JBL EON ONE Compact Update #1

[@glisteningkabana8154]

Thanks for the update Aaron. The Bose did sound nice. But you can’t argue with all the features of the JBL, pretty impressive.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I agree and please remember that they were both set flat. In practice you will use the EQ.

[@sencraine9042]

Mhmmm... JBL seems to have a bunch of nifty features, I've been on enough duo gigs where peoples phone or tablet run out of battery and could have used a USB charge! Hopefully it doesn't have a lot of flaws to be ironed out though...

[@aaronshortmusic]

John linskill I think it would be unlikely that both musicians would have no charge in their iPhones or iPads (the JBL has a built in USB charger!) and it still has the physical controls as well.

[@fyloupourvous1204]

Thank you so much for your videos. I bought the JBL a month ago. At first, I wasn't sure because I am not a professional and I had issues understanding how to adjust my sound but wanted something easy to carry around without having to carry a separate mixer. So I started doing tutorials to help me understand, EQ, EFFECTS, Length , depth and all those things that were Chinese to me! :-). I am getting there and the more I learn about all this, the happier I am with my JBL. If you want to buy one, just know that you might have to put a little time and effort to make it sound right if you are not a professional.

[@babyblu5590]

Congrats. Hope I get one soon! Hopefully Xmas sale price haha

[@hobomobile1646]

I'm a live sound guy and my first impression on the difference between S1 & Eon was that the S1 sounds out of phase. I think that's intentional. Bose has spent years trying to make their little speakers sound bigger by toying with psychoacoustics, creating 3D effects in the tradition of classic aural exciters like Aphex. Most folks are impressed by these smoke and mirrors, but to my ear they are not flat or natural. They account for the heavy bottom and the thin middle, whereas the JBL has too much middle, but as you say, that is changeable through the robust EQ. The question isn't which sounds "better" but which sounds like your instrument and voice. Bose uses a lot of compression and other processing, but in the end you see a lot more JBL boxes used in live sound than Bose. If you're one who just wants to hit one button and sound like either Drake or Journey, the Bose is your huckleberry; but if you want to tweak your tone yourself and achieve the truest fidelity to yourself, get a straight speaker that gives you flat response (like a good microphone) and do the seasoning to taste. Thanks for your observations.

[@jaycoviello9409]

Ha, well said in more detail than I did in another post. I agree totally with your assessment - one sound guy to another. 😉 I simply said it more like Bose relies heavily on wave guide tricks and DSP and they adjust for the untrained masses who think the EQ smiley face is the "best" sounding.

[@vincentdelmas2792]

@@jaycoviello9409 im very hesitating between the two. and specially looking for the one that can " help ", for give me courage to go busking a little. i'm so scared , any help ( even cheating lol ) is very very welcome.

[@tristiangallegos4561]

Your series on this one has been very helpful. My only qualm with the Bose is that I'm not a fan of the Reverb it comes with. I know that sounds rather silly, but for somebody like me who plays flutes from South America to backing tracks, it is of importance to me the type of Reverb that I'm playing through, and the JBL seems to have one's better suited for them. The only thing holding me back from getting one at this moment is if the app is accessible for blind users.

[@marconazz]

Aaron, thanks so much for this. The JBL is great for what it does and very convenient when you need a battery...BUT...You have actually helped me to decide to go with a QSC K8.2 I liked the idea of a battery powered speaker but I play weekly at the same restaurant and there's an outlet right behind me. I bought the QSC because I wanted my money to go toward sound quality rather than the battery and app features. I play instrumental guitar with a looper and i have break music through an iPad/Spotify. I bought a Bluetooth receiver to send the iPad music to the 3.5 mm jack and it's perfect. I can mix from the guitar and iPad so I don't need a mixer or an app. The room is the same so there's no need to eq a new room. Great channel...keep going!!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks Marco and I totally agree. The first thing to buy is the PA speaker. Then get a JBL Compact to supplement it. It will be nice if one day the JBL can replace the QSC but right now they are different tools for different applications.

[@ibrichjrful]

Thank you for the awesome demo! I head to London at least 5 times a year and enjoy listening to local buskers. One musician turned me onto the S1 as he sounded great! I went ahead and purchased one back home, practiced with it in my studio, then tried it at a gig and found it clipped and sounded too muddy, guitar, for my liking - vocals were great. Thank goodness for Guitar Center return policy. Now I'm once again looking for a battery compact to take to some gigs, and even over to the UK. I've had a hard time locating real musicians testing out the gear, then posting their experience(s). Now I have a clear choice, the JBL EON, thanks to your insight. I'm going to try one, see if it fits me! Thank you again for your insight. R

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hey Rich. The AER lacks options but I would try the presets and cut the bass completely. The JBL has a much more powerful EQ but is slightly larger. I look forward to hearing what you think of it!

[@ibrichjrful]

@@aaronshortmusic I noticed London Buskers using AERs, haven't found a battery option. Can you suggest?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Rich Hostelley Hey Rich. They is an AER Compact Mobile with a built in battery...

[@ibrichjrful]

@@aaronshortmusic Found it! Thank you! I'll let you know which amp I decide on. Thank you for all you help!

[@hermankravchenko6470]

why not a cube street ex

[@owentuckett938]

I'm in the market for a portable compact PA and came across your channel as part of my research. Good work on the videos, they are very well put together. I have to say that I'm still leaning towards the Bose. I know it's all subjective and by the time the sound has gone down the wires and into my headphones it may well have changed, but I definitely prefer the sound of the Bose in the comparison here. Keep them coming Aaron and best wishes.

[@aaronshortmusic]

The Bose is great. You have to weight up the size and features that you need. Thanks for watching!

[@jamesmcgrath472]

I was going to go with the Bose simply because I couldn't find any JBL's on display anywhere and figured there must be a reason why. When I finally found a store where I could do a side by side comparison, I thought it sounded much better than the Bose with just a little adjustment. The app is pretty good, though it did freeze once and I had to restart it. Save your settings and its plug and play just like the Bose. JBL really should make sure stores have these on display, they have to be losing money because of it.

[@Bigtel1970]

I received mine two days ago... and immediately had problems. Firstly a simple one, but nonetheless unexplained, just switching it on isn't straight forward! A single press of the power button does nothing.. it's a press and hold (not sure how long for, but 3 seconds seems to do it). Next up, mine wasn't shown as charging when switched off - where the Quickstart guide says it would show in the battery meter. Then, after a few tries, it DID spark up and then do it. I gave it all a good test to find that it's a great sounding unit, plenty of volume for many applications. My main usage would be weddings (I'm a wedding guitarist) but I occasionally have a singer for ceremonies so it needs to be portable, light (I do a lot of weddings in castles with spiral staircases!) but it mostly needly to be very clear sounding with good bass and mid, then lastly it needs to be battery powered as some weddings are in the middle of fields/beaches etc... so this ticked all those boxes. I spent an evening running instruments and vocals through the channels and found it all checked out good. Bluetoothing music to it on the separate channel was successful and it would play LOUD - surprisingly loud. I've gone from a battery powered Roland Street Cube EX to this for the 'mobile' stuff and this is a massive step up. I had tried the Bose S1.. but it lacked 'depth' for my guitar (Spanish Jose Ramirez) so I never bought one (also because of the stupid battery system it employs and short battery life). BUT... after spending that evening testing it I did find a few niggles - one being that when I changed the reverb on one channel it actually affected the other I had plugged in - this shouldn't have happened. Then, when finished I left it plugged in for the night. In the morning I switched it on only to find that the battery meter was only showing RED and would not charge - either switched on or off. The speaker WAS working but only on mains power - as soon as I disconnected the power it just died. After reading comments on this video I downloaded the app.. which showed immediately that there was a system update available.. so I carried that out. Once that had downloaded/uploaded to the unit it shut down, restarted, hovered for a while then returned to normal... the unit now had FULL charge, showing green in the battery meter. The reverb/channel problem is now fixed. It all seems ok now.... however, it now has a level limiter that kicks in at very high volume (the Master volume glows red) which it didn't do before and I do feel it has lost some of its top end volume since the update - especially on blue toothed music. I'm still 'testing' this to see if it's going to be spot on for me though - as it seems that anything that has it's own upgradable firmware is generally open to having problems. I do like it though - it does some nice things, sounds superb. Guitars sound stunning through it - just a minor addition of bass on the channel brought my Martin to glorious thunderous life. Vocals are crystal clear. Now I'm a big Bose fan, having a LOT of their produce in my sound collection.. but I do think that this edges forward on the comparison war. Have you or anyone found any anomalies now having the new firmware though?

[@aaronshortmusic]

The latest firmware does indeed fix a lot of bugs. The red light indicator that you are seeing is just the clip indicator working more accurately. There has been no change to the sound levels through the firmware updates. There should be some more firmware updates during the year. I’m glad that yours is working correctly now!

[@Bigtel1970]

@@aaronshortmusic Cheers! I also noticed the update improved the quality of the reverb.. that was a bonus too

[@aaronshortmusic]

TheAmazingTC I don’t think it does. Just lots of small bug fixes such as the clipping indicator and battery. Anyway it sounds like all is well now and it is a great sounding speaker at reasonable volume levels!

[@Jazzmarcel]

Very informative comment!

[@brianwilliams4240]

Excellent reviews, I have subscribed. I have both the Bose S1 Pro (that my wife has now commandeered for her spoken word gigs) and the JBL Eon One Compact, (vocal/guitar). Both are excellent, but I believe the facilities on the JBL puts it streets ahead. The feature both are sadly missing is a reverb foot switch option, a "must have" in my opinion. Keep up the good work......top man!!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Good point Brian and thank you for subscribing!

[@MrUSSAM]

Thank you Aaron for all this info & your efforts.I have been waiting for JBL to work out all the "bugs" and plan to invest shortly.I hope it is all I think it is,regardless of perhaps a drawback or 3.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I have no bugs with mine. Works great with the latest firmware.

[@jaycoviello9409]

Wow, just came here after your last video and commenting as I watch this...just finished the studio comparison. The S1 absolutely killed the JBL here where I thought the opposite in the last video. Yikes! Okay, thanks for clarifying the impedance match etc. Makes sense. Bose, I'm fairly certain has an active DSP going at all times that will correct for the room etc. That's why they don't include much adjustment. Not the way I like to do it, but would explain the consistency with the S1.

[@jamesmcgrath472]

I thought the same, but in a later comment he clarifies that both were flat in this video, but there seems to have been processing in the 1st. Seems EQ is the difference.

[@paulneedham9885]

The EQ wasnt adjusted. Do that and the JBL is very good indeed and you can save different EQ settings for different situations. Set EQ once, save it and recall in an instant when needed.

[@WaltPitts]

Thanks for the follow up Aaron. I Really find your experience with the EON One compact very informative and helpful!

[@aaronshortmusic]

You’re welcome!

[@joe_casinoacoustic1773]

Happy new year aaron

[@SamVecchio]

Thanks for the two videos. You just sold a Bose S1 Pro. To my ears it blows the doors off the JBL. It’s not even a fair fight. Thank you sir.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks. I still like the S1 Pro.

[@billygage6899]

The Bose outperformed the PA also IMO

[@thirdgearband]

The Bose looks like it is less hassle to set up and use where the JBL there’s too much going on with the apt set up. The Bose sounds great!

[@borg386]

I can't comment on the jbl because I don't have one or have I ever heard one. But I can tell you how great the Bose is. I used only one in a room of about 100 people in a room about 50×150 that was upstairs in a restaurant for a birthday party with karaoke. That tiny little speaker rocked that huge room so well that even walking downstairs in an even more crowded part of the restaurant, it sounded like a huge party going on upstairs. People was asking us to turn it down. Also I put the speaker at one end of a manufacturing warehouse on bluetooth mode. I got 300+ feet away before the bluetooth started cutting out, and the sound was amazing even 300 feet away. I can't imagine any speaker surpassing this. But as I said, I've never heard the jbl, so who knows. Just my 2 cents.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks for sharing. They are about the same volume wise. I only like them for small rooms though. I prefer more headroom for 100+ people. They are fantastic when battery power is needed.

[@whitefriars13]

Thank you for all your great videos ..really informative ❤️👍☘️

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks for your support!

[@michaelodowd4807]

Great stuff Aaron .All subjective to a degree but thought the vocals sound better on the S1 pro in the demo. I am no expert but think both amps great buys for what they're designed for,JBL having the app will attract a lot of interest.. shame the S1 Pro doesn't have that option.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I agree, the app is one of the best digital mixers around and it’s for a portable PA speaker, very cool!

[@shazdebozorg11]

Thanks Aaron, This is awesome

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you! More updates coming soon!

[@louisheath2356]

Hi Aaron, I'm on the verge of buying the JBL but do think the S1 sounds much better with the settings flat. I would love to see a video of the comparison between S1, JBL without EQ adjustment and JBL with EQ adjustment. This, I think, would be very valuable info for making a decision between the two. What do you think?

[@aaronshortmusic]

This is tough. The JBL has more features and a larger speaker but the Bose sounds great and is lighter. I use both depending on the application. It’s hard to recommend one without knowing your exact use case.

[@MichaelGreenLagos]

the microphone i am using is a sm58 beta

[@philhooley6789]

Hi Aaron, thank you for a great and balanced review. Does the Bose have feedback rejection like the L1 for example? I use a condenser mic on stage which tends to make everything squeal. Thanks

[@aaronshortmusic]

It doesn’t feedback as much as a traditional PA but you will have to watch your mic placement. It’s not exactly the same as the L1.

[@philhooley6789]

Aaron Short Music Thanks Aaron

[@GiannisSKonstantinidis25]

I think that when you play through the Bose you have reverb on but when you play through the Jbl, you sound dry, which makes a huge difference.

[@babyblu5590]

Probably, but Bose always tweaks the sound. JBL needs adjustment for sure but flexible for professionals and is much more accurate.

[@joshuapaulmer]

Hi thanks for a great review . I think I like the BOSE S1pro sound better the guitar sounds more natural the JBL eon one compact gives a tin like sound to the guitar . I have also heard Roland handsonic plugged in to the S1 pro and the drum sounds good so does percussion they sound natural . This I heard when the music was playing from my BOSE L1 compact with a friend jamming on a handsonic which was plugged into a BOSE S1 pro the tone was beautiful in an open garden area . Also the sound carried quite well and was almost as loud as the L1 compact . I also own a pair of BOSE L1 compact for 8 years never died on me . I also own a pair of the JBL eon one they died on me 3 times in 3 years both the speakers . Also the pre amp on the JBL eon one wasn’t great when you compared to the BOSE L1 compact . So I think reliability BOSE will win hands down considering the fact I gig about 180 times a year and they work . The JBl eon one maybe 30 times a year . So for me I would pick the Bose S1 pro any day . When u just plug in it sounds great . Whereas JBL needs eq to sound that clear . Anyway this is just my view . Other people may have different experiences . I think the Bose has nailed it in compact PA’s and JBL is trying to catch up but not quite there . . Reliability and dependability also BOSE wins .

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Joshua, thank you for your comment. I think that if your rig sounds great into the S1 then it's a great choice. If it doesn't then the flexibility of the JBL is preferable. Also the S1 Pro has had some issues with the battery losing charge. I still own and enjoy both units for now and will wait to see if they continue to develop the products with firmware updates.

[@joe_casinoacoustic1773]

Keep the videos up there great

[@medinarpinME]

Can you make the JBL sound more like the Bose by adjusting the EQ?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’m sure you can get real close.

[@coachd2069]

Nice review! Musical greetings from Germany!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you!

[@tube4andy]

great video man, thanks. Can you tell me if the headphone out is stereo? Or is the other output stereo?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I am pretty sure it is mono but I am not 100% sure.

[@brianwilliams4240]

After using The Compact One for a while now, indoors and out, it is truly excellent BUT................outdoors, in daylight, the illuminated knobs and channel indicator lights are not bright enough; impossible to see & distinguish one from another, making quick adjustment on the fly impracticable. Great idea, but as it was designed for outdoor use too, not really thought through. Hopefully this may be addressed in a firmware update.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hey Brian! I suppose you can cover it with your hand or use the app but digital always has its strengths and weaknesses I guess.

[@brianwilliams4240]

@@aaronshortmusic Sometimes for quick tweaking, using the app can be fidgety & time consuming. I would rather have access to the onboard facilities for instant tweaking. "Covering with the hand" can work, but again, it depends on where your set up is placed in relation to direct sunlight. As I said.....GREAT speaker, just an issue I suspect the designers did not consider. Firmware update to bright Yellow or Blue lights would cure this! For the time being, I have gone back to my S1 Pro for outdoor gigs. Great reviews Aaron....keep up the good work!!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Brian Williams Thats a good point. I’ll pass that on to JBL!

[@sintellterry]

I rap and Im looking for a portable pa to use for pop up outside shows. I have no clue which one would be better suited for that application.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Sounds like you might need more bass so I would get the JBL.

[@rileyanderson4068]

Hey Aaron, I'm looking at the JBL. I'm curious if you've ever used the JBL as a mixer and monitor then put the 1/4 inch pass through to another PA speaker. In essence, using the JBL as your mixer and monitor and another speaker as your front of house. I thought this might be a good way to utilize the functions of the JBL when I need some more volume for a larger venue. Also, another question on the JBL... If you set your EQ for a mix, does it retain the mix if the bluetooth is disconnected? I'm worried about having a mix all dialed in, then the bluetooth disconnecting for whatever reason and my mix getting all messed up. After a few years now, what are your thoughts on the unit? Does it still hold up? Do you still use it? Thanks for your videos, I really appreciate them!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi. I have not used it this way but it would work great! It would basically be your monitor and mixer. The settings are saved when restarting. It’s a great product.

[@mikehorvatits7394]

Which speaker would you choose for wedding ceremonies and on occasion using them to play a small one hour cocktail in a separate location than the wedding reception? I’m thinking of getting a wireless speaker with battery and Bluetooth for more capabilities on the road and having to carry a few less cords. Thanks!

[@mikehorvatits7394]

It would be for DJ Use not instruments or anything raw like you are using.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Mike, so lately I’m using the Bose. It’s because it’s the smallest and lightest and I am taking the Subway. If I was driving and was a DJ I would probably choose the JBL because it has a larger speaker and more functionality.

[@mikehorvatits7394]

Thanks man

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@mikehorvatits7394 You’re welcome. They are both great products.

[@adde65]

I want to love the JBL because I busk and do battery powered gigs with a bass range instrument (Chapman Stick), but on my headphones the Bose sounds vastly better in this video. The JBL sounds like it has a blanket over it.

[@aaronshortmusic]

You really have to try them with your instrument and remember that the EQ can make a big difference too.

[@adde65]

@@aaronshortmusic Ideally I would! I've heard the S1 quite a bit on the street, but the JBL Compact is pretty new here, and I haven't seen any locally. I think I'd be happy with either, my main concern now is that both appear to have some battery issues (Bose with random discharge, and EON in cooler temps). Thanks for an excellent video.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Andy Salvanos I didn’t have battery issues with either units. Remember that often people post issues online while lots of people have no issues.

[@adde65]

@@aaronshortmusic sure, and great to know that you haven't had any problems. As I understand the Bose issue only happens in occasional units, and the EON one has been addressed with a firmware update. I don't think the low temp thing would be a major issue here in Australia :)

[@aaronshortmusic]

Andy Salvanos Correct.

[@MichaelGreenLagos]

the other amp i use is the roland street ex its sound boxy and no bass and no lithium battery

[@JimboMoody]

Aaron, Please update on how the JBL is handling. It’s been about a year that you posted this video and I was wondering if you are still satisfied with it or any issues came up with the JBL or changed your mind between the Bose and the JBL? Thanks!

[@aaronshortmusic]

See last nights gear chat for my answer. Cheers!

[@Hrcak1]

Any advice what I should use for singing and acoustic guitar? I don't want to use pickup just microphone for guitar. I need for practice and small audience. Should I use acoustic amp or PA and which one you are advice?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I would advise you to use a PA for this. One or two QSC K8.2’s and a mixer.

[@Hrcak1]

@@aaronshortmusic Thank you

[@calle-music]

Like almost everyone, I am trying to decide between the two. Seems like the BOSE sounds better straight, but the JBL has the potential to sound even better once you learn the ins and outs of the EQ. But, that means it is totally dependent on the app? If you forget to charge your phone (I know the JBL has chargers which is great, but in a really low phone battery situation, it wouldn't be enough), then you are stuck using the JBL straight which doesn't sound so good. Do I have that right? I do like the extra channel, and the phantom... but am a little worried about relying so heavily on the app. I have also read reviews about the app being unreliable. TIA.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Not at all. Once you set your sound in the app it will remain there for next time. The app is also very reliable for me.

[@steveworrell]

Hi Aaron. Have you tried the hk audio pro8. Trying to find some opinions on it.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi there. Not yet, is that the battery powered PA style speaker?

[@steveworrell]

@@aaronshortmusic yeah that’s it. I think the full name is something like pro move 8. Ive always thought the HK stuff Is pretty decent but haven’t seen any English speaking reviews on it. I see it’s on dv247, I’ve just ordered the jbl eon one but was considering that HK mode.

[@CookingwithBillBowmanASL]

Being a upright electric bass player I'm wondering if the JBL offers better punch on the low end. I use a Markbass 15 when I'm gigging with power, but nothing yet for busking.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Over the S1 Pro? Yes but also consider something like the QSC CP8 as it is only a few pounds louder and has much better headroom (but no battery power).

[@forestflanigan]

I just received the JBL. I have an Xvive wireless I play my martin with a K&K pickup through. Which cannel should I use then? I have only tried it in channel 3 so far.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Use channel 1 or 2 if 3 isn’t loud enough. Update the firmware as well.

[@wolverine3344]

Aaron Short Music Aaron, do you have a tip what to do when firmware update fails? Now all i get is image updating 0.0% and nothing more. The JBL connect app still connects. I’m tempted to factory reset. Thank you in advance.

[@nelsoncerda1507]

Hi, can you tell me why the Green lights turns red? I think it is because you can damage the speaker. If a conect a DJ controller by mini plug or TS connector Is the same quality of sound?

[@aaronshortmusic]

The light turns red to indicate audio clipping. You will not damage the speaker unless you keep it there for long periods of time. The sound should be fine using the mini plug instead of the 1/4” jack.

[@nelsoncerda1507]

@@aaronshortmusic tks, you have a nice channel. Congrats

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@nelsoncerda1507 Thanks Nelson. More coming in 2021!

[@jeffs5720]

Hi. Great review. I have a Taylor T-5z, which is now a T-6z because I had a K&K installed, and I run separate acoustic and electric line outs. I was using the Loudbox Mini charge but I need more inputs. I'm looking at the JBL. My electric goes to a Tech 21 Sansamp FlyRIg and the K&K straight into the PA/amp. Can the JBL handle electric guitar tones/modeling/speaker emulation? Did JBL fix the K&K input 3 situation? Thanks for any advice!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Jeff. You could use input 1 and 2 for the pickups. Input 3 might not have enough gain for the K&K but you could use that for the FlyRig…

[@jeffs5720]

@@aaronshortmusic Hi. So 1 for vocals, 2 for K&K, and 3 for electric/Flyrig? OK. But where would a loop pedal (guitar and vocals) fit in?

[@HHJung1976]

Is there a wireless guitare system usb powered you prefer for the JBL Eaon One Compact?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Tim, I do not know of any. I am VERY fussy about wireless systems. My favorite at the moment is the Sennheiser XSW-D.

[@evanherrman]

I am looking to getting one of theses speakers. Have they fixed the jbl sound? I would like to have multiple imputes for more mics which makes me want jbl.. but Bose sounded better. I know on the Bose it has 180 dagree play range. What about the jbl? Also which one if I am doing outside music should I get.

[@aaronshortmusic]

The Bose is 120 degrees and the JBL is 100 degrees so they are quite close. The JBL has many more features which will allow you to dial it in but ultimately they each have pros and cons that you need to consider.

[@evanherrman]

@@aaronshortmusic thank you

[@kevinrobins8612]

Is there anyway to mute Fx ( reverb) on vocals between songs?

[@aaronshortmusic]

You can do it with the app.

[@kevinrobins8612]

@@aaronshortmusic Many thanks - I’ll check this out - to see how easy it is 👍

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@kevinrobins8612 You’re welcome!

[@16blank45]

I just came across this review. I currently have a QSC K12 which I use with a Bose T1 digital mixer, but it is HEAVY. 20lbs would be such a blessing. I play violin at church and at restaurants in the TCI, and I would love to get something like this, as I can run my wireless mic with a power bank [Cloudvocal wireless mic for violin]. How does this compare to the QSC K12, if you have ever had occasion to hear that system? I am thinking of the portability and the sound, and compromising between the two. Your thoughts would be greatly appreciated.

[@aaronshortmusic]

These two products do not even compare. The K12 is capable of being MUCH louder. They are for different applications.

[@babyblu5590]

Perfect before I buy... :) plan to use it with phantom powered mic like the Blue 300 series. Looks like I'm getting the JBL. Will need to adjust the app for sure. Sounds bad here but yes more accurate than Bose which as usual tampers with the sound although always pleasing.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks Jon. I agree and I think you will enjoy it!

[@babyblu5590]

@@aaronshortmusic thanks for seconding my thoughts! :) more power to you!

[@joe_casinoacoustic1773]

Aaron does this have chorus and does it put the effect on all channels?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes

[@joe_casinoacoustic1773]

What’s the quality like on them?

[@joe_casinoacoustic1773]

I purchased one I have another question aaron how do I change effect to delay without having to use the app can it be done on pa?

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@joe_casinoacoustic1773 No you have to use the app.

[@izabelsawyers6552]

hi there, can you connect the jbl to a different speaker (not jbl) to use as a foldback?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi, yes it has a line output so send the sound to another speaker.

[@donlewis2445]

I really like the jbl. I have the Bose s1 also but bought a pair of the jbls and for my application they really shine. My one big complaint is the delay, it repeats too much. You really need to have control over the delay for it to be useful. Currently I can not use it, I would think an update would fix that also. I also have pairing problems with Bluetooth but as you mentioned give it time and wait for a hopeful fix. I love tweeting my gear so having a tablet where you can really contour things is what got me on board. I know others mentioned you could not assign effects as needed to channels but I have not seen that problem. Maybe it was fixed with an update I did load. Time will tell if this is going to be the future of wireless systems, I also have a Zoom L8 mixer which works on batteries so it’s a new world for quality in a unpowered environment.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I have the Zoom L-8 also. Isn’t it fantastic and the JBL can power it from the USB port!

[@donlewis2445]

Aaron Short Music Yes it’s really great. and it also powers from a brick battery of which I can get 20 hours. Pretty amazing. I have noticed a bit of hiss and the preamps distort very easily so one has to structure gains carefully. I also use a boss AD-10 for my guitar, also battery capable.

[@brucelawson3132]

I am a bassist/vocalist. How do the JBL and Bose compare when playing bass?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I usually suggest the JBL for bass as it has a larger speaker.

[@brucelawson3132]

Thx for fast reply. And the JBL can handle a low G without distorting? I tried a friend’s Bose and was surprised that it sounded ok for what it is. I need to purchase one for beach gigs with a small band.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@brucelawson3132 I haven’t tried it with bass. The S1 is good too. You might want to try both and see. My guess is the JBL will work well and I have a couple of friends that use it with bass.

[@eriticomend309]

Another great review Aaron.I love the JBL.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thanks Erick!

[@sandra38040]

Greeting 😁 How does a vocal with a matrix sound and vocal (shure sm58) Thank you😊

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Sandra, it should work well! Do you mean the Fishman Matrix pickup?

[@sandra38040]

@@aaronshortmusic Thank you,I just bought JBL😊

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@sandra38040 Congratulations. There should be a new app available at the end of the year for it as well. I will make a video if and when that happens.

[@sandra38040]

@@aaronshortmusic great,thank you.

[@yudimusic37]

Hi jBL Eon compact vs roland cubestreet Ex. 1. The Jbl has a phantom knob option and the Roland dosn't. also the usb.. Apart from those, what would you reccomand on in terms of sound, reverb, and output power?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I haven’t had much time with the Street Cube but I would go for the JBL.

[@yudimusic37]

@@aaronshortmusic According what i heard in youtube through my studio speakers, the reverb of the cube street sounds much better.. if by any chance you can listen to , it could be helpful.. thank you

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@yudimusic37 I’m sorry I haven’t reviewed that amp. I would like to but it is best if you find someone that has made a comparison of both. The JBL is excellent though.

[@yudimusic37]

@@aaronshortmusic thank you.

[@Daric3]

Helpful video. Thanks! Any firmware update since this video? The mid-range issue would be a problem for me. Do you have any similar problems with bluetooth streaming?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hey. I’ve had no issues with streaming. There has been a small update to the app but not to the firmware as yet. What do you mean by the midrange issue?

[@Daric3]

Wasn’t crazy about the sound in the 3rd input. I do have a battery in my pickup so I guess that wouldn’t be an issue. I watched the video again and heard your explanation.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Daric Simons Yes you can use input 1 or 2.

[@joshd1221]

Question I have a bedroom setup for a studio and I am looking for a PA speaker that I can jam along with as well as have a singer sing along with. Is this a best option or are studio monitors the way to go since im just starting.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I would suggest you get a good pair of studio monitors if it’s for home use.

[@jamesmcgrath472]

Hey Aaron. Do you have any preference since you last posted? Do you tend to use one more than the other for gigging? Thanks.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi James I still have both and I haven’t been gigging out (Sunday livestream-gigs only lately). I still like both of them and waiting to see what happens with future updates.

[@jamesmcgrath472]

@@aaronshortmusic was just watching a live stream from back in August and heard you answer my question lol. Great stuff, hope I can catch a live gig when everything is back to normal.

[@nelsoncerda1507]

If i take out the battery and use the speaker with electricity i Will damage it?

[@aaronshortmusic]

No that is fine.

[@AmitPatelOfficial]

Fantastic review. Actually looking for performing guitar and vocals at small vanues. Is this good enough? I perform solo with accoustic guitar with in built pick up. Pls guide

[@AmitPatelOfficial]

Before watching this i was considering jbl partybox 100

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes, for small performances it is perfect.

[@AmitPatelOfficial]

@@aaronshortmusic thanks. I have 2 options. Jbl eon 1 and jbl party box 100 which is better? Considering my intention

[@aaronshortmusic]

@@AmitPatelOfficial I have not tried the Party Box but I can recommend the EON ONE for musicians.

[@AmitPatelOfficial]

@@aaronshortmusic thanks sir. I think 1 speaker is enough for small gig. What do you suggest

[@traduzinos-traduzindohinos2393]

Good info Aaron.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you. I will post again if there are any firmware updates or if I find any useful tips.

[@logozarov]

Hi, Aaron! I've enjoyed your reviews very much. There's one question i have regarding the Eon one compact that I can't seem to find an answer for. When you turn it on, does it start with the settings(eq/effects/etc.) you left on before turning it off? In other words would I need to reload my preferences every time I turn it on?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Thank you Alex. The settings will be remembered!

[@logozarov]

Thanks!

[@alex2921]

Hi! is this speaker is fine for a dj controller? because you only speak about singers and instrument players..How is the sound quality for a small house party 30 50 pers max. ?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi, I am a mostly a live performer but it would be fine for a house party of up to 50 people (depending on the height of the ceiling and how noisy the people are). For a larger event you could use two and connect them over Bluetooth.

[@alex2921]

@@aaronshortmusic thanx for your response and your work!

[@alex2921]

@@aaronshortmusic and in fact you didn't answer my first question ;) is it possible to connect a dj controller with cinch (white and red) cable, or a small mixer via jack 6.5?

[@aaronshortmusic]

alexandre fontaine Cannot use white and red cable (unless you get an adapter). Mini jack will work.

[@cmcg5788]

Hi, Aaron. Thanks for this series! In the earlier vids it was a pretty close call btw the JBL and the S1, but in this video the S1 is clearly superior and doesn't sound too different from the full PA . I don't know how much you've played the two of them over this past plague-filled year, but I'm looking for a battery powered solution for guitar (Martin with K&K mini pure) and vocal. I figure I'll be using my small K&K preamp (vol + 3 band eq) regardless of which amp/PA I choose. I currently own the Fishman mini charge, and I just can't dial it in to my liking. The amp just sounds too "hard" and "in your face"; it can make my little Martin 00L sound harsh. Anyway, do you have any other thoughts/impressions on the JBL vs S1 Pro for small space gigging that may help guide my decision? (Note: I do some percussive body tapping also). I'm concerned that the JBL might be a real PIA to dial in, and maybe the Bose will keep the edge off and offer a smoother, less harsh sound, although I don't know if it will handle the body tapping as well...

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hey! I haven’t been playing out but I still say the Bose is smaller and sounds good with MOST guitars but the JBL has killer features. Because you have a K&K I would lean towards the JBL since the advanced EQ will allow you to really dial it in.

[@cmcg5788]

@@aaronshortmusic Thanks!

[@CalvinKleinManzano]

how about the new alto uber fx? can you review also as well. i cant decide which one to buy right now, i’m a guy that only plug n play kind.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’ll contact Alto and ask them if they would like me to review it. I do think it’s worth learning about EQ. Just the basics. Did you see the video I made about using the EQ on the JBL?

[@adde65]

The Alto is not in the same league as these two IMO, in fact I would rather use a Behringer MPA, which is very good value and sounds excellent. Both of those use SLA batteries, which are heavier but very reliable and cheap to replace. Lithium has improved, but there are still issues with reliability in some cases. FWIW Fishman Loudbox Mini Charge is very good, and on par with the units in this video, particularly for solo instrumental players.

[@babbalouie3166]

Would not recommend the Alto Uber FX. Bought one from M.F. Tried it and returned it. Claims to have 100 watts of power. With the volume all the way up on my Guild D-55 (D-tar active pick up), and using a Sure SM57 for vocals I couldn't get any volume out of the Uber. Volume turned up to over half way before any sound could be heard. Even with both channel volumes and the main volume all the way up it was still way to quiet. Was going to use it for busking. No way loud enough for playing on the street, no matter the situation. Very much under powered. Own a couple other alto pieces of equipment and couldn't be more satisfied with them. Very disappointing in the Uber FX.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Babba Louie Babba, are you sure it was gain stages correctly? That is very disappointing if so! Thanks for updating us.

[@agathe_mns]

Hi Aaron, like everyone I am trying to choose between the S1 pro and the Eon compact, I would like to use it to sing outdoors mostly, bar or restaurant at the beach , so just for live singing with an instrumental from my phone or guitar ( phantom power could be useful) What should I go for ?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi! If you need phantom power then the JBL is the right choice. Also it doesn’t on what electronics your guitar has as some work better with the S1 than others. I like both systems but I am using the JBL more these days.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I like the additional features and I also use the USB port to power my guitar pedal!

[@chikivillegas5861]

Hi, I have a question. I recently bought this JBL Eon One Compact. It says that I can plug my guitar on Ch3 (Hi-Z input), but as I plug my acoustic guitar (taylor gs-mini) in ch3, it doesn’t seem to work. Does my guitar need to have an active pick up for this channel to work? Enjoyed your review! A big factor for my decision to buy the JBL EOC.

[@aaronshortmusic]

It’s actually designed for passive pickups but any guitar should work there. Make sure the volume is up on channel 3 and also on the master volume. It may have less volume than input 1 and 2 (especially if you have the mic setting enabled when using a guitar in those).

[@chikivillegas5861]

Aaron Short Music thanks a lot! I’ll try It tomorrow, I hope my unit is not defective.

[@jjdagostino]

Can I play both S1 Bose and JBL Eon at same time through Bluetooth????

[@aaronshortmusic]

Your audio device can probably only stream Bluetooth audio to once device at a time. You could stream to one of the speakers and connect the other with a cable.

[@sencraine9042]

I'm a full time muso weighing up between this Bose S1 Pro and the JBL Eon One Compact. If one is capable enough I'm planning to use for various gigs and on the road busking with some low bass in the backing tracks. Seems the JBL might have a bit more punch to it and a more even spread sound from low to high which is probably what I'm after as I play 5str bass, guitar, and fiddle. I noticed I can't really hear the low g on your guitar, does your guitar have individual eq on it? Thanks for all your reviews, really helpful!

[@aaronshortmusic]

It may have been the way the EQ was set. If you are using bass then definitely try the JBL!

[@sencraine9042]

@@aaronshortmusic Okay thanks for the opinion Aaron! I'm definitely leaning that way towards the JBL for reasons like that extra 2" worth(plus all the other handy features, fingers crossed for no bugs). Cheers and happy gigging to ya!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Sen Craine Thanks Sen. Try to buy one from a store that has a fair return/exchange policy and let us know how you like it!

[@sencraine9042]

Tried both out in store. Found the bose muddy and lacking in clarity for lower frequencies, it had a whisper on the high frequencies which for violin picks up on background noise of the bow, and for guitar the sound of things like pic noise. As someone who knows what I want out of sound, these things disqualify the bose as something I would want to use, even without the JBL to compare with(and even though I was initially biased thinking Bose would be the musicians choice for quality and accuracy!) The JBL was my choice after half an hour, and the more I listen and use it the more I appreciate how much it pumps out the truth, clear in its lows and highs and maintaining even mix as I turn it up, it does everything I wanted and delights me with more. I'm stoked, really pleased with the JBL. Plus all the bonuses it's packed with. Cheers mate!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Sen Craine Awesome!

[@kevindirks4876]

Hey Aaron, I am considering between the JBL Eon One Compact and the Bose S1 for guitar monitoring. I am using an Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster with some L.R. Baggs Align pedals. Mostly I am looking for something that I can practice with at home or small-ish room but want to be able to bring it with me for live setting to use as a monitors and plug into the front of house. My live is mostly in a gymnasium (brutal venue... i know) but will use it in a few other places. Thoughts? What would you choose between the two? (I am also looking at a QSC K8.2). Thanks

[@aaronshortmusic]

I would always suggest the QSC 8.2 and a small mixer if battery and weight isn’t an issue. The S1 and JBL are a matter of what features you need. I feel like the S1 may be good for you but I have not tried one with the Acoustasonic yet. You could also use the S1 and feed it into a K8.2 in the future for larger shows.

[@kevindirks4876]

Aaron Short Music thanks very much for responding....really appreciate it! And am really appreciating your channel...great reviews!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Kevin Dirks Thank you!

[@7139Harry]

Thank you for another great video! ,I like others, find great features in both the JBL and the Bose - so I just use them both together. I use the Bose for my vocal and the JBL for my guitar. There is only one strange thing left that I have found with my JBL - It will not charge by simply being left plugged in like my Bose.. I have to actually leave the JBL turned on to charge. The manual references different charging times when using "with sound" or "without sound" and makes no reference as to the unit having to be turned on to charge. Have you experienced this?

[@aaronshortmusic]

No. Mine charges if it’s turned off. Did you update the firmware?

[@DJ-Coma]

Harry Stout i have heard other ppl having weird power issues. There’s been some times I have left it plugged in over night and when I turned it on it should ha e had a full charge but was still charging when I turned it on.

[@aaronshortmusic]

DJ Coma Make sure you all install the latest firmware update via the app.

[@DJ-Coma]

Aaron Short Music thanks! installing v5.1.0 as I type this. Do you know if there’s a place that shows the release notes for the firmware versions? I can’t find anything on their website.

[@aaronshortmusic]

DJ Coma They are not publishing the notes yet. Stay tuned to my channel. I’ll post a video if there are any more firmware updates.

[@michaelodowd4807]

As I commented before Arron I think the vocal sounded better with the Bose S1 in the demo .After tweaking the JBK compact with the app can you get a better vocal compared to the S1?

[@aaronshortmusic]

It’s important to know that all EQ was off for these tests. With the the JBL sounds much better and the S1 presets can also improve the the Bose’s sound (can also make it worse if you choose the wrong setting).

[@Luchodela]

Hi Aaron, Thank you very much for this update. I would like to ask You, now I use an acoustic guitar amplifier (Fender Acoustasonic 90) that I know is not the same but has some of the same features (Eq, 2 inputs, Fx), and of course needs comnection to power. Would it be a bad idea to consider buying One of this PAs to complement my setup? Or these would replace My amp? Thanks!

[@j.reveille6815]

Basically the same thing without the battery

[@bosanjable]

Hi Aaron, I’m having a real dilemma over these two but these videos are helpful so thank you. They’re both great but Honestly I thought the S1 sounded better in the clip, the jbl sounded louder but less refined and the Guitar did sound better through the S1. The jbl has better features but in all honesty I’m a pretty basic plug and play sort of guy so I probably wouldn’t get the benefit of them. I’m using a Martin 000X1AE and a Sure SM58 so hoping the Bose can do a good job with that input, what do you think? Cheers

[@aaronshortmusic]

If you like plug and play then try the Bose first.

[@bosanjable]

Aaron Short Music thanks for the reply, I’ve ordered the S1 today, really helpful videos , cheers

[@alexissanchez6218]

I just ordered the jbl , thanks for the videos

[@FrankDeRoseGuitar]

Which is more powerful in sound JBL or Bose?

[@aaronshortmusic]

My test showed the Bose to be SLIGHTLY louder but others have said the JBL is louder. They are about the same.

[@fernf.1614]

Hi Aaron , I am a didgeridoo player . Currently I'm using the Roland Street Cube Ex. In your opinion, which of the 2 - JBL EON 1 or BOSE S1 PRO would be a better fit for such an instrument . I know you probably don't play didge but I respect your opinion ! THanks !

[@aaronshortmusic]

I feel like the extra low end of the JBL will suit you better!

[@fernf.1614]

@@aaronshortmusic Hey man , thank you so much for your prompt reply ! I guess you think that would be a significant upgrade from the ( versitile ) Roland S.Cube Ex .

[@aaronshortmusic]

Fern F. Yes I do!

[@fernf.1614]

@@aaronshortmusic cheers , I'll let you know when I get it and how it suits .. thanks again mate ~

[@MichaelGreenLagos]

i have a bose pro s1 i find it sound better flat when i put it into microphone mode its make my voice sound shiny and hurt my eyes and it take away the bass

[@aaronshortmusic]

The S1 has those three presets and you should just try them all and choose the one that is the best...

[@keeshea6718]

hi aaron! thanks so much for your reviews. i'm looking to replace my crate limo with either the bose s1 pro or the jbl eon one compact. i play backingtracks with either ipod or ipad, use a mic for singing and play sax over the tracks. the sax doens't need to be mic'd; which one do you think sounds better with the playbacks? i greatly appreciate your feedback... thanks!! keeshea :)

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hey. Honestly they both sound great for music playback but have very different features. What style of music are you playing? Does the size of the amp matter? (the S1 is smaller). Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@keeshea6718]

@@aaronshortmusic thanks so much for getting back to me!! style is mostly pop/smooth jazz. and no, size would not matter.....; just slightly favouring the jbl, cause my vocal mic has phantom, but could also use my backup mic which is a condenser

[@aaronshortmusic]

Keeshea Ah yes it does have that feature so I would advise you to go for the JBL in that case!

[@keeshea6718]

@@aaronshortmusic thanks!! last question.....will it work with the ipod as well or would i have to use the ipad. does it only work with bt ??

[@aaronshortmusic]

Keeshea It works with iPhone or iPad and uses Bluetooth. The newer devices tend to have more reliable Bluetooth chips than the older ones.

[@ernestocova4111]

Hello aroon, I am defining between eon and bose, in particular I prefer the sound of bose, but I would like to know your opinion if you were in my situation which one would you choose

[@aaronshortmusic]

It depends on what your usage will be...

[@ernestocova4111]

Thanks for your quick response, I would use it to listen to music and karaoke

[@aaronshortmusic]

Ernesto Cova Since you are playing music with bass I would suggest the EON but I do like the S1 as well as it’d smaller and easier to carry around if you plan on taking it anywhere...

[@ernestocova4111]

@@aaronshortmusic Gacias...

[@aaronshortmusic]

Ernesto Cova You’re welcome, thanks for watching!

[@clayxaviermusic]

I just got one for myself, I’m curious where did you find the info on the carrying case? I was looking online and didn’t see it, was that from the conversation with the product manager?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes that’s right. He said it should be available around January.

[@djcollision]

I bought this on Amazon and fits great. A little extra space at the top, but is still snug. Can always throw a couple of cables on the top as well. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L7233J8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

[@Bigtel1970]

Thomann make a few options now

[@Torino2006]

Great for doing my senior centers.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes I agree!

[@mrplitsum]

ßcan you put an Electric Guitar into them?

[@aaronshortmusic]

You sure can. It would be good to use an amp simulator pedal of some kind like a Kemper or Strymon Iridium etc.

[@coryfoster9497]

Hey dude, for smaller gigs (maxing at 50-100 people) do you think either of these are appropriate? Leaning towards the JBL for the in system reverb alone

[@aaronshortmusic]

It’s hard to say. If you had 50 people sitting and listening then yes but if you had 100 people talking loudly then maybe not... I think you will be fine but for larger events I would take two or take a full PA speaker instead.

[@PaulAshley]

I've seen some reviews saying that Bluetooth connectivity isn't good with versions older that 5.0. My android device Bluetooth is 4.1. Has anyone tested the Eon One Compact using older BT versions?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’ve had zero issues but I do have the latest iPhone.

[@Cuki-ox2mk]

Aaron what were the settings on the Bose S1 pro? (both channels)

[@aaronshortmusic]

Everything was ‘flat’.

[@Cuki-ox2mk]

Hi Aaron, what is that external pickup on your HD-28 behind you?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I am working on a review of the Fishman Triple Play connect. Have you used it?

[@Cuki-ox2mk]

@@aaronshortmusic nope

[@luksaxtenor]

Thanks!

[@PaulAshley]

I'm really struggling with grabbing one of these. My two main guitars have passive pickups, a K&K and a (much hotter) Barbera, and I sing through an SM58. At this point I don't have any external preamps. Do you think I can get by without one and still get decent sound?

[@aaronshortmusic]

I do but if you’re concerned then wait to see if they tweak the firmware first.

[@teddyboymusic]

Wow, not sure what settings were used on the two units but, for my money, The Bose sounded much better.

[@aaronshortmusic]

These were both set flat. The JBL can take more work to dial in but its much more flexible overall.

[@babyblu5590]

If you need accuracy def go with JBL. For basic use with no fiddling yeah Bose is fine but will tamper with the audio.

[@madrazguitarcovers8859]

Has anyone tried 2 Bose S1's paired in stereo doing gigs, i just ordered them i think it will be definetly be loud enough and provide better quality than the Eon1... thoughts? im a guitarist playing a kemper profiler over backing tracks.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I’m sure they would sound great but two JBL’s would also sound great...

[@RonnyTertnes]

I play through a Helix floor and backing tracks from phone/, how does it work for you?

[@SteveSingerFowkes]

Hi Aaron S1 Pro all the way....but feature set on the JBL is impressive.... My Roland AC33 is pretty impressive sound wise, but not v loud - only 20w on battery

[@aaronshortmusic]

Hi Steve. I briefly owned that amp and I agree that it is not very loud.

[@SteveSingerFowkes]

@@aaronshortmusic Looking poss get the S1....not sure about the sound quality if the Jbl tho.... Were you using the JBL with the TCPA or just on its own?

[@aaronshortmusic]

Steve Singer Fowkes Hey I honestly don’t remember now! It’s a touch call and yo I won’t go wrong with either. Right now the JBL has an amazing feature set and tweakability but the S1 is smaller and sounds great even with its limited options.

[@Riz69.]

Jbl eon compact or jbl 300 im stuck help me

[@aaronshortmusic]

I have not tried the JBL 300. It looks interesting but does not have XLR or the app functionality of the Compact. If you want the built in lights and plan on using an external mixer it may be a good option.

[@Riz69.]

@@aaronshortmusic yaa im also thinking too, 2 jbl 300is good for outdoor busking, ❤️❤️❤️✌️✌️

[@aaronshortmusic]

RIZWAN SIDDIQUI I had not heard of these until today. If you get one please let me know how it is!

[@aaronshortmusic]

RIZWAN SIDDIQUI It is 34lbs. The Eon Compact is 14lbs. That makes them very different products. The Compact is small and light with built in effects and advanced EQ. The 300 is more of a PA speaker.

[@chaz2x2]

Great video,s thanks for being honest I still think the Boses S1 sounds better and less fidgeting..with the app .. but it’s ok remember, technology is your friend 🎸🎶👊🏽

[@aaronshortmusic]

The Bose may sound better with some instruments but if there’s an issue then you can’t allow for it. I moved away from both and now use the EV Everse 8. It sounds great and the app allows me to make changes when needed without bending down to do it at the speaker.

[@trevnutz]

I tried doing the firmware update and it failed numerous time(msg in board error) JBL eon comlact is a great speaker but wait until they sort the bugs out before u buy it. Hopefully I don't have to send mine back.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Restart the speaker and your phone and try again. Mine worked without issue. Also I imagine a newer phone/tablet will work better as they have more current Bluetooth modules (I used the latest iPhone for the update). I don’t feel there are any bugs with this unit. Just a couple of areas that could be improved (for my pickups) with firmware.

[@trevnutz]

@@aaronshortmusic yeah I tried that. My phone is new too so hopefully its not a hardware issue with the speaker. I flicked jbl support an email and sent them a screen shot of the error so hopefully they can resolve this issue.

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

Voice sounded like it was lost at far greater depth than real... I felt the guitar mid-range concerns presented are fair, but in context with voice that it does not present a decisive image.

[@chrisnieto5547]

To my untrained ear the bose sounded streets ahead in that test. The eon sounded muddy on both vocals and guitar. Damn it, I was just veering to getting jbl and now Bose has the lead!

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yes but the JBL has an app where you can customize the sound to your liking. The Bose does not…

[@Timothythebrewer]

Not a pro - but the S1 Pro in the studio was hands down better, IMHO!

[@aaronshortmusic]

I thought it was slightly better on the stock settings but I rely on the advanced EQ of the JBL too much these days.

[@moresflores9654]

Its obvious the BOSE S1 PRO is the best,but the only issue of BOSE is less power wattage compare to JBL EON,but in the quality of sound BOSE is the winner.

[@aaronshortmusic]

I don’t agree. Maybe out of the box the Bose sounds better with some guitars etc but the JBL has an app with EQ that can be adjusted to make it sound more like the S1 Pro and adjusted per channel for each instrument. The problem with the Bose is that if a guitar does not sound good then there are not many ways to fix it.

[@DavidEidelberg]

The Bose S1 sounded much better than the JBL to me. I don't think they can add any gain to channel 3 through firmware. It would require a hardware change based on my experience with JBL's attempt to mod my JBL Eon One (original).

[@aaronshortmusic]

I have heard that a firmware update may be able to add gain to that channel. I’ll keep you updated. In the meantime you can use a wireless system or small external preamp as a workaround.

[@Cuki-ox2mk]

You can add digital gain. Just multiply by 2 in the DSP.

[@Cuki-ox2mk]

I agree the Bose S1 sounds better than the JBL flat. But the JBL can sound much better properly EQed.

[@Cuki-ox2mk]

much better than on this video... can't say for the Bose comparison.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Cuki79 Cuki79 I agree!

[@becomeaudible1]

I didn’t think the full PA sounded good at all. The S1 Pro sounds really thin. The Eon One sounded a bit to middy.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Yeah the PA was behind me so it’s not really fair but of course it sounded best in the room. The JBL just needs EQ from the app. The Bose either works for you or it doesn’t due to its limited EQ options.

[@bennettshapiro7711]

The change you want to channel three cannot be fixed with a firmware update. You want higher gain. That can only be fixed with a higher gain preamp… in other words, the problem isn’t firmware. It’s hardware. JBL can fix this in future versions of this speaker. But you should not expect a firmware fix. Start carrying around an external preamp.

[@aaronshortmusic]

Actually they could increase the gain with a firmware update but you are correct that it would not be true analogue gain. Having said that I have not had an issue as I find the two inputs with the mic setting are enough for a solo gig and some of my guitars are loud enough in the hi z input anyway.

[@bennettshapiro7711]

@@aaronshortmusic We tend to want a box like this to meet all of our possible needs. And this box gets close. But you’re still going to need a tuner. And you’re still going to need some kind of mute pedal, especially if you want to change guitars mid set. You might as well have a preamp pedal like the LR Baggs, that can serve all these functions.

[@aaronshortmusic]

@Bennett Shapiro I agree. I use the TC Helicon VL3X straight into one of the inputs most of the time! On occasion I will take the speaker by itself and a clip-on tuner. Works great either way!