fleabag Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 One of our band wants to splash out on some better PA powered main cabs, and i suggested RCF 735 / 745 but he's going for JBL because he can get 25% discount through his audio business. Does anybody know of, or use JBL PA powered cabs, that are up there with the quality of RCF ? ta peeples Quote
itu Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 Where is the biggest difference if they are built in the same factory in China? JBL has very good reputation and two bands that I have been playing in have had JBLs. The current band I am in, has a pair of PRX 735. They are really good. Quote
Tubster Posted July 21, 2019 Posted July 21, 2019 JBL has a range of active speakers. We’ve used PRX and SRX, both excellent. QSC is another brand you might consider. Much depends on your usage. Quote
fleabag Posted July 21, 2019 Author Posted July 21, 2019 It'll be JBL because of discounts, as mentioned. I'm not paying, either , so i have no say Quote
BassBunny Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Our guitarist has a PA Hire Company and most of his, (tons), of kit is JBL. Doesn't have any issues with it and if there is a problem, easily fixed. Quote
Tubster Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 Well fleabag, if you're getting great discounts and looking at RCF 745s etc, your man is sure to be thinking of getting into high level JBL; reckon you will be very happy! Let us know what you end up with. Quote
Huge Hands Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 As others have said, if he's getting a mega discount, I'd probably go with the JBL. When I was in the live sound game around 20 years ago, I was never a fan of the JBL sound and loved RCF drivers in various speakers, but they were both quality brands, it was just a personal preference thing (JBLs were too high mid bitey for me back then). I would imagine if he's getting a mega deal, you'll soon learn to love the JBLs..... Quote
fleabag Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 Thanks chaps I wouldn't call it mega discount. It's 25% but its enough for my mate to go with JBL over RCF. I'm thinking he may go with PRX models Quote
Huge Hands Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 5 minutes ago, fleabag said: Thanks chaps I wouldn't call it mega discount. It's 25% but its enough for my mate to go with JBL over RCF. I'm thinking he may go with PRX models Doing a quick Google - at £800 per speaker, that's £200 off. A lot better than full price 😉 1 Quote
fleabag Posted July 22, 2019 Author Posted July 22, 2019 £200 eh ? I wouldnt turn my nose up at that either Quote
Dan Dare Posted July 22, 2019 Posted July 22, 2019 PA speakers at similar price points tend to be pretty comparable. I wouldn't worry. Quote
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