#ElectroVoice ELX200 15P Compared To The EKX 15P Speakers Sound Demonstration Demo Disc Jockey News

John compares two Electro Voice 15 inch speakers. He looks at the ELX200 15P and the EKX 15P and gives you a sound test.

#ElectroVoice ELX200 15P Compared To The EKX 15P Speakers Sound Demonstration Demo Disc Jockey News

Electro Voice ELX200 15P
ELX200-15P features high-efficiency Class-D power amplifiers (up to 1200 W) with integrated QuickSmartDSP, and delivers up to 132 dB SPL utilizing transducers designed and engineered by EV (15-inch EVS-15M woofer coupled with a DH-1C 1-inch titanium compression driver). Powered full-range models allow easy setup via four presets (Music, Live, Speech, Club), sub/top system-match crossovers, three-band EQ, five user-programmable presets (Store and Recall settings), visual monitoring of limiter status, input level control and meters, and master volume control to ensure optimal gain structure.

Electro Voice EKX 15P
QuickSmartDSP features best-in-class processing, EV’s signature single-knob user interface, and intuitive menu navigation via LCD.
High-efficiency 1500 W Class D power amplifier delivers up to 134 dB peak SPL on the EKX-15P via high-sensitivity transducers designed and engineered by EV.
Intelligent thermal management with a variable-speed fan controlled by multiple onboard sensors, ensuring superior performance and reliability in demanding environmental conditions.
EV-patented Signal Synchronized Transducers™ (SST) waveguide design provides precise and consistent coverage.
Lightweight, compact 15-mm wood enclosure with internal bracing, durable EVCoat finish, eight M10 threaded mounting points, aluminum pole mounts, and all-metal handles.

[willymccabe]

Checking out the EKX vs ELX live in the store was an eye opener. The EKX were substantially fuller and warmer than the ELX. had the ELX beat by a good margin for me.

[DaveJacobs-fc]

I have a set of the previous generation ELXs and have had a lot of compliments on the sound, they "breathe" a little more than what most of the guys playing bars in my area are used to hearing. The only trouble I have with them is that being passively cooled, if I'm doing an outdoor gig and the sun is directly on them, I have hit thermal shutdown a couple times while someone is performing and that's not great. I'm also taking some bigger gigs lately and running them pretty near full power. I've been so happy with them though I'm wanting to stay with EV and just move up to a set of EKX series units. I also like that replacement amp plates are available on Full Compass. My ELX200 subs have been doing great this summer and they're so light, I think I'd rather just get a 2nd set of those instead of upgrading them.

[ghawk]

The ekx is warmer and slightly thicker sounding. Both were similar but the ekx seems a little easier to listen to. Both sounded good but I like the ekx a tad better on this test.

[victorccordoba]

Muy parejas en SPL, pero la EKX suena un poco mas bonito y cálido el sonido

[MrBoogaloo]

"The EKX has a warmer sound and deeper bass, probably because of it's wooden cabinet.
Together, they sound phenomenal. I would pair 4 (2 ELX, 2EKX), EKX on the inside and ELX on the outside; boost the ELX volume by 3 notches over the EKX and i'll bet the sound would be amazing!"

[buckyflex]

All else being more or less equal the wood box will out perform poly 9 times out of 10 but what poly may lack in sq it more than makes up for when it comes to weight reduction and durability which are absolutely important factors for anyone out doing gigs. And whatever the sound difference it's negligible only detectable to the trained ear who's zeroed in listening intently the average Joe will never even notice.

[jhenry]

I'm thinking the ELX200 line are a replacement form the ELX's line of Wood Encloser speakers. Can we get a Wood vs Polyproplene shootout between the Electro-Voice ELX112P vs Electro-Voice ELX200 12P or 15 inch woofers? Raw specs are similar between the two. It would be interesting to see if any significant sound improvements to the ELX200 over the ELX.

Case Material: 9-ply, 15 mm Plywood, Internally Braced, with Texured Paint
Frequency Response (-3 dB): 60Hz - 18kHz
Frequency Response (-10 dB): 50Hz - 20kHz
Max. SPL/1m: 132 dB

Enclosure Material: Polypropylene
Frequency Response (-3 dB): 57 Hz - 16 kHz Hz
Frequency Range (-10 dB): 51 Hz - 20 kHz
Max. SPL/1m (calc): 130 dB

[lexicon]

Can you do a db test and sound test with this two models and adding the Mackie SRM 650 and give your opinion on the results. Thx

[juliancrouch]

The EKX has a larger sound stage, is warmer and throatier. The ELX200 has a much more tight feel, not as expansive, a little more narrow

[ZlatkoF]

Hi, great video, EKX 15P have less bass and more mids. I would prefer ELX.

[victorccordoba]

me gusta mucho la EKX-15P, no tanto la ELX200, y al parecer la ZLX-15P esta muy cerca del rendimiento de la ELX. Comprar ELX200-15P, ELX115P, ZLX-15P

[djgazaaka]

Don’t forget the elx has a mixer in the back To make it louder.

[kapisithekid]

I have 2 EKX 12P. I’m gonna use a single 18inch sub, a QSC 181. What would be the best setting? 100hz?

[johnoakes]

EKX sounded brighter...ELX200 sounded more full bodied.. I prefer the ELX200

[Dodzee.]

ive used sx 300s for 26 years and would like to upgrade to a new passive speaker
would you recommend these as a good upgrade, thank you

[shanewillis]

Hey I’m having issue of deciding which speaker combo to get at my budget hears my options 2 ZLX 15p with ekx 18 subwoofer or to ekx 15p tips with. Cheaper sub will I pls give me opinion on this since your familiar with these speakers

[riles]

The ekx seems to have more power from how I was listening

[oswaldoresendiz]

Hola 👋 una pregunta de cuantos watts tendría que ser mi ampli para un par de EKX 15 p?

[jeromelimehouse]

I like the EKX speaker It have a lot more richer song to it

[Dodzee.]

I need some with a bit more overall power and sound