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2,000W PA Speaker with 8" Low-frequency Driver and 1.4" High-frequency Driver (each)
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Upgraded Sound and Double the Power

The QSC K8.2 offers the familiar voicing, elegant style, and rugged reliability that the K Series is known for, plus double the power, increased SPL, and greater bass extension. Improved DSP management exhibits unprecedented clarity. It is also deceptively easy to use — the K8.2's factory presets cover just about any application you can think of. And if you want to tweak things yourself, there are multiple user-adjustable parameters on tap. This lightweight powerhouse is ideal for bands, DJs, and more, and its wide dispersion ensures that your entire audience experiences top-notch sound. Whether you use the QSC K8.2 in a portable or installed situation, you'll achieve superior results.

The K.2 Series gives you more of everything

The K.2 Series is packed with more of everything. Double the power. Higher SPL. Greater low-frequency extension. Experience sublime clarity, thanks to the power boost and improved DSP management, while the higher SPL and greater bass extension injects your performance with chest-thumping vigor. Optimize your system with user-adjustable DSP parameters and presets. Dual pole cups (straight-firing and down-tilt) replace the previous generation's tilt-direct single cup for added stability. On top of that, every speaker in the K.2 Series can pull double duty as a high-performance floor monitor.

Get up and running fast with useful presets

Operating the QSC K8.2 is pure simplicity, thanks to its factory presets. And user-adjustable parameters make creating your own custom configurations a piece of cake. Best of all, you can save your configurations as recallable Scenes, making repeated setups a snap.

Factory presets cover just about any application you can think of:

  • Dance music
  • Stage monitor
  • Vocal monitor
  • Instrument amplifier
  • and more

User-adjustable parameters include:

  • EQ
  • Delay
  • Input configuration
  • Crossover
  • and more

Extensive DSP enhances your system's performance

The K8.2 is loaded with powerful DSP to enhance your system's performance. DMT (Directivity Matched Transition) provides matched low- and high-frequency response across your audience's entire listening area, eliminating dead and hot zones. Intrinsic Correction ensures that your speaker performs consistently across the entire sound field. It achieves this by mapping spatially averaged measurements to IIR and FIR filters that actively adjust time, frequency, and amplitude response. At Sweetwater, we're blown away by the K8.2's reliable performance — it sounds great in any situation.

QSC K8.2 Features:

  • Powerful active PA speaker with 8" LF driver and 1.4" HF driver
  • 2,000W, efficient and lightweight Class D power module
  • Factory presets cover just about any application you can think of
  • User-adjustable parameters for tweaking your system's sound
  • Saveable/recallable Scenes make repeated setups a snap
  • Multifunction digital display provides useful at-a-glance information
  • Directivity Matched Transition (DMT) and Intrinsic Correction DSP for accurate, undistorted performance across the entire sound field
  • Doubles as a high-performance floor monitor
  • Dual pole cup mounts (straight-firing and down-tilt) and M10 fittings for flown applications
  • Rugged ABS enclosure

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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • LF Driver Size: 8" woofer
  • HF Driver Size: 1.4" titanium compression driver
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 1800W Class D
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 225W
  • Total Power: 2000W
  • Inputs: 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line), 1 x XLR-1/4" combo (Hi-Z/line), 1 x 1/8" (aux stereo in)
  • Outputs: 2 x XLR (thru), 1 x XLR (mix out)
  • Frequency Range: 55Hz-20kHz
  • Frequency Response: 59Hz-20kHz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 128 dB SPL @ 1m
  • Horizontal Coverage Angle: 105 Degrees
  • Signal Processing: EQ, Delay, Dynamics, User Scene Presets, Crossover
  • Enclosure Material: ABS plastic enclosure with 18 AWG steel grille
  • Mounting Options: Pole Mount with 1.37" socket, Floor Wedge, 2 x M10 Fly Points
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 17.7"
  • Width: 11"
  • Depth: 10.6"
  • Weight: 27 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: K8.2

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Rated 5/5

Wow!

I bought a pair of these to use as mains for a trad jazz band (no drums). I'm trying to upgrade and lighten the rig. The first thing I did with the new speakers was an A/B with my 12" EVs, using recordings of the band. No contest, not even close, the K8.2s sound so much better, just using the default EQ. More than adequate low end for my bass (4 string, don't know how they would do with a low B). A lot of reviewers talked about the transparent sound, and they weren't kidding. Even the trombone player was impressed, and he doesn't usually notice that sort of thing. If they are loud enough for outdoor gigs, I will get rid of the old speakers. In fact, I think I'll get rid of the old speakers anyway, and if the pair isn't enough juice for the outdoor gigs, I'll get one more.
Rated 5/5

Holy Crap!

Holy Crap, Holy Crap, Holy Crap!
This is one of the best sounding personal monitors I have ever heard. I was looking for a monitor for my TD50 Electronic Kit, and I wanted something the band could hear as well. I debated between this and the Turbosound 8", but finally pulled the trigger on the QSC. I then struggled if one monitor would do it, or maybe i should add a sub. After receiving the one monitor, and running my kit through it, I was sold. I have it shoulder height, just behind me to the right, about 2' away. Crystal clear and surprisingly plenty of bass response. I was shocked! I would have no problem using it solo as a personal monitor at a gig. If you added a second or a sub, it would rock.
Music background: Engineer Drummer
Rated 5/5

Speakers that rock!

Bought two of these guys to compliment my Quad Cortex. Oh yeah! The louder they go the better they sound!
Thanks George Deng for the recommendation. Your the best!
Rated 5/5

I’m surprised

I own several QSC speakers that I used for various events. When using this K8.2 for solo acoustic gigs I was very impressed with the volume ,dispersion and frequency response. Definitely worth the $ and much lighter than its two bigger brothers (k10.2 & k12.2)
Rated 5/5

All I hoped for

Looking for some lightweight powerful speakers to facilitate breathwork meditation music these fit the bill.
Brian walked me through some options and we settled on these. Having heard them used by several friends (professional musicians). I knew they would do the trick. I got them in a bundle with the QSC 2x12" subwoofer a great package with the peavey 10AT mixer that comes with the Bluetooth input I needed. Shipping was quick and painless. I highly recommend sweetwater highly professional.
Music background: Guitar and meditation music
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