JBL PRX812 vs QSC K12.2: Ultimate 12" Powered Speaker Showdown!

[@JavierRivas1]

Just installed the JBL at a small church and the clear and even sound they have amazed me. I have also installed the K12.2 and they sound great too but JBL takes first place in this one.

[@d-rock737]

If you know how to dial the frequency cuts in for each one, i would give the jbl prx812w the slight edge. I was actually fairly impressed with the qsc cp12’s. Worked well as stage monitors for smaller to medium-ish sized events. Both the k12.2 and prx812w are good active speakers for the money, but not outstanding. Thanks for the vid.

[@therealvandall4442]

How about qsc k12.2 vs jbl prx 912?

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Working on this video right now! Thanks for the suggestion

[@djbryanladd]

I'm a mobile dj, who also is an audio engineer, mastering engineer. While the QSC is a fine speaker, MANY djs don't know how to eq them. They can be war bleeders. But when used correctly they are fantastic. I went with JBL but it was close

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Totally agree! We can debate all day the difference between JBL and QSC, but it you turn knobs too far to the left or right it all goes out the window. I have head QSC K12.2 + KS112 system that sounded way better right next to a L-Acoustics SYVA System just because of the operators.

[@lloydbridgessniffinglue]

I haven't gotten a close listen to the PRX812s. I know historically I disliked JBL because they were way too harsh in the mids. I'm unsure if that was due to the operator, but it was that way in every venue I played in or went to in the 90s. How do these compare?

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

I do agree with you than JBL has always been know for that mid-range sound characteristic. Even is you go way back to the original JBL EON G1.

[@ekredel]

They don’t call them “Junk But Loud (JBL)” for no reason 😂

[@lloydbridgessniffinglue]

Update. I got the K12.2s about a month ago and I frikken love them.

[@ekredel]

@@lloydbridgessniffingluestatisfied with the bass response or do you feel they need a sub? And what kind of music do you play on them and in which conditions (types pf venues)? I would love to hear your first hand experiences, since I am on the fence betweem them and Electro voice ZLX 15s

[@lloydbridgessniffinglue]

@ekredel IMO, they need subs. I do everything from karaoke, weddings & private parties, to some live bands as well. Currently I am pairing them with the subs I have left from my Proreck Club-6000. That kit was great for being on a budget. Step one was replacing the harsh 6" arrays with the K12.2s, which I got bundled with the padded totes for two grand. Absolute must-haves. Step two will be a pair of the KS112s. But that's $2500 away. Although on paper they may appear to have less output than the Prorecks (12" vs 15"), they are a far superior design. Right now I crossover at 100 Hz because of their solid design, but with the QSC subs I'll crossover at 80 Hz.

[@altrey520]

About to pick up 2 of the JBL812S to put on top of my PRX818 subs!!!

[@snommismit]

I’m a fan of QSC all the way!

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Yeah QSC have some great options!

[@canhbui3071]

Mong a ra videos so sánh loa jbl prx 912 với rcf art 912

[@joesmith-o3x]

I love the JBL products!

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Yes, JBL has been very constant over the years in my opinion. Great choice

[@HunkOfBurningLove1]

jbl has 3 inch qsc only have 1 1/2 or two i think

[@jimsuber6784]

I appreciate the videos truly, but I can read specs. Anyone who can hear well enough to be in the "biz", musicians and hopefully sound men, can tell the difference. Yea verily, even on youtube. ThNKA

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Thanks for your comment. Which speaker do you prefer?

[@ciekaweify]

prx is similar to qsc 12 but qsc is flashy and loud but quality is lacking. Turbosound IQ12 is better than both of them, and the world champion is JBL Srx 812p :-) there is no competition because EV Etx 12 are defective and have major faults.

[@Miamitechsalesentertainment]

QSC IS THE KING IS THE BEST 12 inch powered speaker and by the way I have jbl prx also plus even Martin audio for the price QSC IS THE BEST PERIOD

[@dustinadair7893]

Yeah they sound the best if they don’t shit out on you in the middle of a gig.

[@danbrockettDOP]

@@dustinadair7893 We've had a pair of the K12.2 for three years, no issues at all. But we take a good care of them and aren't DJs or a band blasting through them, its just voices for live event corporate stuff. If I was a DJ or band, I would likely get the JBLs as they might be a bit more crafted to take abuse.

[@djxcel23]

The qsc k12.2 is garbage compared just about anything. I have the original qsc k12 and it is so much louder then the 12.2’s it is laughable. They are clear but them had no output.

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

I do agree that "they don't make them like they use to" and that everyone is going to have their own opinion. Curious if you are only using these for yourself or used by multiple people vor various events?

[@djxcel23]

@@Wouter.ErweeTech we tested them in my friends back yard. He has the k12.2’s. He was like wow my speakers are garbage. He will only use them in a pinch now.

[@nodaysoff2005]

The same with jbl. I have the prx 715 and it is 137 db, but the jbl srx 815 is only 133 or 132. It seems like they are putting more electronics in the speakers at the expense of the loud sound

[@djphillmp]

I use RCF & FBT!!! ALL ITALIAN MADE.

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

RCF has always been one of the greats in my opinion and they have been doing a great job of marketing themselves in the US market. The Art series products are very impressive.

[@djphillmp]

@Wouter.ErweeTech another good brand is kv2 audio. George krampera ( from kv2 audio) was the one who made the rcf ART series popular.

[@WylieJ-bu2hm]

QSC all the way

[@edwardmcdonald-qx1xx]

JBL IS THE BEST IN MY BOOK CLEAN SOUND ALL THE WAY

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

I am a big fan of JBL! What’s your favorite model?

[@tiranjoseph6446]

Ev all the way

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

EV has ben doing a great job! Some of their new product are very impressive. Do you have a favorite cabinet?

[@weforgot]

I just got 2x EV Everse 12s after having 2x Everse 8s. The versatility and ability to battery power is epic. SPL might not be the same as these 12s (though 126 for battery powered is nothing to scoff at), the flexibility and water resistance in the EV is HUGE for potential outside events. It’s also in the same price range.

[@tiranjoseph6446]

The Ev ekx subwoofer peered with the zlx line

[@WylieJ-bu2hm]

i tried EV bcoz after 9 years continues service my QSC needed servicing the Rental place said EV 12 was just as good but after i plugged up EV-12 not even in the same league as QSC K-12 sorry

[@weforgot]

@@WylieJ-bu2hm it’s the 12.2 cus the EV is 12.1 and is battery powered for portability, of course it’s not going to be on the same level..though I will say add a sub and EQ the EV with the app and you can get it to shine. I really like my 8s but feel like the 12s don’t hit the same sweet spot of potability and quality.

[@tiranjoseph6446]

I am taking about the Ev etx line

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[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Thank you for sharing!

[@joesmith-o3x]

JBL all the way!

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

JBL for the win, all day, every day!

[@galan7337]

Love JBL's...

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Yeah they makes some really good products. Do you have a favorite speaker?

[@alanaban1840]

SRX better

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Yeah, I agree for the extra $250 they offer more value.

[@OmegaDerrick]

Srx 900’s 😎😎😎

[@langstonlouis1895]

Well ofc it is, duh, JBL it wouldn’t be there flagship line if it wasnt

[@canhbui3071]

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[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Thank you for sharing the video!

[@empireentertainmentevents1353]

JBL for me

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Nice! What is your favorite JBL speaker?

[@ayehsamuel4220]

Jbl all the way😊

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

All the way!

[@CurmeLeila-m5w]

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[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Thank you for sharing!

[@KennanHerbert-v4u]

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[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

Thank you for sharing!

[@Roc.stars8]

All u JBL guys haha been there done that QSC is our way forward 🫡

[@Wouter.ErweeTech]

What is your favorite QSC speaker?