QSC KW153 15-Inch 3-Way Active Speaker, 1000W

The QSC KW153 15-Inch 3-Way Active Speaker builds on the success of our K Series, the KW Series represents the next evolutionary step in wood enclosure loudspeakers. Our system engineers have created the KW Series to feature all the groundbreaking electronic attributes of our popular K Series while at the same time designing a product that is both smaller and significantly lighter than previous wood enclosure models.

QSC KW153 15-Inch 3-Way Active Speaker 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 x 500 W continuous)
- Onboard mixer with two combo XLR and ¼-inch 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

QSC KW153 15-Inch 3-Way Active Speaker Specifications

- Configuration: 15-inch 3-way trapezoidal
- Drivers:
  - LF: 15-inch cone transducer
  - MF: 6.5-inch mid range cone transducer
  - HF: 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 Rated SPL: 134 dB @ 1 m (peak)
- Power Output: 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W MF/HF) continuous, 2000 W peak

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 (⅛ Power):
  - 100 VAC, 2.3 A
  - 120 VAC, 2.01 A
  - 230 VAC, 1.13 A
- Material: 15 mm painted birch plywood
- Finish: Black textured paint
- Grille: Black powder coated 16 gauge steel

Physical:
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 470 x 1094 x 427 mm
- Weight: 39.5 kg