My own experience too is that if you push it them to limit lights coming on they don't sound distorted at all and have a little more to give after limit lights kick on. My personal microphone is a RE410, which is a cardioid condenser handheld microphone, and I use the less expensive N/D267 for the karaoke singers. Contact us! They are light and easy to carry, well constructed and looks nice. They are quality sound, but not very loud - will get hot and hit limiters if you push them in order to get them loud enough in certain situations. Did you? Did you? Not much low end , but the clarity is outstanding. Plenty of wattage and easy adjust format tweaks on the internal EQ adjusts. I got a great pay plan that I can afford . 3 watchers These speakers are my very first active set. I like that I can cut back the decibels of the horn in a closed environment. They have a nice clean look that blends nicely in every situation. Will come back and update this review if it gets resolved or not. Either way, these new speakers are easy to set up.it's plug & play all the way.all day! They also do not stack that great on each other. If you can get the max voltage +/-36 volts into the woofer, you are looking at 162 watts Show more Show more I read a lot of reviews of all brands, models in this range of speakers and for my taste these puppies won them all. They were easy to carry, set up and use. For a keyboard player or a small group or duo these speakers are the ticket. We and our partners use cookies to give you the best online experience, including to personalise advertising and content. The horn spread was a little wider all around. I backed the inputs off a little and we were good. around 100 hz or higher I assume cause you set your ZLX at 120 hz? I'm loving these speakers. In addition to the basic DSP sonic types you get a bass and treble boost or cut to fine tune the EQ if needed. You may find the answer to your question in the FAQs about the Electro-Voice ZLX-15P below. When you've got music going through, even the lightest volume, you don't notice the sound. This is my first pair of powered speakers. I waited to do my review so that I could be as informed as possible. Even had a sound tech tell me how good they sounded. The sound was excellent! That alone makes me very unsure about crowning them as Gig-ready. Whether used on its own or with a sub, the ZLX-15P provides crisp, clean highs and tight, deep lows for larger spaces - all with enough amplifier headroom to make sure you're heard both loudly and clearly. My school kids love it too! Each ZLX-15P is a true 2-way bi-amp design, driving 1,000 watts between the woofer and tweeter cone. I don't even need to set up my 18" subwoofer with these and these are on a pole!! But its something to watch. These speakers are The best ones I've owned. "Good speaker but nowhere near 1000 watts rms", I'm trying the powered approach to DJing and thought that this would be a good entry level speaker. It's idea for small to medium gigs. (See repair video)However, one does not quadruple the RMS power to find the peak power. around 100 hz or higher I assume cause you set your ZLX at 120 hz? Even when I had light gigs booked. tell you what, I got these shipped, and was floored. Good bottom end. I ran one xlr to the first speaker and another xlr from the speaker output to the other speaker. Anymore than that, I suggest to look at higher end powered speakers like QSC12, QSC KW122 or EV ELX12 or 15P. I always get compliments on the sound. I'm sure the Bluetooth model of this speaker is the same way. 2 of 2 people (100%) people found this review helpful. 9 of 9 people (100%) people found this review helpful. We had a Peavey Mixer which had 2 main outputs. I cann't think of any cons except the early clipping. I wish i knew more about the woofer they used. Incredible wattage range and fidelity. Comparison of Electro-Voice ZLX-15P and JBL EON615 based on specifications, reviews and ratings. Country old time rock some old pop stuff mostly from 60's and 70's. I can pick both of them up with each arm without eating spinach lie Popeye! 5 of 6 people (83%) people found this review helpful. I purchased these for a outdoor wedding in Las Vegas, NV two weeks ago and I received many compliments from the guests on the sound quality. Electro-Voice ZLX-15BT 15" Powered PA Loudspeaker Features: Powerfully splits 1000 watts between the subwoofer and high-frequency driver. Have bought many to use as FOH and as monitors, very clean clear sound, love them, Good clean audio, strong bottom end, punchy, Have not had any issues with these cabs strong composite cabinets, Playing for 20 years, own operate sound company, church audio tech, Dj, Rock, metal,pop, country, conte party Christian, blues. Country, 50's and 60.s and 70's rock and pop. I currently use one for only music as there is one 1/8 stereo plug on each as well. It's great doing business with ZZounds!! All around I have put over 100 hours on these speakers (with 1 ELX118P) over the last few weeks that I've had them. Way to go EV! For those of you that have had to play places with questionable power or limited outlets, this alone should rest your concerns. lol. ZLX-15P Features: LCD display and unique single-knob DSP control with presets. We got to the bar where we were playing and since it was in the low 70's in Upstate NY, Yes low 70's this past Saturday, The bar opened up its Tiki bar/patio for the benefit which ran 5pm-9 or atleast it was supposed to, went a . I have not contacted them and hope to keep it that way! However one can immediately tell that the EV is not on, or anywhere near any sub-par level with other class D speakers of the "Bexxxxxer" brand or recently more marketed "Axxo" brand variety. 685 mm x 423 mm x 383 mm (27 in x 17 in x 15 in), 15 woofer for extended low-frequency response and 1.5 high-frequency titanium compression driver, 250 W continuous and 1000 W peak power handling. With the exception of the selection cookie, technically non-essential cookies and tracking mechanisms, that enable us to provide you with customized offers (marketing cookies and tracking mechanisms), are only used if you have given prior consent to such use. I'm not knocking those brands either, because again, for their money they put out a lot of power. I have nothing bad to say about the speakers but they do mislead you on the output volume. I picked up (1) blem and took advantage of your payment plan to purchase a second one and couldn't be happier. I took it back and purchased these EV's. This makes it possible to create a 5.1 effect with only 1 speaker. CJWII, Guitar, Professional, and soon; Live Sound! I truly believe the price point here is the best for the money. Did you? I love this speaker. Electro-Voice ZLX-15P Powered Loudspeaker (1000 Watts, 1x15"). It boast of the titanium built interior making it more durable to the heat , but one gig was outdoors and they overheated . I don't play, but my son and wife does, i run sound for 37 years. Professional loudspeakers & mics - Electro-Voice. I use a Roland VR-09, and a Roland Gaia into a Samson MDR 624 mixer and am very happy with my sound. So i dont recommend running them like that unless you have to. They are built solid and sound great and the price is great. they are too new to know about durability or factory support, but they are very light and appear very solid and well made. I used a cell phone to test at first then connected to a mixer. Electro-Voice ZLX-15P Powered Loudspeaker (1000 Watts, 1x15") With these Electro-Voice ZLX-15P 15" powered loudspeakers' smart DSP presets and rear LCD screens, it's fast and easy to match your PA system to any room. These speakers offer great sound but my concern is that within 15-20 minutes they run HOT! ready to love season 1 cast member dies; kudzu starch replacement I purchased these speakers 2 months ago , and I used it all of 4 times . I have been using these for a month and they are doing a great job. With these Electro-Voice ZLX-15P 15" powered loudspeakers' smart DSP presets and rear LCD screens, it's fast and easy to match your PA system to any room. Shipping was Amazingcame very fast! It's not a wooden case but it also doesn't cost as much or weigh as much! It was time to upgrade to a system that could handle all of our needs. We used a DOD crossover for the Subs and used the built in crossover on the EVs at 120hz. These speakers are INCREDIBLE! And thanks zZounds for making a "blem" speaker available to me (which functions like new) and at a superb price. Question for op: Curious about what frequency did you set the xover at? I usually use unpowered speakers to use inside and outside but I figure I needed to upgrade. Easy to set up and use, and surprisingly light weight for 15's. I've been using the traditional amp and non powered speakers and thought this would simplify my setup and take down. Only good for a crowd of 50. I can play the drums, accordion, bass, bajo sexto, and guitar. Great audio speakers with light weight for the size. Multi instrumentalists, professional touring musician and producer. The QSC didn't have as much punch on the low end (running subs really makes this unimportant) but was a bit clearer. Hip hop, country. Career Bassist 40 years I think. Great job EV. I did extensive comparison shopping online, reading reviews on the ZLX-15P speakers, along with the Mackie Thumps, QSC's, etc. Then, I drove to another music store and decided to bite the bullet and spend $500 for a speaker. Sounds great as mains or monitors. 5 of 8 people (63%) people found this review helpful. EV lives up to their name and rep. After staying away from owning any PA gear, I am considering putting together a decent basic system. I have plenty of subs and back-up power to reinforce the ZLX's when the need arises. Dolby Atmos is a technology that ensures that the sound is reflected from the ceiling to where you are listening. I've got one zlx15p and one zxa1sub in my rehearsal room and really the sound great for running EVERYTHING direct into the board as well as edrums. When choosing a loudspeaker, it's always wise to ask what's inside the box. theas cabs are nice looking cabs and they are light 38 lbs my yamaha cabs ar e over 50lbs so that was a selling point for me they sound great and the dsp is a great feture as well but they get hot whe you push them hard but going from passiv to powerd is new ground for me im a sound reinforcement club kinda guy i like my speakers to hit realy hard and with that being said etx..they next over all they are great cabs for the price cant beat it oh..i allmost forgot zZounds super fast shiping i love it, "Electro-Voice ZLX-15P Powered Loudspeaker (1000 Watts 1x15),". 0:00 / 16:57 Sound Test of the EV ZLX-15P From Electro-Voice Is this the Speaker for you? You can mount them on a tripod stand all by yourself. Experts say the amp is not getting cooled as its enclosed with minimum heat escape. From what I read, this is normal. Have been playing guitar since the 70's. The sound is amazing, although I am still getting use to them. ev zlx 15p overheating. turned them on. 2 mic/line combo inputs for microphones, instruments, or a board feed. Sorry I meant the zlx12's we're cheap so I jumped in, Try 100hz x-over is where I x-over with my EV SXA-360s. Electro Voice ZLX-15P. I will probably buy another set after my payment plan thru Zzounds is paid off. This powered speaker delvers a very smooth sound. I have enjoyed the speakers so far. 2 of 5 people (40%) people found this review helpful. I love them. Speakers and external crossover were both set at 120hz. The enclosure is engineered to exacting standards to bring exceptional EV audio quality for larger applications, with or without a subwoofer. I couldnt believe the thump of the Community double 18s, really made the ground shake. The 15" woofers provide that big speaker air push that just sounds better to my hear than smaller ported type speakers. Been djing small to large events since 1995 Have had Matrix B-52 for most of those years but they have started to give me problems an I wanted something lightweight an with at least same sound quailty. I am officially a FAN!!!! Just plug in a mic, instrument, or mixer and take the stage. rolling stones and muddy waters to modest mouse, Bought a pair of these about a week ago and their debut for me was a crowd of about 900 people. ~Nuff-Said! Did you? Over 30 years of playing drums and running sound. The Electro-Voice ZLX-15P has a height of 685 mm. clean, transparent sound. They played a jazz CD directly from a CD player into both speakers. I have used them in several applications and they are surely versatile and a great value. Wish they did have a limit indicator but you can go behind the cabs every now and then to see where you are. This is by far the best "bang for your buck" speaker. They will not be able to punch vocals above a bass, guitar, keys. The new system is hugely flexible depending on the venue. ElectroVoice is the name in quality loudspeaker sound quality for many years. Such powerful speakers and such clarity. On the last gig had a problem with power lead, a little loose causing interference and it blew the power circuit trip at the venue, changed lead but could not get speaker working again, is there an internal fuse or any ideas to get it going?? I just purchase the EV ZLX-15P Powered speakers and I have to say these speakers are awesome I highly recommend. They arrived fast and packaged very well in two boxes for each speaker! I'm 26 and i've been playing keyboard for over a decade now. Me and my partner have owned a pair of these since March and haven't had an issue. I asked to do a side-by-side comparison, which they were excited about setting up for me. The Electro-Voice ZLX-15P is a powered PA enclosure with a 15" woofer and 1.5" titanium compression driver that gives you the confidence of the industry's most trusted components. Musician for 25 years, lead vocals,rythm guitar, owner of band and PA, took class in electronics, Purchased a pair of these as I didn't want to lug heavy amplifiers around. The EV's are the best speakers I've ever owned, and my band mates agree. I just got them today from zZoundsand whoa! The E/V ZLX-15P splits 1000 watts between its powerful woofer and its titanium high-frequency driver for an impressive 126dB SPL. I hope to buy two more and matching bass speakers soon. I must say that after carrying around 2 subs and 2 mains for years, I am so happy that I no longer do Even without a sub they have more than enough lower end for my application. This manual is available in the following languages: English. Cookies that are essential for technical reasons are set on this webpage so we can provide users with our offers. Once you hear these speaks, the numbers sound about right. 7 of 8 people (88%) people found this review helpful. I can easily expand these to PA an entire band if I ever need to but for now they provide me an expansive high end quality full range sound. much better than the our old kustom dual 15's (one fell off the truck), much better than the mackies i use in another band. I am using them with a Boss GT10 for guitar and a Roland GR55 guitar synth. I did that and presto. Shipped faster than stated and arrived in great condition. I didn't have the money to buy a set outright. I don't like to review products so quickly, so I will review these again after a year and let you know how they are. I have a pair of these along side the elx118p subs and all I can say is WOW.what a system .run don't walk and go buy this setup..you will not be disappointed absloulutely clear loud and ground shaking with the subs, All music from 50/60 to current top 40 and all in between. Okay a few things. Great bottom and crisp highs. They get loud and clearso much so that you don't notice how loud they are until you realize that your ears are beginning to ring. Do you have a question about the Electro-Voice and the answer is not in the manual? Easy to use. I also got a pair of the On-Stage speaker stands for the EVs which very cool to have options, also an amazing value. I opened the box. 8 of 9 people (89%) people found this review helpful. Good to see it worked with a mixed environment with passive.active! getting knocked over if you put the mains up to high. After lugging around Mackie 2-ways for years I decided to upgrade my Mains. LOL, "Excelent "pay as you play" plan, speakers are one of the best", I cant really complain about zzounds, this is my first time buying from them and from now on this will be my only store, now reviewing the product purchased, the EV's ZLX are the best in class, people often compare them with the QSC K series or the yamaha but when you are smart and have knowlage of comparing equal product line and take in conaideration quality, price and feautures, my only answer is the EV's, compared with the same product line that I OWN, the JBL EON's 515XT and Mackie SRM450 vs this EV's ZLX15P, for some reason JBL just cut the price tag on them but provably because they realize the problem they have about sudden turn off by itself with no reason due to a cheap capacitor, anyway, from those 3 lines that I own the EV's are simply the best, better quality, better sound, crystal clear highs, perfect mids and ok lows, my only concern is the heat, they turn hot in no time but I test them last weekend in an outdoor event, 14 hours direct sun, chicago's +80 degrees temperature with non stoping sound at limit and not a single glitch or noticiable distortion, last year the EON's couldnt keep it on sudden turn off and even people noticed the audio quality from last year, several even made comments "so now you are using cd's? DJ occassionally.. Soca, Calypso, Reggae, Latin, Zouk, Classic Jazz, Euro Tech. Bought one for now to see how it sounds to connect to my Behringer XR16 and at first I didn't get much sound but realized I didn't turn up the input volume. I haven't had to deal with support yet but I've heard it's good. The limiter seems to be very very high. 1 of 2 people (50%) people found this review helpful. There are in fact two inputs and one output (to sub) you can use the XLR or the 1/4 instrument cable. They are really durable too. $559.99. EV ZLX15P Replacement Parts. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. It's night and day compared to our old system. And zZounds were greateasy purchase online and then shipped right to my front door. I have been playing for about 55 years and Pro for many of those years. key biscayne triathlon 2022 These things rock! Related:ev zlx 15p pair Include description Category Selected categoryAll Musical Instruments & Gear Pro Audio Speakers & Monitors Pro Audio Amplifiers Pro Audio Speaker Drivers & Horns Pro Audio Stands, Mounts & Holders Musical Instrument Other General Accessories Pro Audio Equipment Parts Pro Audio Cases, Racks & Bags More Features (not meaning QSC or Mackie I'm talking lower end), In this case I was blown away by the product I got for the money I paid! 91 of 95 people (96%) people found this review helpful. Studio Engineer/Producer/ Remixer. I was not sure about speakers, so I bought only one which arrived on 3-15-16 in excellent shape. Way more than I expected. The synth sounds great, loud and clear, the guitar was a little harder to EQ once I got it set it was well worth the time spent. 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