Gearank High Notes
- 2022.11: Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Under $2000
- 2022.03: Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker between $1000 and $2000
- 2021.05: Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker between $1000 and $2000
- 2020.10: Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker from $1000 to $2000
- 2019.08: Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Under $1500
- 2017.12: Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Under $1500
Gearank Recommended
Before the February 2020 price increase, the QSC KW153 had the highest rating among all the powered PA speakers under $1500.
It is now the highest rated priced between $1000 and $2000.
| Website | Source | *Rating Value |
| Audiofanzine | stompboxjon | 100/100 |
*Displayed values are prior to the Gearank Algorithm’s adjustments it makes when evaluating the source.
Overview
This three way powered loudspeaker can get really low and loud, while still retaining the sound quality expected from QSC.
It features a 1000W (Continuous RMS) amplifier that drives a 15″ LF driver, a 6.6″ MF (Middle Frequency) Driver and a 1.75″ tweeter, all of which converge nicely thanks to combination of great DSP and projection.
Specifications
- LF Driver: 15″ Cone
- MF Driver: 6.5″ Mid Range Cone
- HF Driver: 1.75″ Titanium Diaphragm Compression
- Amplifier: Bi-amplified Class D
- Output Power Peak: 2000W (1000W LF, 1000W HF)
- Output Power Continuous: : 1000W (500W LF, 500W MF/HF)
- Frequency Response: 35 Hz – 18 kHz (-6dB) | 33 Hz – 20 kHz (-10dB)
- Maximum Peak SPL: 134dB
- Crossover Frequency: DSP Controlled
- Enclosure: 15mm Painted Birch Plywood
- Mounting: Pole, Fly
- Inputs: 1 x XLR/TRS Combo (Line), 1 x XLR/TRS Combo (Mic/Line), 2 x RCA
- Outputs: 1 x XLR (Line), 2 x XLR (Direct)
- Controls: Power, Gain A & B, Input Gain (0 dB / 12 dB / 24 dB / 36 dB), LF Mode (Ext Sub /Norm/DEEP), HF Mode (Flat/ Vocal Boost), Front LED (On /Off/Limit)
- Dimensions: 43.1″ × 18.5″ × 16.8″
- Weight: 87 lbs.
