Open Box Harbinger VARI VR412 12" Powered 2-Way Loudspeaker With Wood Cabinet, Bluetooth, DSP and Tote Bag Level 1

Unboxing and set up was easy. I didn't need a manual, everything just works. The layout on the back panel is straightforward and clean. The cabinet is made with actual wood and finished with a slip resistant coating. The handles are comfortable to lift from and the unit is not as heavy as i imagined. The build quality is excellent, these feel sturdy, like something ill never need to replace them. The Blue Tooth connectivity was a breeze, is reliable and sounds great. The XLR connections are well laid out and sound FANTASTIC. Also, these go really loud! Finally, the speaker bags are super impressive, sturdy and thoughtfully designed. The bottom of the bag is made of a thick water proof material so you don't have to worry when you set the bag down on dew drop grass. The large pocket is great for cables and the bag can be put on the mounted speaker so it functions as a speaker cover. I really appreciate this touch. This system punches well above its weight. I can recommend these with confidence. Well done Harbinger!

I have been waiting for years to have a wood box option in powered speakers that is under $1k... after testing a pair I can say... finally, this is it!! Because of the plywood construction this speaker takes all its energy and projects it forward towards the listener/audience in a way that will totally change how you hear a powered speaker. If you haven't compared plastic vs solid wood aka plywood try it and hear the difference yourself. It is not subtle. The plastic speaker simply cannot contain and project the sound that the drivers are producing without having some of it (mostly bass energy) escape through the plastic walls of the cabinet. This doesn't happen with a solid plywood cab like on this speaker. It makes these truly capable of doing outdoor live sound or DJ events where you need high impact and SPL handling that can project in an open space. It makes sense too since they apparently used these for rental speakers in the stores, which for me is good because it tells me they are robust and can take some abuse!! Always a good thing when using them for live bands or even in an install like for a Church or Club. And the flat front is also good for install purposes, unlike lots of other speakers. I am so happy with these!!

Good quality although heavier than my last PAs. I appreciate the controls for bass and treble & the four voicing settings are actually useful. The zippered carrying cases are essential for keeping dust out in storage. BLUETOOTH connectivity is super easy, especially pairing the two speakers together , we had no problems, and it's so convenient for getting house music playing ASAP without the need of setting up anything else.