Members Tullsterx Posted June 14, 2013 Members Share Posted June 14, 2013 Yorkville E10p vs QSC K10 vs RCF Art 310A. . . looking at getting a couple of these for my new keyboard amp. Does the RCF lag far behind the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members dcastar Posted June 14, 2013 Members Share Posted June 14, 2013 RCF is likely a half-step above and better than the K10 and E10p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Al Poulin Posted June 14, 2013 Members Share Posted June 14, 2013 I've reviewed / owned 2/3 of these cabs but have heard all of them. Dcastar is correct that the RCF Art 310A is the best sounding overall. Unfortunately though, it has the least features (no mixer section) and warranty service might not be great as yorkville's or QSC's.Yorkville E10P has a decent mixer section/features, is very loud, but the sound of the speaker is the worst of the 3 - getting noticeably honky/harsh as you turn up the volume. It might sound just fine for most people though.QSC K10 is better than E10P sound wise, but not quite as good as the RCF, especially at high levels. Mixer section is the best of the bunch, as is warranty (6 years).I would suggest you also look into Yamaha's DXR10 if you can. It sounds better than the QSC IMO, has a better warranty (7 years), similar mixer section AND a lower price tag. Only negative I have found with the DXR series is the finish which is fragile (covers recommended) Sound quality rivals the RCF IMO.Feel free if you have any questions at all.Al Poulin - Party-Time! DJ Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMS Author Craig Vecchione Posted June 14, 2013 CMS Author Share Posted June 14, 2013 I'm reviewing the K10 right now, and I have to admit it's impressive. The RCF is probably a bit smoother in the midrange...when pushed the K10 gets a little honky. But as Al notes, the mixer section in the K10 is very versatile and usable, and the thing is built like a tank. I've been using it on bass guitar and it's got solid low end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RoadRanger Posted June 15, 2013 Members Share Posted June 15, 2013 Al Poulin wrote: Dcastar is correct that the RCF Art 310A is the best sounding overall. Unfortunately though, it has the least features (no mixer section) and warranty service might not be great as yorkville's or QSC's. Just got in from an outdoor gig. Still lovin' my RCF310A's - they are the older model though with all neo drivers and "conventional" power supply and amps. I've had them solidly in the red before and they just get loud as hell and keep on running and sounding great . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Tullsterx Posted June 15, 2013 Author Members Share Posted June 15, 2013 That's good to hear Louis. I guess that's how I'm going. They're lighter, less expensive, and sound better, I guess. Or so a majority seems to think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Louis Schwartz Posted June 15, 2013 Members Share Posted June 15, 2013 The comments here have been right on (and they're the same ones that convinced me to get my 310a's in the first place--and from some of the same people!). The only drawbacks to the 310a in comparison with the others we're talking about are as stated: simpler input section, customer support is less extensive and well-tested in the US, and looks. If you're not doing corporate shows or functions where a very sharp look is necessary, if you only need a basic input section, and you need to save some money, the 310a is a very attractive choice. I've had no trouble with mine so far (I've got 4 and a 312a), but I haven't had them all that long (only about 2 years or so for the 312a and about a year for first pair of 310a's--liked 'em so much I got another pair and will probably get a 3rd soon). Also, for what it's worth, there doesn't seem, to my ears, to be ay drop in quality from the older neodymium version to the newer design. My 312a are the older design (MKII) and my 310a's are the new (MKIII). I know they're not the same speaker, but I was struck by how close they are in basic sound. That's part of the reason I haven't been buying more of the 12" speakers and went with the 10" instead. They fit my sound needs just as well, but the portability factor makes a huge difference. Louis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Shaster Posted June 15, 2013 Members Share Posted June 15, 2013 Price and location can also be a factor. I work with a keyboard player that had just purchased a Nord. She wanted something decent but small to go with her keyboard and was looking at a couple of E10P's. I was trying to talk her out of them until she told me she could get them used for $500.00 a piece with warranty, and from a guy she dealt with all the time. At that point it made sense to get the E10P's. We've done a dozen gigs or so with them and they sound fine with keys - and are certainly loud enough.And as I was hinting at, if anything goes wrong with them it's a ten minute drive to the store - sometimes that counts for a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jazdude Posted July 4, 2013 Members Share Posted July 4, 2013 not sure how to chime in to HC. Here's my situation, I am a keyboard player looking for a good live rig. I mostly play jazz, but also look to find have the option to play blues and rock gigs too. I have read many threads about keyboard players and amp choice, whether to go stereo or mono, etc. etc.My Korg SV-1 has XLR outputs and I thought that would be convenient and sound good with a pair of QSC K10s. I already own two conventional speaker stands the tripod types(haven't used them in a long time). This helps influence my purchase although I would love to carry in a nice stereo keyboard amp.The other factor is I have a family member who plays bass and we kind of share her Phil Jones super flight case amp. It works okay for my keyboard gigs. This amp works for her (and mine) jazz gigs, but if she ends up playing more funk/rock gigs, I'm sure she will need more. The same goes for me. I also hope to run my macbook through my sv-1 using omnisphere and other cool sounds via logic(nice that the sv1 has stereo inputs and xlr outs l/r)So long story short we both can use the PJ for smaller jazz gigs, but I hope to find some gear that will accomodate her and my needs. She also plays electric bass and acoustice cello with a realist pickup (a ToneBone PZpre is in her setup: great for switching axes). So as you can see versatility is a big question here. I would love to hear anybody's input and please try to think of all the possibilities. I am kind of leaning towards the possibilities of two QSC K 10s. Not sure if she could use this very well in an electric bass rock band setting but it would be good to know-- please input. Thanks,EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members agedhorse Posted July 4, 2013 Members Share Posted July 4, 2013 K10's (in line level mode) would be great for your keys. For bass, if she's conservative and has a preamp that puts out line level it might be ok, likely better than the PJB. The 1/4" input's impedance is probably too low for many basses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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