JBL EON618S vs. JBL PRX715XLF

[Normonster]

Hey Sound Guys!

I have two EON610's and I'm going to pick up a sub to fillout the sound for playback of recorded tracks, maybe some casual DJ work. The main use of the speakers though is for solo/acoustic performances.

Does anyone have an input on the EON618S vs. the PRX715XLF?

I like the idea of a matched system and both boxes are on sale right now....just the PRX is on sale by a much larger margin, and I really like good deals.

JBL pro support didn't have much to offer....just that the 18 will provide more "bass".

Which would you buy and why?

EON618S is normally 799 on sale for 749
PRX715XLF is normally 999 on sale for 699

EON Specs:
- System Type: Self powered 18" Subwoofer
- Maximum SPL Output: 134 dB
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 31Hz -150Hz
- Frequency Response (-3 dB): 42.5Hz - 150Hz
- System Power Rating: 1000W Peak, 500W Continuous
- Input Impedance: 22k (balanced)
- Line Input Gain: 0 to 36 dBu
- Line: +14dBu
- Connectors: 2 x Balanced XLR-1/4" combination inputs; 2 x male XLR loop thru out
- LED Indicators: Front Power LED (Defeatable, white) Rear Power LED (White), Bluetooth (Blue), EQ+ (Green) Preset (Green) Signal (Green) Limit (Orange)
- Cooling: Passive
- AC Power Input: 100-120VAC 50/60Hz; 230-240VAC 50/60Hz
- AC Power Consumption (120V~): 1/8th Power - 1.14A (Max), 1/4th Power - 1.71A (Max),
1/3rd Power - 2.03A (Max)
- LF Driver: 1 x JBL 618H 457mm (18") woofer with 2" voice coil
- Crossover Frequency: Selectable; 80 Hz, 100 hz, or 120 Hz
- Material: Duraflex coated wooden enclosure
- Suspension/Mounting: M20 Threaded Pole Cup
- Handles: 2
- Grille: Powder coated, Obsidian, perforated steel with acoustically transparent black cloth backing
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 22.9 x 26.3 x 25.4" / 582 x 668 x 645mm
- Weight: 78.2 lbs / 35.5 kg
- Shipping Weight: 88.0 lbs / 40 kg
Weight, Dimensions, and Manufacturer Part Numbers
Shipping Weight: 93 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 31 x 30 x 25 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): EON618S

PRX Specs:
- Speaker pole cup socket: M20 threaded (36mm receptacle)
- System Type: Self powered 15", bass-reflex
- Max SPL Output: 131 dB
- Freq. Range (-10 dB): 37 Hz - 113 Hz
- Freq. Response (+/-3 dB): 44 Hz - 91 Hz
- Amplifier Design: Class D
- Power Rating: 1500 W
- Dimensions (mm): 547.1 x 445 x 580
- (H x W x D) (in): 21.54 x 17.52 x 22.48
- Net Weight: 25.4 kg (56 lb)
Weight, Dimensions, and Manufacturer Part Numbers
Base Item
Shipping Weight: 71 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 27 x 24 x 22 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): PRX715XLF

[Sam Spoons]

Buy the PRX715, You don't need the extra low end the 18"s produce 90% of the time (and you don't need it the other 10% either really, it's just nice to have) PRX subs are decent kit, better IMO than the Eons, very nearly as loud, a lot lighter and probably a little more robust.