Best Powered Speakers
Learn more about the best powered loudspeakers for live sound from Performer’s team of reviewers and pro audio experts. Read in-depth reviews on the latest powered speakers and PA systems, as well as detailed analysis about how to set up a powered loudspeakers and subwoofers for the stage, the best way to position powered monitors, wedge monitors, and PA speakers.
Powered speakers are an excellent choice for live stage shows and tours, as they have a built-in amplifier that will require one less piece of equipment when space is at a premium in the tour van. Having the power amplifier built in to the speakers not only saves space and simplifies cabling on-stage, powered speakers typically offer EQ, crossover and other live sound shaping options and FX via switches and knobs on the rear panel. Powered speakers are also versatile, many can be mounted on poles for standard PA use, or used on their side as stage monitor wedges.
Some of our most popular articles on powered speakers include:
[REVIEW] PreSonus AIR10 Powered PA Speakers
JBL EON 615 Two-Way Speaker Review
Electro-Voice ETX-10P Powered Loudspeaker Review
MACKIE DLM Powered Loudspeakers
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Yamaha DBR12 800-Watt Active PA Speakers Review
Yamaha DBR12 800-Watt Active PA Speakers – $499/each PROS: Great sound, flexible applications, lightweight, affordable. CONS: None. PRICE: $499/each The new DBR loudspeakers from Yamaha...
Electro-Voice ETX-10P Powered Loudspeaker Review
PROS: Flexible, expandable, great adjustability physically & sonically CONS: Slightly pricey. PRICE:$1099/each EV’s ETX system is a professional level series, which is simple enough to...
Electro-Voice ZLX-12P Powered Speakers Review
In the past, even a minimal PA system could fill the better part of a band’s van, was a mega kluge of wires and hardware,...
MACKIE DLM Powered Loudspeakers
PROS: Great sound, light weight, intuitive controls. CONS: Might be too much for the average band. PRICE: $850-999/each A lot of artists don’t put enough...
MACKIE Dishes About Revolutionary New Loudspeaker Series
A Conversation with John Boudreau, SVP Marketing & Product Development Back in August, we flew out to Mackie headquarters in Seattle for a mysterious product...
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