Members cappttenron Posted October 11, 2016 Members Share Posted October 11, 2016 I have two Yamaha DXR 8s with ZXA1 Sub and for the small stuff I do this is great. The tops when crossed at 100hz easily can out run that little sub. Is there anything around 60 pounds or less that would keep up when I have an outdoor gig or bigger room? The sub has to be light enough so I can carry by myself if I have to at least a flight of stairs without breaking my back. I'm thinking a 15inch? The Yamaha 15 is nice but it is 80 plus pounds. The alternative is to keep renting when I need it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kyhoops Posted October 11, 2016 Members Share Posted October 11, 2016 The JBL PRX 15's look nice, but I haven't used one. I do have PRX712's and I love them. They come in at under 60lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hfc7713 Posted October 12, 2016 Members Share Posted October 12, 2016 I own couple of PRX715XLF subs which get used in small bars. They pack quite a punch for their size. When 2 are coupled together, they can get quite loud. I also own the 718XLF's and they sound very similar - quite musical. The low end is nice and tight - kick and bass...At 56lbs they are easy to carry around, weight less than the ZXA1 and offer 5 more db - not a hugh amount more but noticeable.Now the PRX 700 series is discontinued, they can be had for quite reasonably too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cappttenron Posted October 12, 2016 Author Members Share Posted October 12, 2016 Anyone have any experience with the Electro-Voice EKX-15SP ?? By the way the ZXA1 sub is only around 46 pounds hfc7713 but looking hard at those JBLs too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kalina2 Posted October 13, 2016 Members Share Posted October 13, 2016 Electro-Voice Sx300+Sb122 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members hfc7713 Posted October 14, 2016 Members Share Posted October 14, 2016 Anyone have any experience with the Electro-Voice EKX-15SP ?? By the way the ZXA1 sub is only around 46 pounds hfc7713 but looking hard at those JBLs too. Sorry Cappttenron.. I was looking at the shipping weight of the ZXA1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cappttenron Posted October 15, 2016 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2016 The more I explore this to really get a big bump I would need to go over 60 plus pounds which makes it a two man job getting it up the stairs. The ones I really like are 80 plus. So I think I might just get a second EV zxa1 sub and then I can carry both one handed and makes it modular. If I get a big gig will just rent a big 18 inch or two. If I was doing DJ type music I would probably bite the bullet and get a big sub but not getting any younger and I would like to keep my back in good shape. I have a friend suffering back problems from riding motocross as a young guy and its really shutting him down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted October 15, 2016 Members Share Posted October 15, 2016 My 15" subs are 25lbs each but passive - driven by a NU3000. It is fun carrying both in at once . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cappttenron Posted October 15, 2016 Author Members Share Posted October 15, 2016 What subs do you have RoadRanger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted October 15, 2016 Members Share Posted October 15, 2016 What subs do you have RoadRanger?They're actually RevSound RS115's with the "X" drivers and "factory" installed tophats for speaker poles: http://revsound.net/collections/bass...products/rs115 Modelling says they are not displacement limited even at 38 Hz @ 400W. My X-Air mixer is rack mounted with two four channel amps in a 6U shallow rack so it's actually easier for me to run all passive . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stingray5 Posted October 20, 2016 Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 RoadRanger How well do those RS115's perform? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted October 20, 2016 Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 RoadRanger How well do those RS115's perform? Well enough for me - but not gonna give you "lead kick". I'll have them out tomorrow night. Obviously not in the same class as my Danley TH-Mini's which I mostly use outdoors these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Stingray5 Posted October 20, 2016 Members Share Posted October 20, 2016 Thanks for your answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members heath_eld Posted October 23, 2016 Members Share Posted October 23, 2016 I'm asking the same qn myself. I am pretty sure that any of the PRX 815wxlf, the EKX15sp or the RCF 705as would easily outrun your current EVs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members cappttenron Posted October 23, 2016 Author Members Share Posted October 23, 2016 In reading some reviews of the EKX15sp they seem like a nice product. Curious why a lot of those people would put 15inch tops above a 15 inch sub? If you passing everything above 100hz why get 15 inch tops? Seems like a waste of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted October 28, 2016 Members Share Posted October 28, 2016 I would look at a second sub, same as what you already have. That way you have the option of 1 or 2 as needed, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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