I absolutely love mine! It actually ended up breaking. I contacted Bosch, they are the parent company. They told me to ship it to them, they fixed it and shipped it back all for free!! I would definitely recommend this and any of their speakers. I use my for work in a factory and now theres at least 5 people who own one because of how loud and great they are.
@showmak4 жыл бұрын
How did you break it?
@djlennyb3 жыл бұрын
@@showmak I guess he sat on it
@reynaldomoreno33762 жыл бұрын
I learned how to connect my new 15 and my subwoofer faster then trying to read all the manual.Thank u,I love my new speakers.
@TBizzell682 жыл бұрын
I’ve ordered the 15”, hindsight I’d probably have been just fine with the 12”. Great video, thanks.
@hoodpatrolstrains10102 жыл бұрын
I got 4 new for 350 each last year ...... sounds so nice and just clean 🥳🥳🥰🥰
@ricmightybonefeliciano98003 жыл бұрын
I went shopping to replace my QSC speakers and was frustrated that they were backorder til Oct. So I got ZLX12BT, intending to temporarily have 'something ' until the QSCs were available again. OMG. So surprised at how good these sound, so free and open. It's permanent! I'm keeping these. So great! (Really great review, by the way. I'm subscribing)
@seerking2 жыл бұрын
Ya they are actually one of the top brands/speaker. You don't really get to much better. The next step really isn't worth it.
@thejournalist80912 күн бұрын
I’m late and you probably will not reply lol, but how do they hold up now? Experience any issues? Did you end up replacing them?
@ricmightybonefeliciano98002 күн бұрын
@thejournalist8091 just left the studio tonight, blasting the ZLX12BTs. 3 years and counting, sound great. Always use the blue tooth, and connect my phone to rehearse some songs for upcoming shows. Well worth it. I'm glad I kept them
@thejournalist80912 күн бұрын
@@ricmightybonefeliciano9800 Wow quick response thank you. Did you have to get subwoofers with them? Which ones?
@ricmightybonefeliciano98002 күн бұрын
@thejournalist8091 No. I personally didn't want it. they're full range, and it sufficed for my purposes
@henryvargas20102 жыл бұрын
Are these speakers overkill for a home setup. And should I get -two 12’s or -one 12” with a subwoofer or -Two 12’s with one subwoofer? Which is the best sounding combination?
@Ronniezim2 жыл бұрын
I bought one of these the other day to use primarily at home in my workout room…it’s INSANE. With speaker gain at unity, It is almost too loud with the iPhone volume literally at its lowest. My only thing is that I would like a sub with it to cover all of the lows.
@94SexyStang Жыл бұрын
@@Ronniezim damn, I was thinking about getting this for my Garage to Jam guitar with backing tracks, but 12" seems overkill......10" seems hard to find or Never in stock! Seems like anything below 12" lacks bass with PA systems.......But I have a 50watt Marshall Half-Stack for my guitar amp, so I need something pretty Loud to keep up........but I would also like it to be a Music Player in my garage, I'm trying to find the Balance Point.
@ginuwineaffection59944 жыл бұрын
This is one of the best reviews I have seen. Thank you!
@vinodnambiarmusic4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the review. How does the ZLX12BT compare with the JBL IRX12BT?
@truthup43644 жыл бұрын
Comparison video!
@Ezduztube4 жыл бұрын
They sound great for hip hop. Bass punch🔊
@Arcturian11112 жыл бұрын
Viewing as an end user, lead singer for a classic rock band in NY, known as White Room. EV truly makes some awesome PA speakers. The sound you get from EV is magikal. I wonder if they are owned by Bosch, as the manuals say Bosch on them. I currently own 3 - EV 12s" one with blue tooth and 2 without, and also a Mackie 15" Thump thru a Yamaha MG12XU Mixing board. One day I may purchase a subwoofer. No need right now. Unless we move into a larger audience and or club.
@ericbulington24213 жыл бұрын
how do the JBL IRX112BT's compare for sound (dance music and blues music?). This is a great review. Best, thorough, no-BS reviews on the internet. You've found a solid niche.
@robboogaard2216 Жыл бұрын
You can make a zlx12p bt by adding an external bt module (for example logitech bt adapter) to your zl12p
@mtumix2 жыл бұрын
What about basic hissing if no signal is on the speakers? Is it acceptable to use it in a living room?
@expertisland2 жыл бұрын
Pa Speaker Hissing is Fine ( Buzz or Humming is Bad or a sign of connection problem) I will talk about it in an upcoming video. ( why power Speakers Hiss )
@mikeybugguns4 жыл бұрын
He did a great Job and reviewing the speaker. He covered everything. Not other young DJs that think they know everything just tern it on and let it blast for 2 minuets of loud noise. I look forward to other reviews from him. thank you For a great job.
@timothyrenfroe79282 жыл бұрын
Yes he does better jobs and explain the reel reason for me getting 2 of the 15
@lawrenceman4328 Жыл бұрын
When streaming via Bluetooth only, can you connect the XLR Output into a subwoofer for extra bass?
@matthockman2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. Just ordered a set. I've been a JBL fanboy for a long time but have heard bad things about the EONs... PRX is a bit over our budget currently... Hope these work out 😆
@AndrewCCM4 жыл бұрын
With mode, is there an option for flat? I want to use one (or maybe 2) with my Helix guitar modeler. Just need a nice flat full range response.
@singlecam10003 жыл бұрын
How would you compare this speaker to the JBL party box 1000?
@donkov53222 жыл бұрын
Im about to order 2 of these, what cord do I need to have them both play at the same time? How far can you walk away with your phone before it disconnects ? Thx
@longsnapper53812 жыл бұрын
Thanks. You're the best! Have a gig with my new EV's in a week.
@FC24284 жыл бұрын
Which electro voice speaker do you recommend if trying to use two 15 only good for hip hop rap generally music with voice and bass thanks
@jamiecorbett72004 жыл бұрын
Be nice to hear some heavy metal music played
@Ministermike-m9j3 жыл бұрын
Can you Bluetooth both speakers at the sametime?
@thesolojourney89552 жыл бұрын
Would these 12” speakers be good for side fills at big venues or for the booth as monitors? I prefer the 15” speakers for mains on crowd.
@sibbese37404 жыл бұрын
BT range is worse than bad !!! I just bought one of these for a summer party but a big deal worth mentioning with these speakers is the bad BT range. All my devices back home have way better communication range. It can just cut out when you are 2-3 meters away, with no other devices around(in the back yard). I have mailed the EV support so we'll see what they say about it. But it doesn't seem to be any way to improve signal or change the firmware on the speaker. To follow up the BT range or rather the occasional cut outs in signal on these have led me to return this speaker. I don't feel that it completely ready developed BT wise and will maybe have a look back when a mkII version is available. The sound is quite good and for the about 450$/400€. I have only connected them via BT and it will work well as a party speaker but with the hassles mentioned above.
@expertisland4 жыл бұрын
it sounds like a defective BT chip. the range in the showroom is around 30 to 60 ft
@jorjesosa73193 жыл бұрын
I have this exact problem I can't believe how bad the bt is. Who do I contact? I didn't receive any warranty papers in the box either.
@sibbese37403 жыл бұрын
@@jorjesosa7319 Yes the speaker sounds good but for me the BT part of it was so big I actually returned the speaker where I bought it. They had 30 day money back guarantee. I also emailed the EV support but no real helpful tips there. My recommendation is to get another speaker actually.
@jorjesosa73193 жыл бұрын
@@sibbese3740 what speaker did you end up with?
@sibbese37403 жыл бұрын
@@jorjesosa7319 I was looking for a party speaker but the levels the EV's and similar speakers can produce isn't too neighbor friendly so to speak. So I now ended up with a much less powerful speaker and last summer they got those on sale for around 200€, I got the JBL partybox 100 instead. But if you compare the BT performance on the JBL's its like night and day actually. The JBL i can go maybe 50 m if there is nothing in the way. And the EV BT performance you are aware. But if I would buy a PA kind speaker that have good BT I guess the equivalent JBL's is a good option.
@empireentertainmentevents1353Ай бұрын
Alto TS415 or ZLX-12BT ?
@juanillocatano4 жыл бұрын
Which 15" PA speaker is best to use without subwoofer? I'm going to use it in the backyard for the family. What do you recommend that it sound good and have good basses?
@goldensounddj56063 жыл бұрын
Rcf art 745 mk4 its a beast
@mikeyshine Жыл бұрын
Can I connect music with Bluetooth and two mics to inputs 1 & 2 and have all working at the same time?
@hungchung27262 жыл бұрын
Hello is the 12bt top end and woofer drivers exact same as the 12p?
@darylfields438 күн бұрын
Great speakers, I have 4,12” zlx tops 2, are Bluetooth. I also have 2, 15” Bluetooth tops. @ times I don’t bring out any subwoofers I just use 2,12” or just 2, 15” sometimes I’ll bring 2,15” along with 2, 12” they sound awesome. I keep my levels @ 0 while using a mixer do do the work , I’m actually looking into investing into 2, 12” or 2, 15” Ev subwoofers so I can have everything Ev. Overall I wouldn’t purchase any other brand
@FrankieG14 жыл бұрын
CAN YOU PAIR TWO SPEAKERS SIMULTANEOUSLY TO SAME DEDVICE
@venger60124 жыл бұрын
Yes you can. However The device has support more than one connections at the sametime.
@oduntola82082 жыл бұрын
Does this unit have the wifi feature? and can you use it with non powered speaker?
@goncaloamorim13613 жыл бұрын
I usually throw outdoor parties in my backyard for 20-30 people. Would one of these speakers be any good? Or would I need to buy 2 of them?
@arronclarke67603 жыл бұрын
I would always purchase speakers in pairs
@dcosic52 жыл бұрын
Hy...EV ZLX12P x 2 plus ZLX1 sub..is it enough for approx 300 people inside? tnx
@johnthompson38562 жыл бұрын
Is this speaker for PA boards for live bands?
@marcoantoniorobles94724 жыл бұрын
I truly appreciate your review! thanks man.
@thearoom3 жыл бұрын
Which is better JBL IRX112BT or Electro-Voice EV ZLX-12BT 12 ? Also if you have 2 blue tooth versions are they in stereo when streaming music?
@Lkingdome3 жыл бұрын
soundwise seems like EV is the winner, but i´m no sure if they do TWS for stereo mode (JBL prooved they can pair and do stereo sound), let´s keep searching, i´m about to buy the EV!
@thearoom3 жыл бұрын
@@Lkingdome I ended up getting the EVs and trying them and they are very very good..
@scottrichardson78384 жыл бұрын
I just set up a pair of the 15" models to our CrossFit Gym. Am wondering if there's a simple/fast way to do Bluetooth pairing so when our coaches swap in and out, they can take over the bluetooth quickly rather than having to go through the knob on the back every single time. We would really like to mount these on the wall above head height which would make it painful to constantly have to go set the dial two 'paring' every time. Any advice is greatly appreciated.
@GioGuitarDude3 жыл бұрын
Once you’ve already paired to the speaker once and it’s in your device’s BT inventory, you can connect to it immediately without touching the speaker at all.
@seerking2 жыл бұрын
I know this is late, but for anyone else. You can get a Bluetooth receiver/controller connect it via 1/4 trs or the aux in and have everyone connect to that instead of the built in Bluetooth.
@ianperkins5082 Жыл бұрын
Can Anyone help me i don't know whether to buy a EZ ZLX 12 ... Mackie Thump 12 or LD Icoa 12 what one do you think is best ???
@Jamesbee12252 жыл бұрын
Can you pair it with a smart TV?
@hotskull2264 жыл бұрын
Nice review. Please remember us in the Caribbean where we use 220 volts current. Does new model have auto voltage? That's why I use yamaha dxrs. 😊
@scottmonthony7264 жыл бұрын
The manual says it goes to 240 for input draw...but I don't see it stating anything about actual 220vac power supply.
@Arcturian11112 жыл бұрын
PS: If you decide to go Mackie Thump one day, I highly suggest you replace the stock speaker with an Eminence or better. The Mackie Thump stock speaker is a lil lacking in the bass area.
@showmak4 жыл бұрын
EV ZLX-12BT or Behringer DR112DSP? For solo singing.
@MrHandsomeferny3 жыл бұрын
Thank you my guy, I appreciate you’re knowledge and information!
@rochelleanthonycapistrano81114 жыл бұрын
Can you link both EV bt speakers like the Mackie Thump bst?
@expertisland4 жыл бұрын
No, They use an xlr cable and set the first speaker as left or right.
@howardlanvale2 жыл бұрын
Can you play music from your cell phone on this speaker?
@expertisland2 жыл бұрын
yes you can.
@kevinivey56042 жыл бұрын
Question I have 2 ZL XBT' and a subwoofer Can you show me how to hook up both speakers 2 my EKX sub woofer without a mixer
@kevinivey56042 жыл бұрын
And I am playing music by Bluetooth from my iPhone
@expertisland2 жыл бұрын
I used you question in todays Q&A video kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zmi4h5-NYsykeqs
@georgerodawig95604 жыл бұрын
looking to buy two of these for my basement house parties for 100 wish people in the future? do you think these are loud enough for house parties with a lot of people?
@coltonhull31764 жыл бұрын
Yes I just got 2 today, they are VERY loud and honestly the best pa speakers for the price.
@purpleheart92424 жыл бұрын
Colton Hull how loud are we talking can u hear it down the street?
@georgerodawig95604 жыл бұрын
@@coltonhull3176 so when u get two, can u link them together and play the same music from both at the same time?
@Killtherich1014 жыл бұрын
@@georgerodawig9560 You put your audio to one speaker and then use an XLR cable from output of one to the input of the other. So yes, you can daisy chain these.
@ikonkoroma99024 жыл бұрын
Between the 12 and 15 which more handy/useful?
@seerking2 жыл бұрын
Literally no reason for 15inch. You won't notice a difference and neither will the crowd. 12 inch is good enough and more than enough.
@rufusten3 жыл бұрын
How much rms watts are used while is on bluetooth
@cubaleyenda3 жыл бұрын
Hi!! I need help to hook up my guitar to it ! I am using an effect guitar pedal and it doesn’t work! How do I make it work?
@expertisland3 жыл бұрын
what effect guitar pedal do you have?
@cubaleyenda3 жыл бұрын
@@expertisland I already solved my problem!! Thanks anyway!! I appreciate your quick response!! 🙏
@michaeltaylors24562 жыл бұрын
that has got to be rippin.
@waimeaguyz90743 жыл бұрын
Did you have it hooked up to a sub?
@truthup43644 жыл бұрын
Does the ZLX15Bt use Bluetooth 5.0 (latest version)?
@basedkek82973 жыл бұрын
He said he thinks it does at the end.
@Malik-pe1od3 жыл бұрын
what does the purplish light come from? is it a feature of the speaker?
@expertisland3 жыл бұрын
if your talking about the sound demo there is a Par light on the floor in front of the speaker.
@allancarter64734 жыл бұрын
Could you look at dbtechnologies opera 12 or 15 inch.
@genetapia93584 жыл бұрын
I just got rhe freaking elx 200 and trying to get the blutooth function there is no setting for streaming wtf
@deehive3 жыл бұрын
@@genetapia9358 i think ELX200 has no blu3
@iambobby35374 жыл бұрын
Be great to have two options for the limiter light, having one in the back as well. I am more likely to see it there. Thanks for the video.
@bjorntoby33203 жыл бұрын
Instablaster...
@williamrivera68182 жыл бұрын
They sound great
@uswwt3 жыл бұрын
Newbie here. The presenter and some folks in the comments saying that people get one of these!?!? Is one going to give good stereo sound? don't you need two and at least one sub for a complete setup?
@kennyplay59823 жыл бұрын
Question. Is anyone finding these run HOT??? ours are very warm, borderline hot. Thx
@timothyrenfroe79283 жыл бұрын
I have the 15 Ev yes mine got hot from the sun on the back of them. Just fot 2 small fans from the DOLLAR STORE AND SOLVED THAT.
@kennyplay59823 жыл бұрын
@@timothyrenfroe7928 what where did you put the fans? Thx
@timothyrenfroe79283 жыл бұрын
From the top its has to vent ares. I glue the fans to a magnet and got them pointed over the holes and the air flows threw if from the bottom. Fans cost bout 5$ a piece.
@timothyrenfroe79283 жыл бұрын
Really hate that speakers cost this much didn't come with cooling fans.
@chyeaboii Жыл бұрын
sold
@BillyBlaze79 ай бұрын
Ive owned about 10 of the older versions that these replaced. Honestly I think its a rip off... They added a $30.00 bluetooth unit and raised the price like $200. each.3Its pointless, most mixing consoles will already have bluetooth and even if they dont you can buy a $30.oo bluetooth receiver puck from Hosa and get the same result or just use a cable coming off your player or phone to go into your mixer to get your audio to play through the speakers. They should have added something more than bluetooth because it just doesnt justify that much of a price increase over the previous version. In fact I would rather save the money and buy the previous version, and they knew most people would so they discontinued that speaker. The would never sell any of these new ones if the older cheaper ones were still offered. Kind of the same bs like when a medicine goes off patent and the pharma company changes one molecule in the pill and re-patents it to gouge their customers for essentially the same item......same old story, same old BS
@sclark20014 жыл бұрын
Anyone use these for outdoor movie night? Just wondering if these are overkill. Environment is open-air, approx 1000 sq ft of space. I have seen other recommendations for Behringer, but it would seem the EV is competitive.
@Killtherich1014 жыл бұрын
If you just need audio for an outdoor movie night, I would go with just one of these. Two would be overkill. These sound way better than the comparable Behringer in my opinion.
@mtumix2 жыл бұрын
Thx so much.
@djgblaze1of14 жыл бұрын
I purchased two zlx bt 12s but I own a 18 powered sub from another company which setting would you use sub wise or hertz ?
@djgblaze1of14 жыл бұрын
Fernando Henao I’m confused let know what to do again please
@djgblaze1of14 жыл бұрын
Fernando Henao ok
@Aesop1013 жыл бұрын
Would a 10s krk subwoofer work with this?
@ad_pico56214 жыл бұрын
Hi around 12:25 in this video if I heard correctly you can't connect TWO .....ZLX15BT's with the same Bluetooth device and have them output the same song simultaneously????!!! :( Did I hear correctly??
@PainterDans4 жыл бұрын
You can have stereo or summed with one phone, just need a cable to connect them
@daviddoosan18493 жыл бұрын
How do I wire one zlx 15bt and zlx 15p to get stereo sound, with two subs and still be able to play stereo from the tops since it just got one xlr out? Xlr split from the zlx bt will still just play left or right if I want stereo mode. Maybe L+R is the only option ? Zlx bt set to R, and the out will be L, xlr to the zlxp then the out from the zlxp to the subs will just get the L Signal (through Bluetooth)
@AdamTheVAST3 жыл бұрын
I also have this question. It seemed like his caption in the video that two of these only do stereo output in Bluetooth mode?
@robgee81872 жыл бұрын
Great speaker. But I have to be honest. The Bluetooth is horrible.
@iuzarneimaveilabal Жыл бұрын
The has 250w rms power
@smanzoli3 ай бұрын
1000W PMPO, not RMS
@AP-cj1rq Жыл бұрын
This vs Altots412
@Chris-yy7qc4 жыл бұрын
Sorry, but you could mostly hear only the bass driver on that sound demo...
@seattlesoundproductions34922 жыл бұрын
Again, WATTS do not equal sound. SPL equals sound.
@ebrahim.alshuwaergmail.comeb784 жыл бұрын
Made where the speakers
@scottygdaman4 жыл бұрын
Sound like their on KZbin? Better send them over... I have a pair of 35 ? Yr old E.V. RF 200 they are invincible. Set up good man they like volume have them paired with a couple nice yamaha and a to big klipsch sub that rattles the windows . Can't remember but the R.F. 200 must weigh 65 lb. Heavy buggers . Took them apart built to last saw a pair on Ebay not as good goin for a grand. Never pass those up at church garage moving sales
@ntanakas3 жыл бұрын
1000 watts? please.....watts & money don't come easy. but a good general purpose speaker overall......
@goldensounddj56063 жыл бұрын
I hate the company’s misleading with peak watts it would be more professional to say rms 500 vs 1000 watts
@ConniePollock-j3f2 ай бұрын
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@kareemblades3171 Жыл бұрын
I love how you don't talk about the watts on the speaker like you do all the other brands..... You give EV so much high regard and never talk about the true watts like you do a Gemini speaker or Alto I guess you want people to spend all their money on high end speakers. I guess your only the Wattage Police when it comes to other brands
@94SexyStang Жыл бұрын
because cheap brands LIE and exaggerate their Watts to sell......this is Old news.