QSC: KW153 Powered 15-inch 3-way
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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
- Directivity Matched Transition® (DMT) 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
| SPECIFICATIONS | KW153 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Input Impedance | Channel A XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ:
Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ |
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| 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 |
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| Enclosure | ||||||||||||||||
| Material | 15 mm painted birch plywood | |||||||||||||||
| Finish | Black textured paint | |||||||||||||||
| Grille | Black powder coated 16 gauge steel | |||||||||||||||
| Speaker Dimensions (H×W×D) | 1094 × 470 × 427 mm 43.1 × 18.5 × 16.8 in |
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| Carton Dimensions (H×W×D) | 580 × 560 × 1168 mm 22.8 × 22 × 46 in |
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| Net Weight | 39.5 kg / 87 lb | |||||||||||||||
| Shipping Weight | 47.6 kg / 104.9 lb | |||||||||||||||
| Available Accessories | KW153 cover, KW M10 kit | |||||||||||||||
Our policy lasts 30 days. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, unfortunately we can’t offer you a refund or exchange.