Choosing the Best Powered PA Speakers for You

In the world of powered PA speakers, it can be difficult to navigate the seemingly endless options available. Fortunately, Sweetwater’s resident audio aficionado, Mitch Gallagher, is here to help you decide which powered PA speakers are right for the job, armed with a meticulously curated set of criteria to ensure each speaker is fairly compared. Check it out!

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Timeline
0:27 What is PA system
3:33 Simple spec walkthrough
3:40 Pioneer xprs122
4:03 JBL prx8w
4:26 JBL eno712
4:58 QSC k12.2
5:20 QSC cp12
5:33 Electrovoice zlx12bt
5:59 Mackie thump212
6:23 Yamaha dbr12
6:55 Carry test
11:12 Simple volume test
14:47 Simple conclusion

[CaptainJack]

There aren't a lot of YouTube channels that are at the same time interesting, informative, and entertaining, and you hit all three. Plus, great beats. 😄

[ChannelForty]

Sweetwater, you're good, everytime I'm looking into some kind of new equipment you guys release a video about that exact thing lol. Plus Mitch rules!

[kevinperry]

This saves me a lot of research and gives me a few ideas. Great video, thank you 🤘

[shakarocks]

There are several of these that I wouldn't hesitate to buy but I went wth the K12:2. It's a touch louder, has good DSP, is excellent with or without a sub, and sounds amazing. Prior to owning I played gigs where they were used and was stunned at how well they did in everything from a gym to an outdoor gig wth 500 people.

[DanielSRosehill]

Thanks Mitch and Sweetwater. Fantastically informative, as ever!

[skyace]

Thanks for the video. I picked up some QSC CP8s recently and they are great for my needs.

[JHGurganus]

Wow thank you guys! Finally an SPL comparison with the same full range music using a variety of MI speakers that a majority of us may be interested in for our small to medium indoor and outdoor gigs. Seriously thank you that was great to watch I'm going to go back and watch it with headphones. The entry level Yamaha DBR12 appeared to hold its own SPL wise. Figures I just sold my pair to a buddy a few months ago.

You know what's next...can you do Yamaha DXR, DZR and some others and also include some 10 inch boxes?! 😎

[garycrase]

Great work....Really enjoy your delivery. Clear and consise....

[jjrusy]

wow. great video. though not the loudest, the mackie thump seemed to be the "mean and clean" winner to me. that big qsc, now THAT'S the party speaker. that thing dominated, but it and the others all really had different colorations to the sound.

[MiguelLSilva-efis]

Great coverage of all aspects. Thanks!

[martyjr]

Excellent video just what I have been looking for.

[teclairedikoume]

Very useful video Sir you did it so professionally and nice.Thank you

[bertric]

I just bought a Mackie Thump SRM215 V-Class bundle from Sweetwater! I am excited to get it this week!!!

[BluesCat]

Believe it or not, my favorite choice is the EV Everse 8. That little battery-powered speaker is amazing! I have two that I use with an EV ELX200 sub. It's such an amazing full sound I get.

[adambrown]

I don't call 50hz for the low end full range. In a small venue it could work, but you can run lower decibel levels overall if including a couple of matching subwoofers on a low pass around 80hz, so the treble doesn't have to be pearcing, because the main has to be cracked to get impact, or dull, from having to turn treble down with EQ. With a sub the main is not having to be cranked to get the impact you want.

[stefanmaciolek]

I grabbed a pair of prxs since sweetwater is blowing out the old ones for a bargain. Absolutely blew away what I was using before. Also one of mine was a demo so I wonder if it was the one used in this video

[pbensonfran]

The JBL Powered PA Speaker was the best for my ears. I noticed the sound quality right off. The symbol was not too bright along with the other instruments. The sound was just plain perfect. Maybe, its because I have JBL in my studio. I am enjoying the video and learning a lot. I've already made my purchase though. I did use some of what you were saying. Thanks

[johngregory]

Mitch is the Man. I would like to meet him sometime & maybe jam a couple of songs. Stay safe and well and keep Rocking. Signed John ( Zepbass) Gregory. From Munster Indiana

[robrobbins]

Would liked to have seen the Yamaha DXR12mkii instead of the DBR12. The DBR is less than half the price of the QSC and held it's own. The DXR and the QSC are closer in price.