Baldwin Funster Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ......powered monitors. I'm looking at the 600 watt offerings. I'm sure the alto is louder but for almost double the money? What about clarity and beefy tone? FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEMcCut Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 I have used both as vocal monitors in jobs with supplied PA. I thought the Harbinger was bad and the Alto was much better sounding and a higher quality build. I didn't hear either as a keyboard monitor but I the alto would be my choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Can't go wrong with the EV ZLX12P. It should smoke either of those others mentioned, and can be had for $340 or so. Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Why are you zeroing in on those two brands? Price point? Bang for the buck? If price point, what price point are you trying to hit? There are probably better choices for either scenario. 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil Forte7 & PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Bang for buck. Both units are well under $300. The EV is $400 most places. Why not spend a little more? And a little more? GAS can lead you on bit by bit that way. Organ is relatively lo fi anyways. I've heard it sound good through a guitar amp. The guitar speaker can flab out on low octaves though. . FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Harbinger and Phonic are junk. The Altos actually do not suck for the money but if the speakers are going to be the primary voice for your keys I would go with the EVs. Which clone? If it is purely a clonewheel application a used guitar tube can be killer. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 VB3. FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenCV Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 ALto's get harsh once you start driving them hard. Love my ZLX's for organ HammondCV,M3,L101,C6,SK1,xk5,Farfisa Combo Compact,RolandVR09,JX8P,vk09,Sound Canvas,CrumarTraveler1,Rhodes suitcase73,Wurly200,HohnerD6,KorgMS20,CasioCZ-101,Yamaha CP25,TX7,mx61,CasioCZ-101,PX110 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wd8dky Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 VB3. VB3 doesn't quite push 600W out like the OP wants (at least not out of my soundcard). http://www.weisersound.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
agitato Posted May 20, 2016 Share Posted May 20, 2016 How about the ev zxa1-90? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted May 20, 2016 Author Share Posted May 20, 2016 Thanks fellow kbrs. I'm reconsidering the EVs. FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanL Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 JBL Eon 610's are $300. I got a pair recently and like them. Live: Korg Kronos 2 88, Nord Electro 5d Nord Lead A1 Toys: Roland FA08, Novation Ultranova, Moog LP, Roland SP-404SX, Roland JX10,Emu MK6 www.bksband.com www.echoesrocks.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldwin Funster Posted May 21, 2016 Author Share Posted May 21, 2016 JBL Eon 610's are $300. I got a pair recently and like them. i actually have one of the 610's. For me the high driver is too reactive to the crackle of the distortion of the vb3 overdrive which is vb3s weak point to me. I otherwise generally like the JBL except for the onboard bluetooth that nobody seems to like and the practically useless eq curves. In the spirit of true GAS creep I'm considering the EVzxa1. 8"driver, 800w, 19lbs!, $499. FunMachine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 A pair sound very nice. You get better effective low end with a pair. I use ZXA1s if I choose to use speakers. If I were buying today I would probably get the XLX12Ps. The ZXA1s requires a gain stage before the speaker. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delaware Dave Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Well, if what you indicated above (bang for the buck) is true, the ZLX would be the better choice. The big difference would be the 32 pounds ZLX vs the 19 pounds ZXA1. If you are frequently moving the speaker then 19 pounds is a consideration. If you are not really moving the speaker (it stays in the studio) then the ZLX might be the better choice from a bang for the buck consideration. You would also save $125-150 with the ZLX purchase if the ZXA1 is $499. My two cents... 57 Hammond B3; 69 Hammond L100P; 68 Leslie 122; Kurzweil Forte7 & PC3; M-Audio Code 61; Voce V5+; Neo Vent; EV ELX112P; GSI Gemini & Burn Delaware Dave Exit93band Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeyMoe Posted May 21, 2016 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I know they are pricey but I use the QSC K8s and love them. 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...
Synthaholic Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Any body use Alto or Harbinger? Not even if you paid me. The fact there's a Highway To Hell and only a Stairway To Heaven says a lot about anticipated traffic numbers People only say "It's a free country" when they're doing something shitty-Demetri Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowMan Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 Actually, I have both Altos and EV gear. I have a pair of TS110A's I use as monitor wedges - and have pressed them into service as stage amplification a few times when running in stereo (in small rooms.) I have also used them on poles as a small PA. For the money they were a great addition to my gear collection. Cheap and light. The ZLX12P, however, is absolutely terrific for stage amplification. Really loud and clean. The only thing I don't like about it is the slanted top. You can't rest a mixer or mini-rack safely on it without velcro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill bosco Posted May 22, 2016 Share Posted May 22, 2016 i owned a 15" alto powered monitor briefly , i had read about it on this forum . i ran my A100 through it with my vent and when A/B'd against my 122 it sounded quite good , the best i'd heard in a monitor for organ . problem is , it had no guts , was rated at 200 watts but diffinately would not be usable for me . also it screamed cheap , it had a little 5 band EQ that barely worked at all . i returned it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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