Mackie Thump 215XT (Product Spotlight): The Best BUDGET SPEAKER for DJs | Thump 218s Sub (Review)

Mackie Thump 215XT (Product Spotlight): the best Value at only $500 | Thumb 218s Subwoofer (Review) | The Best BUDGET SPEAKER for DJs
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⏰ Time Stamps
0:00 - Intro
2:19 - Makie 215 XT Specs
3:57 - Voicing Options
5:38 - Added Features
7:05 - Speaker App Control
8:54 - Mackie Thump 118 Subwoofer
11:08 - Disclaimer
11:33 - Sound Demo
13:01 - Speaker Review
15:44 - Outro
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[@DjOracletv]

Bro thanks so much for the in-depth review I already ordered mines after doing some homework but also wanted to check out more things about it and came across this video very helpful and assured me that I’ve made a great choice.

[@scottiemanners]

Been running thumps for the past decade tops and subs. Finally just upgraded to the new gen and even got a pair of thump go's for a totally wireless ceremony setup with the Denon Prime go, and can Bluetooth them during cocktail

[@djdannyatlanta]

Sweet, exactly what I was looking before buy it! Thanks man!

[@lfc2442]

Excellent Video! Thank you so much for the review!

[@Dj2knitro]

I have the 15 thump version and i agree its one of the best budget speakers. I think even better or as good as the zlx stuff from ev. Great job mackie.

[@nickykeys3423]

Thanks for the review I ended up getting the DRM 18s with the DRM tops more expensive but they claim DRM series is Mackie's flagship line doesn't have Bluetooth

[@Djcharlieapple]

They look perfect for monitor use and ceremony use as well.

[@djdurtybeats]

I have a question my mixer has a subchannel. Should I use the subchannel for the subs and the regular outs to the speaker tops? Is that better or worse sound quality. I like the board control for sub power

[@DJBennyswift]

I had to come back to this video, I have the 15” sub and now I’m starting to move into events that are a bit bigger. I’m going to invest in the 18” sub because I need a bigger sub, of course, there are subs with big power out there but I’m still on a budget and I’m not trying to break my back either. But I like the review and came back to it just to have a bit more clarity. Thanks Barr!!!!!

[@gatchmanphoenix1418]

Just picked up the sub yesterday. I bought the tops a few months ago. Set up is complete, and everything sounds awesome.

[@DJBennyswift]

Nice!

[@runningbull6178]

Hey dude do a video om mackies srm v class 12s interested in your opinion on those

[@noahtucker7542]

Hey Barr I was wondering if you know if you can put casters on the Mackie thump 118S

[@djyorlezz1]

I love mackie many years

[@mackietv]

Hey thanks!

[@javiermuniz4179]

Mackie muy buenas bocinas para dj las recomiendo al 100%

[@ericc8895]

Are the mackie thump 15 super loud and crisp? Just wondering how well they would sound with my current 4 sound town 18 inch active subs. I am using 2 proreck 15 inch loudspekers now and they just do not have that crisp sound once the volume is really jacked up

[@songsfromthelord888]

Thanks DJBarr. Remember that God loves you and wants your love also. Thanks again, - very informative 🙂

[@christosdiakos1995]

One question, when you play using a bluetooth source, is the sub also playing or does it work only when you connect to it via a mixer?

[@djzeet1558]

Yeeeeess DJ BaaR ❤next episod !

[@adriancloyd3405]

Nice man

[@holliesheet3182]

Your passion for quality build and sound with budget in mind is very cool to view!

[@DJBennyswift]

Thanks for this review, I’ve been having my 2 Thump 215XT’s and 15” sub woofer since October 2022 and they sound great, I was looking for a video about using the feedback and ducking, I see you have to connect the mic to the speaker directly in order for it to work. I connect my mains into a Mackie 8 Channel board and the sub woofer in to the Aux/send to have full control of them which sounds awesome! Thanks for the video

[@nickykeys3423]

I reckon going from your mains to the sub then out to your tops will sound even better

[@DJBennyswift]

@@nickykeys3423 tried it, and honestly didn’t like the sound.

[@DJBennyswift]

Oh wait from the mains to the sub then back to the mains?

[@DJBennyswift]

Oh ok I got it.

[@nickykeys3423]

@@DJBennyswift mixer subs toops

[@jessesetroc]

What moving heads do you use for gigs?

[@24k_purplelove52]

Sobran motivos.. ❤ love that nortena

[@starscabaret]

Good review. Im torn between the 215xt and the Alto TS415

[@oshkomontes7594]

Which pole are you using? I’m interested in buying one. Thanks!

[@djcruz99]

How would the Mackies compare against RCF Evox 12?

[@techsoundph6210]

does the tops will automatically cut the lows when you connect the sub?

[@luciosanchez4204]

Oye se puede vincular 2 thump 215xt Y escuchar música por vía Bluetooth sin necesidad de cables

[@alexvazquez3831]

Does the feedback eliminator also work well with wireless microphones?? I’m seriously thinking of getting a pair of the xt15

[@adept8715]

Yes it does work well with wireless mic as long it is connected directly to the speaker’s mic channel but when using a mixer it doesn’t work

[@jayviieventos272]

Nice 👍

[@scion-dj4he]

Nice to see mackie getting some great features. I like it!

[@timothyshepherd9969]

So tell me about the Bass I am thinking of buying a pair.

[@billyfleshman7451]

How do they compare to the ld icoa 15/18a speaker system

[@DJLUPEG]

What. Up bro been a fan for a long time and also I’m a fan of Mackie products I have a pair of the DRM 15 how do those compared to them

[@georgeogrady449]

Can use other ampifire on it

[@timothyshepherd9969]

How is the bass in the 215

[@bobsmith1580]

How does this compare to LD Icoa?

[@koproductions8266]

Fade lookin nice bro 💈

[@gatchmanphoenix1418]

What is RMS for 15 XT?

[@theaverageguy3884]

Will this setup be much louder than 2 x JBL Partybox 1000 ? Im a mobile Dj hosting small events with my Pioneer XDJ-XZ controller. I need louder better speakers and subs. But the Mackie 15" and 18" Thums are to expensice for me.

[@Studpum]

This setup of two 215’s and one 118 sub will get louder, clearer, and deeper than the two JBLs. You lose out on the portability of course, but depends on what exactly you’re looking for. If you enjoy a quick setup then keep the JBL. If you want to expand and do larger events then look into larger PA speakers like these. I have this setup and it gets absolutely insanely loud with rich bass

[@georgeogrady449]

Other Then crossover or mixer use powered sub

[@moquest]

How do I hook up 4 of these subs

[@310socal]

@DJBarr or @anyone What about the LD A 15a compared to Mackie Thump 215XT

[@ramirogranda4297]

I tried those two models, but the Icoa 15A sounds much better at all frequencies

[@gorrilaunit99]

*215xt vs TS415??*

[@angeloengel5675]

Does anyone else have issues connecting the thumps to an android phone? Bluetooth connects to my laptop, but when I try my phone it cant be found or i get a message i need an app to connect. The thump connect app crashes almost in an instant

[@djlalokc7698]

👌

[@gottraumatv9703]

What 12” solo sub do you recommend of theirs?

[@brogansmith7678]

Just purchased these speakers based on this review and they won't connect to bluetooth or the thump connect 2 app... anyone else have this issue?

[@odyssey232001]

Everyone is going off peak specs rms constant power is about 300watts for these range speakers

[@MrJermaine1978]

Can you please test the LD systems icoa line. I hear that the sub is really great. Competing with the high end subs

[@djbabyjayflores835]

I got 4 18”subs & 4 15” Tops & they are hands down better then Mackie,jbl,QSC,EV

[@georgechivu4226]

What do you think about LD Systems ICOA 15 A?

[@frankiewise7054]

Bar alto professional just brought out 2500 watt speakers

[@dantonliam]

Yeah…peak power at 1khz

[@thewildorochi8764]

​@@dantonliam Is that bad?

[@thewildorochi8764]

​@@dantonliam Is that bad?

[@YoManG-to9cu]

Was the subwoofer even on cause we didnt hear it ?

[@michaelscott9266]

Are these battery powered?

[@djjessejames1725]

No. The Mackie Go is though.

[@sanjanawadhwani3206]

i wish i had a pair of mackie thumps

[@sanjanawadhwani3206]

it just looks so good

[@Myhomeentertainmentsystem]

I have dedicated bass!

[@georgeogrady449]

25hz or 35hz

[@juggleplayz9664]

Meanwhile i bought 4 cerwin vega L36JE and 2 big cerwin tops with all amps and cables secondhand for 1000€

[@garvaskasdavis6183]

Mad a road mi would love 6 a the subs and 6 a the tops right ya now jah know

[@markscott4297]

Make a video on your dmx controller that you are using now

[@tiranjoseph6446]

Mackie xt215 vs Ev zlx15bt

[@DJYAHIR]

Yessir

[@marioflow8281]

You losing some weight bro looking 💪

[@djjerryg_soundexpressenter5874]

Budget? For that price I’d go with the Evolve 50’s

[@djbabyjayflores835]

Sorry But LD System ICOA 15” & 18” are HANDS DOWN BETTER THEN… Mackie,JBL,QSC,EV

[@mikemora8940]

Just ordered mine. Very excited to test them out!

[@djbabyjayflores835]

@@mikemora8940 you won’t be disappointed mine have been working nonstop..love them

[@georgeogrady449]

Not at 80hz

[@Wazza722]

Don’t buy the xt if you want to run a sub! The bluetooth is useless and every review i have watched is useless for not mentioning this!

[@Victory987]

I wouldn't call £500 a budget speaker. I don't know what planet you're on if you think that's a budget.

[@MrChoco88]

He's speaking to mobile DJ's. Where $500 is a budget speaker.

[@_BL1NK_]

Highest quality, longest Livability, actively support on to itself, with high support system of changing the game, yeah. Regardless if your speaker don't blow out for a insane night I highly support this speaker then.

[@zaneblack1132]

I just got 2🎉🎉🎉