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• 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.

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.