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QSC KW153 1,000W 15" 3-Way Active Loudspeaker

Name: QSC KW153 1,000W 15" 3-Way Active Loudspeaker
Brand: QSC
SKU: J01730000000000
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Overview

Full-range system with tons of low-end punch.

With proven performance and solid workmanship, the KW153 takes the next evolutionary step in wood enclosure loudspeakers. QSC engineers combined all the technical advancements of the K Series with

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KW153 1,000W 15" 3-Way Active Loudspeaker Specifications:

KW-153

Configuration 15" 3-way trapezoidal
Transducers
Low-frequency: 15" cone transducer
Mid-frequency: 6.5" mid-range cone transducer
High-frequency: 1.75" diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response (-6dB) 35Hz–18kHz
Frequency Range (-10dB) 334Hz–20kHz
Nominal Coverage (-6dB) 75 axisymmetric
Maximum SPL1 134dB peak

Amplifier

Power Output2 1,000W Class-D (500W LF, 500W HF) continuous
2,000W peak
Input Impedance (ohms): Channel A XLR/1/4"
Mic gain setting: Balanced: Unbalanced
0dB: 38k/19k
+12dB: 10k/5k
+24dB: 2.66/1.33k
+36dB: 660 ohms/330 ohms
Channel B XLR/1/": 38k balanced/19k unbalanced
Channel B RCA: 10k

Controls

Power, Gain A, Gain B, Channel A Input Gain (0dB /12dB/24dB/36dB), 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 (24dB and 36dB settings)
Connectors: Balanced female XLR/1/4" line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/1/4" 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, 50–60Hz
AC Power Consumption (1/8 Power)
100 VAC, 2.3A
120 VAC, 2.01A
230 VAC, 1.13A

Enclosure

Material: 15 mm painted birch plywood
Finish: Black textured paint
Grille: Black powder coated 16 gauge steel
Dimensions (HxWxD): 43.1" x 18.5" x 16.8"
Weight (Net): 87 lb.

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