2022 Harvest Of Sound –
Speaker Shootout Recap
If videos bore you, or would rather read a short TLDR version:
- Ben and I conducted the test with the policy of utmost fairness and parity as practically possible.
- There are no winners or losers. This is purely the results of the pink noise tests we ran. If you want to pick a winner of sound we highly suggest snagging 2023 tickets ASAP!
- Two calbibrated RTA mics were used. One 10 feet and 0º “in front of the speaker. The other would be set at 10 feet and 90º or 110º off-axis (in specific measurements of 45º and 55º or half of the coverage pattern)
- Magenta was chosen for the off-axis measurements
- Lime Green was chosen for the center measurement
- Subwoofers which were not built in as part of the main setup were tested for measurement. Too many possible combos and paramaters were needed to conduct this test fairly.
- We set all speakers to 94º dB output unless otherwise noted. This would be achieved by first turning up the input/channel gain first, then the master if available. Some speakers also only have a master and is noted.
- Manufacturer specifications are also published to compare to our results.
Column Arrays
Bose F1 812 + Sub
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Sub Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 40 Hz – 16 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 34 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 12″
Max SPL: 132 dB
Peak Wattage: 1000W + 1000W
Coverage: 100º x 40º
Weight: 102 lbs
Price: $2,499 / $$$
Additional Info: Link
Bose L1 Pro16
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB: 
Freq Resp -3 db: 42 Hz – 16 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 31 Hz – 18 kHz
Main Driver Size: 10×18″
Max SPL: 124 dB
Peak Wattage: 1000W + 250W
Coverage: 180º x 0º
Weight: 51 lbs
Price: $1,899 / $$
Additional Info: Link
Bose L1 Pro32 + Sub 1
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Sub Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 40 Hz – 16 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 32 Hz – 18 kHz
Main Driver Size: 7×13″
Max SPL: 123 dB
Peak Wattage: 480W + 480W
Coverage: 180º x 0º
Weight: 63 lbs
Price: $2,899 / $$$
Additional Info: Link
Bose L1 Pro32 + Sub 2
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Sub Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 37 Hz – 16 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 30 Hz – 18 kHz
Main Driver Size: 10×18″
Max SPL: 128 dB
Peak Wattage: 1000W + 480W
Coverage: 180º x 0º
Weight: 90 lbs
Price: $3,299 / $$$$
Additional Info: Link
Electro-Voice Evolve 30M
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Master Gain To ~94dB:
0 dB
Electro-Voice Evolve 50
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Master Gain To ~94dB:
0 dB
JBL EON ONE mk1
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB (fail):
Master Gain To ~94dB (fail):
Freq Resp -3 db: 45 Hz – 18 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 10″
Max SPL: 118 dB
Peak Wattage: 250W + 130W
Coverage: Unknown
Weight: 41 lbs
Price: End Of Life
Additional Info: Link
JBL EON ONE mk2
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Master Gain To ~94dB:
-20db
LD Maui 11
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Master Gain To ~94dB: 
LD Maui 28 G2
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Master Gain To ~94dB:
LD Maui 44 G2
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Master Gain To ~94dB:
Sub Gain To ~94dB:
LD Maui P900
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 42 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 10″ (x2)
Max SPL: 131 dB
Peak Wattage: 2800W (RMS)
Coverage: 140º x 15º
Weight: 101 lbs
Price: $3,999 / $$$$
Additional Info: Link
Mackie SRM Flex
Freq Resp -3 db: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 40 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 10″
Max SPL: 118 dB
Peak Wattage: 1000W + 300W
Coverage: 90º x 50º
Weight: 30 lbs
Price: $899 / $
Additional Info: Link
RCF EVOX J8 mk2
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Master Gain ~94dB:
RCF EVOX 12
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
110º off-axis (magenta)
Master Gain ~94dB:
Battery powered
Bose S1 Pro
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 92dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~92dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 62 Hz – 17 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 6″
Max SPL: 109 dB
Peak Wattage: 150W
Coverage: 120º x 50º
Weight: 16 lbs
Battery Life: 11 hrs
Price: $699 / $$
Additional Info: Link
Electro-Voice EVERSE 8
4HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 92dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~92dB:
-7db
LD Maui 5 Go 100
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 92dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Master Gain To ~92dB: MAX
Sub Gain To ~92dB: MAX
Mackie Thump GO 8
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 92dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~92dB:
Master Gain To ~92dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 8″
Max SPL: 115 dB
Peak Wattage: 200W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 18 lbs
Battery Life: 12 hrs
Price: $449 / $$
Additional Info: Link
Point Source
EAW RS153
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 43 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 15″
Max SPL: 138 dB
Peak Wattage: 1500W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 54 lbs
Price: $1,599 / $$$
Additional Info: Link
Electro-Voice EKX-12P
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
-6dB
Electro-Voice ETX10P
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Electro-Voice ETX35P
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB: 
JBL PRX815W
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
LD ICOA 12A BT
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
LD ICOA 15A BT
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
LD Stinger 12 A G3
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
LD Stinger 28 A G3
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Mackie Thump215
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 40 Hz – 23 khz
Freq Range -10 db: 47 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 15″
Max SPL: 129 dB
Peak Wattage: 1400W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 33 lbs
Price: $449 / $
Additional Info: Link
Mackie SRM212
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Input Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 42 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 12″
Max SPL: 135 dB
Peak Wattage: 2000W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 27 lbs
Price: $849 / $$
Additional Info: Link
QSC K12.2
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 50 Hz-20 kHz (-6 db)
Freq Range -10 db: 45 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 12″
Max SPL: 132 dB
Peak Wattage: 1800W + 225W
Coverage: 75º
Weight: 39 lbs
Price: $999 / $$
Additional Info: Link
RCF NLX 24-A
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 65 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 6″ (x4)
Max SPL: 131 dB
Peak Wattage: 1400W
Coverage: 100º x 30º
Weight: 58 lbs
Price: $2,599 / $$
Additional Info: Link
RCF ART 910-A
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 50 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 10″
Max SPL: 130 dB
Peak Wattage: 2100W
Coverage: 100º x 60º
Weight: 35 lbs
Price: $749 / $$
Additional Info: Link
RCF ART 915-A
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 45 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 10″
Max SPL: 131 dB
Peak Wattage: 2100W
Coverage: 100º x 60º
Weight: 49 lbs
Price: $999 / $$
Additional Info: Link
Synergy “Small”
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
N/A – Passive
Freq Resp -3 db: N/A
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 12″
Max SPL: N/A
Peak Wattage: PASSIVE
Coverage: N/A
Weight: N/A
Price: N/A
Synergy “Large”
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
N/A – Passive
Freq Resp -3 db: N/A
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 18″
Max SPL: N/A
Peak Wattage: PASSIVE
Coverage: N/A
Weight: N/A
Price: N/A
Turboxound iX15
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
-11dB
Freq Resp -3 db: 45 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: 39 Hz – 20 kHz
Main Driver Size: 15″
Max SPL: 126 dB
Peak Wattage: 1000W
Coverage: 75º x 55º
Weight: 49 lbs
Price: $649 / $
Additional Info: Link
Yamaha DZR10
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
-2.5dB
Freq Resp -3 db: 44 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 10″
Max SPL: 137 dB
Peak Wattage: 2000W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 40 lbs
Price: $1,299 / $$
Additional Info: Link
Yamaha DZR15
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
-5.5dB
Freq Resp -3 db: 34 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 15″
Max SPL: 139 dB
Peak Wattage: 2000W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 56 lbs
Price: $1,499 / $$
Additional Info: Link
Yamaha DXR10 mk1
HARVEST OF SOUND MEASUREMENTS
Pink Noise @ 94dB Output:
RTA Mics at 0º (green) and
90º off-axis (magenta)
Main Gain To ~94dB:
Freq Resp -3 db: 56 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 10″
Max SPL: 131 dB
Peak Wattage: 950W + 150W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 32 lbs
Price: EOL
Additional Info: Link
Yamaha DXR15 mk2
Freq Resp -3 db: 49 Hz – 20 kHz
Freq Range -10 db: N/A
Main Driver Size: 15″
Max SPL: 133 dB
Peak Wattage: 950W + 150W
Coverage: 90º x 60º
Weight: 50 lbs
Price: EOL
Additional Info: Link