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Gearank High Notes

• 2021.05: Equal Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Under $1000
  Tied With:
  QSC K8.2
  

• 2020.10: Equal Highest Rated Powered PA Speaker Under $1000
  Tied With:
  QSC K8.2
  

Overview

The QSC K10.2 carries the same features as its smaller sibling, the K8.2, with the main difference being the use of a slightly bigger woofer giving it a bit more bass and volume.

It also has a similar almost perfect rating across multiple retailers, a testament to QSC's quality standards that they apply across all their products. It's no surprise that QSC has become a household name in the industry when you mention the best brands.

The K10.2 features a 2000 Watt Class D amplifier paired with a 10" speaker, but what really sets it apart is its built-in DSP, which can be utilized to fine-tune the sound of the speaker - to better fit its intended sound source or venue.

These are very well built with a solid cabinet and the speaker keeps on going no matter how hard you drive it. But all this comes at a high cost, I wouldn't like to have to build out a large PA system for a venue with these if I was paying for them, that said they do sell very well.

Unlike the CP12, I haven't done a fixed installation with these, but I've seen them working quite well installed in larger venues, particularly when used as "delay speakers" to extend the PA's reach.

If you're looking for a premium quality 10" powered PA speaker that's still reasonably portable, then check out the QSC K10.2. The premium sound, build quality, and long term durability makes it an ideal speaker for high-end permanent installations.

Specifications

• LF Driver: 10"
• HF Driver: 1.4" Titanium Compression Driver
• Amplifier: Class D
• Output Power Peak: 2000W (1800W LF + 225W HF)
• Frequency Response: 56Hz-20kHz (-6 dB)
• Maximum Peak SPL: 130 dB SPL @ 1m
• Crossover Frequency: User Adjustable
• Enclosure: ABS Thermoplastic with 18 AWG Steel Grille
• Mounting: Pole, Floor Wedge, Flown
• Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (line/Hi-Z), 1 x 1/8" (Aux Stereo-in)
• Outputs: 2 x XLR (Thru), 1 x XLR (Mix out)
• Controls: 3 x Gain Knobs, DSP Controls, Power Switch
• Dimensions: 20.4" x 12.6" x 11.8"
• Weight: 32 lbs.