Line Array systems. Which is the ‘proverbial’ best?

Posted by Yuka as AV

It’s not everyday that we get to do a shootout on line array systems. But to those who have, or at least have enough time on several systems, who do you think is best and why? I can’t seem to find any meningful conversations online comparing line array systems.To really make things fair, let’s let sound quality and performance share the spotlight with things like durability, rigging, weight, bang for buck, and so on.

Me? I’ve run on an Adamson Metrix, and Vertec, and X-Array rigs. Among them, the Adamson is the most impressive for it’s size, and the JBL smoked the EV system IMO. Although, it was the first generation of X-Array vs. a much newer Vertec system. I’ve seen a somewhat wider variety in action at shows I wasn’t on the desk at. L’Acoustics and Meyer come to mind…

But still, everybody in my neck of the woods screams Nexo. I’ve heard from a few that they are making the best rigs in the business. Is it hearsay or what?

So let’s hear it. What’s the best out there so far? Don’t be afraid to get technical in the answers…