I DJ and provide PA sound for a plethora of events on a professional level. I have provided sound for a 200+ person fundraiser many times at an outdoor venue running 2 Mackie 18” subs and 4 Mackie thump 12 boosted. I run my set up through a Mackie mixer to get perfect tone. I absolutely love my Mackie set up. I constantly hear people trash talking Mackie and I can tell you from experience their claims or 100% false. There are a lot of different speakers out there and to each their own with regard to their favorites. Yes some are definitely worse than others but if you’re running a system without a mixer with a EQ you’re not going to sound but so good. An EQ makes all the difference in the world. I personally do all of my events in 360° surround sound. I typically run 2 12s and 2 18s subs in the front and 2 12s in the rear and I have even put 2 12s in the middle, on the side running a total of 6 12” mains and 2 subs. I’ve had DJs give me hell about it on forums. I’m not sure why. Maybe ignorance. There is a tremendous advantage to this. You have 360° venue coverage. The sound is over the top amazing and because you’re running so many speakers you don’t have to run them at a high volume which saves on wear and tear by not working your amps so hard. I am also 100% wireless as I use Sennheiser G4 transmitters and receivers on all of my speakers except for the speakers near my booth. When I have completed a set up it sounds like you were standing in a studio the same quality, it’s that perfect. Again the key is running your system through a mixer with an EQ or a standalone EQ. People can talk all the junk they want about Mackie but I speak from experience that they are phenomenal, especially for the price point. I can get 2 Mackie thump 12s boosted for the price of one QSC 12. It’s a no brainer. I personally love the digital EQ they now use on the back panel. After using these for a solid year I just see no reason to change them out and purchase anything more expensive. It would almost be a waste of money. Once again if you can afford to purchase 4 12” mains, it makes a world of difference doing a 360° set up and your clients will absolutely love you for it. As people are walking away from the front speakers the sound never fades away and like I said you can run them at a lower volume to get the same quality of sound.
I think the reason many might not like them is because as you said you have to run a mixer and EQ. Most DJs want to just plug right in from the main out on a DJ mixer. I personally prefer that. If you have to do more than that it is a bit of overkill. Fortunately I don't have that issue with these. The built in EQ panel on the back takes care of all that. Sounds like you have a beast of a set up. I do agree that having more speakers you do run them lower and can increase the life on the amps, but man for mobile gig's that's a lot of work! However, if they are paying you enough to make it worth it then by all means get it bro! I know personally I want to take a little as possible. 2 tops and 1-2 subs and I', good for 95% of gigs I'd ever have to provide PA for.
There’s no comparison between these speakers and the Thumps. These blow the Thumps out of the water. The Thumps sound like absolute crap compared to these.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 so I agree with the gentleman’s post above this… I have used Qsc and Yorkville and Mackies over the years… regardless How you feel you still need to use offboard mixer instead of running directly out of your DJ controller you will have better control and you will be able to EQ that sound system to make it so much better. Using a EQ is always the best thing a lot of DJs don’t know how to EQ and can’t get the best sound out of the speakers. I’m also a Audio Visual technician and Audio Engineer and Dj.. if you know how to EQ you can make many speakers sound amazing
@@djbloc I agree a soundboard will 100% give you better ability to EQ but as I said it’s not needed. Depending on how you’re trying to tune the sound you don’t NEED it. I’ve done 100’s of events without the need of a soundboard and no complaints of the sound not being up to par.
You’re right about the power cord LOL it’s too short. It needs at least an 8 or 10 foot power cord so I actually just bought extra power cords from American musical supply and they weren’t expensive so it was an easy fix
Видеосъемка Фотограф Звукозапись what size room and audience are you classifying as large? This setup I have here would be perfect for weddings, outdoor events (pool parties/BBQ) etc. I’ve used this at picnics as well. The sound is good and full. I’d say if you are doing an indoor event this would be good for a room maybe up to 2000 square feet. A 2nd sub would make sure the sound fills just perfectly. Corporate party for sure would be great. They are loud and have a sleek look to them too.
Thanks for the answer. From this one can compare. Which cost less. These seem dear to me. I can not find information about the dynamics and size, diameter of the coil of 15 and 18 speakers. Do not know? You can advise the mixing console.
Could you do me favor and feed one of the DRM tops a stereo signal via CH1 and CH2? Mine sound odd, when I do that. A huge part of the music, mainly the vocals are almost completely missing. When I use each channel individually it works perfect.
Thanks for answering! Could you try the following? Connect a stereo source CH1 and CH2 Switch on the speaker Go to settings and select HI-Z and then LO-Z Does the Sound get louder the Moment you do that? I made a vid showing that
How's the reliability these days? They only have a 3yr electronics warranty (2yr for drivers). Which isn't great for speakers that cost $1500AUD... EDIT they cost 1800 here in Aus.
Damien Lobb so far they seem to be very reliable. Haven’t had any issues with them. Would prefer the warranty to be longer but usually as long as you take care of them (don’t over push them, drop them, spill anything on them) you won’t have to worry about having to replace anything...
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Thanks for the reply. Things fail, they aren't perfect, and certainly not Mackie in my past experience. So a solid warranty is a big deal. I took immaculate care of my Mackie gear...
Thanks for sharing im a Dj and planing to host small outdoor events for 2-300 peoples. Will 2 x Macki DRM 15" speakers and 2 x Mackie 18" subs do the job. And are this speakers a new and better verson over the older Disc HD 1531active speakers ? Thanks.
If you just need some good sound for like a family reunion yes. If it’s going to be more of a party then you’ll probably need another 2 tops just to make sure it sounds good enough. That setup will be good especially with 2 subs just the sound might not throw as well as you’d want with 200+ people especially if they are all congregating together. However if you’ll be in a tent then you’ll be fine since the sound will reverberate off the sides of the tent. And yes I think these are the model after the one you mentioned.
They sound great. Not sure how they had them set up but real world use I’ve never had an issue with them not hitting the way I needed them to. They also probably didn’t have the gain up on the back too. There are a few different settings that control the way the bass hits on these.
70 pounds. Is the 315 main easy to lift? I own 2 of the 215s at 58 pounds. Deeper cabinet but not as tall as the 315. I like that the 315 has 2 handles and more power & clarity. One of the few 3-way speakers that have pole mount holes on the bottom.
Jon Tisch there are handles on both sides. The weight is distributed pretty well in the 3 way. It’s a little bit of work to get it into a pole. The good is that you don’t have to lift as high.
Jon Tisch they sound amazing! I don’t know how the 215 sound but in comparison to the JBL PRX 815 they are obviously a step above since there is the mid bass speaker that adds a while different element to the sound. The PRX speakers were the best sounding speaker I’ve ever used until I got these. You hear sounds that you didn’t even know were in songs. Clarity is amazing! If you’ll be DJing in front of large crowds (150+) these are definitely what you need.
Not a fan of highpass the low end?? Why even have a sub if you will not highpass your top speakers? The sound is not optimal if you don't highpass them.
Shul I know how the speaker sounds without being high passed. I want the sub to be an addition to the setup not take away from it. Plus how I look at it. If you are going to spend $1000+ on a speaker only to cut out all of what makes it a 2000+ watt speaker why even get it? I don’t get a better sound personally by using it so I don’t. It’s all preference so set it up how you’d like. It’s why they have OPTIONS
@@d.j.raphiki4279 2000w is still gonna be used. The difference is in the split frequencies the speaker puts out. You are right it's personal preference. I prefer the concert like sound you get from splitting the freq. Of the subs. I take the comment back as I don't really know what the crossover settings are on that 3way speaker. I'd hope that with your system you'd be able to make a 4 way system.. but I could be wrong. Anyways.. cheers!
abo7uson the SRX Speakers were around $2K each when they came out. I’m about a month or 2 these will go down in price as well. As far as power technically these are more powerful according to specs and the SRX that were $2K each were just 2 way speakers not 3 ways as these are....
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Specs don't mean a lot. A high end 1500w speaker is going to sound better than a 2300w mid-range speaker. I find the further down you go in budget the less realistic the specs are. A huge factor in the loudness is efficiency of the drivers and what the DSP does to get them to their limits without damage. For instance, for their PRX line JBL measures amp power output before DSP and protection losses and their maximum decibel rating is calculated, not measured. Whereas the SRX line uses higher end components all-round from more efficient drivers, to amplifiers with better damping factor and sustained output. You'll also find that the SRX speakers are measured and more likely to hit their quoted specs (altho it still comes down to getting what you pay for and if you buy a Meyer system it'll clearly perform better again)
I have not tried it with these in particular. TBH I’m not sure. I’ve always been taught to run from mixer into sub then out to speakers. I know it’ll work but the sound I can’t give you a straight answer on.
If you go from speaker to sub, the speaker will attempt to cover the lows also right? Where as the sub should be taking the heavy stuff and passing the mid/highs to the speaker? That's how I understood it anyway
In my opinion the wood speakers tend to sound better over the long run. I’ve had non wood speakers and for some reason the casing tends to weaken and you can hear rattling. I’ve heard amazing things about the K12’s but I know the DRM’s are wood and that does make a difference in the long run.
I have 2 of the Drm212....and 2 of the Srm212. The Drm sounds dramatically different. Deeper lowes while the Srm are punchier. I use them both depending on my gig
@@CristianSecui The DRM are great. And very heavy. Honestly too heavy for a safe one man lift. Trust me. The SRMs are much lighter. And still sound great for the price. If you have the deep pockets the the QSC K12s are better.
I wish manufacturers would be held to an honest standard of rating the power of their speakers. There's no way in the world. These are 1400 W on the output. It wouldn't even be 1400 W peak based on what I've seen of the amplifier and power supply that 1400 W is the total power consumption of the system at its max. The speaker output couldn't be more than two hundred watts RMS at best. I feel it is false advertising to label these 1400 W speakers.And there's no way in the world that can even come close.The components on the power supply and amplifier could never support 1400 watts on the speaker output
If I had to be honest no. But there are some things I like about these that my PRX series don’t have like the digital gauges and the quick modes you can switch between. I will say these have been very good to me. Done tons of indoor and outdoor events. Always bumping and always sounding great!!
Jbl ain't gunna beat mackie sorry man but I got mackie thump 15s which is a two way speaker and they are incredibly impressive for a price just above £300 each not joking man audio is important to me and mackie are literally becoming the best
@@djwobblesosa6434 its because they are putting out speskers which literally have some serious sound quality and also at a reasonable price with world class leading bass as they advertise every one who hears them wants them
The subs are pretty comparable. I just got in the 835’s for the JBL PRX line doing an unboxing and demo video soon. I’ve gotten good feedback on these Mackie’s however I’ve used JBL for the last few years and haven’t gotten a bad review from them yet.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 I will be picking up the prx today but have the option of getting these as well. I have heard the prx but don't have the option of testing the Mackie. Is there any distinction in how they both sound.
@@stanleyishmaelbrown8704 I haven’t taken mine out the box yet. But just based on my experience with using some other stuff from Mackie and even some of the competitors there will be a noticeable difference.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Finally got the chance to test DRM 18s and PRX 818 side by side outside by a busy street. JBL can play really lower than the DRM . so much headroom on the amp and was vibrating the entire concrete floor no joke. seemed like the sub is too much for the cabinet. Can't seem to throw out the bass when you start walking away. Ended up with a pair of Mackie DRM18s because it was about $400 cheaper, I need to spend extra money for tablet to use JBL app and the punch from the mackie was tight and was throwing out the bass. You'll just have to hear it to believe it. Thanks.
I haven’t. I’ve used them outside a few times. They definitely get hot especially if you have direct sunlight but keep them out the sun and you’ll be good.
Bro, nice review .. Thanks for sharing. Im thinking to upgrade to prx but since i watch this video now im think about it if im goint to mackie instead. Bro, prx or mackie ??? How loud and the sound quality mackie compare to jbl prx? Thanks for your advice. 🙏🙏🙏
DJ BencH if you get the 3 way PRX speakers then I’d say those based on how I love my 2 way PRX815’s. These are a lot louder than those. There is a lot to love about these that my PRX speakers don’t have like the visual LED screens to see the meters for the channels for one as well as the fact that with the 3 way you don’t “need” subs but subs do still make a huge difference. My suggestion is to go to a Guitar Center or Sam Ash or any of those pro audio stores and just test them out side by side. I have my PRX speakers setup in my office and I had these set up next to them once I got them and was extremely blown away by the sound and bass before my sub even came. These are 3 way speakers as I mentioned compared to the 2 ways so it’s probably not a fair comparison.
I’d definitely get the DRM. Specs alone make it worth it. Also I guess it would depend on your application of the speakers. If you’re a DJ DRM for sure.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 thank you very much for the quick response. I'll use it for pool parties at the beach house. I've seen the whole video, I think I'll get this one for sure.
@@georgeec3 They will do good work. One of the things I like about having the 3 ways is if you position the 2 speakers and sub properly you can put you flight case right on top and have one less thing to carry as far as a stand or table.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Yes I can see it in the video. I won't use it for frying but for personal use jaja. You can't compare this with a "cool" bose speaker everybody wants to buy.
Not sure how or why but that’s what’s sounds the best with these. I’ve yet to have these clip so I’m super surprised to hear that. These are pretty loud too. What were you doing to have them clipping? I’ve used these inside and out and the sound is pretty good.
Damien Lobb not sure if they have anything to compare to besides the JBL 3 way speakers. Similar sound and build. More functionality on the Mackie’s though
I DJ and provide PA sound for a plethora of events on a professional level. I have provided sound for a 200+ person fundraiser many times at an outdoor venue running 2 Mackie 18” subs and 4 Mackie thump 12 boosted. I run my set up through a Mackie mixer to get perfect tone. I absolutely love my Mackie set up. I constantly hear people trash talking Mackie and I can tell you from experience their claims or 100% false. There are a lot of different speakers out there and to each their own with regard to their favorites. Yes some are definitely worse than others but if you’re running a system without a mixer with a EQ you’re not going to sound but so good. An EQ makes all the difference in the world. I personally do all of my events in 360° surround sound. I typically run 2 12s and 2 18s subs in the front and 2 12s in the rear and I have even put 2 12s in the middle, on the side running a total of 6 12” mains and 2 subs. I’ve had DJs give me hell about it on forums. I’m not sure why. Maybe ignorance. There is a tremendous advantage to this. You have 360° venue coverage. The sound is over the top amazing and because you’re running so many speakers you don’t have to run them at a high volume which saves on wear and tear by not working your amps so hard. I am also 100% wireless as I use Sennheiser G4 transmitters and receivers on all of my speakers except for the speakers near my booth. When I have completed a set up it sounds like you were standing in a studio the same quality, it’s that perfect. Again the key is running your system through a mixer with an EQ or a standalone EQ. People can talk all the junk they want about Mackie but I speak from experience that they are phenomenal, especially for the price point. I can get 2 Mackie thump 12s boosted for the price of one QSC 12. It’s a no brainer. I personally love the digital EQ they now use on the back panel. After using these for a solid year I just see no reason to change them out and purchase anything more expensive. It would almost be a waste of money. Once again if you can afford to purchase 4 12” mains, it makes a world of difference doing a 360° set up and your clients will absolutely love you for it. As people are walking away from the front speakers the sound never fades away and like I said you can run them at a lower volume to get the same quality of sound.
I think the reason many might not like them is because as you said you have to run a mixer and EQ. Most DJs want to just plug right in from the main out on a DJ mixer. I personally prefer that. If you have to do more than that it is a bit of overkill. Fortunately I don't have that issue with these. The built in EQ panel on the back takes care of all that. Sounds like you have a beast of a set up. I do agree that having more speakers you do run them lower and can increase the life on the amps, but man for mobile gig's that's a lot of work! However, if they are paying you enough to make it worth it then by all means get it bro! I know personally I want to take a little as possible. 2 tops and 1-2 subs and I', good for 95% of gigs I'd ever have to provide PA for.
There’s no comparison between these speakers and the Thumps. These blow the Thumps out of the water. The Thumps sound like absolute crap compared to these.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 so I agree with the gentleman’s post above this… I have used Qsc and Yorkville and Mackies over the years… regardless How you feel you still need to use offboard mixer instead of running directly out of your DJ controller you will have better control and you will be able to EQ that sound system to make it so much better. Using a EQ is always the best thing a lot of DJs don’t know how to EQ and can’t get the best sound out of the speakers. I’m also a Audio Visual technician and Audio Engineer and Dj.. if you know how to EQ you can make many speakers sound amazing
@@djbloc I agree a soundboard will 100% give you better ability to EQ but as I said it’s not needed. Depending on how you’re trying to tune the sound you don’t NEED it. I’ve done 100’s of events without the need of a soundboard and no complaints of the sound not being up to par.
@@bennettshapiro7711 what about the thump118s ?
You’re right about the power cord LOL it’s too short. It needs at least an 8 or 10 foot power cord so I actually just bought extra power cords from American musical supply and they weren’t expensive so it was an easy fix
Looking to purchase one to compliment 4 dual 15" cabinets
Advise what to buy for large events, performances of small groups, weddings on the outdoor venue of the corporate party.
Видеосъемка Фотограф Звукозапись what size room and audience are you classifying as large? This setup I have here would be perfect for weddings, outdoor events (pool parties/BBQ) etc. I’ve used this at picnics as well. The sound is good and full. I’d say if you are doing an indoor event this would be good for a room maybe up to 2000 square feet. A 2nd sub would make sure the sound fills just perfectly. Corporate party for sure would be great. They are loud and have a sleek look to them too.
Thanks for the answer. From this one can compare. Which cost less. These seem dear to me.
I can not find information about the dynamics and size, diameter of the coil of 15 and 18 speakers. Do not know? You can advise the mixing console.
Could you do me favor and feed one of the DRM tops a stereo signal via CH1 and CH2?
Mine sound odd, when I do that. A huge part of the music, mainly the vocals are almost completely missing. When I use each channel individually it works perfect.
I either run the sound as a channel (left or right) or as mono. You may be clipping the amp if your gain is too high.
Thanks for answering!
Could you try the following?
Connect a stereo source CH1 and CH2
Switch on the speaker
Go to settings and select HI-Z and then LO-Z
Does the Sound get louder the Moment you do that?
I made a vid showing that
I have the sub can you use other speakers with it
How's the reliability these days?
They only have a 3yr electronics warranty (2yr for drivers). Which isn't great for speakers that cost $1500AUD...
EDIT they cost 1800 here in Aus.
Damien Lobb so far they seem to be very reliable. Haven’t had any issues with them. Would prefer the warranty to be longer but usually as long as you take care of them (don’t over push them, drop them, spill anything on them) you won’t have to worry about having to replace anything...
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Thanks for the reply. Things fail, they aren't perfect, and certainly not Mackie in my past experience. So a solid warranty is a big deal. I took immaculate care of my Mackie gear...
Thanks for sharing im a Dj and planing to host small outdoor events for 2-300 peoples. Will 2 x Macki DRM 15" speakers and 2 x Mackie 18" subs do the job. And are this speakers a new and better verson over the older Disc HD 1531active speakers ? Thanks.
If you just need some good sound for like a family reunion yes. If it’s going to be more of a party then you’ll probably need another 2 tops just to make sure it sounds good enough. That setup will be good especially with 2 subs just the sound might not throw as well as you’d want with 200+ people especially if they are all congregating together. However if you’ll be in a tent then you’ll be fine since the sound will reverberate off the sides of the tent.
And yes I think these are the model after the one you mentioned.
I have one more question. Do you still use this setup in 2023 ? 😎
@@theaverageguy3884 I do! Just used them last weekend for a wedding in a smaller venue. Sounded great and I was playing EDM all night.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 So happy to hear that. They are out of stock right now, and i have to order them from Sweden. Guess i have them in 4 weeks or so.
I use one of this subs with a thump 12 and work perfect
Yeah the sub is amazing!
sound test please
Do you need to run a sub still, if you have two of these speakers? I'd would expect they'd move enough air by themselves...?
I’ve done events using just the 2 3ways and they sound great alone. But nothing compares to the thump of that sub though…
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I visited the Guitar Center today. Those subs sound good but I thought they would be louder smh..
They sound great. Not sure how they had them set up but real world use I’ve never had an issue with them not hitting the way I needed them to. They also probably didn’t have the gain up on the back too. There are a few different settings that control the way the bass hits on these.
70 pounds. Is the 315 main easy to lift? I own 2 of the 215s at 58 pounds. Deeper cabinet but not as tall as the 315. I like that the 315 has 2 handles and more power & clarity. One of the few 3-way speakers that have pole mount holes on the bottom.
Jon Tisch there are handles on both sides. The weight is distributed pretty well in the 3 way. It’s a little bit of work to get it into a pole. The good is that you don’t have to lift as high.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 how does this DRM 315 sound? The 215 is amazing.
Jon Tisch they sound amazing! I don’t know how the 215 sound but in comparison to the JBL PRX 815 they are obviously a step above since there is the mid bass speaker that adds a while different element to the sound. The PRX speakers were the best sounding speaker I’ve ever used until I got these. You hear sounds that you didn’t even know were in songs. Clarity is amazing! If you’ll be DJing in front of large crowds (150+) these are definitely what you need.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 I love my 215s gonna get a pair of 315s next and I think I will be set for weddings and our Car Wash shows at our church. Thanks
Jon Tisch yes 100% you’ll be good. 2 of the 3 ways and you can easily do most weddings with absolutely no issues
Not a fan of highpass the low end?? Why even have a sub if you will not highpass your top speakers? The sound is not optimal if you don't highpass them.
Shul I know how the speaker sounds without being high passed. I want the sub to be an addition to the setup not take away from it. Plus how I look at it. If you are going to spend $1000+ on a speaker only to cut out all of what makes it a 2000+ watt speaker why even get it? I don’t get a better sound personally by using it so I don’t. It’s all preference so set it up how you’d like. It’s why they have OPTIONS
@@d.j.raphiki4279 2000w is still gonna be used. The difference is in the split frequencies the speaker puts out. You are right it's personal preference. I prefer the concert like sound you get from splitting the freq. Of the subs. I take the comment back as I don't really know what the crossover settings are on that 3way speaker. I'd hope that with your system you'd be able to make a 4 way system.. but I could be wrong. Anyways.. cheers!
wow Nice your speaker
the sub look similar too the jbl vrx 918. minus the casters, guitar center you said right for purchase? thanks for posting
centerstage entertainment do you mean the VRX? Guitar Center is the place where you can test them out.
thats what I meant lol, vrx. dam u spell check. lol yes vrx
How about the watts continues ? Rms how much?
thats expensive. why would u not get SRX instead of this? Much more powerful
abo7uson the SRX Speakers were around $2K each when they came out. I’m about a month or 2 these will go down in price as well. As far as power technically these are more powerful according to specs and the SRX that were $2K each were just 2 way speakers not 3 ways as these are....
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Specs don't mean a lot. A high end 1500w speaker is going to sound better than a 2300w mid-range speaker. I find the further down you go in budget the less realistic the specs are. A huge factor in the loudness is efficiency of the drivers and what the DSP does to get them to their limits without damage. For instance, for their PRX line JBL measures amp power output before DSP and protection losses and their maximum decibel rating is calculated, not measured. Whereas the SRX line uses higher end components all-round from more efficient drivers, to amplifiers with better damping factor and sustained output. You'll also find that the SRX speakers are measured and more likely to hit their quoted specs (altho it still comes down to getting what you pay for and if you buy a Meyer system it'll clearly perform better again)
What jbl do you have
Instead of daisy chaining from sub to top speaker could they be daisy chained from top speaker to sub? If yes, would there be a difference in sound?
I have not tried it with these in particular. TBH I’m not sure. I’ve always been taught to run from mixer into sub then out to speakers. I know it’ll work but the sound I can’t give you a straight answer on.
If you go from speaker to sub, the speaker will attempt to cover the lows also right? Where as the sub should be taking the heavy stuff and passing the mid/highs to the speaker? That's how I understood it anyway
Can you get that nice low bass thump in your chest when cranked?
In the right sized room, yes. You’d need 2 subs to get that real nightclub type feel with these.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Awesome thank you!
Wich is better between Qsc k12.2 vs Mackie Srm212 vs Mackie Drm212?
In my opinion the wood speakers tend to sound better over the long run. I’ve had non wood speakers and for some reason the casing tends to weaken and you can hear rattling. I’ve heard amazing things about the K12’s but I know the DRM’s are wood and that does make a difference in the long run.
I have 2 of the Drm212....and 2 of the Srm212. The Drm sounds dramatically different. Deeper lowes while the Srm are punchier. I use them both depending on my gig
@@anthonygoin4194 DRM sounds more good?
@@CristianSecui The DRM are great. And very heavy. Honestly too heavy for a safe one man lift. Trust me. The SRMs are much lighter. And still sound great for the price. If you have the deep pockets the the QSC K12s are better.
@@anthonygoin4194 I see the DRM215 and SRM215 V-Class have the same wight. But no problem. I want to know which sounds better and louder.
I wish manufacturers would be held to an
honest standard of rating the power of
their speakers. There's no way in the
world. These are 1400 W on the output.
It wouldn't even be 1400 W peak based
on what I've seen of the amplifier and
power supply that 1400 W is the total
power consumption of the system at its
max. The speaker output couldn't be
more than two hundred watts RMS at
best. I feel it is false advertising to label
these 1400 W speakers.And there's no
way in the world that can even come
close.The components on the power
supply and amplifier could never support
1400 watts on the speaker output
Made in USA?
Hi! Is better than JBL PRX or SRX? Thank you!
If I had to be honest no. But there are some things I like about these that my PRX series don’t have like the digital gauges and the quick modes you can switch between. I will say these have been very good to me. Done tons of indoor and outdoor events. Always bumping and always sounding great!!
@@d.j.raphiki4279 is louder than PRX?
@@CristianSecui the PRX 815's yes; the PRX 835 or 825 I can't say as I haven't used them yet.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 thank you! So the Mackie is the best option.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 You don't know if the SRM215 V-Class sound better than DRM? or offer more power?
i love JBL PRX815w,prx818 is best
Jbl ain't gunna beat mackie sorry man but I got mackie thump 15s which is a two way speaker and they are incredibly impressive for a price just above £300 each not joking man audio is important to me and mackie are literally becoming the best
@@JGilly-cp1tk why
@@djwobblesosa6434 its because they are putting out speskers which literally have some serious sound quality and also at a reasonable price with world class leading bass as they advertise every one who hears them wants them
@@JGilly-cp1tk cool
you have an idea of how this stacks up against the jbl PRX818XLF
The subs are pretty comparable. I just got in the 835’s for the JBL PRX line doing an unboxing and demo video soon. I’ve gotten good feedback on these Mackie’s however I’ve used JBL for the last few years and haven’t gotten a bad review from them yet.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Thanks
@@d.j.raphiki4279 I will be picking up the prx today but have the option of getting these as well. I have heard the prx but don't have the option of testing the Mackie. Is there any distinction in how they both sound.
@@stanleyishmaelbrown8704 I haven’t taken mine out the box yet. But just based on my experience with using some other stuff from Mackie and even some of the competitors there will be a noticeable difference.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Finally got the chance to test DRM 18s and PRX 818 side by side outside by a busy street. JBL can play really lower than the DRM . so much headroom on the amp and was vibrating the entire concrete floor no joke. seemed like the sub is too much for the cabinet. Can't seem to throw out the bass when you start walking away. Ended up with a pair of Mackie DRM18s because it was about $400 cheaper, I need to spend extra money for tablet to use JBL app and the punch from the mackie was tight and was throwing out the bass. You'll just have to hear it to believe it. Thanks.
Have you had any issues with them over heating ?
I haven’t. I’ve used them outside a few times. They definitely get hot especially if you have direct sunlight but keep them out the sun and you’ll be good.
Los drm de 18 que potencia real tienen
Bro, nice review .. Thanks for sharing. Im thinking to upgrade to prx but since i watch this video now im think about it if im goint to mackie instead.
Bro, prx or mackie ??? How loud and the sound quality mackie compare to jbl prx? Thanks for your advice. 🙏🙏🙏
DJ BencH if you get the 3 way PRX speakers then I’d say those based on how I love my 2 way PRX815’s. These are a lot louder than those. There is a lot to love about these that my PRX speakers don’t have like the visual LED screens to see the meters for the channels for one as well as the fact that with the 3 way you don’t “need” subs but subs do still make a huge difference. My suggestion is to go to a Guitar Center or Sam Ash or any of those pro audio stores and just test them out side by side. I have my PRX speakers setup in my office and I had these set up next to them once I got them and was extremely blown away by the sound and bass before my sub even came. These are 3 way speakers as I mentioned compared to the 2 ways so it’s probably not a fair comparison.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 thank you Bro. Youre right might as well go for sound test first for me to hear the difference.
@@benchbarrios9528 Yeah that's my suggestion. That way you can see them in person also can play with them too
Save a little more coin and get the srx line. Contact Mike Pyle at audiopyle for a quote that might be cheaper than these Mackies retail at GC.
wat is the cost this
For everything shown it’s around $4000 - $4500.
Would you recommend the DRM or a Reach with the woofer?
I’d definitely get the DRM. Specs alone make it worth it. Also I guess it would depend on your application of the speakers. If you’re a DJ DRM for sure.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 thank you very much for the quick response. I'll use it for pool parties at the beach house. I've seen the whole video, I think I'll get this one for sure.
@@georgeec3 They will do good work. One of the things I like about having the 3 ways is if you position the 2 speakers and sub properly you can put you flight case right on top and have one less thing to carry as far as a stand or table.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 Yes I can see it in the video. I won't use it for frying but for personal use jaja. You can't compare this with a "cool" bose speaker everybody wants to buy.
A tremendous abit?😂😂😂
I stopped listening with im not a fan of a cross over
India supports available sir
Anandraju Chuttugulla no clue. What do you have questions on?
No demo? Puro talk talk talk
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Clip to fast and trap bass does not sound good on these speakers....PERIOD!
Not sure how or why but that’s what’s sounds the best with these. I’ve yet to have these clip so I’m super surprised to hear that. These are pretty loud too. What were you doing to have them clipping? I’ve used these inside and out and the sound is pretty good.
@@d.j.raphiki4279 What do you compare them to?
Damien Lobb not sure if they have anything to compare to besides the JBL 3 way speakers. Similar sound and build. More functionality on the Mackie’s though
Yorkville, JBL, or Peavey RBN215 is best for music with heavy Bass for Subs "hands down"!
Tops, JBL,Yorkville,QSC ,RCF & EV👈🏼 if your on a budget.
DJPOPA AL all opinion based but I like these and the JBL PRX series. QSC is good if you have the subs with them