I own a pair of 715s and when paired with just one 718xlf or 618xlf the result is just amazing. I easily cover up tu 150 up to 200 pople with chest punding bass and really great mids and highs. Something very important to take in is that all speakers work very diferently (and way better) with the propper signal chain ang gains structure. For example: Running my 2 prx straight from a NI Traktor Kontrol S2 with XLR cables direct to the speakrs does a.. fair job and normal sound quality. But the REAL diference in this unit comes woth the propper setup. When using signal out of my Pioneer DJM mixer to a SoundCraft console, everithing ant 0db and using only the master on the soundcraft as master volume is when I get REALLY IMPRESSED with the full power of this speakrs. With a clean signal the can handle amazing levels of sound preassure without cliping. I just love them, i'm getting a pair or prx815s shortly. (11 years as a DJ, 5 years renting gear, Live sound engineer and experienced in audio post productiong for media)

Great Review! I like that you gave an honest comparison of this Speaker to the K12, and said what they both do well! Good Stuff

Hi @DJ Rick Web The 800 Series has actually more differences than meets the eye. They did use the same drivers, amps and overall enclosure design, but thats it actually. * The enclosure had a redesign on the top, the box got slightly smaller * the input panel had a major redesign. We'll see what hides behind the marketing catch phrase "crown designed input panel", presumably nothing. That said, I find the input panel (or rather the switches) on my PRX715XLFs to be the weakest point hardwarewise. So let's see. It certainly resembles the SRX line in looks, maybe the feel is better, too. * the grill is new and a little more professional/SRX like looking * they finally silenced that fan * They used a new (Sharc) DSP chip, which can be found in most professional digital mixing desks. That makes for a completely new tuning of the loudspeakers, which is reflected in a rather different spec sheet and a much wider and more linear Frequency response. While the PRX712 is rated at (±3 dB): Main: 55.7 Hz - 18.2 kHz, the PRX812w is rated at (±3 dB): Main: 58.1 - 20k. * The internal crossover was raised a bit also, promising a tighter binding between Woofer and Tweeter. The new graph on the spec sheet looks interesting, it certainly looks less linear at first, but that might be since they used a 1/6 octave smooting instead of a 1/3. * The remote feature is a goodie on top, I don't think there is much to do in day to day action, you can however actually use it to give the speakers a general tuning, since - opposed to the EON DSP - the EQs actually do something. The delay could come in handy as well. All in all, it is a pretty substancial upgrade and I am really looking forward to test them out. That said, I really liked the PRX712 and they are actually what led me to order the 812w.

I bought a pair of the new 815's with the 18lfw's that match and I am totally blown away with what they will do! I'm not much on the PRX connect stuff but as far as the price point when paired with the 18's-it is crazy loud with killer sound quality!! Most impressed with mine and want 4 more!

Another great review Rick. I love the PRXs more than the DXR, ELX and K12s. Your right the vocals and clarity are so much better especially if you don't have a DBX driverack.

Agree. Better then QSC K12's hands down. Beautiful detail!!!

Just happened to see this video. I have to comment. I've seen a lot of videos with the title QCS killers. All these videos use the k series as examples. No videos compare the kw series. Personally, I will add my 2 cents from personal/professional experience after 29 years in the live sound business. I've been fortunate enough to use & own almost every typical brand of speakers, powered and passive. High & low end of each brand. I've experienced failure with every one of them except the QSC K series. The only KW I own is the KW181 sub. I've been running these QSC speakers at 9 shows a week for 7 years straight in Panama City Beach & Saint Petersburg, Fl. with no failure ever. I want to experience the JBL 800 series, the EV ETX series, the FBT, RCF and QSC KW offerings. All I can say is, if it ain't broke, why fix it? If you're at a gig and it's not loud enough, you didn't bring enough kit. Always have back-up & extra kit. Sound is subjective, quality is not. All this talk on website forums saying the QSC's get harsh at loud volume after a lengthy time is something I have not experienced. Each gig I run is at least 5 hours. Perhaps it's a person's individual ear fatigue. Or the fact that they may not know what they're doing? Again, I've seen & read many things about QSC killers, I've never seen one thing about JBL Eon killers, or Yamaha killers, or Peavey killers, or EV killers. It sounds like everyone is trying to beat the QSC stuff, nobody is trying to beat all the other brands. I think QSC owns the pro-sumer market even with their 7 or 8 year old technology. I also understand there are superior products such as EAW & Danley Labs. I'm not talking about these beasts. I'm talking about the previously mentioned pro-sumer brands in this article. This is only my opinion/experience with this subject. I do not claim to know it all. Please feel free to enlighten me. Don't be a dick, say what you have to say with constructive criticism and prove your theory. Best wishes!

This JBL PRX serie is rather fabulous, amazing sound in little F.O.H (no more than 300 people) very good as stage monitor (no feed back). PRX 718 XLF bass cabinet is impressive, a bass kiler ! State of the art design, and remember JBL grows old very well. All loudspeakers by JBL the best of the audio industry. Thanks JBL greatest engineers.

we run all jbl prx, we have two of the 715s. and yea.... they can get stupid loud. and the sound from the JBLs. so clean. i agree every time i hear them i think, this is just too clean.

The JBL Speakers never disappoint TBH great video bro and that scratch at the end lol

I agree with you about the JBL speakers. I want to Guitar Center in audition every speaker they had and I thought the sound of the best. I actually bought these for wedding that when I was on the TLC network I had that much faith in them.

Great speaker, but the are missing a great Crown amplifier like it was on the 600 series. And you should compare the 712 to the KW122 (wood) not the K12 (plastic)

I only run jbl I use the jbl eon compact as a monitor it sounds great crisp ,but I'm looking for s 712 to upgrade

If anyone is looking in used market…I had the prx 612 and 712 at the same time and did an A/B comparison. The 612s are lighter but the sound quality of 712s is a little better. not WAY better, but a little bit.

Rick, thanks for the review. I am shopping around for speakers and It just so happens I am looking at the JBL 712'S AND the QCS K12.2's When you say "small gigs" how many people are you thinking? I have EON 515 now...and you KNOW i'm looking for an upgrade. I do Karaoke gigs and have done some weddings. In your opinion because you have BOTH should I spend the extra money on the 715's? or the lighter 712's (I DO have an 18" sub) thanks, love the channel very informative. Jonathan

I'm going to def look at the PRX715's when I'm ready for a speaker upgrade. Thanks for the great review!

I love PRXs 👌🏼

I agree with you. The qsc is great but the jbls are underrated imo. I have the prx715 and i dont use subs specially in a enclosed space like a hall or a large room they produce insane bass as if i had a sub. Ive dont countless hours of research in the market and i have a category system. I separate them into 3 lower mid and high. For me the lower category is up to 500 dollars which include the mackie thump15 and the zlx15p. I dont like the eons but it might be cause you have to tune them. But out the box they dont sound good or loud imo. This category i give it to the mackie thump15 over the eons zlx and the altos which are not bad either. The mid tier for me include the prx and the qscs and yamaha dont remember their name now. Definetly the prx wins. Jbl really knocked it out with those. One prx sounds as loud as like 2 mackies or zlxs. They are that good. The higher tier is not worth getting into it includes mackies hd series and the jbl srx series. I havent heard the mackies cause nobody has them for demos but the srx are just ridiculously loud and clear.

Nice review.....I have the QSC KW122 and have not found a speaker that sounds better (in my opinion and for the price) but I guess that's what this is all about.....what each of us likes, otherwise we would all be running the same equipment. Keep spinning! 👍

I bought the PRX 815 W and 818 XLFW, which are pretty nice to run! The only thing I don't like is, that there's just one handle on the left side of the top 12 " and 15 " speaker. Even if the 15 " speaker weights just 21 kg which is the same weight as 21 x 1 Liter Water bottles, I could carry it a lot better with an additional handle on the right side.

Hai provato a verificare a distanza di 1 metro a volume max l'SPL? risultano i 135 DB di SPL dichiarati??? Io posseggo i Jbl 815 ed i 137SPL dichiarati non vengono rispettati minimamente il dato è gonfiato anche se la cassa suona benissimo. Un saluto dall'Italia.

Hey Rick, First of all I would like to thank you for sharing your videos. I just bought an 812W and for reason the sound is way too low for a 1500W. I have to get to half before I can even I can get any sound out. Got it replaced but same behavior.

Hey man! Been following for a long time now and I'm glad to see another young guy in the DJ game killing it. I have always been a passive speaker guy, but I'm really looking into going powered... I have watch this video 2 or 3 times... I'm looking at the JBL prx812 and the 15 subs... I'm looking to get lighter with the speakers... I also watch you how to hook up powered speakers but I still don't understand.. I hope we could chat sometime about... thanks

Hi! I love your videos... I have a band with me myself and my guitar.... and my kick bass pedal...ahaha... im looking for a full kit... do you think that 2 prx812 and one prx815xlf can be a good one... or should I put 1000 more bucks for the EV etx12p with one etx15sp sub... was also lookin for QSC K12.2 and a Ksub... or the yorkville elite series.... it is for performing first... but i'm gonna use them for music sometimes... hope you'll answer me ... im a french canadian so sorry for my english skills.. ahaha

Great Review. I own a pair of EON 612s with an 618s sub most time for private parties. I am about to restart DJing for little events up to 200-300 people inside (50-100 dancing). Are two PRX815W with two PRX818XLFW a big or a small update? What do you think with your experience, Rick? Greets from Germany.

interesting video. never used PRXs but I use QSC K12 a lot and I love them. but I'd like to give these a try

Great video friend keep up with good work and have awesome day

You finally replaced EON's 612 to these PRX 712's. They sounds much better. I compared them and PRX710's sounds better than EON's 612. K12 are good speakers still better than EON's but they have simple Celestion low and high frequency drivers rated at 250w RMS and used stamped baskets for lows. JBL PRX series has casted frame low frequency drivers. More rough and massive than drivers used in QSC's. An in my opinion JBL PRX sounds better.

Low key thinking about getting one 😅

How do these hold up against other speakers you have tried recently?

The JBL PRX812 what would you say is the difference? Would you call those a K12.2 killer? Lol. I’ve noticed in your videos you seem like a JBL guy which is cool; I prefer Cerwin Vega over most. But I want a new set and I seen these and I like to watch your videos on extra tips but back to my original question. Do you think the PRX812W are better than these or just about the same?

Sweet intro rick!

im dj D maxx an love jbl there very good speaker i have 4 of the srx 835 the best speakers jbl have

How much for 2? Oh, and what does the monitor dsp setting sound like?

If you are serious about wanting 2 more, let me know. We have 2 that we keep as backups to our 615's and they hardly ever get used.

What’s the difference between the 815’s and 715’s besides the PRX Connect app? I’m done with the QSC k10’s. Too small, not enough power.

love the sound of my newer ev zlx12p but when I upgrade again I may go jbl boxes look built better and they are fan cooled unlike the ev that gets pretty warm

I like PEAVEY And JBL 🔥🔥

3:03 Bruh That Fan Does not Keep the 1500W Watt amp Cold That 12inch Can Take 1500W Peak and around 600w rms Which means If jbl Don't Want This Speaker blown/hot Fast They are Not Gonna give The Speaker More Than 800W Max so. and If U Don't Want Distorted Sound ur Not Gonna give the Speakers More Than 730W Why Did U Also not Tell The Rms Specs of The Speaker u Only Told us 1 Specs About it I Love Watching Your Vidioes. not Trying To hate, But I also Love Jbl/subwoofers So Don't Talk Wrong about them I do Btw have 1 JBL GT5 2402BR and a jbl eon 518 Sub In my car i did get the Eon as Defective So I made it Passive

DJ Rick, when how you have got a 18 subwoofer and it has selectable crossover in 80hz, 100h, and 120hz I know the 80hz is the better one but when you are better with 120h? When would I appreciate use 120hz than 80hz?

does the jbl have more bass than the k12?

Hey man I need help. I recently recieved a very nice set of 15" dj speakers rated at 350watts rms each. Anyway the problem is when I turn the power on they make a hiss sound straight away with no input sound cables connected. Is this normal for DJ speakers?? They sound amazing I mean really deep bass. They have wooden cabs. Im on the verge of sending them back. I need advice

I have 1 sub prx 618 , a speaker prx 612 , and 615 ... also I have a qsc k sub can I connect the k sub with them all together ?

Just had one of my prx 712's short out on me at an acoustic gig this past week. Just shut right off and when you turn it on the lights in the front blink yellow and red. I'm still paying on them to pretty pissed off they are under warranty thankfully however who knows how long it'll be out

hi , do you have any idea on the PRX 835W

Is there a huge difference between the prx vs the eon sound quality wise?

What you guys think about DBX GoRack for prx 815 and 818xlf? I gettind clipping to early with just direct plug in from mixer. So hopefylly DBX will solve that problem, I just place a order for DBX

Is there any benefit in running both channels through one speaker then passing one thru to the other?

In my opinion- the QSC K12's are SOOO much better. Way more bass, way better highs. The JBL speakers are good, and may have 1500 watts but the K12's are just so much more fine tuned and are 2000 watts peak. These are FAR from being anywhere near a K12 killer. Now the SRX series might just kill the K12's. Personally I own a pair of K10's, and they are better than most speakers. Also when you were talking about the tilt, the K12's have that built into one stand cup. Also the K12's have so many more features such as intrinsic correction, and DMT, and DEEP mode. With the PRX's (and it could be the microphone) even with the Bass up they didn't have enough bass. You shouldn't have to "fine tune" a speaker to make it sound better. You should have to fine tune it for your room.

no low pass?

debating on what bass cabs I wanna get this winter

In 2021 should I buy jbl prx812 or evekx12 .......

Nice Speaker !!!

Jbls prx 712's don't compare to the K12.2's and they will never be better. I use 4 of them in my set up and they are so much better than the 717's

prx612>prx712....like 10 lbs lighter, and similar spl, and no fan...why did they go backwards?

какова цена у вас есть?

DJ RICK WEBB, if you can please help me out. I also use Virtual Dj-8 like you. but.. mines glitches every now and then just because.. 😞 & sometimes when I click on CUE it glitches. it NEVER used to do that before. if there anyways to fix this? you're my last option.

hi dj rick web cool dj speakers i am getting realy big subwalfer dj speakers it is a duble subwalfers and theye are 60 inch dj speakers cool ha no worries ok dj rick web chears seth peace

AND WHAT ABOUT THE K12.2???

Just subscribed. I only have a few Gig Logs. I should do more. Most of my videos are pretty random. A lot of motovlogs i still need to edit too. Check it out if ya want. If not no worries.

No no no they are only know by you as that please dude. Fucking eons. I use eons to hold my beer on c'mon dude. Prx are great but dont eon us. Oh God VDJ.