ZLX 12P : Excellent Speaker

10 years ago

I use this as both a monitor for gigs and a pretty good "iPod dock". The DSP is brilliant as I like to EQ up the bottom end for a nice bassy sound, however when used as a monitor I still use the speaker on the standard setting as monitor seems a bit quiet and flat to my ear.

Haven't yet used this as a FoH speaker for a gig but we are now planning on getting another pair of ZLX 12Ps with some subs to replace our passive system. The speaker has an incredible output for its size and I haven't had it anywhere above 0 gain and +2dB, with the bass on +3 being huge for a 12" speaker.

Very impressed with the quality of this speaker and it's also a bit of a looker. One downside is that there seems to be a quiet hiss when the speaker is on and nothing is turned up, but this is inaudible when any sound comes through it and is barely audible in the first place.

Considering a pair of these costs less than one equivalent Yamaha DXR 12 then I cannot recommend the ZLX 12P enough, and the DSP is a huge bonus!

Image EV ZLX 12P

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by EV
  • Released in 2013
  • Average price : $515
  • Weight : 15.6kg
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