QSC KC12 Review + Demo at NYE Party with Lasers

Looking for a powerful, portable loudspeaker that delivers on all fronts? In this review, we highlight the brand new QSC KC12 three-way column loudspeaker, and put it to the test at a hip hop heavy New Year's Eve party. The KC12 stands out with its impressive high output power, vocal clarity, and extremely wide dispersion — all while having the added bass of a separate ground sub, and being visually unobtrusive. It’s easy to transport, quick to set up, and packed with features. While QSC may be a latecomer to the portable column speaker game, the KC12 is a calculated contender.

AUDIO
2 - QSC KC12
Zoom H6 Audio Recorder
Shure QLXD SM58 & SE V7
Serato DJ Pro

LIGHTING
6 - RainbowLights Smart2Mini Wireless Hex Pars
4 - Astera Titan Tubes with ArtBox CRMX
4 - Gravity GLS431B Lighting Stands
2 - Unity Elite 3W Lasers
Pangolin QuickShow
ADJ Wolfmix DMX Controller
ADJ Entour Venue Hazer

VIDEO
Sony A1
DJI RS3
GoPro Hero 9

Filmed & Edited By:
Brian Diener

0:00 - THE REVEAL
0:49 - Features
3:27 - Digital Interface Changes
4:51 - Physical Specs
5:59 - The Column Market
6:39 - NYE Party Setup
9:02 - Line Dancing
10:17 - Opening DJ Set
13:47 - Live Auction
14:13 - Main DJ Set
18:00 - Midnight Countdown
19:21 - Closing DJ Set
24:10 - Results
24:57 - Cons
25:26 - Cleanup
26:08 - Conclusion

[BrianDiener]

Full equipment list is in the description. Thanks for watching everybody!

[djdashlive]

@8:52 It's funny because no matter the event or setup, some how some way the elders always get sat next to the speakers lol

[windblower]

I bought this yesterday for $1600. I am so excited to use it tomorrow for a 40 people party! Let me tell you, this thing sound crystal clear and can get extremely loud! To the point i almost leave the live sound room. Everything was at 12 o'clock and 0 gains. The volume was a little over a quarter. This thing is insane!

[Zack-Hates-Youtube]

Just in the intro I can tell this is gonna be an amazing video. I can't believe you don't have more views! QSC knows quality when they see it apparently and sent you the speakers. Rock on man. Subbed

[johncolon]

Great review, im a Qsc owner of k10.2 k12.2 k12 subs and now considering these kc12s, thanks to your review im sold on this upgrade. . By the way great light show

[djdrizzy]

Cinematography was fire as always bro! Also, I liked the way you did your lighting.
Simple and effective

[phanphan]

THIS IS THE BEST REVIEW OF ANY SPEAKER SYSTEM EVER!

[gautamchandiramani]

Can you share which lasers you used? Also great review, my personal opinion I would have condensed the live dj part. I’m glad you recorded and documented it the way you did, because I was planning on going specifically to the NAMM show to hear these, but you did the work. Great gig log and video, you gained one more subscriber.

[aisletrialspodcast]

Insanely good review. Thank you for taking the time to explain everything in such great detail. Editing game is solid!

[Djdikofresno]

Your reviews are by and far the best across all of YouTube and this one was nothing shy of the perfect review. Happy 2025. Cheers to a great year ahead. 👏👏👏

[jasonsparks]

Superb comprehensive review! I've waited it out with stepping into the column world. I just wasn't convinced most of them had the umph to do what all my old passive speakers could do. So, this will be my first step into the powerd speaker world and I'm glad I waited. 6000 watts from just 2 columns that you can fit on your backseat. Ok I'll now make the jump.

[lavishlifedjs]

The video editing along with the sound selection is on point…great video my guy

[DJDamien]

I’ve been a QSC guy since I could finally afford a great pair of speakers at a price I could afford. I later bought the JBL PRX One’s and at first I thought they were amazing until I learned the difference between a two way and three way system. I’ve watched enough reviews and after being disappointed more than once with what happened to my voice trying to talk over the music on the JBL’s, I’m pretty much sold on the new QSC KC12’s. I just need to hear them in person and it’s probably a done deal! Thanks for this outstanding review!

[djDIKO]

Your reviews are by and far the best across all of YouTube and this one was nothing shy of the perfect review. Happy 2025. Cheers to a great year ahead.

[bradcanavan]

Thank you, this was the review I needed. Gotta have these!!! Currently running QSC 12.2’s with 12 subs, this set up and features is a no-brainer. I figured QSC was taking their time getting into the array speaker game for a reason. AND your lighting is incredible!!!

[dnette]

Dude, very well made! Thank you! The tops, though, are very impressive.

[DINU_R]

Thanks for pointing out the gap when switching modes. 25:12

[powersquadentertainment]

Love your reviews and classy outdoor or indoor backdrops you use to set a background for the review and demo. Your K12.2 & KS118 review from a few years back was very professional and high-end looking.

[djerniet]

Listened to these at Guitar Center today. Sound is great, just as i expected from QSC.

[Klmprodmarroneric]

Belle présentation du produit et j'ai bien apprécier ton décompte pour la nouvelle année. Beau Setup Dj