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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 powerplant into this speaker's premium birch enclosure, and totally effective built-in DSP lets you get the absolute max out of its low-, mid-, and treble 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 made for the long haul. Plug into the KW153 and you'll be a believer!

If it's power you're after, then this is your loudspeaker. QSC made the KW153 to give you big, clean, room-filling performance, to the tune of 1,000 watts. And, thanks to the Class D design, this speaker won't break your back when it's time to set up or tear down! One amp puts 500 watts through the bass 15" driver, while the 6.5" mid driver and the 1/75" HF driver share power from the other 500-watt amp. The result? Big, clean sound across all frequencies! The KW153 also puts an array of connection options conveniently at hand. The back panel features microphone, line, and even RCA ins plus gain controls, right where you need them. You can even mix up to three audio sources internally and daisy chain to another speaker, via the balanced output.

QSC made DSP right into the KW153, so you get the absolute most out of this speaker's formidable wattage. Intrinsic Correction adjusts time, frequency, and amplitude response to give you amazing performance across all frequencies. Guardrail protection keeps the amp safe from overloads and minimizes clipping. Hit the DEEP switch and hear just how big this speaker can sound. This isn't just a series of filters and limiters thrown in to enhance the sound; this DSP makes an already outstanding speaker incredibly efficient and perfect for any room.

You know that a well-made loudspeaker is only as good as the ruggedness of its enclosure. After all, if it can't take the rigors of the road, then what good is it? That's why QSC made the KW153 extremely tough. You get premium-grade Baltic birch cabinet construction, a tough steel grille, cast-aluminum side handles, and even integrated M10 suspension points for flown installation.

QSC KW153 Active 1,000-watt, 15" PA Speaker Features at a Glance:
    • Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures
    • 4-position mic/line gain (full-range models)
    • Comfy ergonomic handles
    • DMT (Directivity Matched Transition) ensures uniform coverage across the entire sound field
    • Lots of DSP (featuring DEEP and Intrinsic Correction) enhances rig performance
    • K Series performance in a lightweight, birch design
    • M10 rigging points for suspended installation (full-range models)
    • 1,000-watt, Class D power module (2 x 500W)
    • Tour-grade 16-gauge steel grilles

QSC KW153 Specs:
Powered Yes
Power Configuration Bi-amped
LF Driver Size 15"
LF Driver Power Amp 500W Class D
HF Driver Size 6.5" (Mid), 1.75" (H)
HF Driver Power Amp 500W Class D (Shared Between Mid and HF)
Frequency Range 35Hz-20kHz (-10dB)
Crossover Frequency 500Hz, 2.1kHz
Maximum Peak SPL 134dB
Horizontal Coverage Angle 75 Degrees Axisymmetric
Vertical Coverage Angle 75 Degrees Axisymmetric
Enclosure Material 15mm Birch Plywood
Mounting Options Pole, Fly
Inputs 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS, Mic/Line), 1 x Combo (XLR/TRS, Line), 2 x RCA
Outputs 2 x XLR (Direct), 1 x XLR (Line)
Height 43.1"
Width 18.5"
Depth 16.8"
Weight 87 lb.

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