Short answer: the Electro-Voice Everse 8. It ranks #3 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality, rated 4.2/5, at $799. The Mackie Thump Go ranks #8, rated 3.6/5, at $449.99, $349.01 cheaper, which does not close the gap in sound quality.
The Electro-Voice Everse 8 is the better-sounding, tougher pick. A battery powered 8 inch PA speaker that plays very loud, with a built in mixer and a removable 12 hour battery. It is rated IP43, while the Mackie Thump Go has no water resistance. It supports aptX Bluetooth, which the Mackie Thump Go lacks. It links with other speakers (Speaker Link, up to 6 speakers), which the Mackie Thump Go cannot. The catch: Designed for more loudness than deeper 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 8. It is rated higher for sound quality, and the $349.01 you would save on the Mackie Thump Go does not close the gap.
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A battery powered 8 inch PA speaker that plays very loud, with a built in mixer and a removable 12 hour battery.
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 8 | Mackie Thump Go | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $799.00 | $449.99 |
| Ranked | #3 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) | 50Hz | 50Hz |
| Battery Life | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) | 12 hours (Manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth Codecs | aptX, SBC | SBC |
| Dimensions | 15.7” x 10.8” x 10.7” (400 x 275 x 272 mm) | 18” x 9.1” x 11.2” (457 x 230 x 285 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” woofer, 1” tweeter | 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 | 121dB | 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 | 17.6 lbs (8 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; 30° or 55° monitor angle | 35mm pole mount; monitor wedge |
| Coverage | 100° H x 100° 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) | 60Hz | 57Hz |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) | 57Hz - 20kHz (-3dB, Manufacturer specified) |
Watch Them Compared
Videos and reviews that test both speakers side by side.
- W. Weiss: Part 3 Sound Demonstration The New EV Everse 8 compared to The Mackie Thump Go
- Aaron Strawn: The Battery Speaker Battle: QSC/EV/Mackie/LD/Bose
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