Phil Jones Bass Ear-box

[woodster]

As someone who always seems to be jammed against my 4x10, I'm quite excited by this new gadget from Phil Jones

https://www.facebook.com/PhilJonesPureSound/videos/10203599356304693/

Thoughts?

Edited January 18, 2016 by woodster

[Guest bassman7755]

4x10s are horridly directional, I'd certainly never use one these days. I guess that box is a good idea but in a wallpapering-over-cracks kind of way, if I were you I'd consider swapping the 4x10 for two end-on-end stacked 2x10s, it would improve the audability and balance of the sound for everyone: you, other band members and the audience.

Edited January 19, 2016 by bassman7755

[HazBeen]

Quite interesting though, whilst my 2 212s have enough spread and are at ear height, having one next to my vocal mic would potentially be really good as an enhancement tool.

[Happy Jack]

I'm a real whore for PJB kit, and I love the look of this. I already use a mic-stand-mounted vocal monitor which will take a Line In feed from my electric bass rig if I wish to add that (a WPM-1 since you ask), but this would be a very cool addition to my DB rig.

As with all PJB stuff it ain't cheap, but I'd be willing to bet that it's bloody high-quality and very effective.

[woodster]

Phil says it should be sub $200 so even with the US equipment exchange rate of £1 = $1 it should be reasonable.
I've been considering a change to two 1x12s for more flexibility (and my aging back) but this still seems like a cool but of kit.

[Happy Jack]

Agreed - but that YouTube clip is now a while back and the product has yet to be launched properly.

There's many a slip 'twixt cup and lip ...

[woodster]

That's true! Latest post says $225....

https://www.facebook.com/PhilJonesPureSound/posts/10203954292457875

[CamdenRob]

I've not tried or heard any Phil Jones gear but the more I read about it the more it seems like something I would like.

[Maude]

I'm very interested in this, love my PJB gear with doublebass and this could come in very handy to keep stage levels down.

[Bill Fitzmaurice]

It's a lot less work and expense to simply tilt your cab back so you can hear the mids and highs.

[Maude]

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1453325400' post='2958546']
It's a lot less work and expense to simply tilt your cab back so you can hear the mids and highs.
[/quote]

Of course it is, but where's the retail therapy in that
I use a PJB Suitcase and 4b extension cab all sat on top of folding 'hop up' thing so the sound is up there already. I only use it for monitoring as I go through the PA anyway but this might be nice to get a bit more clarity if I move forward on the stage, as I get more guitarists through the floor monitors. Just thought if this was mounted near the front it might be of use.

[Happy Jack]

[quote name='Bill Fitzmaurice' timestamp='1453325400' post='2958546']
It's a lot less work and expense to simply tilt your cab back so you can hear the mids and highs.
[/quote]

I know, Bill, I know.

But that's like telling me I only need one bass.

[BassApprentice]

To dredge up and old topic. These are now on the Phil Jones website for $229.

Can't seem to find anyone with it in the UK though

[Kevin Dean]

It's like a Trace Elliot Bright box

[stevie]

It's a bit Mickey Mouse. IMO.

A little active monitor like this would likely do a much better job: https://www.andertons.co.uk/p/TITAN8BLACK/active-pa-speakers/b-stock-wharfedale-titan-8a-powered-pa-speaker-in-black

Edited September 8, 2016 by stevie

[MoonBassAlpha]

I have the passive Titan 8s as the PA in my rehearsal space and it is terrible for bass guitar. It farts out very early.

[stevie]

I wasn't suggesting putting the whole bass signal through it, MoonBase. The Phil Jones box has two 2.5-inch drivers in it and that's not going to go very loud without highpassing. In fact it only works from about 1kHz up. The active version of the Titan I linked to has tone controls - so you would just adjust the bass control as needed.

Edited September 10, 2016 by stevie

[flippyfloop]

Just seen one of these on bassdirect and interested. Anyone used one yet ?

I'm 6ft 4" & some gigs I'm right up against my two 12's, so this maybe helpful ?

[djc63]

Just received mine and first impressions are that it's going to be a useful piece of kit. Can't wait to try it properly though at tomorrow nights gig.

[Kev]

Hmm. Pessimist as I am, I can't really get past my initial thought on this: PJB are taking advantage of their own loyal customers with this. I personally cannot think of any situation where having a little speaker on a stand next to you on stage is the best solution to hearing yourself. Have your bass stacked up to ear level, tilt a small cab up at you, IEMs etc. £180 a pop for these, no no no.

All IMO, of course

[RW1965]

The frequency Response: 250 Hz – 20 KHz

According to reviews, the bigger issue is that it has next to zero impact on the impedance if your amp/speakers.

Should address the issues of definition when using cabs that are much lower than my ears (I'm 6'1"). Should work in a similar concept to the Bose Acoustimass idea.

Mine is due to arrive next week (from Thomann). Will let you know how it goes.

[bassjim]

I'm interested but will like to hear more reviews before buying.

[Ba55me15ter]

How'd it go djc63?

[No lust in Jazz]

Here's my PB-300 'Ear-box'

[EBS_freak]

Not convinced.