Short answer: the Electro-Voice Everse 12. It ranks #1 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality, rated 4.3/5, at $1,099. The JBL Eon One Compact ranks #15, rated 2.9/5, at $599, $500 cheaper, a saving that is not big enough to make up the sound-quality gap.
The Electro-Voice Everse 12 is the better-sounding, tougher option. A battery powered 12 inch PA speaker with extremely high output and good sound at very loud volumes. It is rated IP43, while the JBL Eon One Compact has no water resistance. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the JBL Eon One Compact lacks. It links with other speakers (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers), which the JBL Eon One Compact cannot. Watch for: Designed for more loudness than deep bass.
What the JBL Eon One Compact does well: A light battery PA speaker with a four channel mixer, phantom power for condenser mics, and a swappable 12 hour battery. It plays in stereo from a single unit, unlike the Electro-Voice Everse 12. Watch for: Quite distorted at full volume.
Buy the Electro-Voice Everse 12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $500 saving on the JBL Eon One Compact is not enough to make up the difference.
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A battery powered 12 inch PA speaker with extremely high output and good sound at very loud volumes.
A light battery PA speaker with a four channel mixer, phantom power for condenser mics, and a swappable 12 hour battery.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice Everse 12 | JBL Eon One Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.00 | $599.00 |
| Ranked | #1 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #15 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12+ hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 13.6” x 23.5” x 13.7” (345 x 597 x 347 mm) | 11.5” x 10” x 15.7” (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 8” woofer, 1” tweeter |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP43 | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 6.3mm Hi-Z instrument, 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 112dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes | Yes |
| Party Mode | Yes (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB-C, 1.5A max) | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 31.3 lbs (14.2 kg) | 17.6 lbs (8 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Amplifier Power | 400W | 150W |
| Digital Aux Input | No | No |
| Configuration | Battery-powered 2-way active PA | Battery-powered 2-way active PA |
| Cabinet Material | Polypropylene | Polypropylene |
| Rigging | 35mm pole mount; 25° or 55° monitor angle | 35mm pole mount |
| Coverage | 100° H x 60° V | 100° H x 50° V |
| DSP | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ, effects and ducking | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ and effects |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz | - |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | - | No |
| TRS Input | - | Yes |
| Optical Input | - | No |
| Coaxial Input | - | No |
| USB Input | - | No |
| HDMI Input | - | No |
| AES Input | - | No |
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