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QSC - KW153 - KW Series

QSC - KW153 - KW Series

$1,639.99 USD
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When we first experienced QSC's super-powerful and amazingly portable active K-series PA speakers, we were blown away, to say the least. Now, here's your chance to change the way you look at live sound; plug into the 1,000-watt KW153 and prepare to be amazed! QSC packed a 2 x 500-watt, Class D power plant into this speaker's premium birch enclosure, and very effective onboard DSP lets you get the absolute maximum out of its low-, mid-, and high-frequency drivers. You'll love the connection and control options on the KW153's back panel. You'll also love the fact that this loudspeaker is built for the long haul. Plug into the KW153 and you'll be a believer!

Features

  • 15-inch woofer; 6.5-inch midrange woofer; 1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
  • 75° conical DMT™ coverage
  • Maximum SPL 134 dB peak
  • 1000-watt Class D power modules in all models (2 × 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
  • Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles
  • Comfortable ergonomic handles
  • 35 mm standard (non-tilt) pole socket
  • M10 rigging points for suspended installation
SPECIFICATIONS KW153
Configuration 15-inch 3-way trapezoidal
Transducers
Low-frequency
Mid-frequency
High-frequency		 15-inch cone transducer

6.5-inch mid range cone transducer

1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 35 Hz to 18 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 33 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Coverage (-6 dB) 75° axisymmetric
Maximum SPL1 134 dB peak
Amplifier
Power Output2 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W MF/HF) continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance Channel A XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ:
Mic gain setting Balanced Unbalanced
0 dB 38 kΩ 19 kΩ
+12 dB 10 kΩ 5 kΩ
+24 dB 2.66 kΩ 1.33 kΩ
+36 dB 660Ω 330Ω
Channel B XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ: 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ
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⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ 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) 1094 × 470 × 427 mm
43.1 × 18.5 × 16.8 in
Carton Dimensions (H×W×D) 580 × 560 × 1168 mm
22.8 × 22 × 46 in
Net Weight 39.5 kg / 87 lb
Shipping Weight 47.6 kg / 104.9 lb
Available Accessories KW153 cover, KW M10 kit


1 For comparison purposes and in accordance with common industry practice, maximum peak SPL specifications are theoretical calculations based upon transducer sensitivity and peak available amplifier power.
2 Independent of limiters and driver protection circuits.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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When we first experienced QSC's super-powerful and amazingly portable active K-series PA speakers, we were blown away, to say the least. Now, here's your chance to change the way you look at live sound; plug into the 1,000-watt KW153 and prepare to be amazed! QSC packed a 2 x 500-watt, Class D power plant into this speaker's premium birch enclosure, and very effective onboard DSP lets you get the absolute maximum out of its low-, mid-, and high-frequency drivers. You'll love the connection and control options on the KW153's back panel. You'll also love the fact that this loudspeaker is built for the long haul. Plug into the KW153 and you'll be a believer!

Features

  • 15-inch woofer; 6.5-inch midrange woofer; 1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
  • 75° conical DMT™ coverage
  • Maximum SPL 134 dB peak
  • 1000-watt Class D power modules in all models (2 × 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
  • Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles
  • Comfortable ergonomic handles
  • 35 mm standard (non-tilt) pole socket
  • M10 rigging points for suspended installation
SPECIFICATIONS KW153
Configuration 15-inch 3-way trapezoidal
Transducers
Low-frequency
Mid-frequency
High-frequency		 15-inch cone transducer

6.5-inch mid range cone transducer

1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 35 Hz to 18 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 33 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Coverage (-6 dB) 75° axisymmetric
Maximum SPL1 134 dB peak
Amplifier
Power Output2 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W MF/HF) continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance Channel A XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ:
Mic gain setting Balanced Unbalanced
0 dB 38 kΩ 19 kΩ
+12 dB 10 kΩ 5 kΩ
+24 dB 2.66 kΩ 1.33 kΩ
+36 dB 660Ω 330Ω
Channel B XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ: 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ
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⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ 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) 1094 × 470 × 427 mm
43.1 × 18.5 × 16.8 in
Carton Dimensions (H×W×D) 580 × 560 × 1168 mm
22.8 × 22 × 46 in
Net Weight 39.5 kg / 87 lb
Shipping Weight 47.6 kg / 104.9 lb
Available Accessories KW153 cover, KW M10 kit


1 For comparison purposes and in accordance with common industry practice, maximum peak SPL specifications are theoretical calculations based upon transducer sensitivity and peak available amplifier power.
2 Independent of limiters and driver protection circuits.

All specifications are subject to change without notice.