The Real Disappointment - Electro-Voice's New Speaker Release - ZLX G2

I get that you need to drum up excitement for your releases, but this was a bit of a let down @ElectroVoiceOfficial . That said, this looks like a great speaker with some exciting new features for those in the market for an entry level speaker.

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[DJDarylBennett]

What are your thoughts on this new ZLX G2 Speaker?

[timmoran]

I would try one first before you judge. I was looking for a speaker that would work well with my pearl mimic, as well as my quad cortex. This speaker no only improves upon the original design but adds features in the update that you dont normally see. Want it for live dj? Preset. Want FRFR for a modeler? They have a preset for that. Not only that but the 15" is insanely loud. As in you cant max it out before your ears are hurting. But its an incredibly clean signal that when using guitar allows for controlled feedback but when running vocals through it has a feedback blocker to prevent the mic from acting up if you get too close. With all the other DSP options and the beter sound as well as the color display and countless options I honestly wish they would do more press releases. Because compared side by side anyone who has the old version would probably make the switch if they arent just using it as a dedicated PA but want an all in one solution that does everything incredibly well for a price the old ones used ot cost.

[imoane]

I don't think we're approaching it from the right side. The Zlx series is not primarily intended as a main sound system, or if it is, then for smaller spaces, for more mobile purposes, or as a monitor. For these purposes, with so many extra features, in this quality and for this money, it is very, very good. I don't think you should buy this for professional purposes.

[DjJoeyPinaDJ]

Was really hoping for a bigger evolve system
To go against Evox 12 and Maui 44

[krabatour]

Let's not be unfair. We do not know the exact sales numbers of other EV production lines, we have no idea how profitable and important the whole PA segment is for them..

The original ZLX was a big hit. Also Everse8 was probably a hit, something like that doesn't happen with every new product or product line. The larger version Everse12 (and still relatively new) should also be a hit.
It is not easy to find a hole in the market, to invent something new that is worth producing, when the technical options available to all manufacturers are more or less similar. It is also impossible to please all customers.

The ZLX had some issues and drawbacks (low SPL, poor amp cooling, early clip) and two huge advantages - sound and price. I hope they tried to keep the benefits and solve the problems, at least some of them. The competition is also not sleeping, so an upgrade was already necessary, the previous facelift from the ZLX-P version to the ZLX-BT version was more cosmetic (and I still don't understand why it lacked TWS).

But ... in my opinion, the new ZLX G2 now looks like some kind of downgrade of the ELX200 (missing suspension points) at a price of only approx. $150 less. Is this the beginning of the end for the ELX200 or will the G2 price go even lower to make a bigger difference? What is the sound difference between them?

Relatively out-of-date EKXs were recently available at our importer on sale for the price of ELX200 with all their bells and whistles. So one could choose to prefer BT connectivity and lower weight over great sound.
The only thing holding steady is the price of ETX. :-(

[IamDJFTR]

ZLX when I started were the bomb, BUT, I quickly outgrew them and realized they didn't hit the levels I needed them to for many many events. They clipped so early and so badly, I couldn't deal with them.

Now, with companies like RCF, QSC, and LD having super amazing starter speakers, or higher tier speakers priced more competitively, I wonder how these 2nd gen ZLX sound and will sit in the market. Mine didn't stick around long after some growth, hopefully the mileage is higher on this run.

Slam dunk though for including the smart assist on this line. You create familiarity to entice newbies to stick EV even more and continue growing and using within the same ecosystem (Kinda like Apple, to borrow your analogy a little haha).

[masterpdj]

I was hoping for something to compete against my LD 44G's from EV. I already own 10 ZLX's, 4 EV 50's and 2 EV 30m's and a bunch of other speakers so nothing exciting here.

[djtrend]

Your camera setup in this video is amazing! Upgrade? Looks fantastic

[thomas]

Bro I am looking for church use. EV compare to Yamaha DBR or JBL EON. What u say ? Thanks much.

[LovePT]

I was hoping some etx something as I’m about to buy etx 12s I have the 15 subs. How do you find the etx vs the evolves? Much louder? Better?

[DJLegit]

I feel EXACTLY the same as you. I didn't think they were gonna release a bigger column array but I secretly thought they were because EVERYONE was hinting about it on the forums lol. Oh well... me personally I have ZERO interest in this product. Big let down for me.

[DjTecniq]

I’m honestly surprised on how cost effective the price is on all their models.

[oldschooldjernie]

What was the letdown. A higher spl is good but I wanted to hear ev bashing

[mercom]

Thanks I thinking of adding a 1 x15 to my 2 x 50m set up but how does the zlx intergtate with the evole 50m and the smart app mixer. I was wondering if you have done so as I can't figure out how the app would control all 3 speakers. Thanks again

[jeffharris]

Same. Underwhelmed, more like it’s about time you updated your entry level features to match the competition… 🤷🏻

[steveg]

I felt the same way. Was disappointed. And you would think it should have been battery powered.

[oldmetaldude]

I don’t think you guys are getting it. This is primarily in my opinion focus on the Guitar modular community and the acoustic guitar singer community.

[evelynmartin]

EV Zlx clip so easy and after hours of use sound like trash. For short small events only.

[Richard]

Electro Voice is dead.
The company that made name and fame in the international touring industry that is.

Nowadays it's just another company owned by Bosch producing nothing spectacular for as cheap as possible in China and selling it for more than what it is worth.

They already killed Dynacord in that process.

It's basically the same as Harmann-Kardon is doing with JBL and Soundcraft (among others) and Uli Behringer with Turbosound, Midas, Klark Teknik, Lab.Gruppen and so on.

You need to be in your fourties to remember when all those companies actually meant something.