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This is one of the best videos for people trying to decide on PA speakers. Thank you!

The fact that you said at the beginning that you've been using them for a long time, and you bought ten of them, is enough of a testimonial.

@TheAngrySoundTech Hey, I was curious about @13:33 where you discuss using the MKII's with an external mixer - I was wondering how you connect that external console. The reason being that while the manual states: "For high-level signals (including electronic musical instruments and audio devices), set the switches to the LINE position" regarding Channel 1-3 inputs. This statement clearly leads techs to connect the output of their mixer into CH 1-3, however, the manual then goes on later to state "We recommend that you use this jack if you plan to input a line-level signal from an external device such as a mixing console." in regards to the LINK INPUT JACK. This crucial sentence is at the end of a long drawn out blurb about the Link Input that I believe many gloss over. Further into the manual on Page 19 a chart describe the different input characteristics: The CH 1 XLR Line input is listed as having +16 dBu "Max Before Clipping" whereas the Link In XLR is listed at +24 dBu "Max Before Clipping". This would lead me to believe that the MKII should have more headroom or max volume for you at the wedding dances (assuming that you've been connecting the mixer output to CH 1, 2 or 3 and not the LINK INPUT that is advised). For myself, I'd actually like to use the system for live sound of myself and possibly trio or possible quartet gigs. I would expect bassist to bring their amp in addition to possibly putting a little of their signal into the system as well as micing of the drummer bass drum. Other than that guitar and vocals would be the remainder of the instrumentation. With 2 MKII's I would have enough inputs to leave an external mixer at home but I think the glaring omission on the Mark II is that they have not included a parametric or graphic EQ for the Main Output -- why not? Also, the monitor out mix appears to be a carbon copy of the Main mix -- All you have is an overall volume control for the monitor out. These limitations lead me to the idea that I would of course be better off simply getting a pair of the simplified DLX1K's and using an external mixer with more channels, features, routing etc. So in this scenario where I pick up a pair of DLX1K's I would be plugging into the Left and Right speakers through the 'LINK INPUT JACK' as recommended in the MKII manual. I know that you have said to a previous poster that you do not think that a pair of MKII/DLX would work for a 'rock band' as he called it. I just want to clarify if you have been using the LINK INPUT JACK when using an external mixer - other products do not advise the use of a Link Input and I know there are other CZcamsrs who have missed this piece of information regarding Yamaha's recommended practice for external mixers. The DLX's are significantly cheaper than the Evolve 50 in Canada and come with a better carry case and are a bit shorter so will fit in my low ceiling basement for rehearsal without the need of purchasing a shorter column connector (would be $150 CAD a piece for me if I go EV route to use in my home lol). There are not DLX or MKII's in inventory anywhere near me so I thought I would reach out and see if you are using the MKII as Yamaha recommends? There may be even more volume on tap for your DJ use and live sound use if not - and I'd love to hear back from you if connecting the external mixer through the LINK INPUTS improves your outlook on the upper limits/use cases of these Yamaha systems. Thanks from Saskatchewan. New Sub here! - Richard

One issue I've noticed when trying to connect my computer (desktop or tablet) to the CQ-18T is that the connection to the CQ-18T's own wifi signal must be the ONLY connection active on the (connecting) computer - trying to run the computer with multiple network connections, even if one is hardwired, seems to prevent the CQ-18T from connecting to the CQ Mixpad app - the device shows up in the network options list as expected, and the computer will connect to the device in the network connection as expected - but the APP will NOT connect to the device if ANY other network connections are active - this kinda sucks and I'd love to know a workaround if you have one

The serial # was likely the same as the amp board you sent back. They would normally peal that off and reapply it to the new amp board. This is really only done, so they can keep track the warranty activity of the complete cabinet. A lot of manufacturers do that these days.

What is the difference between the 2 and the 2.0 ?

10 db more? You gain 3 dB using double of the power not 10

Thanks for the correct answer! Geeze, finding someone who knew the simple straight answer "pass through DSP or parallel pre-DSP" was virtually impossible, and the EV manual is ridiculously dumbed down and uninformative. I'm about to pair an ELX to a pair of JBL VRX932. Guess I'll bust out the external crossover. 😕 By the way, using an external crossover in a subwoofer arrangement application won't in and of itself cause classic comb filtering. Classic comb filtering occurs in higher frequencies, where one can see the "teeth" of the "comb" on the display of the device measuring the time energy domain of the room in question. The term "comb filtering" was created by the users of the Techron TEF-10. It happened when they saw their first time-domain representation of 20-20khz time energy frequency plots in an acoustically misaligned space. The sharp bumps and valleys of time energy incoherence that appeared in the higher octaves looked like the teeth of a hair comb. Hence the name, "comb filtering". FWIW, I've been bi-amping live sound since 1977. I've actually used a Techron TEF-10 and seen for real comb filtering right on the display of the device that first gave this acoustical phenomenon it's slang name. 🙂 You young guys have it great. You can do TEF like measurements on your cell phones, while you're texting an order for coffee at the same time. Anyway, thanks for the clear answer on the crossover! You saved me several hours today.

Where did you buy it to get that discount

I only saw good reviews of this pedal, but just tried it out and definitely notice the auto-gain issue, the volume keeps going down... I can work with that as it's a recording, but imagine live is a big issue. and I also have a bit of noise/hissing sound, not sure if that's also from it or the interface because I just got a new audio interface as my old one broke

I am involved in advising our church in what company to use. I have done warranty repair on several brands. I knew that Yamaha is an interesting company, their speakers are made in Thailand, and India. Most of the other brands speakers are made in China, and Mexico. I did listen to your reply to advise about RCF vs Yamaha. You did a very good dialogue, My leaning is toward Yamaha. When I worked at a high-end audio store in the 70's I was privileged to fly to Chicago, and attend training with Yamaha consumer electronics. I received a pair of Yamaha cuff-links as a present.

Would love you to go through controls more like how to slow down the strobe

I love these videos. Useful feedback from a real world use from someone who understands what they are listening for.

Super original and honest review . Great video . Thank you. I want to ask you if Bose s1 pro+ has any issues like this one ?

Any idea how to find a schematic for one of these? Mine died and Denon seems 'uninterested' in coming up with one.

Also, they are superior to play, versus a Martin. Martins have too wide of a neck. No comfortable playability.

Because players drop thousands on taylors-but leave in the 'crap' ES pickup systems; tear it out. While I use Taylor 6/12 string guitars faithfully; no amount of 'selling' will convince me that the ES system is worthy of anything, except tearing out of the guitar-and putting in a Fishman Prefix or Blender. Oh, you get the 'quacking sound' with the cheap ES system on their 12 strings. Taylor pickups suck on their 12 strings. Drop a Fishman Prefix Pro or Blender into it. Taylor stopped selling their guitars with 'Fishman systems', to cut costs and sell more guitars. The six's are barely tolerable with their ES pickups-but their 12 strings sound like garbage. Don't let ANYONE, including Taylor tell you otherwise. Doubt me? Go find an early 2000's Taylor 12(And six,)-and plug it into a p.a. system. (Not a guitar amp.) My 2004 855 sounds amazing, so why have a cheap, 'it'll do' pickup in it...Taylor sold out with the public; by dumping the Fishman systems, and pushing these horrible-sounding ES toys.

The dolly plates for these are for hotel and other in-house AV. They keep everything on wheels so any tech can just grab and go.

Good thing they're not the doctors you tell you can't get your wife pregnant. They would send a diagram of missionary. 😂😂😂

The serial number is on a little sticker, maybe the last owner just peeled it off?

Friend of mine bought d&b rig for over $200k and d&b was saying that they have less then 1% failure products of a factory) He got 4 D80 amps and 2 of them just froze in a couple of weeks) They fixed them on a warranty. So your luck is just fine))

Does this business requires dj only and musician background or anyone can start from scratch?

I am a Karaoke DJ and use the 600BT. What do you think about using the DBR10s as monitors with the 600BT system?

Hey do you know if the xlf series has a hpf somewhere, i just got the dxs15xlf thinking it has one (to use with speakers without a hpf) and can find it in the dsp for the outputs! thanks in advance.

We got 2 for our curch, they lasted about 5 months, then the same issue happend , we sent them in and 1 month after we repaired them , they packed up again

Should I run my single 18 inch sub woofers out of my A15-in Yamaha’s or should I run the 15 inch Yamahas out of the subwoofers or does it make a difference ? , thank you, Lamar

Nice thinking

Hello. Could you help me decide? Currently I have a Yamaha stagepas 400bt + JBL eon 618S. I don't really like the sound when I connect it to the subwoofer output on the stagepas control panel. The bass of the jbl eon 618s sounds sluggish (to my ears), as if something is missing (perhaps a kick...) I would like a more lively, fast and sharp bass. Now it is possible to replace the eon 618s with dxs12 mk2 In short, in your opinion, yes or no?

I think both of your presuppositions may be true. I think things do suck more than they used to in terms of quality, and compared to the rest of us, you have crappy luck. Sorry about that.

What do you think of the DZR315 , how well do they perform in an outdoor show.

Do you still have mackie products 🤔

Question? I'm strongly considering two of these for wedding gigs. Possibly with an xtra sub if necessary. Love the look, weight, 2 will fit in a small SUV no issue, 90% sound array compared to up to 120% for competition. The ladder larger array size concerns me for wireless or lapel feedback when running two as left/ right channel respectively. Any thoughts? Mackie still doesn't take the sub bag seriously???? 😂😂 they never have! I used to run the SRM450 tops with the big subs from the series in early 2000's. Tops bag was bulletproof, sub bag was as helpful as one ply 😅 Love the honest review! follow up would have been awesome.🖖🤙✌

If you don’t mind me asking, what have you decided to get?

There are several Taylors, which can be ordered without a pickup. They really are some of the best playing acoustics there are. It's a shame their reputation has been shaped by a $200 piece of electronic, which btw, is hugely misunderstood on its own. Acoustically (unplugged), subjectively, they're beautiful. Buy one without a pickup, and install what you want. You have to do the same thing with most D18's, and many people end up replacing the factory LR Baggs that comes with J45's 🤷. I currently own two J45's and a Taylor 517. As much as I love my Gibsons (more than my Taylor), the Taylor is just a work of art. It plays better, it's more versatile, and the fit and finish is on a higher level.... That's kind of why I like my Gibsons more. It's like the difference in driving muscle cars from the 60's and a new BMW. I have to drive the Gibsons, the Taylor drives me.

does it make the floor wet and slippery?

They are probably all made in the same factory and use the same components.

Do you have a video on settings of the dxs18xlf?

I just got some 112s I found the 8s lacking when compared to the 12s

To boost mid range, turn the knob to “Club” and lower the bass on each channel all the way, and adjust it up as needed. The sound fills the room better.

I had 2 j8 and use them with the rcf 708 and they sounded awesome..

Hi Brian, i have few concerns with this. 1) Can I use hardware compressors or other outboard gears in anyway with this. 2) Can I play a minus one track via bluetooth or USB and record the band as well at the same time with all the tracks using multi track recording feature? 3) What are the other important limitations that this mixer has.. and is there any other gear that replaces this at this price point?

Demo it!

Why did u sell your Yamaha Dxs18xlf subs?

should I do this 12" sub with yamaha 12" highs or should I get 15" subs for my 12" highs? thank you.

Can I control them with a dmx

Hi, thanks for the great vids! would be great to hear your views on the JBL eon1 mk2 against the EV Everse 12 and EV 8., in terms of best sound and quality components etc. Thought this was the JBL mk2 when I first saw it...damn!!..its not!!!.....lol

How do you feel about the DXR MKII series vs. the MK1s? I'm debating between DXR12 MKII or DZR10 to go over my DXS12 MKII subs... Also might be getting some Presonus Air tops to test shortly. 6 year warranty and the 12s/15s look sweet for the price.

The RCF active tops are phenomenal. Not a fan of the column systems though, either. I've got some some older entry level Art 3 cabs 310As, 312A, 315A and they do honestly sound a little better than my Yamaha DXR cabs (and I love my DXRs) If I compare my newer (2022) DHR10 cabs to my 10 year old Art 310As MK1, the RCF have both more output and sound better overall. They are uglier, and if ever they break and I need parts, I'm f_cked, but the MK1 310As are some of the loudest little cabs I've owned. Rated at 127DB, but with a 2.5'' VC neodymium woofer (600 watt program), RCF cheaped out when they released the MK2, 3, 4... Standard ferrite magnets and 2'' voice coils. I'm keeping my MK1s until they die... Still waiting to review DZR10s or 12s, but backorderded since 2020 it seems, here in Canada anyway.

I'd really like to know how these perform with live instrumentation, particularly kick drum. Considering downsizing from my 18" JBLs to create more space in the van, but not at the expense of that chest thumping kick I can currently provide for 200-300 person events.

Talk in circles much?