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Originally Posted by FunkenBlues
I spoke to a Fishman rep at Sweetwater's GearFest and he said the new unit should be shipping in about 3 weeks and said it will be a HUGE improvement over the SA220 which I never heard but everyone seems to love.
Another Forum member was able to get more info on this new model.
http://www.acousticguitarforum.com/f...d.php?t=437707
I hope that helps. |
I have owned the SA220 and subsequently went to QSC K10s. In considering the JBL EON One as a more portable solution, I heard about something new coming from Fishman. When searching for the SA330x I found a
photo and from the photo it appears that the speaker array is the same and there is an external mixer to add 4 more channels and a sub. The person in the linked thread said it has more power.
Just from the photo I'm thinking the following.
Sound Quality/dispersion - I'm the most curious about this. Since the speaker array of the SA330x looks exactly the same as the SA220 I might assume that it sounds the same, but louder. Seems if you tested the One vs SA220 you'd be able to tell which sound you liked. I might also assume the dispersion will be the same as the SA220. The One has the ability to use none, one, or two spacers with the speaker. The SA seems to have a higher dispersion at 150 degrees horizontal vs 100 for the One and 60 degrees Vertical vs the One's 50. While the specs show the SA with better dispersion, is it consistently even like the One touts and the OP has confirmed? Bottom Line - I will have to hear them in person to decide which one sounds the best.
Mixer - The JBL mixer is lacking in gain on some inputs and its mixer in general is not as robust as the SA220/SA330x. If you intend to use the external Fishman mixer to add more channels then it's a wash with the One + external mixer. Bottom Line - Can't beat the input and output options of the SA, however if you plan to use the Fishman external mixer then no biggie to use and external mixer with the One.
Portability - This is where the One wins hands down. You know the speaker array of the Fishman is not breaking down to be more compact. The expanded mixer and sub would be separate items, though maybe the mixer would fit in the bag with the speaker array. Bottom Line - The One's compact design is perfect. The SA is 35lbs with bag and stand if you add the extra mixer and sub, it's weight and portability are not even close.