Mackie 450 or JBL EON

clint_silver

anyone got any views on these 2 speakers, theyre gonna be used for DJing. i Cant tell if theres too much difference but the mackie is that bit more pricey so wondering is it worth it as its a 12" where the JBL is a 15". the specs dont say too much to me but Im hoping someone else will read them and be able to say if which if any is better and why.
cheers.

Heres the links

http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/3405
Forget about what other small PA speakers sound like. Especially forget what so-called "powered" speakers sound like. The active SRM450 is that different.

It has tight, steel-fisted bass to below 55Hz and detailed, articulate treble out to 20,000Hz. Midrange is warm, natural, and free from ear-fatiguing harshness. The SRM450 has astonishingly wide dispersion that lets your whole audience hear clearly, whether they're in the front, back, or way out on the sides of the room.

And above all, the SRM450 cranks! Without a hint of distortion, it effortlessly achieves sound pressure levels that would melt conventional speakers into a pile of molten slag.

Features

* Ultra-wide audience coverage
* Multi-cell high-dispersion horn
* Damped titanium HF transducer
* FR™ power built-in - 400 watts RMS total power delivered to internal transducers
* Built-in Electronic Equalization, phase alignment, time compensation, and protection circuitry
* Easy to carry - three balanced, ergonomic handles
* Easy to set up - pole mountable + multiple fly points
* Makes a super floor monitor, too

Specifications

* 2-way bi-amplified, optimized active system - no external power amplifier needed!
* Built-in monolithic FR Series™ 300 watt RMS bass & 100 watt RMS mid/high amplifiers
* Built-in precision 24dB/oct. Linkwitz-Riley electronic crossover
* 300mm long-throw frequency transducer
* High-output precision titanium compression driver
* Studio-quality maximum dispersion horn design
* High SPL Output/Low Distortion
* Electronic Time Correction, Phase Alignment, & Equalization
* Servo Feedback controlled woofer
* Tough, impact-resistant, lightweight polypropylene enclosure
* Gig-bag available




http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/page/shop/flypage/product_id/2001
Technical Specifications:

* Frequency Range (-10 dB): 39 Hz - 18 kHz
* Frequency Response (±3 dB): 42 Hz - 17 kHz
* Horizontal Coverage (-6 dB): 90° Nominal
* Vertical Coverage (-6 dB): 60° Nominal
* Rated Maximum SPL: 129 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
* Dimensions (H x W x D): 686 mm x 430 mm x 444 mm (27 in x 17 in x 17.5 in.)
* Net Weight: 21 kg (46 lbs.)
* LF Driver: Integral frame with one 15" (380 mm) driver, dual neodymium magnet, 2" differential drive voice-coil.
* HF Driver: JBL 2418H-1 1" (throat diameter) compression driver with 1.75" diameter titanium diaphragm. Ferro-fluid cooled.
* Amplifier Power LF: 300 watts @ low-frequency driver impedance.
* Amplifier Power HF: 100 watts @ high-frequency driver impedance.
* Input 1 Sensitivity:
-44 dBu to -22 dBu for rated output (Mic/Line switch in MIC position).
-12 dBu to +20 dBu for rated output (Mic/Line switch in LINE position).
* Input 2 & 3 Sensitivity: -18 dBu to +20 dBu for rated output.
* Output Level: +20 dBu (peak), Loop/Mix switch in MIX position.
* Connectors: XLR/F, balanced, 1/4" Phone, balanced (TRS).
* Crossover Frequency: 1.5 kHz
* Limiting: Low frequency amplifier controlled by dynamic filter.
* Loop/Mix Out: XLR/M, balanced
* EQ: High Frequency Shelving, ±15 dB @ 5 kHz Low Frequency Shelving, ±15 dB @ 120 Hz
* AC Input: 110 - 230 VAC, 50 - 60 Hz., 175 watts rating per UL, detachable IEC power cable.

Is there much of a difference between them?

david

Considered the dB audio Opera series? Excellent systems for the price. I'd say go for the 15" woofer becuase you'll need the low end for DJing without a sub

Savman

freakonaleashx wrote:

Considered the dB audio Opera series? Excellent systems for the price. I'd say go for the 15" woofer becuase you'll need the low end for DJing without a sub

Agreed. I've heard the Mackie's can get a bit "harsh" in the high range when pushed so I'd choose the JBL's

clint_silver

ah nice one. An inspired choise for the JBLs. . Ive got best price of the eons from that site, nearly 200 cheaper delivered then thomann!! the mackies were about the same though, Id asked dolphin about the eons and he said sure but the mackies were much better but about 300e extra for the pair. Me foresees jbls in the house in the not too distant future.

david

http://www.thomann.de/thoiw6_artikel-184541.html

Heard good things about these, and at that price who can complain? Anyway if it HAS to be either the JBL's or mackies i'd go for the JBL's. Really though, you need 15"ers

Savman

The Opera series by dB Technologies are truly excellent, the damn things never break no matter how hard one tries

Somewhat cheaper too