EV ETX-35SP Sound Quality Test

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We're renting these speakers for an upcoming gig, and we were able to take them home ahead of time. So, we did some tests with them!

To be clear, we're not comparing the 35Ps to the ZLX 12Ps to determine which of the two is better. Yes, we know the 35Ps are going to sound better. Yes, we know the 35Ps cost over three time as much. The reason we're comparing the two speakers is because the ZLX 12P is a very popular speaker which a lot of people have heard and are familiar with the sound. Therefore, the ZLX is being used as a reference point so that people can get an idea of what the 35P sounds like based on how different it sounds to the ZLX.

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[djlobb]

So you guys never answered, how hard was it to get them into clipping at the gig?

[Jamesyear]

Thanks for the upload! Spent ages looking for a video like this! :D

[DJEllEss]

Thanks for this video I've been contemplating buying these for a minute now. This video right here just close the deal LOL thanks a lot fellas

[watchmanly]

The ETX is the flag ship series for EV on the powered speakers. As you start to push them- you will only hear them sound better. Try pairing the ETX 35sp with the 18SP powered subs. It will blow you away- a full 4 way system!

[kushalgossai]

I love ur guys vids! I also Love EV. Cant wait for more gig logs! Ive learned much from you guys, and all i wanna say is thank u. :)

[watchmanly]

I love the sound of EV, especially these. On the other hand, the only thing I hate about them is that the horizontal dispersion is only 60 degrees. You have to add another one to each of them should your audience is spread wide.

[bumlover]

The first time I heard the 35p's I honestly thought I was hearing a small RCF line array. The mid range is so punchy and powerful, It smashes allot of it's competition including the 153's from QSC. One more thing, the 35p's are incredibly loud (although not the stated 136db) they offer ample headroom and have great throw. You can't go wrong with these speakers. I wish I could say the same for the QSC counterparts.

[neilcox]

I have had these since November 2016 I bought the 12p ETX, I bought these and I'm having problems with them clipping already ? I'm a soloist singer, I've only ever set them up on ODB same on my mixer, I don't drive them at all, I even have a BBE Sonic Maximiser, I use DYNACORD mixer newest model unpowered version, yet my EV ETX 12p have been clipping I'm very disappointed after spending over £2000 on these, I used to have EV ZX5 15" powered with Crown XTX 4000 amp lovely sound flawless never missed a beat in 9 years, wish I'd kept them, only reason I changed was carrying to much for a soloist, will be contacting EV really disappointed.
Brilliant review though.

[djjamie]

great video. the EV 3way speakers sound awesome. I guess the next question is - how heavy are they to lift ? can they be placed on an ultimate speaker stand ?

[korospds]

How to hook up Electro-Voice ETX-35P to another powerd speaker

[radiotien]

Hi guys, nice review, how do they compare with the QSC KW153?. Did you compare them A/B with them? Greets from the Netherlands

[bumlover]

I think that the 35p's could be boundary loading on the floor thus giving them more volume in that instant, I love the 35p's though. Fantastic speakers.

[eshrecords]

Would you recommend a speaker stack such as you have with the EVS or a line array system. I am upgrading as i have started doing 3 day festivals (100-500 people). budget is like 8-10k :( we are a growing small business

[chrisclose]

The EV ETX cabs sound a lot fuller personally i feel, I run EV SX300s and they are brilliant

[mtumix]

Hey. I am planning to buy these. Can you tell me someting about hissing when 0db and no signal on? Is it noticable in a living room? Thx...

[nickamlin]

can you post the new video at like 12:01??

[tadhgsweeney]

I have never had much good luck with EV, I've considered their technical support services and just customer service a bit poor. I wouldn't mind the 12P tops as a small portable system though...I will be looking forward to the bigger gig though! :P

[charlschuck]

Thank you do you where i can obtain a replacement woofer for the zlx112p? Mine burn out too much bass

[Dantallica]

That hiss..? Is that a sink running in the background or the noise floor of the speakers?

[NPCdude]

I saw last Mini Thon. Wow is this one going to be crazier than the last one haha. Especially with the line array subs. Are you guys renting some of the same moving heads and UV lights as last year? Or going completely different?