NoahZark Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Anyone had a chance to A/B these two sets of speakers yet? I listened to the K12s in my local GC last week and was impressed with their power and response, but I would welcome others' opinions, especially if anyone has had a chance to compare them side-by-side to the EVs. My planned usage would be PA mains (carrying mostly vocals), not keyboard monitors, if it makes a difference. By the way, I also listened to the K8s and was blown away by the bass response on such a small speaker (even though it paled in comparison to K12, not surprisingly). That said, when I listened to the K8s with the QSC K-Sub, there was way too much "separation" between the sub and K8 for my taste. Thus, I couldn't see pairing the 8s with the sub for any purpose. On the other hand, when the sub was paired with the K12s, the combo sounded boomy. The latter issue may well be solvable with some EQ, but it did make me wonder whether the K10s aren't the "Goldilocks" solution (just right). Unfortunately, GC didn't have any of the 10s on hand for me to listen to. Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ferris Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I love the sound of my EVs, especially in the wedge position (the original intended use), for my vocal. All the singers that hear them has monitors say...ooo, that sounds good! I don't think they're used to that quality of monitor on a regular pickup gig around town. Has mains on a stick in a full band, large room format, they're very good, not great. (better than a Mackie 450 ?---most definitely!) I don't feel they have the throw of a JBL EON15, but then again, that's a bigger speaker/box. For smaller rooms they're really great for Jazz trio + singer. Has always your application would figure into it. But again, HIGHLY recommended has vocal monitors. Haven't heard the QSCs yet. https://soundcloud.com/dave-ferris https://www.youtube.com/@daveferris2709 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks for the report on the 8s. Considering a pair for solo work and for my band, where we only put vocals and keys through anyway in a relatively low-volume setting. Studio: Yamaha P515 | Yamaha Tyros 5 | Yamaha HX1 | Moog Sub 37 Road: Yamaha YC88 | Nord Electro 5D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davinwv Posted August 27, 2009 Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks for the report on the 8s. Considering a pair for solo work and for my band, where we only put vocals and keys through anyway in a relatively low-volume setting. +1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted August 27, 2009 Author Share Posted August 27, 2009 Thanks for the report on the 8s. Considering a pair for solo work and for my band, where we only put vocals and keys through anyway in a relatively low-volume setting. I think they would work very well for that purpose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montunoman Posted August 28, 2009 Share Posted August 28, 2009 I'd also like to know if anyone has had a chance to compare them. The problem is the EV's are hard to find. The QSC seem to be easier to find. Maybe someone that has some EV's could stop a Guitar Center and give us thier thoughts on the QSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 Hey Montunoman, aren't you in the Dallas area? I have a pair of the EV's (and actually thinking about buying a pair of the K8s.) You are welcome to stop by and give the EVs a listen. PM me... Montage 7, Mojo 61, PC-3, XK-3c Pro, Kronos 88, Hammond SK-1, Motif XF- 7, Hammond SK-2, Roland FR-1, FR-18, Hammond B3 - Blond, Hammond BV -Cherry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Schmieder Posted August 29, 2009 Share Posted August 29, 2009 That's strange; around here it's the opposite. I see QSC amps but not monitors, and E/V monitors are easy to spot (though not as much so as JBL's). The Traynor K12, on the other hand, is something that I only see at AES and NAMM. :-) I guess each region is different... Eugenio Upright, 60th Anniversary P-Bass, USA Geddy Lee J-Bass, Yamaha BBP35, D'angelico SS Bari, EXL1, Select Strat, 70th Anniversary Esquire, LP 57, Eastman T486, T64, Ibanez PM2, Hammond XK4, Moog Voyager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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