OK, with all the controversy over the RCF drivers no longer used in Mackie speakers, I'm back to the drawing board.
I'm looking for a good reliable 10" powered speaker cabinet for ceremonies and small rooms (combined with a powered B-52 subwoofer).
now that JBL is getting some competition in the 10" powered speaker category, many dealers have lowered the price on the EON 10 G2.....I've found it for $449 (Abe's of Maine, DJ Mart) and $465 with free shipping (Parts Express)
To the best of my knowledge, the EON G2 series does not use Chinese made speaker components.
Here on the West Coast, the JBL name is regarded much more highly than Mackie.
So now I'm waffling between the Mini-Mackies and the EON 10 g2's....STAY TUNED!
To further muck up the works,
those boys at PEAVEY have come up with POWERED versions of the PR series. They come in 10", 12", and 15" versions, all powered with the same amp (??)
Peavey components are MADE IN USA.
I already own a pair of Peavey PR-15 cabinets (unpowered), and after I put an Electro-Voice woofer in to replace the anemic Peavey bass driver, they rock! (Of course the upgraded woofers essentially doubled the price of the cabinet from $159 to $320 apiece)
So right now I'm waffling between the Mackie SRM-350 ($499 from ESC), the JBL Eon 10 G2 ($449), and the Peavey PR-10P ($299 street price).
Comments anyone?
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