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 Mackie Thump Go ranks #8, rated 3.6/5, at $449.99, $649.01 cheaper, not enough of a saving to outweigh the sound-quality gap.
The Electro-Voice Everse 12 is the better-sounding, deeper-bass option. A battery powered 12 inch PA speaker with extremely high output and good sound at very loud volumes. Its bass reaches about 45Hz before falling 10dB, against 50Hz for the Mackie Thump Go. It is rated IP43, while the Mackie Thump Go has no water resistance. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Mackie Thump Go lacks. Watch for: Designed for more loudness than deep bass.
The case for the Mackie Thump Go: A light battery PA speaker with a built in mixer and swappable battery, built for loud small gigs. Watch for: Not quite as good sounding as a Electro-Voice Everse 8 or S1 Pro.
Buy the Electro-Voice Everse 12. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $649.01 saving on the Mackie Thump Go 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 built in mixer and swappable battery, built for loud small gigs.
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Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice Everse 12 | Mackie Thump Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,099.00 | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #1 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #8 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers |
| Passive | No | No |
| App | Yes | Yes |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 45Hz | 50Hz |
| 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) | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Drivers | 12” woofer, 1” compression driver | 8” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| EQ | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP43 | None |
| Inputs | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth | 2x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 3.5mm stereo, Bluetooth |
| Maximum SPL | 126dB | 115dB |
| 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 | No |
| 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 | 200W |
| 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; monitor wedge |
| Coverage | 100° H x 60° V | 90° H x 60° V |
| DSP | 4-channel digital mixer with EQ, effects and ducking | Feedback eliminator, Music Duck and voicing modes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Guitar Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 55Hz | 57Hz |
| Frequency Response | 55Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
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