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QSC KW153

Item ID: KW153

1,000-watt, 3-way PA Speaker with 15" Low-frequency Driver, 6.5" Mid-frequency Driver, and 1.75" High-frequency Driver

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From Our Research Team:

QSC Power and Clarity, from a 3-way PA Performer!

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 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!

If it's power you're after, then this is your loudspeaker. QSC built 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 low-frequency 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 gives you mic, line, and even RCA inputs 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 built 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 amplifier 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:
  • K Series performance in a lightweight, birch design
  • 1,000-watt, Class D power module (2 x 500W)
  • Extensive DSP (featuring DEEP and Intrinsic Correction) enhances system performance
  • DMT (Directivity Matched Transition) ensures uniform coverage across the entire sound field
  • Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures
  • 4-position mic/line gain (full-range models)
  • Tour-grade 16-gauge steel grilles
  • Comfortable ergonomic handles
  • M10 rigging points for suspended installation (full-range models)

Plug into QSC's KW153 active PA speaker and prepare to be blown away!

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Specification Detail
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.
Manufacturer Part Number KW153

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Reviews

based on 6 reviews

Love These Speakers!

by Joseph Hand from Tinton Falls, NJ
April 17, 2012
Music Background: I am the lead singer of a classic rock cover band and both a recording and live sound engineer.
I have a set of JBL EON 515s and a set of JBL PRX-618s subs and wanted to upgrade my mains. I bought a set of JBL PRX-635s and returned them after one failed on the first day out. Did a bit more resea... read more [+]rch and talked to Ryan at Sweetwater. He turned me on to the QSCs. I am amazed and blown away. The overall sound quality is amazing and through the entire range, they deliver pure, crystal clear sound at any volume. Having upgraded my mains, the overall sound of the band is amazing, loud, and clear. I would recommend these to any serious buyer. They are solid, heavy, and amazing. close [-]

QSC K 15-3 WAY

by SAM MAKARIM from Grand forks -ND USA
October 19, 2011
Music Background: Recording engr,musician
I LOVE THOSE POWERED SPKRS

QSC great speakers

by Jess Freeman from Cambridge OH USA
July 29, 2011
Music Background: live Sound Engineer
just did my first gid on 7/16/11 & it was with a new up coming christian group . rush of fools they couldnt beleave how great the sound was . thanks QSC for ... read more [+] a great sounding speaker close [-]

QSC KW153 Real World Test

by Don Tischa from Austin TX
July 6, 2011
Music Background: I do some recording , some live sound, just an audio guy that's been at it for a while.
Well, I don't ever write reviews but I felt inclined to do so for this bit of kit because quite honestly I was impressed. Not loud impressed which they certainly are, but clean impressed at volume whi... read more [+]ch is a whole different animal. I put two of these beauties to the test in a medium size club for the Detroit based Electronic pioneers Ultradyne at the Victory Grill here in Austin a couple of weeks back paired with a 2-18" Properly loaded JBL Sub and was just floored by the amount of headroom and brute strength of these 3 ways. Everybody involved was happy,happy,happy with my efforts on their behalf and the reality was that albeit I'm competent at a minimum, these speakers made me look like a genius. They are that good. Spring for the 3 way 153's. They are an entirely different beast and in a whole different class than the 2 way 15's on a stick that you see everywhere. Get the assisted Ultimate stands because these are not light but the added midrange 6.5" really makes for a nice addition to a balanced full and effortless mix. Paired with the 181's these would be just flat out monsters.QSC did an outstanding job on this offering. Get some. You will be happy. close [-]

Worth every penney!

by Dan W from Rockport, TX
June 29, 2011
Music Background: pro musician, home studio dude
My review is based on some experience. I was in a dance hall band back in the early 90's using 6 - EAW tops & bottoms w/ Crown power amps ($50k). I believe those EAW tops were about 4 to 5 times the... read more [+] price of these KW153's and were amazingly efficient. I would honestly say that these QSC's are very close to those EAW's.
One weekend before the KW153's arrived, I went to see a local band that was using the new powered JBL's with separate subs and was disappointed in their sound. The next weekend, our band was performing using the QSC KW153's. Just for grins, I left the subs in the trailer and would get them out if needed after sound check but that wasn't necessary. They worked flawlessly. The highs were sizzling and the total sound was crystal clear. The bottom end had attitude. I first tried the extra lows switch and had to turn it back to flat because of being too obnoxious. These speakers are perfect for the price. I think QSC has hit a home run with these and I believe the competition is not even close. close [-]
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