JBL Eon One MK 2 Sound Test

[@shaneberckman]

LOL 😆 🤣 that was an awesome review. LOL and the Mk2 is very impressive!. I'm thinking I just might need 1 or 2 of these. 2and a sub on a power bank would be amazing for a remote battery powered setup.

[@AaronStrawn]

thanks Shane- exactly what I'm thinking. This and a powerbank for my Sennheiser and I'm good to go. I forgot to mention that the Bluetooth sounds really good too

[@shaneberckman]

@@AaronStrawn I figured it did because the Bluetooth on the PRX1 is also. Yes sir I think I am on my way to a battery powered mini PRX1 system. LOL what is the model of the Sennheiser sub? I was thinking Bose sub 1 or 2.

[@TheHxcbrandon]

@@AaronStrawn if you get the right inverter, you can power the sennheiser from the USB ports.

[@AaronStrawn]

@@TheHxcbrandon wait wut?? Show me this magic!

[@AaronStrawn]

@@shaneberckman I’ve got a pair of the Sub 2s

[@alhambra792]

This is the kind of real test that you really need. Testing it out in a big venue and move around to every corner of the room to check the loudness, the tone changed, etc. Amazing, thank u for this.

[@AaronStrawn]

I love this speaker, it’s crushed it for me this wedding season

[@audiobunny1767]

The speeches 😂 Great video! Thanks. Very helpful as considering the JBL EON ONE MK2 primarily for its battery powered portability.

[@AaronStrawn]

Dead on right? Lol. Def check it out. So far I’m still into it

[@pierstaylor7780]

Could you add a bass bin for an extra thump for the dance floor? Or would they be of use in the type of hall you were in? Thinking of getting these as I’m finding, with age, a struggle to carry heavy speakers up & down stairs etc

[@djmikebuck6341]

Hella Good! Looking forward to Spring myself here in Mid Michigan.

[@whitefriars13]

Ha ha I love your videos so informative, so funny, and I love all the expletives too because you make it real, honest and very good information. Thank you my friend.I keep watching for all your videos coming out whether I need the equipment or not but they are so fun to watch. Keep having fun❤

[@AaronStrawn]

You made my day, thanks!

[@dsanders1806]

Most energetic sound check. Good job.

[@AaronStrawn]

I go all out for 90s music

[@TheAudioDabbler]

I am debating this and the EV 30m. I have heard the 30m in action at a house church. I mainly want a small portable easy to setup PA for church functions. The thing that has me is the battery, Which would be awesome for anywhere. The 30m has me with their mixer, since we have several people on our worship team and it would not just be me. Even though the battery is very intriguing, I am not sure how much I would actually utilize it. So far we really haven't played anywhere that didn't have power. I think if it was just me, or me and 1 more, I would want the JBL. I could easily take it out on our pool deck and jam out. But I also have outside power outlets so.......

[@AaronStrawn]

Go with the 30m, I think that one sounds better. The louder the MK2 gets, I think the fuzzier the sound gets.

[@QuickSticks8771]

@@AaronStrawnwhy did you leave that point out of the review?

[@lucabertolaso2167]

When plugged to AC is it comparable to the rcf j8?

[@AaronStrawn]

I don’t think it is. Plugging in gives a little volume boost, but J8 has 12” sub and tops are way louder

[@lucabertolaso2167]

@@AaronStrawn my j8 have similar dimension compared to jbl mk2 so I've tested a cheap pure sine wave inverter with an old 12v car battery. I tested it for 10 hours at full volume... In those days I will test using a small(6-7 kg) 12V battery....the only problem with the j8 is the gain.... When I plug the signal using the phone I set the volume knob to 100% on the speaker and with the volume at 100% on many smartphones I can't see the clipping led limiter...only If I boost the bass with the dedicated button....

[@AaronStrawn]

@@lucabertolaso2167 Yeah, I think the J8 is best used plugged into power. Maybe on low volumes you could use it with a battery

[@joshuavanburkleo9513]

I think based on your most recent videos you no longer have or use the JBL EON MK 2's. What was your main reason for wanting to move on from these? Love the channel by the way.

[@AaronStrawn]

That is true, I still have my MK2, but ever since the Everse came out, I have been using that all year and I LOVE that speaker. MK2 is still a great option, but the Everse way more portable, and I can't believe how loud it is. I just used it to cover a 350 person ceremony/dinner.

[@AbigailGraceFundora]

Can u use 2 for small receptions in doors for 100 people or less

[@AaronStrawn]

@@AbigailGraceFundora I wouldn’t. That 10” sub gets eaten up with dance music.

[@kinlee1636]

should make it no flat space to prevent people from putting drinks on the speakers.

[@AaronStrawn]

I sound like Jeff Goldblum when I say "hall" at 2:54

[@gregsouthorn2871]

Speaker sounds really good! How's the battery holding up? Did you find a bag to carry it in?.... And you really should try stand up!

[@AaronStrawn]

What's the deal with peanuts?? Lol...Haven't tested the battery yet, I rarely would need it to go anymore than 4-5 hours. No bag yet, not sure what I want to do. I like the bag with the wheels on it, might do that or see if Tuki Covers has made one

[@MrMaui38]

Now that you've used it for a while, any updates or gripes about it? How has it held up when you use wireless mics directly plugged in during the ceremony and also during cocktail hour (or more)? I'm especially interested because I know you weren't impressed with the Maui 5 Go!

[@AaronStrawn]

Great questions. Good news, this is going to be a video I drop very soon!

[@ezza1236]

Hey Aaron, how do you use ac power with it ? Is it just simply playing the speaker whilst connected to the charging power ? Therefore you will get extra 4db

[@AaronStrawn]

Yep

[@ezza1236]

Dude it goes so much louder when it’s plugged in, you get that extra bit of volumne when pumping it up

[@layman2364]

For PA, which choice would be better? 2 units of JBL partybox 310 or 1 unit of JBL Eon One MK 2? Do kindly reply. I am unable to choose between the two. Please.

[@AaronStrawn]

Depends on how you're using it. But if your DJing, I'd stay away from the partybox

[@layman2364]

@@AaronStrawn , thank you for the kind reply.

[@jiggyblends]

Real Review!!! Thank You 🙏🏽

[@lionelhill323]

I used a pair for a New Years party with an 18 and it was literally exceptional Id love to be in your situation where I could use -“a pair of Bose 2’s under the table 100hz crosssover I bet it would rock 100 people

[@AaronStrawn]

Awesome, holy shit, that is a killer idea

[@thedjgazza]

Hi Aron, another great video. I'm thinking of getting one of these to use as both a ceremony/cocktail speaker but also as a 'rear fill' speaker in big rooms so that the speeches can be heard nice and clear all the way at the back. I downloaded the user manual using the link below and it appears that within the DSP there is a way to set a delay using the PASS THRU output but it sounds a little bit complicated? Have you considered the possibility of using it for a similar application and if so could you maybe do a 'walk through' of how this can be set up please? Would appreciate it if you have the time. Keep up the work on the videos.... Love 'em! Thanks DJ Gaz (United Kingdom)

[@AaronStrawn]

You're describing the exact applications I have for this speaker. I haven't tried the delay yet, not sure if I would ever do that. Seems to complicate a simple use. Thanks for watching bro!

[@DidierWolfs]

Hi. You’ve posted a year ago, so you might have found how it works since then. If not, another way of doing this, is to set a delay on an external mixer if you use a digital mixer. Then you can apply the delay easily (besides having a better volume control, EQ, etc).

[@sociopharm02]

After 8 months would this be a purchase you would make again. Any updates on your opinions on the product that we should know about. I am seriously considering snagging one of these for ceremonies and fill. Appreciate your videos.

[@AaronStrawn]

Def. I’ve been using it all season for ceremonies and remote speaker. Hasn’t let me down

[@sociopharm02]

@@AaronStrawn was able to grab one at a great deal and I used it today for a ceremony. They are legit! Sound fantastic.

[@DJ-Coma]

You got miracle clients if they hold the mic that close when speaking into it lol

[@AaronStrawn]

True 😂

[@rafaelunplugged]

“Hold the mic like your drinking a beer. Hold the bottle not the shaft” say that 1000x

[@BenNuProductions]

It's your job as a DJ to guide them to hold or speak into the mic properly...

[@DJ-Coma]

@@BenNuProductions oh I 100% do this but you don’t always get the opportunity to explain this, people don’t always listen, and unplanned speeches can happen spontaneously at an event.

[@DidierWolfs]

@@BenNuProductions True, BUT for some people, you can tell them 10x times and even show them while they speak as nobody can hear them without risking a feedback. They will correct themselves and 2 min later, they’re back into crap…

[@djrayray4021]

Great stuff brotha!

[@AaronStrawn]

Thanks Ray!

[@DJDynablend]

Awesome review brother, very entertaining! Ps I love Natalie Imbruglia

[@AaronStrawn]

Such a good song

[@BenNuProductions]

Lmao awesome video. From a fellow DJ I appreciate it! Subbed. 😎🤙

[@AaronStrawn]

Thanks Ben!

[@BenNuProductions]

@@AaronStrawn do you know if it can used as only a sub if plugged into wall power? 🤔 Or do you always need the column on for it to function

[@miss_kolissa]

2:41 This part had me😂😂😂😭

[@lanphanh]

Is it the mic connected direct to the speaker wirelessly? what mic is that?

[@AaronStrawn]

Yep, wireless mic. It's a Sennheiser digital

[@lanphanh]

@AaronStrawn which meant it has built-in wireless receiver? I don't think so, but just curious. Thanks for your information!

[@AaronStrawn]

@@lanphanh oh no, it doesn’t have that. The mic is on its own

[@rafaelunplugged]

I wanted to go with the Bose L1 Pro but want to gig in some settings without access to power. Then found this came out. For $1200 you could have two for $2400 which is about the cost of 1 L1 pro 16 and the Bose mixer. Opted for a fully battery powered setup with the Eon Pro m2 & GT1 + RC500 (both take AAs) If you were to compare quality for your Bose & JBL (at same volume) would you say they’re comparable or does the Bose + mixer really make a difference

[@AaronStrawn]

Yeah, if you want battery, this is your speaker. This speaker is no where near the power of my Bose 32s, I would compare it more with an EV 30m

[@silverx5a]

How would you compare the Eon One Pro MK2 to the Bose L1 Pro 8 ? I had the Pro 8 and was a bit disappointed (the wobbling of the extender annoyed me too). The volume of the Pro 8 was only slightly louder than my Bose Compact L1. How would you compare it to the L1 with B2 ?

[@rafaelunplugged]

@@silverx5a I've used the compact for a good number of gigs. The Eon Mk2 I bought filled a pretty big outdoor space when on battery (powered has 4 more SPL) A space that fit two bocce ball thingies. I could not find a setting for vocals senheisser 9353 when plugged direct via built in mixer through XLR My GT1 Through RC500 Sounded much better through the line in on the XLR channels (1-3) vs the dedicated line channel 4 strangely enough. The acoustic patch on my T5z sounded fantatsic through that same channel 1/4 direct in which was awesome. I saw somewhere that everything tends to sound better through a mixer so I may opt for a vocal pedal w battery to the mixer input or a battery powered mixer, as I opted for this for it's battery pack. I tested out the L1 pro 16 and that definitely has more boom Id you loop like Ed Sheeran and do the "kick drum" via slapping down on the strings by the bridge but I figured battery power > full size & sound at $800 more + needing a $600 mixer. You can get two of the eon one mk2 for $2400 and really just one L1 pro 16 + mixer.

[@lucabertolaso2167]

1 db technologies es1203 cost less than 1 jbl mk2. 2400 watts, it can split the top for stereo sound. Dual 12" semi horn loaded. 132 db Via firmware you can change Fir filters to get 133 db. 1 serious power bank. Done

[@chromemusic4401]

Are those your pro 32s?? I heard those things are ahhhmazing!

[@AaronStrawn]

Oh yeah. I looooovveee them dude kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHywf6ltirqeesU

[@MarkusStockmaier]

Awesome video 😅🤘 The mic is the one you listed in your equipment? So if i get it right, the receiver is plugged directly into a XLR input and nothing else? (apart from the EQ settings) Really thinking about getting one to. I have a Maui 5 Go too and agree to most of your points on that unit. The JBL seems to be totally next level, tough. Also price-wise... 😅

[@AaronStrawn]

Thanks Markus! Yes, I plugged it in directly. When I sold the 5 go I put that money towards the MK2. Made the dent hurt a little less lol

[@sunnyjohnlouis4843]

Is the bass good for hip hop via Bluetooth streaming music ?

[@AaronStrawn]

It's only a 10" sub, so I would say you're not going to get a big thump out of it. They have them at Guitar Centers. Should go give it a listen

[@klinikat5313]

hi thnx for testing music....can you couple it with a jbl partybox 100 ? or 2 of them ?

[@AaronStrawn]

It has a mix out so you can connect it to whatever you got

[@klinikat5313]

ok great thanks! 👍

[@birendraekka4812]

Does it come along with microphone 🎤??

[@AaronStrawn]

It doesn't

[@matthewduncan1546]

Your girl-voice is truly remarkable 😂

[@AaronStrawn]

The trick is to BE Tiffany lol

[@NicK-gw6go]

How long will a fully charged battery last at max volume music playing?

[@AaronStrawn]

I got about 3 hours outside in the cold playing at full volume. But I can't remember if it was fully charged when I started. For most of my events, I don't use it at full volume

[@NicK-gw6go]

@@AaronStrawn Do you have experience with the PRX One? Trying to decide whether to use the PRX One with an electric generator/power station or just using the Mk2 on battery. Prefer the greater volume potential of the PRX One if I can get it to work with a generator that can supply enough stored power to last 3 hours.

[@AaronStrawn]

@@NicK-gw6go I've messed with them a few times. I think it depends on your application. What would you use it for?

[@NicK-gw6go]

@@AaronStrawn I'm the "DJ" for out tailgate parties. Using 2 battery powered soundboks 3 right now but wanting to step up in quality and volume with either adding an Mk2 or the PRX one which would be a much greater outlay due to the costs with a generator, etc. 2 Mk2's would be cheaper than the PRX one with generator.

[@ezza1236]

Did you use the music with just the Battery power ? Not plugged in

[@AaronStrawn]

Yeah- that whole demo was battery

[@ezza1236]

@@AaronStrawn wow it seems like it goes so much louder than compact, would that be correct ? Thanks bro

[@dreamdaycharleston]

How much realistic battery life are you getting at medium to high volumes?

[@AaronStrawn]

I just used it last Sat and had it on high volume. Got about 2 hours out of it. But, I hadn't charged it for a few weeks, but still got a full battery charge signal.

[@DidierWolfs]

@@AaronStrawn Humm, so that would be like 3 hours at medium volume for ceremony and cocktail ? Here in France, a ceremony is about 45 min, so 1 hour, the time to sit down. And then, there is the cocktail that can go from 2 to 3 hours. So up to 4 hours. I always carry my Ecoflow battery with me to use it for ceremony rig, so still plenty of battery in case of need for cocktail. But 2 hours at high volume seems a bit short :-(

[@JayDiesel717]

Debating these or the Evox 8.

[@AaronStrawn]

Go listen to them if you can

[@ezza1236]

Water resistant? Sometimes I get caught in rain

[@AaronStrawn]

Nope, don’t get your speakers wet. I carry an umbrella for outdoor ceremonies or try and set up under trees

[@ezza1236]

@@AaronStrawn surely it can handle a bit of rain

[@ezza1236]

@@AaronStrawn surely it can handle a tiny sprinkle of rain

[@totonupat1483]

Whats the brand of your mic?

[@AaronStrawn]

It’s a Sennheiser EW-G4. I bought it from NLFX and they helped me find the right frequency for my region

[@TheHxcbrandon]

Were you running on battery here or on AC power?

[@AaronStrawn]

That was all battery!

[@marielouisenshimirimana6722]

Good

[@AaronStrawn]

Thanks!

[@DavidB_AudioTech]

For me , JBL Eon One Mk 2 sound better (not louder) that JBL PRX ONE

[@AaronStrawn]

Haven't heard one of those, but that's amazing

[@binethgeesara2179]

Really , Thats good though.

[@joelopez3706]

I was about to buy the new Bose line array but I saw opaz review on the new jbl prx one and I bought the jbl prx one no regret and one handles 50-200-300 people venue halls

[@AaronStrawn]

They’re really close in comparison. I think it comes down to preference. The PRX has the advantage of being all one piece, more channels on the mixer and cheaper. I listened to them both and just went all in on the Bose sound. I picked up a T4S mixer and that has taken the system to the next level

[@DavidB_AudioTech]

If you play music dj, i have both jbl prx one and Bose l1pro16.. bose l1pro16 have more bass , jbl prx one have more high but in prefer Bose Dont miss to try the eq on back of bose

[@wirelessdj]

😆