QSC KW153 15" three-way, 1000W, 60° axisymmetric, active loudspeaker with 6.5" horn-loaded midrange

Vendor: QSC
Description QSC KW153 15" three-way, 1000W, 60° axisymmetric, active loudspeaker with 6.5" horn-loaded midrange The QSC KW153 is designed as an active three-way PA loudspeaker of professional quality. It can be used perfectly for...
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QSC KW153 15" three-way, 1000W, 60° axisymmetric, active loudspeaker with 6.5" horn-loaded midrange

The QSC KW153 is designed as an active three-way PA loudspeaker of professional quality. It can be used perfectly for both speech and music applications. Its build is durable, yet lightweight because of its birch cabinet. A 6.5-inch midrange driver, a 1.75-inch compression tweeter and 15-inch woofer send out clear, crisp audio with a wide frequency response. For solid sound minimal distortion, it have two efficient Class-D amplifiers providing 1000W of power. Across the entire listening area, Directivity Matched Transition techology is giving matched low/high frequency coverage, which takes dead zones out of existence. TRS/XLR XLR combination line and inputs level RCA inputs take in a variety of sources. QSC KW153's each channel has a direct XLR output and a mix output allows for daisy-chaining. The internal DSP features GuardRail, Intrinsic Correction and DEEP technologies that offer component protection and amazing clarity to ensure dependable operation.

This speaker has onboard control options that allow for EQ adjustments. The rear panel Phoenix conector can be used to connect an optional external potentiometer for remote gain control. A 35mm pole socket offers Tilt Direct technology that allows for downward tilting. Downward tilting is useful in high mounting positions. The cabinet of the QSC KW153 has integrated M10 suspension points that offer easy installation. Ergonomic cast-aluminum handles are provided for easy transport.

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 × 500 W continuous)
  • Onboard mixer with two combo XLR and ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ 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
  • DMT™ (Directivity Matched Transition) 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
Configuration 15-inch 3-way trapezoidal
Transducers
Low-frequency
Mid-frequency 
High-frequency
15-inch cone transducer

6.5-inch mid range cone transducer

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 SPL1 134 dB peak
Amplifier
Power Output2 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W MF/HF) continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance Channel A XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ:
Mic gain setting Balanced Unbalanced
0 dB 38 kΩ 19 kΩ
+12 dB 10 kΩ 5 kΩ
+24 dB 2.66 kΩ 1.33 kΩ
+36 dB 660Ω 330Ω
Channel B XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ: 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ
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⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ 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
(1/8 Power)
100 VAC, 2.3 A
120 VAC, 2.01 A
230 VAC, 1.13 A
Enclosure
Material 15 mm painted birch plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Grille Black powder coated 16 gauge steel
Dimensions (HWD) inches 43.1 x 18.5 x 16.8
Dimensions (HWD) mm 1094 × 470 × 427
Net Weight 87 lb / 39.5 kg
Available Accessories KW153 cover, KW M10 kit