 42w so would reccomend using a 250mk2 mixer that uses less then 14w i believe if possible and then sure if its one speaker and te standbypower aint too crazy then a 500 might work but the bigger bbattery the better

[@asimgeekhan]

So wait. Is this an 880 version and 1000w version?? Or are the explore 1000 the same thing as 880 explorer? I'm a little confused if these are two separate models or not because I can't find the 880 on jackery website but I can find it on home depots website

[@SS-th3kq]

They put out the same amount of power, what makes them different is how long they'll last while charged. The 880 has 880wh while the 1000 has 1000 wh (watt hours). So technically the 1000 should stay charged and last longer

[@mattfillmore9849]

How long does it take to charge the power station from say 50% to 100

[@bobstock8622]

depending on the condition of your unit, about 4-5 hours, the last 2% or so takes a little longer. Slower is better for Li batteries

[@Johnnybang916_]

Thank you!

[@itsdjmiggy]

I got a jackery explorer 500 and tried to power my set up with it for a 2 hour gig. It shut off twice in those two hours and I’ve no idea why. I’m wondering if my battery is defective. I’m running the same mixer, an XDJ-RX3, and 2 QSC 12.2, smaller setup than what you tested so it should be able to handle it..do you have an opinion on what it could be? The power draw never went over 300 even with the bass.

[@michaeldjmicdavis8812]

I actually used the same setup at an event. 2 QSC 12.2 and mixer. Shut down after I spoke on the microphone. I'm going to try out the Jackery 1000.

[@bobstock8622]

@@michaeldjmicdavis8812 I have the 1000, I have run it with two tops but not with subs yet (no guts I guess..lol) I ran 6 hours over 3 different events (Ceremonies and Cocktails) and was still over 70% BUTTT.........If you over drive the volume, it can spike and cause the the jackery to shut down, there is a reset process to get it back up faster so read your manual for sure but with consistent volume and not over driving it, I can see this test going way longer. Love my 1000

[@michaeldjmicdavis8812]

@@bobstock8622 Thank you Bob for the reply... I have my 1000 under the Christmas tree staring at me in the box. Can't wait to use it. =)

[@13bcoffee]

The 500 has a different inverter than the 1000. One can handle a continuous AC pull of 500 watts while the other 1000 watts. So most likely the Jackery is shutting down when you ask for more than 500 watts. Probably some heavy bass hit. So the 1000 model will last longer and can handle a much larger load. For DJing purposes, I would say a 1000 watt inverter is what is needed. Now for a ceremony or cocktail system. A 500 will work.

[@13bcoffee]

I just did a 3 speaker test outdoors. The 500 shutoff on LiL Wayne bass hit. The 1000 was fine.

[@AccordMe2]

I have 2 Altos TS408 2000 Watts 900 Watts continuos each 8 inch powered speakers, Casio PX560 keyboard, Alesis SR18 drum manchine and a Yamaha MG06X mixer...Do I need the Jackery Explorer 140, 240, 300, 550 or the 1000 for my setup...I called Jackery and was told that the 1000 model will not support 2 altos 2000W each...thanks for yor help. Reply Reply

[@discjockeynews]

any of them could run that system at ceremony/cocktail volumes.. it is a question of how long you need them to run.. those 2000 watt speakers in reality pull about 20-100 watts of power.. 20-50 at ceremony or cocktail levels, and up to 100 watts in dance floor levels... I would estimate your 'watts per hour' would fall under 400 watts/hr... so, if you needed two hours, you would need one with a capacity of over 800 watts..

[@AccordMe2]

Thank you so much John for your response....It appears you know more than Jackery customer service...I will purchase the Explorer 1000 just to be on the safe side...Will that be ok?

[@discjockeynews]

@@AccordMe2 depending on how loud you want to get.. those speakers will be pulling under 100 watts per cabinet.. even pretty loud I would expect you could get 2 hours out of that set up pretty easily.. at more of a cocktail volume.. 3-4 hours might be possible..

[@AccordMe2]

Basically I do background easily listening dinner house music...if any dancing at all it would be light piano bar style...60"s to 80's...4 hours max...so what Explorer model do you suggest John...I really fo appreciate your valuable advice...I am a Californian retired in Mexico and at times am without an outlet to connect to... thanks again!!!

[@JWash617]

How about running one Macky 212 1400 watts speaker, class D? Any feedback?

[@frankraffa6]

I'd say that's impressive.

[@MichaelHoltz]

Great video. I have been looking at these. I would like to see you run this test with a Laptop plugged in and DJ mixer. I used one like this on a golf course. I used the Laptop battery first and when that got down to 20% I plugged the Laptop into the power inverter and it brought down the power raimaning quite a bit. I went from current status of ramaing power of 7hrs to 3hrs.

[@NukePooch1]

One thing, if you can get a car charger for the laptop it would help. You lose energy with every conversion, so converting up to 110-120VAC then back to 20VDC for the laptop loses more energy than if you convert once from 12VDC to 20VDC.

[@carlosfinlay874]

Thanks

[@brandong7201]

I'm dumb can someone tell me what battery pack would be sufficient to pair with a JBL 1000 PARTYBOX

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

EcoFlow Pro 600 watts $480 Amazon

[@brandong7201]

@@WWeiss-nv5vz I did my own research an that wouldn't work

[@andrewsmatt9042]

What about 1 12'' subwoofer 500watt rms 2000peak it's OK something 500watt power station

[@discjockeynews]

that would be similar to the subs in this demo video.. which is 4X that single sub you mentioned PLUS running the tops and mixer in this demo..

[@andrewsmatt9042]

@@discjockeynews it's only the sub I want to use the tops is 2 soundboks with battery

[@GreeenGiantt]

@@discjockeynews I'd love to know what you thought of this too

[@MartinPerez-hx7ku]

SSSSUPER!!!

[@TimElliott42]

Just so I can reverse-engineer the wattage requirements, what model subs and tops are you using? Are those EKX-12P's and EKX-15SP's?

[@discjockeynews]

Yes, that is what I have in this video.

[@TimElliott42]

@@discjockeynews Thanks!! I'm running a 60-minute outdoor musical theater review - we don't have subs, but up to 4 QSC CP12's and 2 QSC CP8's for monitors, with a Soundcraft Ui24r mixer and 5 QLXD receivers. I'm pretty sure this will be similar or less draw than your sample rig. I had avoided even thinking about battery generators, since in my previously uninformed mind a single 1000W speaker would require a 1000W generator - I see now that's not the case!

[@TimElliott42]

Just to follow up for future readers: I calculate the worst-case continuous wattage of your system at 1211 watts (1.8A "at 1/8 power" x 6 EV speakers + 23 watt mixer). Yes, I know your Kill-A-Watt showed a lot less for one stack, but I'm trying to get a worst-case scenario here. At 1211 watts, the Explorer 880 should last only 43 minutes. Obviously, you are getting at least 4 hours. For my system listed above (0.75A "at 1/8 power" loudspeakers), I similarly calculate a worst-case scenario of 824 watts. That works out to 1.21 hours worst-case on a new Explorer 1000; but at the actual rate you were seeing, my system could last perhaps 6.7 hours. Note: I am a novice at this, feel free to point any errors out. Obviously if you were running 1211 watts for any length of time, the Explorer 880 would temporarily shut down.

[@drlemonfeet]

That's such good info! Thank you sir

[@djdannybhtx]

Jackery 880????

[@AIexOut-A-Magic-x6w]

7 minutes to say "4 hours"?