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QSC KW153 1000W 15 inch 3-way Powered Speaker

1,000-watt, 3-way KW Series PA Speaker with 15" Low-frequency Driver, 6.5" Mid-frequency Driver, and 1.75" High-frequency Driver (each)
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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 power plant 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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Tech Specs

  • Powered: Yes
  • Power Configuration: Bi-amped
  • LF Driver Size: 1 x 15"
  • HF Driver Size: 6.5" (Mid), 1.75" (H)
  • LF Driver Power Amp: 500W (Class D)
  • HF Driver Power Amp: 500W (Class D, Shared Between Mid and HF)
  • 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: 35Hz-20kHz (-10dB)
  • Crossover Frequency: 500Hz, 2.1kHz
  • Maximum Peak SPL: 134dB
  • Horizontal Coverage Angle: 75 Degrees
  • Vertical Coverage Angle: 75 Degrees (Axisymmetric)
  • Enclosure Material: 15mm Birch Plywood
  • Mounting Options: Floor, Pole Mount with 1.37" socket, 11 x M10 Fly Points
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 43.1"
  • Width: 18.5"
  • Depth: 16.8"
  • Weight: 87 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: KW153

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Rated 5/5

Great sounding, long throw speakers!

We are QSC (and Sweetwater) fans! We were looking for something to give us more vocal intelligibility and a speaker that would reach the back of the room. KW153's do the job. We typically use these with one KS212 sub per side but have used them with 2 Subs per side and they are balanced. (We run our subs separate from an aid out of our QSC Touchmix). Another benefit of the KW 153 is we can sometimes leave our subs at home and run the KW's full range. Highly recommend. Thanks Bart (again) from SWEETWATER for your guidance and recommendation.
Music background: Full time musician
Rated 5/5

KW 153

In my opinion, the KW 153 is the absolute best point source speaker on the market. The 75 Degrees (Axisymmetric) projection allows it to excel in venues that are too big for a 2 way top and too small for a large line array system. The perfect high output point source speaker. I own 2 HPR 153's the predecessor to the KW 153 and was so impressed I added 6 KW 153's.
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Many Thanks to my Sales Engineer Curt Meyerowich, unparalleled professionalism.
Music background: Professional sound engineer
Rated 5/5

Crystal clear!

I was going to by a pair of Mackie DRM315 cabs but a friend of mine just purchased four of these QSCs (he also purchased the subs). I went out to hear his system and, right away, I knew I wanted a pair of these. The sound is crystal clear and full. They're easy to setup and tweak. The only thing is that they are a bit pricy but you won't regret spending the money. Thanks Mike Godlove for helping me out with the purchase.
Music background: 40 years experience playing guitar and doing sound engineering
Rated 5/5

Fantastic sound detail and clarity, solid power, exceptional throw front to back

QSC did great work designing a high power speaker system that sounds great at all volumes. The sound throw from close to far away is very smooth and pleasing to the ears. No ear fatigue. You don't experience any kind of squawky horn sound up close - it's smooth from front to rear. I have 2 KW153's and 2 K212C's in a stereo configuration. Part of the great clarity of the KW153's is from the midrange driver and its crossover points. The subs let the 15" in the KW153's act like a smooth driver as well. They are incredible at all volumes.
Rated 5/5

Live Sound

QSC is simply the best . I notice these speakers in the Nashville bars that play music year round daily. Why ? they sound great, simple to use and endure. I finally stepped up to QSC combine with touchnix and you can have a simple yet very effective PA that's quick set up , simple and sounds phenomenal.
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Thanks for all help from Mitch in the Sweetwater store and Robby in the booth.
Music background: Agent Orange, Tina McBride, Black Sabbath and Willie Nelson
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