Best Portable Pa Systems

REVIEW: Yamaha Stagepas 1K

We’ve tested out some of the previous Stagepas entries from Yamaha in the past, and our spellchecker still hasn’t forgiven us. Joking aside, the Stagepas (yes, just one ‘s’) 1K offers up...

HARMAN Announces New JBL EON ONE Compact Portable PA System

HARMAN Professional Solutions, the global leader in audio, video, lighting and control...

Mackie Launches All-New SRM-Flex Portable Column PA System

Ultra-compact and lightweight design, premium sound quality, and flexible control Today Mackie...

Enter our BOSE F1 PA System Giveaway

Need big sound to go? Enter below. We’re looking for a dynamic...

GEAR TEST FINAL REVIEW: Andrew Hoyt Puts Mackie FreePlay LIVE Through its Paces

I am a singer/songwriter based in Des Moines, Iowa. Recently, I was...

Learn more about the best Portable PA systems from Performer’s team of experts. Read in-depth reviews on the latest portable PA systems, as well as detailed information about how to set up a PA system, the best way to position on-stage monitors and wedge monitors, as well as how to use a compact mixer for your live gigs and rehearsals.

Portable PA systems provide an excellent solution for artists who regularly perform at non-traditional venues, or who are responsible for their own sound at smaller venues. They offer great, room-filling sound at reasonable prices, and as the name implies, they are typically lightweight and compact enough to make transport safe and easy. Many portable PA system fit in one enclosure (including PA speakers and a mixer) and can fit in the back of almost any tour van.

Some of our most popular articles on portable PA systems and PA speakers include:

Enter our Harbinger MLS900 Tour Diary GIVEAWAY
By Benjamin Ricci on March 14, 2019
We’re looking for a dynamic live performer to win and test out the new Harbinger MLS900 Personal Line Array PA System. Need big sound to...
Enter to win the New Mackie FreePlay LIVE Personal PA
By Benjamin Ricci on July 23, 2018
We’re looking for one lucky artist to win and demo the new FreePlay LIVE from Mackie. FreePlay LIVE is the ultra-portable, personal PA of your dreams....
VIDEO PLAYLIST: Bose S1 Pro In-Depth Review
By Benjamin Ricci on June 18, 2018
Back in January, we had an opportunity to test out the new BOSE S1 Pro personal PA system. Trying it out hands-on, we could tell...
VIDEO: MikelParis Gives a Full Performance with the Bose S1 Pro
By Benjamin Ricci on June 11, 2018
We recently got a hands-on look at the Bose S1 Pro at Winter NAMM, and were pretty impressed with the build quality, feature set, and...
YAMAHA Presents: The ULTIMATE Guide to Portable PA Systems
By Benjamin Ricci on June 6, 2018
Looking to get started with a portable PA system, or even upgrade your old PA rig? Performer Magazine and Yamaha present a FREE GUIDE to help you set up the...