Apr 08, 2010 10:48 pm I think that what your looking at should do you just fine.
JBL is a great company. And the SRX's is perfectly fine box. I don't think that you need to look any further.
JBL SRX vs Others
Posted on Apr 08, 2010 10:14 pm
SolidRocker
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Member Since: Jul 13, 2009
I'm looking at a speaker/amps system upgrade. The system is used almost exclusively for live bands. What I am currently leaning toward is a system with:
2 - JBL SRX728 (dual 18" subs) with ratings of (1,600/3,200/6,400 watts)
2 - Crown xti 4000 run bridged at 3,200 watts for subs
2 - JBL SRX722 (2 12" plus horn) with ratings of (1,200/2,400/4,800 watts)
2 - Crown xti 2000 run bridged at 2,000 watts for tops
However, before I drop that kind of money, I am wondering if there are better options for the money. Are there any other manufacturers that I should be looking at in that price range with better performance? Any other suggestions?
During the summer, we play some outside venues (festivals etc.) and also play indoor venues ranging from 200-750 people.
Appreciate any input. Thanks
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Apr 08, 2010 10:48 pm I think that what your looking at should do you just fine.
JBL is a great company. And the SRX's is perfectly fine box. I don't think that you need to look any further.
Jun 08, 2010 10:31 am jbl is a well respected brand but i know each brand has different lines of products, how do you know what line is better, is it worth to save a little longer and get the more expensive stuff or is there no difference between the cheaper line and the more expensive as in one 12" pa main costing more than another even though they are both 12" pa mains and same brand and same age, just one is a different line?
ok
thanks.
Jun 08, 2010 10:36 am In my personal opinion it depends what your needs are. If you are playing small rooms with small power requirements and such you can get buy pretty inexpensively, but if you are going to be playing decent sized clubs (or outdoors) it's worth it to get better stuff that can pump out more power...
You have a pretty nice set up listed up there...and from the types of shows you are talking about, it'd be nice to have the bigger, better gear.
Jun 08, 2010 02:31 pm I picked up the JBL/Crown combo and I love it. First and foremost, the sound is terrific. I had a sound pro come help me dial in the Crowns to match up with the speakers using the software and settings provided by Crown and JBL. The ability to program the Crown Xti amps is a terrific feature - different settings for different rooms. Also, presets that allow me to play with both of the big sub cabs in one setting while scaling back to one in smaller settings. No external crossovers to worry about, just a great setup.
In addition to sounding great, they are very loud. I was a little worried about the tops keeping up with the subs, but i actually have to dial the tops back a little to get the balance right.
Jun 08, 2010 09:24 pm cool, i am glad you are happy with your set up.
i am wondering how do you know that an srx jbl is better than another line of jbl.
i am thinking of getting either jbl, yamaha or peavey but they all got their cheaper speakers and more expensive speakers, same size and shape jsut one is more expensive, what makes em more expensive, do they justify the price increase.
thanks.
Jun 08, 2010 09:44 pm Power handling, frequency response, type of wood used for the enclosure. Type of paint used. How loud the box will get.
There are many different things that will drive the price up. Size and shape have nothing to do with anything!
Jun 09, 2010 09:54 am so is it safe to say if you are at a dealership website or store the more expensive the line of the brand the better?
Jun 09, 2010 02:26 pm Yes and no.
Yes, it is more than likely that it is a better box.
No, in the fact that it may not meet the needs of your situation.
Every room has it's own set of challenges. And you need to find a box that best fits all of your needs. Such as: Large rooms, or small rooms. Wide stages, or narrow. High ceilings, or short. Indoors, or out.
All of these require some adjustment in your PA. There are no magic boxes that will do all scenarios. You need to know what types of rooms that you will be in most of the time. And how wide your stage is. Once you know your target size and shape. Then you start looking for a box that is best suited to your needs.
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