Powerhouse Loudspeaker Engineered to Deliver - QSC KW152 15-Inch Powered Loudspeaker
The QSC KW152 is a powerhouse loudspeaker engineered to deliver robust, clean, and expansive sound. With a formidable 1,000 watts driven by a Class D amplifier, this speaker ensures high performance without the heft, making setup and teardown manageable and less strenuous. It comes equipped with a variety of connection possibilities, including mic, line, and RCA inputs all conveniently located on the back panel along with gain controls, allowing easy access and flexible setup options. The speaker supports internal mixing of up to three audio sources and offers the capability to daisy chain additional KW152 units via its balanced output for even greater sound coverage.
Further enhancing its performance, the KW152 incorporates advanced DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology. This includes Intrinsic Correction which optimizes time, frequency, and amplitude response, delivering exceptional audio quality across all frequencies. Additionally, Guardrail protection technology protects the amplifier from overloads and reduces clipping, maintaining optimal performance. Engaging the DEEP switch reveals the full potential of the KW152, producing a sound that is impressively deep and expansive. This integration of sophisticated DSP isn’t just about adding effects but making the speaker extremely efficient and versatile, suitable for any venue or event.
- 15-inch Woofer; 1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
- 60° conical DMT™ coverage
- Maximum SPL 133 dB peak
- 1000 watt Class D power modules in all models (2 x 500 W continuous)
- Onboard mixer with two combo XLR and ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ inputs, and stereo RCA inputs, (three audio input sources); two direct channel outputs and single summed balanced output
- Extensive DSP featuring DEEP™ and Intrinsic Correction™ enhances system performance
- Directivity Matched Transition® (DMT) ensures uniform coverage across the entire sound field
- Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures
- Four-position Mic/Line gain (full-range models)
- Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles
- Comfortable ergonomic handles
- 35 mm pole sockets with Tilt-Direct™
- M10 rigging points for suspended installation
SPECIFICATIONS
- Configuration: 15-inch 2-way trapezoidal
- Transducers:
- Low-frequency: 15-inch cone transducer
- High-frequency: 1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
- Frequency Response (-6 dB): 47 Hz to 18 kHz
- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 44 Hz to 20 kHz
- Nominal Coverage (-6 dB): 60° axisymmetric
- Maximum SPL: 133 dB peak
- Amplifier:
- Power Output: 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W HF) continuous, 2000 W peak
- Input Impedance:
- Channel A XLR / ¼-inch:
- Mic gain setting: Balanced (0 dB: 38 kΩ, +12 dB: 10 kΩ, +24 dB: 2.66 kΩ, +36 dB: 660Ω), Unbalanced (19 kΩ, 5 kΩ, 1.33 kΩ, 330Ω)
- Channel B XLR / ¼-inch: 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
- Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ
- Channel A XLR / ¼-inch:
- Controls:
- Power, Gain A, Gain B, Channel A 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)
- Indicators: Power, Signal A, Signal B, Standby, Limit, Mic (24 dB and 36 dB settings)
- Connectors:
- Balanced female XLR/¼-inch line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/¼-inch line level input, Dual Balanced male XLR full range line level out, Balanced male XLR "mix" out, Stereo RCA line level input, Remote gain control, Locking IEC power connector
- Cooling: On demand, 50 mm variable speed fan
- Amplifier Protection: Thermal limiting, output overcurrent, overtemperature muting, GuardRail™
- Transducer Protection: Thermal limiting, excursion limiting
- AC Power Input: Universal power supply 100–240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
- AC Power Consumption (1/8 Power): 100 VAC, 2.3 A; 120 VAC, 2.01 A; 230 VAC, 1.13 A
- Enclosure:
- Material: 15 mm painted birch plywood
- Finish: Black textured paint
- Grille: Black powder coated 16 gauge steel
- Speaker Dimensions (H×W×D): 816 × 445 × 386 mm (32.1 × 17.5 × 15.2 inches)
- Carton Dimensions (H×W×D): 580 × 530 × 890 mm (22.8 × 20.9 × 35 in)
- Net Weight: 29 kg / 64 lb
- Shipping Weight: 35.8 kg / 78.9 lb
- Available Accessories: KW152 cover, KW M10 kit
Manufacturer: QSC Audio
Model: KW152
SKU: I248594-N-7-WHXB
UPC: 684284057815
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