Any thoughts on this speaker? There is someone on Maui selling one for $300 because of some carpet damage on it..... Deal or No Deal?
JBL jrx Powered 18inch Subwoofer
JBL jrx Powered 18inch Subwoofer
JBL jrx Powered 18inch Subwoofer
- Thread starter Chuck The DJ
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Just remember. The JRX line is JBLs entry level PA sound/band speakers. If they are not driven hard they are fine. They were not designed for DJ use.
I have a pair of the JRX 125s, under pressure they sound like crap. They only get used as mains on rare occasions. I have heard the powered versions also and I am not impressed.
If you are running them with an electronic crossover you may get a decent sound.
Weddings and small events is fine. High SPL events nope!
They are one level up from the Eons.
If it were me I would start with the SRX Series.
If Chuck has the use for one speaker for small events, I will say its a good deal. I hate buying subs as only one, very difficult to expand on it. A pair is better.
I can't speak for the powered JRXs but the passives have treated me well and I have pushed them as far as they can go with no trouble
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If you've paid attention to Chuck's gig reports, his audience seems to hover around 65-70 people, at many events. You don't need or want punishing bass for those, do you?
I'm not familiar with this line of speakers, but I'd plug it in and give it a good listen, and look, since you may need to fix carpet on it.
If you've paid attention to Chuck's gig reports, his audience seems to hover around 65-70 people, at many events. You don't need or want punishing bass for those, do you?
I'm not familiar with this line of speakers, but I'd plug it in and give it a good listen, and look, since you may need to fix carpet on it.
To me this sounds like a broad statement from a single personal experience.
We run JBL's Sound Factor series (the predecessor with the exact same specs as the JRX) with no problems at all. A small 50 person wedding, a 250 person wedding in a ballroom to a college party...no problems at all.
Also, the college guys we mentor bought a pair of JRX 15's and they do loud and big college parties...once again no problems at all.
I've mentioned this before to other DJs on here; it's not the name or model number on the gear, it's do you know how to use your gear.
You are correct, it may just work for him.
Take a visit over to prosoundweb forums and do a search on the PRX line, there isn't anything good to be said about that line. Just because sound comes out of a speaker does not mean that it is fine.
Again like I said in my previous post. If it is for small functions it will be fine.
Who said anything about them classifying it as DJ sound. Those guys on there are real pros when it comes to equipment specs, performance and setups. they know their stuff. Many people thought I may have a hard time on that forum, I have not.
Its amazing how much new things I have learned on that board in such a short space of time. Yes, they know I am a DJ and they don't hold that against me. My questions are respectfully answered.
Those are designed as entry level band speakers. The Eons were the ones that lots of DJs were using.......both failures in sound.
Anyway the ultimate decision will be made by chuck based on his applications. Every speaker has its limitations.
Does the JRX sub sound good? Sure! Used within their intended purpose, in a properly configured setup with balanced size tops they make the system sound better than the same system does without subs. They are not part of a large outdoor setup and would fail in that use, but keeping them in an intimate setting at reasonable volume levels and they should be fine.
The JRX series competes at a highly competitive price point with their own EON line, Peavey's PV & PR series, Yamaha's BR series, Behringer Eurolive and everyone else in the speaker industry along with many store brands. Labeling this price point depends on your outlook and budget. Many individual users consider this to be a mid-line series and above entry level. Some people who have higher budgets lump these in their entry level category.
Obviously if someone had an unlimited budget they would buy the best sounding, most reliable and lightest speakers currently made. The reality is everyone has a different budget and has to balance all factors.
Does it really matter what other DJs think :trirolleyes: or is it more important that it works for you and your clients? :tricool:
The JRX series competes at a highly competitive price point with their own EON line, Peavey's PV & PR series, Yamaha's BR series, Behringer Eurolive and everyone else in the speaker industry along with many store brands. Labeling this price point depends on your outlook and budget. Many individual users consider this to be a mid-line series and above entry level. Some people who have higher budgets lump these in their entry level category.
Obviously if someone had an unlimited budget they would buy the best sounding, most reliable and lightest speakers currently made. The reality is everyone has a different budget and has to balance all factors.
Does it really matter what other DJs think :trirolleyes: or is it more important that it works for you and your clients? :tricool:
Where in JBL's literature does it say the JRX118P is for entry level band pa's??
JRX series is the bottom of the pro JBL line and sound accordingly. If you hear their higher end you would hear the difference. Eons are workhorses but the sound like ass.
To add to my reasoning. JRX series are made from particle board (mdf) One good fall or sometning hitting the cabinet will damage the cabinet. All of their higher lines use plywood (birch for most).
To add to my reasoning. JRX series are made from particle board (mdf) One good fall or sometning hitting the cabinet will damage the cabinet. All of their higher lines use plywood (birch for most).