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OK, let's see if you can answer this audio equipment speaker question. What do the annual London New Year's Day parade, Kenny Chesney, ZZ Top, Riverdance, Notre Dame Football, and the Beijing Olympic games have in common? Thousands of jam-packed, screaming fans?...probably (even ZZ Top still draws). Possible weather issues that could damage sensitive gear?...maybe. The need to broadcast audio over wide-open spaces?... absolutely! But, it will probably surprise you that at each of these events the audio equipment speakers of choice were Electro Voice speakers and audio gear.

My experience has been that when you have sound equipment that simultaneously meets the expectation of musicians, sound techs, and roadies, you have a winner. Why take chances messing with something that works? And besides that, take it from me that not having arguments about the audio equipment speakers and gear is a blessing every day!

For twenty years, Electro-Voice's Sx Series loudspeakers have been the industry standard for lightweight, high-performance loudspeakers. They are the benchmark that all the other loudspeakers are measured against. The EV Sx Series' versatility is proven by its rich assortment of additional gear, from wall-mount and array brackets to support feet for monitors and even the bags to transport everything.

EV's Sx300 versatility as one of the world's best speaker systems was in evidence in London this year. In fact, EVs have been used for over twenty years for the New Year's festivities. One reason is that the audio equipment is conveniently protected by a weather-resistant enclosure. It was chosen by the audio equipment team, who preferred to use the Sx80s to cover the grandstands, and to aim the Sx300s at spectators on the other side of the road.

Versatility along with quality is at the core of EVs culture. Electro Voice's corporate goal is to be the audio equipment speakers of choice from sound check to encore, no matter if it's the professional studio or a world tour, or a house of worship or a neighborhood block party. They have made sure that their speakers, microphones, mixers, and power amps are all designed to be compatible, durable, ergonomic, and stylistically pleasing to the user.

For 80 years, EV has been in the forefront of some of the most significant technical developments in the evolution of sound reinforcement. EV continues to push the envelope into the 21st century with continual improvements and innovations, and that's why I recommend them as a first choice for most installations. They are perfect for pro-audio needs.

For my money, the EV reputation comes well-deserved. When I want superb audio sound reinforcement, I use superb pro-audio equipment. And, I want that equipment to be flexible to fit various event applications. To me, that's the Electro Voice brand. After all, if it's good enough for the Rolling Stones, it's good enough for me.