'JBL's EON 515XT is an excellent evolution of the EON line, packing a huge amount if volume and clarity into a lightweight and convenient package. A built-in mixer and EQ helps things along nicely, and it's great to see proper carrying handles on the unit too. A great all-round active speaker'.
As part of the magazine's new 'Live Sound' feature, Sound On Sound review the latest addition to the JBL EON family, the EON 515XTs.
'The EON 515XTs score very highly for their light weight and friendly profile (with no sharp edges to damage your hands on), and are simplicity itself to get up and running'.
'I was able to take the EON 515XTs out on a few occasions and use them for background jazz, carnival announcements, music playback, loud pub rock and also as backline for piano and bass. Having just described the rear-panel functions, it's obvious that the 515XT is easy to use, and with its frequency range and power rating you can throw it any reasonable situation'.
'The EON 515XT represents a significant step forward in the development of a very portable, well-balanced and flexible self-powered loudspeaker. In terms of portability, it's hard to see how anyone could make anything in this format and lighter or easier to handle, especially when you consider that it's capable of putting out such high levels'.
'...it's pleasingly compact for a 15-inch design, and it's the sort of unit could use for virtually any event of modest size. It can also double up as a backline speaker or powerful stage monitor, making it a versatile choice'.
The JBL EON 515XT is available now at £798 RRP. The September issue (Vol 26, Issue 11) of Sound On Sound magazine is on sale now.
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