By Mike Crofts
JBL’s newest PRX range combines quality sound, powerful DSP and remote system control.
I’ve used JBL portable powered and passive speaker systems for a number of years, and I’ve always been happy with their levels of performance, reliability and value for money. So when I heard that a new PRX range had been released I readily agreed to collect a set of units and give them a try. I was offered the opportunity to visit Harman’s UK distributors Sound Technology at their impressive and wallet?tempting demo facility, where the entire PRX series is currently assembled for listening and instant comparison by selecting any combination of any units from the range.
The PRX900 series currently includes 8?, 12? and 15?inch two?way speakers (the PRX908, PRX912 and PRX915, respectively), and 15? and 18?inch subwoofers (the PRX915XLF and PRX918XLF). All models feature significantly beefier power amp packages than previous PRX speakers (2000W peak), JBL’s own new drivers, new cabinet designs in polypropylene+talc (full range) or 18mm birch ply (subs), and a whole host of onboard DSP functions — all remotely controllable via Bluetooth LE using the JBL Pro Connect app, or directly from the back panel.
I’ve owned various JBL PRX, SRX and VRX products; the latest PRX900 range is particularly interesting as it represents a significant upgrade on the previous PRX800 range, and inherits some of the technology developed for use elsewhere within the Harman brands family. The PRX900 range is a completely new design, not just a tweaked?up version of the preceding models — in fact, as far as I’m aware, the only components that have made it through from the 800 series are the compression driver, and possibly the pole?mount socket!
Read the full review at https://www.soundonsound.com/reviews/jbl-prx900-series
