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1,000-watt KW Series PA Speaker with 12" Low-frequency Driver and 1.75" High-frequency Driver (each)
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You Won't Believe How Huge This Speaker Sounds!

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 KW122 and prepare to be amazed! QSC managed to pack a 2 x 500-watt, Class D power plant into this compact birch enclosure (its shape also lets the KW112 double as a stage monitor), while very effective onboard DSP lets you get the absolute maximum out of this 12" speaker. You'll love the connection and control options on the KW122's back panel. You'll also love the fact that this loudspeaker is built for the long haul.

If it's power you're after, then this is your loudspeaker. QSC built the KW122 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! It 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 KW122, via the balanced output.

QSC built DSP right into the KW122, 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 KW122 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. If you use speaker stands, then you'll definitely appreciate the Tilt-Direct pole-mounting system. This setup actually lets you dial in a downward tilt, so the speakers point at the audience and not at the back wall.

QSC KW122 Active 1,000-watt, 12" 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
  • 35mm pole sockets with Tilt-Direct
  • M10 rigging points for suspended installation (full-range models)
  • KW122 also functions as stage monitor
Plug into QSC's KW122 active PA speaker and prepare to be blown away!

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • LF Driver Size: 12"
  • HF Driver Size: 1.75"
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 500W (Class D)
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 500W (Class D)
  • Total Power: 1000W
  • Inputs: 1 x XLR/TRS Combo (Mic/Line), 1 x XLR/TRS Combo (Line), 2 x RCA
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR (Direct), 1 x XLR (Line)
  • Frequency Range: 50Hz-20kHz (-10dB)
  • Crossover Frequency: 2kHz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 131dB
  • Horizontal Coverage Angle: 75 Degrees
  • Vertical Coverage Angle: 75 Degrees (Axisymmetric)
  • Enclosure Material: 15mm Birch Plywood
  • Mounting Options: Pole Mount, Floor Wedge, 8 x M10 Fly Points
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 26"
  • Width: 15"
  • Depth: 15.4"
  • Weight: 49 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KW122

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Rated 5/5

Amazing sound! So much top end!

Absolutely the best sound you will ever hear. Yes they are a little heavy but I call them the "beast" They will take anything you throw at them and the clearest, loudest, sound you will hear period.
Rated 5/5

Five starz spelled with a z

I couldn't tell you if QSC are superior to JVC, EV or any other brands, but these speakers are a definite improvement over the beat-up ratty old blown no-name passive speakers we had been using in the rehearsal room.
Rated 5/5

KW122 “The Workhorse “

Been using these speakers for 8 years now. I have five of them and use them as mains and monitors. Never have I had an issue. I also had three kw12.2 that I used, but found the KW122 sounds better and the volumes are pretty much the same. Wood cabinets may be a bit heavier, but will always sound better. Also there isn't any digital stuff to worry about and no firmware to update. Simple switches is what I like. These are excellent speakers.
Music background: Weekend Warrior
Rated 5/5

A Whole New Level of Professional Live Sound

I have been a Drummer, DJ, and Sound & Lighting Man for most of my life. I have had the budget starting out rigs, passive systems, big HEAVEY cabinets & amplifiers, and about every other piece of live sound equipment on the planet. It was time to invest in a new system and I went into this adventure with a full deep dive into powered cabinets. I listened and listened and read reviews, and read more reviews, and even more listening before pulling the trigger on this major investment in my business. Well, in the end it came down to what my ears were telling me regardless of all that I read and heard from so many others. I chose a pair of the QSC KW122's. The KW Series from QSC is nothing short of spectacular. Yes, they are not lightweight; ~50 lbs. each. They are road worthy and built to last. These are solid birch cabinets that produce a sound unlike any other cabinet in this class of speaker. The 12" Driver produces deep clean lows that rival my huge 15" cabinets. The 1,000 (rms) watts of Class D power produces SPL levels that can carry any indoor or outdoor venues I put them in. When outdoors, I pair them up with the KW181 18" Subs to get that chest pounding bass we all love at live events. The service from my Sweetwater rep was perfection. He called me personally and made sure that everything was processed, shipped on time, and delivered without any issues. I will definitely purchase from Sweetwater for all of my future equipment needs.
Music background: Drummer, DJ, Sound Man, & Lighting Specialist
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