LD Maui 28 G3 vs RCF J8 | Special Guest: My Wife 

Wasn't planned either! I was dying at her reaction lol

She'll be back for sure!

Thanks, glad to hear that!

Thanks!

She's going to be in more for sure

I think she's pretty cool

Thanks so much! I'm gonna keep makin vids!

It was super fun making it together, I should just slowly transition myself out and have her take over

That’s awesome!

Thanks, that was the goal!

Thanks bro, I don't believe they do this

She's a natural

Thanks!

I've gigged a bunch with both sets, and if I had to choose again, I'm picking the 28 G3s.

We had a blast making this. That’s what I thought was an interesting twist on a speaker review, getting insight from someone who is just listening

A pretty and funny wife is certainly a great achievement in itself. Agreed on 28 G3s looking awesome, it would blend in nicely even at expensive weddings, but they are far less portable and around 70% more expensive than J8, so no really comparable… It's more of a dB es1203 territory.

Are you still considering getting the Maui 44 G2s?

I think this G3 has better mids. The whole center of the column is dedicated to them. I like the sound of these over the J8s

​@@AaronStrawn Have you heard the HK polar 12?

Right now, it's going to be the G3s. I just bought an IEM system for it so that I can use one of them as a remote speaker

I just had them out for a group of over 300 in a huge room. What made them work- the acoustics in the venue were amazing. Even with that large of a group, the amount on the dance floor is usually around 50-60. They've been amazing

I really wanted to like them, and I think I was gonna get a warmer thumpier sound from them, but didn't. Yeah, I really like the sound of the G3s, so those 44s might be in the future...if she doesn't kill me first lol

I think so. You just can't connect them to each other so the sub and tops would have to run separately to your mixer

It was so much fun making this. Thanks!

You are always welcome

Finally!

So far, me too

Thanks!

You got some bonus points from Amy!

Thanks!

I'm a big fan of these too

@@AaronStrawn if you would have to pick which one of the two would you put choose for an overall system for all types of events?

@@Americaish they’re so close. I’d pick the 28s cause they’re newer and look better

You won't be disappointed. The J8s are great speakers

She's been putting up with me for a LONG time lol, she's amazing

During my wedding I was hitting the limit most of the night. It didn't distort or stay solid. I hadn't worked out the right combo of Master volume and my mixer output. Worked on it more yesterday in the garage and think I found the right combo. Def something I will keep my eye on. With a 128 spl, I should be able to stay at 120 for most of the night

On what gain were master and sub levels?

@@dekkanaut I keep the master at 2 o’clock and the sub a little over that

Go to the store.....😂

Working on getting my hands on one so I can do this

RU-vid is doing that. It’s a new thing when you say subscribe or “hit the like” and they light it up.

Don't know, never heard that EV in person

Those are next for sure

Ive got Evolve 50s also, is it a worthy upgrade? ..is the sound upgrade worth an extra $1000 if i sold my EVs and invest in these? or do you think i should wait and see what EV comes out with next? Im kinda loving my Evolve 50s :)

@@armisrx1801 If you love your 50s, I'd keep them.

Yes- one would be the "master" then XLR out to the second one

So your source is in 1 and then out the thru to 1 in the other one and no sound? That's weird

Do you have a pair of them to try that out? Or maybe Ld Maui out to another pair of column speakers?

Heard great things about those. If someone sends me one, I'll review it!

Love em too

She's heard them ALL and said she liked these the best. I was surprised cause she loved the Bose sound

Yeah, they're the heaviest I have, but i agree, worth the sound

Great price point for a solid speaker. I agree

I’m too handsome

PRX one is not powerfull for DJ, I had a prxone for 4 months and I prefer the Bose pro16 for DJs, the sub is better and the prxone the limiter comes on very early

I haven't had those. Saw them and messed with one at GC and...I wasn't a fan.

@David Beaulieu Interesting. I definitely don't want to go Bose, so will try the Maui. I do know that the red light isn't the limiter on the PRX One, if that's what you're referring to.

@@Dasbeerboots Yes, the red "Limit" light is the limiter that comes on early, the subwoofer doesn't keep up with the rest of the speaker. I generally prefer the sound of the Bose and especially the more powerful and present subwoofer for DJs, however the prx is better for a group with the integrated mixer. The prxone can't be on a stage too high because it doesn't have a J configuration like Bose without putting it at an angle with a piece of wood.. just sitting on my couch in my living room I was losing 30-40 % Treble vs. Bose. There is no perfect kit, the LD Maui28 probably plays better but the weight makes the difference... each system has its advantages and disadvantages but I confirm that the PRX one, the sub is not powerful. The tower of the bose seems more fragile than the JBL however if a person falls on it, the Bose will fall and disconnect, the JBL will break because the tower enters 4 to 5 inches in the sub with a rigid plastic. I modified my Bose with my 3d printer by adding a TPU insert to remove the wooble

@@AaronStrawn I see. I'll see if I can return them and order the Maui 28 G3.

Yep, J8 is an amazing speaker. Maybe the 28s edge it out on look and bass

I totally agree..me on the other hand...lol

​@@AaronStrawn Batting 1000, brother.

On paper they're close. I think the G3s punch through more though

Had to get a movies star to get more clicks!

I'm comfortable with any number up to 300. The more people, the more I work on speaker placement to get coverage

@@AaronStrawn is that number the same for both systems. If so, that’s impressive

@@djcruz99 Yep, and I've done events this size too

The Amy & Amy Show, sounds like a hit!

@@AaronStrawn Don't give them ideas. 😂

around 50 pounds

Wow, that's great to hear

I think the loudness is subjective, but the louder the maui gets it doesnt get harsh like the RCF

If you're wanting a smaller system, I wouldn't spend the money on 4 808s. I'd get something like the J8 or 28 G3s. The Evox 12 is bigger, 15" bass and louder

I cut that part out of the video lol. I don’t, the manual says to only use that boost during low volume use…I used to push it but hit red easier. Does that happen with you?

@@AaronStrawn never clipped them, and for the longest time because it was confusing to me I was running them in Mic level instead of line level…. I have never had to run them past 2 o’clock and that’s plenty a sound with good bass… I got a similar lineup to you, Evox 8’s.. I’ve got the Bose L1 pro 32s and I do have the HK Polar 10‘s. + 2 Bose S1 pro’s… and don’t even get me started on my Bluetooth speakers 🤣

Not with me already having the 515/808s. I wanted to venture into a different speaker

The wives should all start their own channels: Our Dumb Ass DJ Husbands lol

I'm feelin this too after 3 gigs with them

@@AaronStrawn In my option, the issue is that the 8" speakers can't reproduce the low frequencies. Even at a low volume they just can't keep up with songs like Usher's Yeah. At least the 12" in the LD Maui 28's G3's keeps up.

@@patrickbutlerentertainment5020 I gotta feel that Bass drop on No Hands or I just wanna go home lol

@@AaronStrawn💯

I agree

Thanks, we had fun!

Not sure yet...I will for sure have a comparison there!

@@AaronStrawnbought 2 set of pro32 back in March had to returned for a new one, was missing logo and paint on column. And now as I’m typing this both of my pro32 are at Bose service center for excessive white noise. Terrible quality control for high cost. I’m done with Bose. I’m looking for replacement of the pro32.

BOSE is just overpriced trash

hmmmmmmm

@@AaronStrawn I have a pair of both sitting in my cart. Not sure to go with either J or G! IF ONLY STORES WOULD ACTUALLY CARRY THESE DAMN SPEAKERS (so that we can hear them)!!!!

@@deanmasi6684 I’ve been there, I just keep buying them lol. Both are awesome speakers and will get the job done. Jmix8 more versatile, 28s sound better imo

@@AaronStrawn Haha. True! Thnx

I don't know what you're talking about...lol

She said that still overall she likes the Bose the best

I set the 515 up with the sub 2 and it sounded great. Lots of cables though

@@AaronStrawn It's the same amount of cables as using the 808s lol

lol

Been getting lots of compliments on the white speakers. They just blend in with the venue. I bought some No Drink stickers and they’ve been working

FOR LIFE

Yikes

They are a beautiful speaker

That's a great setup for sure. I personally do not like the tripod look which is why I am drawn to the columns

@@AaronStrawn agreed. Just wish the prices for them weren’t so absurd

She's up for it, I just need to buy more shit lol

@@AaronStrawn OMG you'll be in huge trouble lol

That's fine! I'm not against them lol

Free chest hairs on its way

@@AaronStrawn thanks

Like a REALLY expensive date and you get in bed and they just want to be friends... J8 is still the most versatile, especially with the mixer. But I think the G3 sounds better, looks better and has deeper bass

@Aaron Strawn End of season video. "Dealing with the cleaning white speakers" lol I'm shocked you have not went the "tube route" yet, Astera or the like......

@@chadnliz2k11 oh man..I have to clean everything every week. I’m at a point where I don’t really give a shit about lights lol. Simpler the better

I can’t tell if you’re mad or not lol

@@AaronStrawn totally tongue in cheek … except for the parts about this being helpful and that your wife is hot - those critiques are genuine. 😇👍

@@EdPithey yes she is

For sure in the future…if she doesn’t kill me first

I don't think are not portable like the way you like.😅😅😅😅

@@joserossy5085 you’re right. Those are HUGE