First Look Under the Hood: JBL PRX One

[@menergyoficial1982]

I would like to see it against the EV Evolve 50 and the Bose L1 Pro 16

[@bandroom03]

Yeas I m looking for Yamaha 1k stagepas vs Rcf Evox vs LD system

[@lucabertolaso2167]

@@bandroom03 do you mean maui 28 g2?

[@bandroom03]

@@lucabertolaso2167yes I mean 44 or 28

[@lucabertolaso2167]

@@bandroom03 the maui 28 cost 2.5x less than the 44 and weigh 13 kg less... JBL prx one is compsrable in size/weight to the maui 28 g2

[@randolwalton5058]

JBL PRX One vs. Yamaha 1K would be a nice shootout for sound quality. Thanks

[@aaronthedj12]

I would like to see a sound comparison between JBL PRX and an HK Audio Polar 12

[@EnmandsBand1]

Polar 12 is a Chinese made OEM speaker from SoundKing, it's called Artos 1200 and the sub is made from MDF

[@aaronthedj12]

@@EnmandsBand1 well, I ran them last night and they sounded awesome. The sound and lighting engineer also commented on how much he liked them as well. I ran them as hard as I run my QSC K12’s and my Bose 812’s. They held up and didn’t clip or anything. That said, everything is made in China and they copy and use other peoples engineered items and sell them on the side.

[@JohnnyKawalski]

It would be awesome to see a comparison between the jbl prx one vs bose l1 pro 16 vs ev evolve 50. I am thinking of buying one of these but have had a hard time deciding which one.

[@MikeSinclairDJServices]

I'd be interested in the JBL PRX One VS the EV Evolve 50 myself

[@Realdjheisenberg]

Same! Those three are the benchmarks

[@StepsSounds]

This right here... setup the column arrays and let's see the results!!

[@tomehCanada]

Well Done. Thank you. I was impressed with the measurements. I have done many and those looked very good in a real room.

[@AaronStrawn]

Out of the EV 30m, and JMix8, this def looks like it has a better app. Great video Ben!

[@madness8556]

I have a pair of Evolve 30Ms and the app is fabulous IMHO.

[@GregWorzel]

I would love to hear a shootout with the EV Evolve 50.

[@danieltetuan7506]

Don't know if anyone has mentioned it, but would love to see and learn the comparison between Yamaha STAGEPAS and JBL PRX.

[@steviek8506]

Would love to see this against the RCF Jmix8. I own the RCF and love it but always open to new products

[@scitch34]

Ditto!

[@zeniodjsax]

Would be nice to compare the prx with the stagepass 1k and the Rcf evox 12. I own the stagepass but I was thinking to upgrade to something with a little more output and more bass. Thanks for the video!!

[@kongpakxone1947]

I would love to take this mixing board to RCF EVO12

[@tomcoon6930]

For those asking about comparison here is what I was able to see and hear. I was able to do a side by side with the PRX One, EV50 and the Bose L1 16 at GC the other day. The PRX in my opinion sounded better than the EV 50 right from the start. I made sure all of the db and eq levels were as close to the same as I could.. I felt it had better lows.. Mids and High were comparable. The Bose low end blew me away but the Mids and Highs were off a little... I also felt the connection point of the Colum on the Bose was in a bad spot and it uses a cheap feeling plastic spacer. I can easily see that snapping. The JBL won the overall test with a good quality sound, nice low end thump with the lowest price point. The EV50 has always looked sexy and it beats the other two in looks. The Bose was the highest price with the cheap feel concern on the Colum connection but boy does it Thump the other two out of the water. I decided to go with the PRX One and will be getting them soon. I look forward to Bens battle of the Speakers!

[@Martin_Gregory]

Did you compare vertical off axis sound? Lke if the audience is seated, or the PA is on a stage? It seems like only the EV has a J curve to deal with that?

[@michaelbullard6886]

Nicely done sir! I have always heard that the Bose 16 had horrible bass but you're saying heck no!

[@lorenmiller6953]

Great to see PEQ and hopefully useable fx on board, this will be all the mixer that most mobile events need. Looking forward to the day when a 3way (or 4way) column unicorn system comes out, I'm spoiled with compression drivers on wave guides. When is the embargo over on the VERTEC ONE?

[@jamespatrickbales]

I'd love to see how the PRX One compares to the Bose L1 Pro 32!

[@patricioxrosas]

Mee too. I just bought a Bose and now they came out with this JBL I’m curious!!

[@zunigasystementertainment8840]

@@patricioxrosas I have the eon ones and now I went with Bose L1 pro 8 will be doing my own comparison, the eon ones do really good

[@sullivan44]

I’d like to see the comparison with the RCF JMix8

[@AmanSabbarwalArtist]

is it better than RCF Evox 8 or 12 ?

[@dennyd935]

Like to Evolve 50 vs LD Maui 28

[@djtravismcguire]

I had both, sold the Evolves. Maui 28 G2's all day long.

[@madness8556]

@@djtravismcguire why do you like the Maui 28G2? I'm also looking at one of these after comparing it side by side with both Evolve 50 and Evolve 30M and much preferring the sound. It wasn't as loud as the 50 but it sounded fuller and warmer IMHO.

[@djtravismcguire]

@@madness8556 the Max SPL on the Maui 28's is only 1db less than the Evolves. EV won't publish the continuous SPL, but my bet is that it is less than the Maui. The Maui is better constructed, has mid range drivers, and the feedback resistance LD Systems tech into their speakers is second to none. Oh, and is $400 less per unit. The Evolves aren't bad, they are just over-hyped and there are better/less expensive options out there.

[@madness8556]

@@djtravismcguire thanks so much for your reply. I also found that the Evolve 50 was lacking midrange even after changing settings, whereas the Maui had better mids and had more of a 'hifi' sound about it than the Evolve which was more high quality PA with a lot of high and low end.

[@Shagger79]

Have you done a head to head against the EV 50?

[@alankelly1542]

Great video sir and thank you. I’m wondering when putting signal through a mixer into the prx one, which inputs would you use ? Line in or xlr ? Does it make a difference? I’m not as well schooled as you sir but was intrigued to know if there was a difference

[@patrickcurran2925]

Great review as always! Can you give any insight into the level of "sound bleed" out the back of the column. Perhaps perform the same test with mics 10ft in front and another 10ft directly behind. I purchased the Eon One MKII and was not happy with the amount of wasted sound energy going directly out the back of the speaker. Then having that energy reflect off the wall, adding mud to the sound. :/

[@ShouaYangSD]

Bose L1 pro 16 or 32 vs PRX One please

[@marksutherlandsr]

Can you daisy chain two of these together through the Passthrough?

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Yes, both playing mono

[@ryanblunden3336]

Great review. Well done 👍

[@DJJoshErieOfficial]

All the mobile DJs running RCF and EV column arrays probably are the best comparison. I'm eyeballing these if JBL is right about the volume output.

[@mattbrunsdon7213]

They're are not. It's dreadful

[@thebarcodestv]

@@mattbrunsdon7213 So is not 130db of peak? How so?

[@murraysanders7779]

I'll stick to my RCF 745s , can't beat horse power

[@patrickcurran2925]

Can we do a "under the hood" with the new Maui 28 G3?!

[@djchris210]

Great information thank you

[@rodneygoodman9502]

I would also Like to see a review on 2-Prx-one’s connected together As well as 4-units connected

[@lucabertolaso2167]

I would like to see a comparison with Db technologies es1203

[@keithmoeller5875]

It looks like you ran one cable to the JBL from the Soundcraft mixer? I thought you would run 2 cables?

[@lucabertolaso2167]

I would like to see a comparison with this prx one and one of db technologies es line.

[@ericgray4833]

What’s that program YOUR using

[@paultorres9324]

What are your true opinions of the jbl prx one's? I put them side by side against my evolve 50m's and the jbl prx one's sounded clearer and louder to me

[@Realdjheisenberg]

100% same. I returned my Evo50 and got the PRX One instead.

[@madness8556]

In Australia, the rrp of the jbl is very competitive at $2599. Both the Evolve 50M and RCF Jmix 8 are at around the $3K mark meaning that the PRX1 is really giving them at) stiff competition and both RCF and EV will probably have to lower their rrp prices to be competitive if the prx really is as good as is) it's claimed to be!

[@0410287]

Is there a way of turning the echo feature off when you go to talk in between songs ?

[@patricioxrosas]

Hello. What is your take between the JBL px 1 and the Bose L1pro 32 with the sub 1. I bought a Bose one recently. Thank you!

[@EnmandsBand1]

that's the way to test speakers!! I have the EV EVolve 30M but I want either another one or a more powerful one like the PRX One or the Evolve 50. It would be cool to see power (dB) and frequency measurements with the two systems next to each other Could I do those frequency plots with the free REW software and a measurement mic?

[@madness8556]

The EV EVOLVE 50M can be paired to a second 50M via an Ethernet cable to operate as one larger system with double the inputs. Can this also be done with two PRX1s so that their input count is doubled and they operate as a single larger system?

[@NLFXpro]

Theres no RJ45 jack on the PRX One to do that with.

[@madness8556]

@@NLFXpro the Yamaha Stagepass 1K allows you to use 2 XLR cables to connect 2 systems to behave as one larger single mono system with double the inputs.

[@hibbasc1]

Would like to hear it against the Peavey LN 1263 and MAUI 28 G2.

[@lightnshade5318]

Did you ever compare this with the Bose l1 pro 16 after all?

[@MrWarnervl]

HI, I bought Prx one but the microphone is not loud enough when I play karaoke song. Woud you please show me how to make the microphone work.

[@ctcarrillo91]

did you compare this with an EV Evolve 50 or have you done the Turbosound IP2000 & 3000 net to the evolve 50..

[@RoddoRexx]

How about going up against the Yamaha Stagepas???

[@djna890009]

Can the jbl prx one be used in an event for 125 people?

[@supraman100]

EV Evolve 50 please. I'm looking for a speaker for my electronic drum kit, and am looking seriously at the JBL and EV. The problem I've had with conventional speaker boxes is they need to be pointed at me, or I loose too much top end. This makes it hard for the band to hear them, or the audience to get the best sound. I like the wide off-axis dispersion of the column speakers. And your test of the EV Evolve 50 showed how great the off-axis response of this speaker was, with a virtually identical measurement at 60 degrees, to head on. I'd be interested to see how the JBL responds at the same 60 degrees. Thanks for doing meaningful tests, I've had to wade through a bunch of "reviews" from people using their phones to record the sound.

[@muselmicha2386]

It would be very interested to see an head ti head comparison to the German brand speaker HK Polar 12

[@EnmandsBand1]

Well not really German, it's a Chinese made OEM speaker from SoundKing, it's called Artos 1200 and the sub is made from MDF

[@joshupchurch1565]

Compare it to a RCF J8 and can you compare a 30m vs J8

[@Stratcat31]

Would you use the pass-thru to connect a monitor?

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

yes or sub

[@billskieczius9077]

I really like your comparison video. I'm using a Turbosound IP2000 v2. It has Bluetooth control also and I love it. Can you do a comparison of this speaker. Thanks

[@jenueheightz6851]

How did you connect the external mixer output to PRX ONE? Thanks

[@Davethebluessinger]

Straight into a line or a pair of line ins. The Combo jack sockets automatically detect the signal input type and adjust accordingly.

[@carterleynes6380]

Refreshing to see a review from a truly knowledgeable audio guy. I'm glad you didn't record this with a mic so we can "hear" what it sounds like!

[@zakklee2556]

Why don't use a pink noise auto eq. First to eq the room. Then do the speaker pink noise test

[@todds5956]

Looks nice for a wedding etc. I have my doubts for a rock/metal bar band 2-300 people.

[@victorseptimio4242]

Great video, I was waiting for someone to make a video like this about this new speaker from JBL, you could make a comparison between JBL and RCF J8. Thanks

[@patrickstrato]

Thank you for this technically perfect comparison. Could you next time play some music with vocals. Could you compare the JBL PRX ONE vs. the TURBOSOUND Inspire IP 3000

[@jreid641]

How about comparing it to the EV 30M?

[@djna890009]

Whats you reco dmended jbl prx one or evox jmix or evox 12?

[@jeffcuff8649]

Please compare to TurboSound ip3000

[@jt5326]

Please compare it to the Turbosound ip3000

[@cbsdave3g]

can you send me a video how they sound

[@carterleynes6380]

There is now a JBL EON ONE V2 that seems to be very similar. I saw it on a Canadian pricelist and European online seller. Seems very similar but looks to have half the number or array speakers. Has anyone seen this?

[@giovannigalvez3646]

I couldn't get AFS to work at all. Have you had luck with the PRX ONE's DBX AFS to ring out the feedback?

[@NLFXpro]

Hey Giovanni, If you got your PRX One from NLFX please contact our customer service team or your sales rep, we’re happy to provide support for the products we’ve sold. Basically the AFX works similarly to the AFS found on a drive rack.

[@giovannigalveston6852]

@@NLFXpro yes I have a dbx drive rack but I can't get it to work on the prx one. I think it may be a software bug.

[@ALBaTa-xr7gb]

Where you hook up the headphones for monitor?

[@lucabertolaso2167]

How does it compare to MAUI 28 G2?

[@AndyNguyen211]

I've just got one and it can only manage to blast about 85dB 1 meter away in front. I thought it is able to play at 120dB -130dB. Am I missing something?

[@borg386]

Can you connect a second speaker ( not necessarily another jbl), via app or xlr cable, and control that second speaker with the app? That is the best thing about the evolve speakers that is attracted me to them. Thanks for any answers.

[@Davethebluessinger]

Yes

[@precisiondrive]

From design point of view, this column should have a very narrow vertical coverage

[@miguel123wence]

I hear that this JBL competes with the l32 from bose can you give me your own personal opinion on that do you think the JBL it is good as the l32 from bose.?

[@javiermuniz4179]

Two jbl prx one for how many people it covers

[@TotalHeartBreak]

I'm getting that the PRX ONE is 'fine' for a ballroom, 2 would be good. Anybody say different?

[@ryandavis6337]

Why U need the mixer for when it's got its own.

[@djslimz]

Would love a head to head with the evox j8 and evolve 50

[@travisthomas7918]

Question: Can you use both the app via bluetooth and also stream audio via bluetooth at the same time from another device? Or is it all from one device only? Also, has there been any attempts to use an emulator to be able to use the app from a laptop?

[@thebarcodestv]

Would like to know if the 130db of peak power is true or not... Compared to the Bose Pro32 or Pro16, thanks

[@NLFXpro]

We can test that 😎

[@johnnymerritt9544]

Would 2 of the PRX 1 handle a live band with everything mic through ( guitar, Drums , Bass) Small to medium size clubs ?

[@NLFXpro]

Maybe small clubs, we're reluctant to advise putting MUCH kick drum through it.

[@johnnymerritt9544]

@@NLFXpro Maybe they will come out with SRX series of it

[@NickKaiafas]

RCF JMIX8 & EV Evolve 50M

[@MikeSabatella]

Compare to EV evolve 50 and Bose L1 pro 32, which have similar specs but not prices.

[@indhunaga]

Can someone help me decide between this and Bose L1 Pro16? If this compares to Pro32, then from price point I choose Prx.

[@mrballad]

Hi, I currently use a 8 year old qsc k12 (origional) with the k sub. This sounds great but is harder to transport and lug around for me . I’m looking at this as an alternative. Do you think it could be as loud ? On paper it says it’s the same . Also do you think it has as full a sound as the older qsc pa ? Ps I use this with an electric guitar mic and backing track . Thanks for the video

[@NLFXpro]

It has a full sound but probably less low frequency and less overall output, however it’s much more compact and has a much wider dispersion.

[@mrballad]

@@NLFXpro thank you so much for your help and reply . Do you think the less overall output is going to be obvious?

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

@@NLFXpro K Sub much more powerful.

[@bradberry4725]

How does it compare to the RCF Evox 12 and bose l1 pro 32 with sub 2?

[@josealfredfernandes]

Bose L1 Pro32 with dual sub2 wins! Against all competition!

[@CoolVibesLaserEvents]

Compare with EV Evolve 50....

[@djvibedjservices]

Can anyone comment on how these sound while guests are at their seats and speeches are being given? As I understand it - They sound great once you're on the dancefloor (Standing up), however as the speaker alignment in the column are NOT set up in a true J curve, the sound is apparently very muffled (almost unintelligible) while guests are sitting down and speeches are being given. If this is the case I'll have to look at other options. Would love to hear any feedback from anyone that's heard them while sitting down...

[@DaveWeberMusic]

I have heard this too. Have you gotten an answer on this very important issue?

[@djvibedjservices]

@@DaveWeberMusic Noting yet...

[@DaveWeberMusic]

@@djvibedjservices Do you know if the EON MK2 has the same issue?

[@simonsmith2642]

Compressor/Limiter? If not WHY NOT!

[@randyhendrix4400]

EV and RCF

[@rdmitch44028]

i also would like to see it against the Evolve 50 series. i think for use in a club setting for a band all the dsp’s. and inputs are a waste. Most users will control this from a main mixing board which will have all those effects and eq’s built in. For a band use i would much prefer. to see the 12” speaker replaced by a 15. I can see this when no board is being used like a acoustic act in a small venue. As a current Evolve. user for one of my small systems, I never use the built-in effects or would need 7 inputs.

[@frankgrasso4329]

Pro32 vs prx one

[@rodneygoodman9502]

Head to Head shoot out JBL PRX-one vs. Bose L1-Pro-16

[@danielfontanes7339]

Prxone vs Bose L1 pro 32

[@DJakaEV]

LD Systems Curve 500ts

[@DJLEOdamadprofessor]

I think evolve 50 and j8 are the only two to compare Bose isn’t price competitive and stage pass is underwhelming

[@ingoviering2922]

Indeed, comparison with Evolve 50(M) would we exciting. And also with Yamaha Stagepas 1k (also 12 inch, but half of the price...)

[@madness8556]

Yamaha Stagepass 1K has lower 119db SPL. Saying that, it's at a cheaper price point than the jbl and it's great that you can run 2 of the Stagepass 1Ks as a bigger mono system with double the inputs.

[@sullivan44]

Jbl vs. RCF JMix8

[@By_Rant_Or_Ruin]

When you put bodies in the room you dull the sound as it bounces and gets absorbed by bodies and reflected by heat.

[@elbeaver0]

The only thing I see, is people trying to put their drinks on it for the lack of a table...

[@gemk007]

Turbo sound ip3000

[@jadestewart3519]

Prx one is Total Chinese junk worth no more than$500

[@Djtonetx]

Yamaha stagepas 1k

[@jadestewart3519]

No one demo these with the vocals.and reverb we have the bass on full and sound like a $200 pa absolutely pathetic

[@jadestewart3519]

If U buy this pa U will need to buy a reverb unit cos the reverb in this JBL prx one is Total junk. And very hard to use. Why U think he not Demo the mic & reverb .do not buy this pa 100 %>and the app junk to

[@jadestewart3519]

There is no directions on how to use this pa at all. And no help from any one. The reverb is very poor U notice he not Demo the Mike these people no KZbin are scammers

[@jadestewart3519]

Prx one is Total junk. Worth no more than$500

[@jadestewart3519]

Junk not good as my nano 300 these people lie