EV SXA250 - Stupid Deal of the Day

Webb

Webb

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Just curious if anyone is using an EV SXA250 with their Axe Fx? The reviews I've read seem pretty positive and claim they react more like a guitar cab than other FRFR's. Musicians Friend has them as their stupid deal of the day for $399 while other places (Sam Ash, B&H) are selling them for $1,030.

Stupid Deal of the Day | SDOTD | Musician's Friend
 
I think a 15" speaker might be a little too big and slow for guitar only purposes.
 
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Objector said:
I think a 15" speaker might be a little to big and slow for guitar only purposes.
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Do you have any data that compares the speed of a 15 compared to a 12?

My experience with the SXA250 is very positive, with both program music and full band. This is a fantastic deal.
 
Ahh, I'm such a sucker for a good deal...I just ordered it. I wasn't even in the market as I currently use a Matrix GT800 to a Diezel 2x12 cabinet along with a pair of Yamaha HS-80's. But I figured I could always return it if I didn't like it.
 
count_chocolat said:
Do you have any data that compares the speed of a 15 compared to a 12?
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No, I don't. That's why I stated that it might be too slow. Just basing myself on what one of the P.A. guys told me when I was testing monitors in a store. I'm a total noob when it comes to P.A.-systems and just hoped the guy gave me correct information. ;)

It's a damn steal for that price!
 
Wow! I'm a sucker too ... I'm hoping to get an Axe 2 by the end of the year and run FRFR live. Too bad it's 49 lbs...looking for something REALLY lightweight.

Let us know how it is!
 
@Webb and anyone else who ordered this....what are your impressions?

I'm also a sucker for a deal, so ordered a pair of these during the stupid deal of the day. I haven't had a chance to crank these up in a proper setting yet, but so far they sound pretty good. I find the mids/highs to be fairly smooth and pleasant, but the lows are a bit hyped. However, I can easily dial down the low end with the onboard eq or within the axe-fx global eq. They'd probably sound even better on stands or otherwise decoupled from the floor.

I may ultimately change these out at some point for something a bit smaller, but I think they were definitely a good deal at that price.
 
Webb said:
Ahh, I'm such a sucker for a good deal...I just ordered it. I wasn't even in the market as I currently use a Matrix GT800 to a Diezel 2x12 cabinet along with a pair of Yamaha HS-80's. But I figured I could always return it if I didn't like it.
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Just out of curiosity Webb, do you use the Yamaha HS-80's on stage? I'm kinda liking the idea of that over using a large PA Speaker.
 
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