Eon One

Travelling musicians are familiar with the idea of an ultra-compact PA system to use wherever they are. The JBL portable Eon One PA system is a great example of one that features a 10-inch woofer and six 2-inch tweeters. These tweeters are arranged in a curved line-array which means the high tones have a wide vertical dispersion. Your audience will hear what you want them to hear, even if they're below the stage, or a little above it.

JBL Eon One: the mixer

As is common practice with portable PA systems, the Eon One is also equipped with a control panel. There are six audio channels in total, divided into two mono and two stereo connectors. The two mono channels (Neutrik XLR/jack) feature rotary knobs for volume, reverb, low, and high tones. Stereo channel 3/4 has a volume control, and you can choose between an RCA or jack connector. Channel 5/6 has a mini jack input for connecting a smartphone or tablet (you can also opt to connect via Bluetooth). The Eon One also features RCA outputs for monitors with a volume knob as well.

Practical

The entire configuration is sufficient for one or two musicians, depending on the types of instruments they're using. A setup with a sub and six tweeters plus a mixing console that's meant to be portable shouldn't weight too much or be too cumbersome. Fortunately, the Eon One is easy to lift and its components are designed to fit together securely for transport. The sound, however, is most important, and JBL has a reputation to uphold where that's concerned, and they deliver. For both public speakers and musicians, the Eon One is a great-sounding, ultra-practical portable speaker solution.