Portable Speaker with No Compromises! Electro-Voice EVERSE 12

[@JHGurganus]

Hey man I just wanted to take a second and say great video and great comparisons you did. Thanks for taking the time!

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you JH. Your comment made my day. I'll keep working on videos like this!

[@johnlane6459]

I’ve tried most of the battery powered speakers….bose….boss….mackie….alto and the everse 8 but this Everse 12 is a different level to them all. Powerful,wonderful app,great effects and lots of bass 👍🏽

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you for sharing your experience!!

[@bioversion6983]

Would it work for a DJ as well do you think? I mean smaller events up to 200 people...?

[@sevalmi8681]

Have you tried Yamaha stagepass 200?

[@johnlane6459]

@@sevalmi8681 yes, I tried both side by side and there was no comparison

[@f8274]

Insanely good video with livetest ourtdoor, great! many thanks for this great effort. I am a DJ and for weddings etc. I use the Everse 12 for outdoor receptions. Later indoors I have a more powerful system on the dancefloor. With Bose and similar speakers with only full-range speakers without separate tweeters, I always miss the clear highs. The Everse 12 sounds neutral in a positive sense and everyone can set it up exactly how it sounds best for them. For me, that's plus 2-3 dB for the treble, which is enough for a beautifully resolved and very detailed sound.

[@guitarstreet]

Insanely kind comment. Thank you Oliver for sharing your experience!!

[@JayaLove]

What a great review!! I love your realistic sound test. Also the musicians are so endearing.

[@guitarstreet]

Thanks so much Jaya! Glad it was helpful. Yes they really are... my dear busker friends in Singapore!

[@scottbecker3485]

This comparison is spot on in almost every way, and very enjoyable to watch. Great contribution to the (busking) community! That said, I own the Everse 8, 12 and Bose S1 Pro (older one), and would never dream of taking the 12 out for busking. The 8 is totally sufficient for that, and superior to the S1 Pro for people like me who value more true-to-life fullness in the lower region as well as balance throughout the range of frequencies. The S1 Pro sounds full and warm and is a great speaker, but it cannot handle a kickdrum stompbox pedal at all. The frequencies just don‘t exist on it. And Bose has a special sound signature on all of their speakers - a sort of scooped curve with some (comb?) filtering in the mids and trebles to trick our ears into thinking everything is represented, when it indeed is not when you know how your acoustic guitar and vocals sound on several other (more balanced) speakers. You‘re absolutely right the Bose is great in a plug-and-play way, but not for every voice, instrument or taste. You get what you get. The Everse 8 is far superior for busking and just about everything else. Now for the 12: Way too big and heavy for busking, but I bought one anyhow, just to be able to push a bit more air outdoors at wedding receptions and garden parties, sometimes also in combination with the Everse 8 (for battery-powered bliss). Being able to control both using the fantastic EV app is a huge bonus, too. I also own (and love) the EV Evolve 30M, which can also be controlled via the same app, so when mains power is available, I could theoretically run all three speakers easily. :-) In closing, I‘d like to add that the Everse 8 is the tonally better of the two sizes, since it‘s more balanced throughout. The 12 has a different tweeter (!), and it really sounds quite a bit brighter (some might even say „harsher“), and needs to be EQ‘d to remove that on some mics and guitar signals. Your video also showed the top end to be a bit overemphasized in some cases, thus overshadowing the lower mids and bass. When properly EQ‘d the 12 can be great, though, but if I had to choose one, I‘d get the 8 any day. And certainly not the Bose S1 Pro unless I needed to save money or don‘t care about lower bass, and am content to live with „pseudo bass“ that doesn‘t extend low.

[@ongpk4417]

It’s really great video. I have no experience with mixing with the EQ at all, I have one everse 12 but can’t really make the mic and speaker sound better. Do you mind sharing how to setup the mic EQ and speaker EQ?

[@gabrielsimmy]

Thanks for the chance to try the best busking setup I’ve ever used! I cannot go back anymore 😢

[@guitarstreet]

You are awesome Gabriel!!! We will listen to you sing without any speaker anytime

[@Heavieth]

Fantastic video that answered so many questions!

[@guitarstreet]

So glad it was helpful Sir!

[@jlepre752]

I have the Everse 8 and now the 12. I love my 8, but I'm struggling to get a balanced sound with the 12. I play with backing tracks and guitar. I am with you that they should have added a channel or 2.

[@guitarstreet]

How is your experience with the 12? Yes… if this had 4 channels it would sell like hotcakes

[@jlepre752]

@@guitarstreet I'm struggling to get a balanced sound with the 12

[@guitarstreet]

@@jlepre752 oh! How so?

[@karlpresley]

Hi thanks for the great vids! How would the EV 12 sound against the JBL eon1 mk2? Can I ask which one would sound better busking, solo singing to Elvis backing tracks. Which speaker would have the better sound quality in your opinion? Thanks, regards.

[@guitarstreet]

I don't have experience with the JBL. But I can say you won't go wrong with the EVERSE 12, if you don't mind the weight!

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

EV12 will be louder but you need a speaker stand.

[@J2daA2daC2daK95]

Awesome video, love the review and a really comprehensive comparison, thank you!!

[@guitarstreet]

You're most welcome!!

[@KerryCourtney]

Thanks for this review! I needed up watching this AFTER I bought this speaker, so it was a nice confirmation that I bought the right one!

[@guitarstreet]

Glad you enjoyed it!! It's a killer speaker!

[@djrickyb]

Very Good Video! I use Bose S 1 Pros for wedding ceremonies here in the USA as a DJ. Great sound and vocals out of the Everse 12. Nice looking down town area there for the performance. Looks like a relaxing area to walk around!

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you very much! The Bose S1 Pro is great!!

[@joshporettimusic]

Great review and comparisons 👌

[@guitarstreet]

Glad you liked it

[@Sergo50011]

Hello, I wanted to ask again, in your opinion, which electric guitar would be better for a smaller room at home, 2x Everse 8 or 1x Everse 12? Do 2x Everse 8 have enough bass for an electric guitar?? Thank you very much! Best Regards from Germany.

[@guitarstreet]

Same, I would recommend the Everse 8.

[@Sergo50011]

Thank you for your quick reply! I already have an Everse 12 and I'm really excited about the sound, especially the bass and the sound in general. However, following your recommendation, I have now ordered 2x Everse 8! I'm trying to make it stereo! Thank you! Thank you very much! Best Regards from Germany.

[@guitarstreet]

@@Sergo50011 Wow I didn't know you already have 1 x Everse 12! I hope the Everse 8 works out well for you. For a small studio, I think the sound is more than sufficiently powerful. Let me know!

[@andreichekaev]

Hello! Thank you for your video. What do you think about KORG Konnect???

[@VTVT1306]

Very informative video, thnx. Could you jack in in-ears or a headphone?

[@JamesRonstadt]

Great review! Wondering what it would sound like with a harmonica & backing track🤔 Thanks for posting 🤙🏼

[@Chr.K-m5p]

WOW! Thank you for this amazing review! I'm going to buy this speaker but I'm not sure to make party with it. Do you guess the power is enough to make a small party with 50-100 people with two Everse 12 ? The 12" bass enough?

[@guitarstreet]

Definitely enough for your needs - I am 100% sure!

[@Periquito_pin_pan]

Nice review, but I'd really like to see a comparison with soundboks 4 or diamonbox XL. Both are portable.

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you! Hope I’ll have a chance to do that sometime. I’m not familiar with those speakers and we don’t see them in pro audio stores in Singapore…

[@Periquito_pin_pan]

@@guitarstreet thanks for the answer. You can find many videos about this speakers in KZbin. I own a soundboks gen 2 and is a blast. I also own JBL 1000 but this one is not portable.

[@manavk]

nice, especially appreciate the comparisons in a real-world-use setting

[@DJVIP-x2q]

Do you recommend two of these speakers as main speakers (dj) (without sub) for weddings of 65 people in a small venue?

[@guitarstreet]

Yes! The EVERSE 12 will be plenty sufficient. I'd even go with the EVERSE 8 for your audience size if you would like something more portable.

[@Robe_Hernandez]

Will this be your go to speaker over the Bose S1 pro plus???

[@guitarstreet]

I don't drive... so the Bose S1 Pro+ is still my top choice for busking. I will recommend the EVERSE 12 for weddings / events!

[@Спар-ш4п]

thanks for the review! p.s. look for your voice and your tones)

[@walterlaracy3003]

great review, watching from Newfoundland Canada

[@guitarstreet]

Wow! That's a distance away. Nice to meet you and glad you enjoyed the review!

[@kazuandp]

I have a question. Can I stereo-link one EVERSE8 and one EVERSE12? I'm currently thinking about buying one each of EVERSE8 and EVERSE12. I don't need two of each at the moment. Parking is too expensive in Tokyo, so I can't use a car, and it's all I can do to carry one amp, two guitars, an effect board, a mini keyboard, etc. However, I would like to use two amps depending on whether the performance is indoors or outdoors and the capacity of the venue. Also, I sometimes have work that allows me to use a car, and in that case I plan to use two amps. I would like to get an appropriate answer and advice, so please let me write my information for reference. I am a professional guitarist in Japan and I mainly play at restaurants in hotels that seat about 200 to 300 people about 10 days a month. At the hotel, I use a battery-powered guitar amp called AER Compact mobile60. The band is made up of three people: a double bass using a bass amp, an acoustic piano without a microphone, and my electric guitar or electric gut guitar. I'm in charge of the melody, and my repertoire is various genres from jazz to hit songs, but I play only instrumentals without singing. Originally, I did it without drums, but it became boring without rhythm, so since last year, I've been playing drum sounds on a midi keyboard and in Logic on my macbook, and using a looper to recreate a band sound with drums. When a flute, vibraphone, and violin play together instead of a bassist, I play drums and bass on a midi keyboard in addition to the guitar, and sometimes I also loop electric piano. I also do live performances where I play funk and smooth jazz with a saxophonist at a fairly high volume. When there is a drummer or keyboard player, I bring a Fender or Marshall tube amp, but from now on, it will probably be just me and the saxophonist for a while. So now I need a high-output speaker that can output drums and bass at the same time as the guitar. I play in restaurants and outdoors where there is no music equipment, and sometimes in places where there is no power. During these activities, I have been receiving more and more invitations to play in other places from musicians I have performed with. In addition to playing the guitar, I feel that there is a possibility for new work because I can play the sound source in the looper pedal and MacBook, and prepare all the PA equipment by myself. People that gives me work can reduce costs by hiring a small number of people. I am also interested in music for places where people dance, and I thought this amp would be perfect for such activities.

[@guitarstreet]

You have such a cool job! Happy to meet you! The EVERSE8 and EVERSE12 both have a XLR "MIX OUT", so you can line out from one EVERSE, to the other EVERSE. You will only have 2 inputs in that case, on the EVERSE that you plug into (2 inputs). Does that work for you?

[@kazuandp]

Yes, no problem Cuz I will use mixer and those speakers same time And I already bought Everse 8 & 12 I haven’t unboxed them But I know my decision is correct for me And now, I’m thinking buying second hand Zoom’s mixer “L-12” Your video really helped me Thank you so much 😊

[@miguelhaddadchavelas7454]

Good vídeo, I want to decide between everse 12 and evolve 30. What do you think?? ....Greetings from Mexico !!

[@guitarstreet]

Best way is to test it out! Though I would say, if you don't need too much low end, Everse 12 is good enough

[@AnjuStefan]

My setup is the same Boss RC-30 but with a Boss V-8. Are you using the pedals through the batteries?

[@guitarstreet]

Yes I'm using batteries for my pedal

[@AnjuStefan]

@@guitarstreet how long do they last?

[@guitarstreet]

@@AnjuStefan it depends on your pedal. I'm not using the Boss RC-30 anymore. Google for the specs :)

[@snakehips81]

Is it true the Everse12 has a 12V output to power a 12v device ? If so, it could power a Roland Cube Street EX, or a 12V e.piano, like the Roland RD88 ! My Roland RD88 is 12V, and 1.5A and I busked with a 12V LiFePO4, 8Ah battery and the battery didn’t run out after 5hrs.

[@guitarstreet]

Yes! It has a 12 V DC power output, although I have not tested it yet. Good point!

[@7884golfguru]

Thanks mate I’m liking this beast 👍👍👍

[@Tansy-ub8cg]

Hi thanks for the great video! What would sound better the EV 12 or the JBL eon1 mk 2 battery speaker, singing to mainly Elvis backing tracks. Thank you, any help appreciated!

[@guitarstreet]

They are quite different speakers, but if I were to guess, my money is on the EVERSE 12. Thank you so much!

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

EV12 louder/better high end/better App, MK2 better bass and 7 year warranty vs 2 years EV

[@Sergo50011]

Hello, I am now faced with a choice. What would you recommend for my small home studio and my electric guitar, two Everse 8 or two Everse 12?? I don't have to transport the speakers, they always stay at home! Thank you! Thank you very much!!!

[@guitarstreet]

2 x Everse 8. The Everse 12 may result in too much bass buildup in a small space (and thus sound too boomy). Thanks so much for watching!!

[@Sergo50011]

Thank You! Thank You Very Much!!! Best Regards from Germany.

[@GeorgeMiller-r9g]

It is best when you have the speaker on a speaker stand. I have both speakers I have two bose S1 Pro plus and the EV 12 I like both of them you’re doing much bigger shows the Bose pro 32 does the bigger jobs for sure

[@iain6225]

I love my boss cube street 2 for portability But this is on another level

[@guitarstreet]

It sounded much better than Gabriel's Boss Cube Street II for sure

[@denniswiley56]

nice thank for the information ev 12 i brought the mackie show box it suck i return it and getting the ev12 can i send you a donation

[@guitarstreet]

Most welcome Dennis! The EV12 is a great choice. Won't go wrong with it!! Yes you can send me a tip here - buymeacoffee.com/guitarstreet Thank you!!! ❤

[@ekredel]

Can you set different levels of reverb for each channel?

[@guitarstreet]

Yes you can

[@ekredel]

@guitarstreet thanks!

[@ardayldz3669]

Bro what a good video

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you very much Arda! So glad you appreciate it 🙏🏼

[@iamnotagirl]

Omgggg Gabriel sounds SO MUCH BETTER with Everse!!!!!!

[@gabrielsimmy]

thank you I think time for an upgrade 😭

[@iamnotagirl]

@@gabrielsimmy i think so too hahahahah.

[@M.U.R.P.H]

Word to wise for all vocals applications use this speaker in monitor.

[@jorgeelizalde4645]

Puedo enlazar un everse 8 y un 12

[@bboymac84]

Now imagine if you two of them speakers with a SKAA DFB wireless subwoofer…wooow 🔊

[@f8274]

I can`t imagine, that two 8 inch chassis only could make a difference. The Everse 12 with it`s 12 inch should be much louder, so a subwoofer should have a bigger chassis than the top: For the Everse 12 you need surely a 15 inch Subwoofer to improve the sound. But there is no 15" Subwoofer known with battery-power only. So for a really big bass sound a power connection is essential.

[@ricardogaeto7268]

Even better a Yorkville exm pro sub

[@bboymac84]

@ we need a comparison video

[@sushakuj]

you really covered everything . thank you

[@guitarstreet]

Glad it was helpful!! Thank you for the kind words

[@vinnyjr7029]

Ps The singing and playing was really good by you and your friends too.. Thank-you For uploading this very helpful video 🔊🎶🎼✨👍😎💭🎵💜👍👍

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you very much Vinny for your kind comments and encouragement. That keeps us going! All the best to you!

[@bboymac84]

Do a video of a live DJ cutting it up outside live!!

[@guitarstreet]

I have a short video of that that I can upload soon. But let me tell you - it is LOUD!

[@bboymac84]

@@guitarstreet good I wanna see!!

[@bboymac84]

@@guitarstreetany dj video yet!?

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Compromise is the 31 lbs weight! Seems too much to carry for busking?

[@guitarstreet]

Yes... for busking it is a bit much haha. But if you have transport, you have the option of NO COMPROMISES!

[@WWeiss-nv5vz]

Not sure I agree. With transport, if you need battery power, take an external power supply. I have a 600 watt/15lbs EcoFlow Pro which will power even a 15" subwoofer! For that same money, you can get much greater performance even in EV's own line by going A/C only.@@guitarstreet

[@hildobertomattos873]

Es Everse 12 ele é monstro poderoso demais. Pressão. Sonora dele é fantástico

[@vinnyjr7029]

Excellent video. Loads of good quality information. Thanks for posting 👍 😎 Ps Have liked and subscribed Cheers bro 😎 👍 ✨ 🎵 🎶

[@georgchekinoff239]

Can I connect Everse 8 to Everse 12 via Bluetooth to receive stereo sound? I know it's possible via XLR. I have the Everse 8. It's currently connected to the Bose S1 Pro Plus like this kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmPbl4yFndV-pqs but I also ordered the Everse 12 for wider outdoor areas.

[@mbopdude]

Why don’t you use the Everse 8?

[@guitarstreet]

I was testing the EVERSE12. I've tried the EVERSE8 too and it works great :) The Everse12 just has a bigger sound.

[@AllReviewsForYou-bi8ux]

How watt speaker ? 100 ti 200 people gathering party is ok outdoor and indoor party

[@guitarstreet]

EVERSE12 is 400W. For 200 people, I think no problem, for 2 x EVERSE 12 speakers.

[@AllReviewsForYou-bi8ux]

@@guitarstreet ok thank you

[@georgchekinoff239]

Thanks for the video, I like it. I also think that a 12-inch speaker gives a wider frequency response, I used to work in Hi-Fi acoustics stores, I know that. As for how Everse 8 sounds compared to Everse 12 outdoors in soundtracks, here's a short KZbin video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZC5p6WGpbSZb6M You can listen to it yourself. However, listening to recordings and listening live are not the same thing at all. There is also a 50-second volume comparison of 75% from a distance of 30 meters kzbin.info/www/bejne/fHzIo2aEZtyFm80 . And here is a 1.5-minute street comparison of the maximum volume of JBL Eon One Compact and Everse 8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hX6znIOJqbKapZY . I am a fan of such equipment, about Everse 8 and other amplifiers, my channel has its own amateur videos and a part-time street musician :) I play rock music, lead guitar with backing tracks and sing. I have now sold two of my JBL Compact. I'm thinking of taking another Everse 8 or Everse 12. Which is better? Have two Everse 8s or one Everse 8 plus one Everse 12? I also tested the maximum volume of Everse 8 in three different places in the city where I live, in the square, stadium and city park with three different genres of music, retreating 80 meters in the square and 150 meters in the stadium and city park. A 7-minute video shot on an inexpensive Redmi smartphone kzbin.info/www/bejne/foeVp6eGo5yIeq8 And so at home, I compared the power consumption of three Roland Cube Street EX, JBL Eon One Compact and Everse 8 amplifiers for street musicians, connecting them to the Allpowers S200 portable charging station and launching the soundtrack of the Avicii "Levels" remix.kzbin.info/www/bejne/gnfMeZqKibZ0jq8 I apologize for writing so much, and even with links. I wanted to share this with other people like me!

[@guitarstreet]

Thank you for sharing your extensive experience George!

[@georgchekinoff239]

​​@@guitarstreetAnd thank you! And how do you transport the equipment? Am I in a cart like this? Italian 6-wheel Gimi "Tris New" kzbin.info/www/bejne/g4aro2CEqqdga6s with Jbl Eon One Compact at the end of August 2023. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b53HkqeYod2jbtE It's March now, it's still cold and there's a lot of snow

[@byromtaylor6482]

its pointless really mentioning all this and if you know about equipment you obviously know spl matters not peak watts and after all 400 watt of crap is still crap - other things matter like the portability matters for buskers and clarity and other features looper effects streaming built in features etc - this speaker is too big to cart around and not a fair comparrison with the e verse 8 or others ....i use yamaha dsr 12s for big gigs for eg which are far better quality than everything u mentioned and actually cheaper ...but i would not take one busking because 1 speaker is too loud and too heavy ...

[@johnsobota6234]

If it just had SKAA, it would be perfect!

[@byromtaylor6482]

i was looking at the si pro plus this the makie soundbox and i have to say this EV 12 actually dissapointed me sound wise more than i was expecting ... its not that portable and its actually not that nice sounding but you did not have a good effects on and you had a shit mic,,the makie has many more gadgets blue tooth and mixer that detaches and you can live stream and record stright to a memory card and control it from detachable mixer that connects to the mic stand .... the s1 sounds clear and is smaller more portible and you can add wireless mic and charging and same for guitar wireless extra for same price and its portable but the makie has live features and i think it sounds better than this speaker ....so for me i was greatly disapointed ....its not really portable to be compared to the other 8 inch speakers and my normal PA in clubs would of course blow it away ...they are yamaha DSR 12s so much more better but yeah these are for the big gigs ... Therefore I think this is over kill for a busker personally and not really that portable and I would go for the makie soundbox cos of the built in looper n mixer and recording or bose S1 pro plus ...both of which are more portable this ev thing is like stuck inbettween being not really powerful enough for big gigs and to much for the busker to carry round...the weather rating is the best feature on the EV ...

[@scottbecker3485]

I agree, as an owner of the Bose S1 Pro (older version) as well as the Everse 8, the Everse 12 and the Evolve 30M (the latter being mains-powered). The Everse 12 is way too big and heavy for normal busking. I bought it as a way of doing outdoor (e.g. summer wedding reception) gigs needing battery power and the ability to push a bit more air than the Everse 8 can, or even in combination with the Everse 8 for more coverage. That said, my Bose S1 Pro has basically been retired, with my go-to speaker being the Everse 8. The Mackie ShowBox lacks a bit of power and tonal neutrality for my taste, but has a great concept. For more intimate settings, I‘d consider it. By why, since I have the Everse 8? At any rate, for busking and most everything else, the Everse 8 is the best choice for anybody wanting a bit more bass, overall clarity and power than the Bose S1 Pro can offer. The 12, by the way, doesn‘t sound half as good (balanced!) as the 8. The tweeter on the 12 is a bit harsh by comparison, necessitating a lot more EQing to get it to sound warm and natural. But it is possible to tame.

[@Acoustic_Music-h6x]

From the perspective of a KZbin viewer, with a computer connected to a good sound system, the Bose sounds better. The upper midrange/treble sounds muddy on the Everse and the difference in bass cannot be appreciated on KZbin. From the perspective of a guy with an acoustic guitar and microphone I'm wondering if the Bose S1 can be beat. Since we cannot be there we are relying on your opinion.

[@guitarstreet]

Yes, the Bose performs very well for an acoustic performance. In fact it's one of my favorite portable PAs. For the setting that we tested the Bose in, it was perfect. However, for a wide open street setting, the EVERSE 12 definitely provides better coverage.

[@hulksta3223]

Wow!!! It blows all of those other speakers out of the water!!!!!

[@guitarstreet]

@@hulksta3223 it’s a fantastic one!!

[@theoldgreenbaizecom-fd2zp]

im not impressed with the sound