Short answer: the Everse 8, if you don’t need the mixer. It ranks #11 of 45 party speakers at $799.00; the Eon One Compact ranks #30 at $593.40, $206 less.
The Eon One Compact is really a portable PA system. A professional 4-channel mixer with XLR/TRS preamps and phantom power for condenser mics, an 8-inch woofer extending to 37.5Hz, and a ducking feature that auto-lowers music when it detects speech. Our notes say it gets quite distorted at full volume with rolled-off treble.
The Everse 8 is simpler: good midrange and treble, built for loudness over depth. It isn’t stereo, and it’s tuned for more output than deep bass, but it doesn’t have the Eon One Compact’s distortion problem at volume.
Buy the Everse 8 for straightforward loud sound. Buy the Eon One Compact if you actually need the mixer inputs and phantom power for mics and instruments.
Specifications Side By Side
| Electro-Voice Everse 8 | JBL Eon One Compact | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $579.00 |
| Ranked | #11 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers | #30 of 44 in Party Size Portable Bluetooth Speakers |
| App | Yes | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz | - |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 10.83" x 10.71" (400 x 275 x 272 mm) | 11.46" x 10.04" x 15.71" (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" tweeter | 8" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | Yes | No |
| IP Rating | IP43 | None |
| Max Volume | 121dB | - |
| Microphone Input | Yes | - |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 6 speakers) | No |
| Power Bank | Yes | No |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | - |
| Removable Battery | Yes | - |
| Stereo | No | Yes |
| TWS | Yes | No |
| USB Playback | No | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes | - |
| Output Power | 400W | - |
| Frequency Response | - | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
The Two Speakers In Full
Electro-Voice Everse 8: $799.00 Amazon
Pros: Good midrange and treble.
Cons: Not stereo. Designed for more loudness than deeper bass.
| App | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC |
| Dimensions | 15.75" x 10.83" x 10.71" (400 x 275 x 272 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP43 |
| Max Volume | 121dB |
| Microphone Input | Yes |
| Output Power | 400W |
| Party Mode | Yes (up to 6 speakers) |
| Power Bank | Yes |
| Power Input | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | Yes |
| Stereo | No |
| TWS | Yes |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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JBL Eon One Compact: $579.00 Amazon
Pros: Professional 4-channel mixer with XLR/TRS preamps, phantom power for condenser mics. 112dB SPL, lightweight 17.6 lbs with swappable 12-hour battery. 8-inch woofer extends to 37.5Hz. Versatile positioning (upright PA or floor monitor). Large clear controls. Ducking feature auto-lowers music when speech detected. Handles DJ sets, vocals, guitar, corporate talks, and Bluetooth streaming.
Cons: Quite distorted at full volume. Treble is quite rolled off, not much clarity. Not stereo.
| App | No |
|---|---|
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC |
| Dimensions | 11.46" x 10.04" x 15.71" (291.1 x 255 x 399 mm) |
| Drivers | 8" woofer, 1" tweeter |
| EQ | No |
| Frequency Response | 37.5Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| IP Rating | None |
| Party Mode | No |
| Power Bank | No |
| Stereo | Yes |
| TWS | No |
| USB Playback | No |
| Weight | 17.6 lbs / 8 kg |
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