Sound Test of the EV ZLX-15P From Electro-Voice Is this the Speaker for you? DJ or Live Band

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ELECTRO-VOICE EV ZLX-15P 15-INCH TWO-WAY POWERED LOUDSPEAKER

THE EV ZLX-15P IS A PORTABLE POWERHOUSE
Extend your low-end with this portable powerhouse. Whether used on its own or with a sub, the ZLX-15P provides crisp, clean highs and tight, deep lows for larger spaces – all with enough amplifier headroom to make sure you’re heard both loudly and clearly.
FEATURES

1000 W (Class D); 127 dB max SPL; 42 Hz – 20 kHz
15” woofer and 1.5” high-frequency titanium compression driver
(2) XLR/TRS Combo Jack, (1) 3.5mm Input and (1) XLR Link Output
Coverage (Nominal -6dB) H90°
Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) V60°
38.14lbs (17.3KG)
And for the Product Geeks
- Available Colour: Black
- Woofer Size: 15 inch
- Speaker Type: Full-Range, Two Way
- Powered or Passive: Powered
- Power Rating: 1000 Watts
- Case Material: Composite
- Grill: 18GA Steel with Black Powerdercoat
- Connector Type: (2) XLR/TRS Combo Jack, (1) 3.5 mm Input, and (1) XLR link Output
- Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) H90°
- Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) V60°
- Frequency Response (-10dB): 42 Hz - 20 kHz
- Frequency Response (-3dB): 55 Hz - 18 kHz
- Max. SPL/1m (calc): 127dB
- HF Transducer: DH-1K
- LF Transducer: EVS-15K, 380mm (15 in) Woofer
Product Dimensions (H x W x D): 68.5cm (26.97") x 42.3cm (16.65") x 338.3cm (15.08")
Product Weight: 17.3kg (38.14lbs)

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[ItsNecieNee]

Gotten these earlier this year and they are so crisp and loud that I don't even need subwoofers. Fills an entire gym. Always get compliments on the speakers.

[larryleguizamon]

I tested these against a studio monitor on music mode it's really close about 90% of what you get off the studio speaker, really clean.

[MrMlbfan]

Rock music is really hard to chose to pick a speaker. Electro and dubstep really makes you feel and hear it.

[djrio]

Great review man i watch your vids every time i need info on PA Speakers

[myredsweetheart]

I’m a frequent flyer at Expert Island, purchased this Ev-15p for my studio, the staff (dog included) make for a nice atmosphere, the speaker has served me well and wished I’d have purchased a pair or them, I’ve purchased a boatload of cables and lighting applications, you have to go and check this place out, sorry I can’t shop there any longer because I’ve moved to another province, love to visit again one day. 🍻

[mrgrip]

thank you sir. i have this speakers with 18 inch sub. very best in the world for me. sound amazing and eazy fix for 500 people party. amazing. in my opinion sound can not get any better with EV legendary speakers.

[richau]

had these for 6 months for personal/amateur use, they are easy setup with the dsp, and play loud and clear, as always if you want low end bass for djing you need a sub, im pairing these with the ev ekx 18", however if you spend countless hours thinking which brand is best, i dont think you wont be dissapointed with EV, JBL, MACKIE and QSC, and as always, more expensive models are better. as for size the 12" will do any job almost as good as the 15" but they are huge, 10" (in ekx) and other 10" are again too small and lack lowend, if i would buy again i would go for 12" and might go to ekx or mackie srm550 due to easy setup

[jasontruong]

I got a pair of zlx 12p a behringer USB mixer and a pair of cheap wireless mic 3 years ago,
This speakers really crisp I was surprised how my friends comment with sounds it made, at a time I only paid $1000 CAD for the pair.

[charlesjulion]

Thank you for your amazing videos! 👏🏾 Just got a set this Morning!

[gottapointthere]

I have a pair of these in my living room best sound ever very loud... also dj with them several time ..

[ardjavachannel]

very easy to understand the explanation. and now my zlx speaker has updated the new firmware v.1.0.1 to v 2.2.0

[jurgenkolinek]

Great review! You helped me out a lot!!! Thumbs up for the shirt!

[howardebenstein]

Good clear explanation of features. Just want to mention that a few times you say "maximize" when I think you mean "optimize". :)

[vpod]

How would these compare against the QSC 12 or 12.2?

[zotyznicz]

Hey. Just purchased EV 15BT and have a question. How to set them up. When you switch them on the MASTER VOL is set on 0dB. Can I leave it there and set INPUT GAIN to infinity, plug my device and control the volume by INPUT GAIN knob? Or should I set INPUT GAIN to 0dB, MASTER VOL to mute and control the overall volume with MASTER knob?

[allinonechannel]

Pls do sound test with Yamaha DBR speakers sir

[StringLex]

Hey, first of all thank you for the amazing videos and all your help. I wanted to ask for your opinion on what speakers to purchase. We're a church band that needs a portable system because we perform at different venues (Churches, Gyms or large meeting rooms) we have 3 vocalists, 3 keyboards, electronic drums, guitar and bass. So with that in mind what size and brand speakers would you recommend? We currently have unpowered speakers and power amps which isn't really convenient to travel with. If you can also recomend a mixer that would be awesome. Thanks again.

[Andres-ciqh]

Great video great speakers I got 2 of those and 2 subwoofers all same brand just wish they would put 2 handles on the side of speakers

[lemmonharris]

Thinking about using it for my solo show using backing tracks!

[davieboy]

I have 2 sets of These same speakers.. One of the 1 set that is probably maybe a year old or a little more is already blown.. I use them for my DJ and karaoke show.. And I know for a fact I do not push them hard at all.. I am hoping that they will take care of this with the warranty they are supposed to have. I have on many different speakers and I will say I have been very happy with these more than any other ones..