QSC KW153 1000W 15" Active 3-Way Loudspeaker
Model: KW153
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Packaging Info
Package Weight | 105.5 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 44.0 x 24.0 x 24.0" |
General Information
Amplifier | Class-D, 1000W Continuous, 2000W Peak |
Maximum Sound Pressure Level (SPL) | 134dB, Peak |
Nominal Sensitivity | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Coverage | 75° Axisymmetric |
Input Impedance | XLR/TRS Channel A: 38 kOhms Balanced, 19 kOhms Unbalanced (0dB) 10 kOhms Balanced, 5 kOhms Unbalanced (+12dB) 2.66 kOhms Balanced, 1.33 kOhms Unbalanced (+24dB) 660 Ohms Balanced, 330 Ohms Unbalanced (+36dB) XLR/TRS Channel B: 38 kOhms Balanced, 19kOhms Unbalanced RCA Channel B: 10 kOhms |
Crossover | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Low Frequency Driver | 15" Cone Woofer |
Mid Frequency Driver | 6.5" Cone Driver |
High Frequency Driver | 1.75" Compression Tweeter |
Active or Passive | Active |
Controls | Power Gain A Gain B Channel A Input Gain (0/12/24/36dB) LF Mode (Ext Sub/Norm/DEEP) HF Mode (Flat/Vocal Boost) Front LED (On/Off/Limit) |
Connectors | 2 x XLR/TRS Mic/Line Combo Inputs 1 x Stereo RCA Line Input 2 x XLR Line Outputs 1 x XLR Mix Output 1 x Phoenix Remote Connector 1 x Locking Power Connector |
Indicators | PowerSignal ASignal BStandbyLimitMic (24dB and 36dB Settings) |
Cooling | On Demand, 50mm Variable Speed Fan |
Protection | Amplifier: Thermal Limiting, Output Overcurrent, Overtemperature Muting, GuardRail Transducer: Thermal Limiting, Excursion Limiting |
Power | 100-240VAC, 50/60Hz Universal Power Supply |
Consumption | 100VAC, 2.3A 120VAC, 2.01A 230VAC, 1.13A |
Dimensions (HxWxD) | 43.1 x 18.5 x 16.8" (1094 x 470 x 427mm) |
Weight | 87 lbs (39.5kg) |
Enclosure Material | 15mm Birch Plywood, Black Textured Paint Finish, Black Powder Coated 16-Gauge Steel Grille |
Frequency Response | 35Hz - 18kHz (-6dB) 37Hz - 20kHz (-10dB) |
With proven performance and solid workmanship, the KW153 takes the next evolutionary step in wood enclosure loudspeakers. QSC engineers combined all the technical advancements of the K Series with a custom-designed, tour-grade Baltic birch cabinet for unmatched sound quality and durability that’s...
I use them a lot for shows between a few hundred and a few thousand. They have never failed or slowed down on me and I have really come to depend on them. I have used them in churches, at weddings, concerts, festivals, benefits, charity events, political rallies and corporate events.
QSC K series. .The Best..However this model Tops them all...and I have them all..
Highly recommended for onstage for any Helix bass player!
I own an audio rental company and run sound for DJ's and live bands and use my QSC kw153s for almost every gig. These speakers are work horses and have withstood terrible conditions like getting sprayed with a champagne bottle.
I have had a pair of these, a pair of K10s and a Pair of KW181s for a little over a year now. The KW153s are some of the most amazing speakers I have ever heard. I found out that much of EQing a house is actually EQing your speakers....
I have owned other QSC products in the past and have always been close to 100% satisfied, so I bought two of these on auto pilot. Absolutely no problems whatsoever with the sound - clean, bright, tight, full low end and no irritating noises (which I am particularly sensitive to - look at other...
The QSC KW 153 was a bigger sized speaker than I was expecting. It is over 40 inches tall and 18 inches wide. The weight of it is not bad, but with it being so tall it gave some issues with getting it in and out of the van when we had it for a few shows. There are 1 XLR input/line in and 2 RCA ins.
- 15" Woofer
- 6.5" Midrange Driver
- 1.75" Compression Tweeter
- 2 x 500W Class-D Amplifiers
- XLR/TRS Combo and RCA Inputs
- XLR Line and Mix Outputs
- Integrated DSP with DEEP
- Intrinsic Correction and GuardRail
- Directivity Matched Transition Coverage
- Pole Socket and Rigging Points
- QSC KW153 1000W 15" Active 3-Way Loudspeaker
- Power Cord
- 3-Year Limited Warranty (Extends to 6 Years with Product Registration)