△ No LPF (your sub or an external DSP will need a HPF) △ Lower crossover point due to 4' driver (projects a tighter, farther, more focused sound) △ 4' high compression driver (gets smooth, loud and clear) △ No limiting and requires external limiting device (eg: DriveRack) for best protection △ Can get raspy/harsh as the loudest volumes (tuxedo look for wedding pics/subdued design) △ 15' driver (sounds great standalone for crowds up to 150 or so) △ Louder than all affordable powered 2-way tops (period) What are the comparable subs that YOU guys would get? So let's assume it's either the ZXA5 or the RCF 745A. :-)īut again like gaf said there are a number of great options in your price range Then again, belonging to the ZXA5 crew has it's benefits as well. I was also considering having to buy that DriveRack thing if I got the EV's as well, but if the 745's have the 'Caution' light, and a limiter, and a smoother sound.that's pretty good. I'm pretty good with my ears, but noone is perfect. Yeah, I saw that look.'Eh'.EV's are way sexier. The looks are a knock against the 745's as they don't look quite as professional as the EV's. One dude on here said they're almost as loud as the EV's but noticeably smoother sounding, which is partly due to their large 4' horn (the EV's have a 2' horn driver). You won't have that problem with the 745A's because they have limiters (although all speakers are capable of being blown).

I use an external DSP sometimes with them when I know I'll play for a large crowd. If you're not careful, they're subject to go. There's no little yellow light that tells you they're being pushed too hard. I own the ZXA5's but my knock on them is that they lack built-in limiting. I'm looking for a good, better and best option for whatever sub y'all recommend. So what is your total budget? per sub & per top?Īssume I can pay for the ZXA5's, I'm budgeting for that already. Here's a link to the spec sheet - And GO! I usually do events with these speakers up to about 250-300 people. Protections & Controls: MF Auto-Resetting Relay, HF Auto-Resetting Circuit Breaker Useable Frequency Response - 50Hz - 16kHzĮnclosure: Vented, Directional Front Baffle, Plywoodįinish & Features: Indoor/Outdoor Carpet, Handles, Wheels, Metal Corners, Rubber Feet Here are the current specs of my speakers. Get me from a Cerwin V35 Full Range Solution to something compatible which sounds just as good if not better. Here's your mission, if you decide to accept it.

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