Description
Electro-Voice EKX-15P Speaker System - Black
The Electro-Voice EKX-15P Speaker System is a premier powered loudspeaker designed for serious live sound, touring, clubs, churches, and festival stages. Built around QuickSmartDSP, it delivers best-in-class processing with EV’s signature single-knob user interface and LCD-based navigation, making setup fast, intuitive, and repeatable. This 15-inch powered system pairs a high-efficiency 1500 W Class D amplifier with EV-designed transducers to deliver clean, powerful sound with authoritative bass, articulate mids, and detailed highs. Whether you’re a sound engineer dialing in a front-of-house mix or a DJ creating immersive party environments, the EKX-15P provides the headroom, clarity, and reliability required for professional performances. The enclosure is rugged and road-ready, featuring ergonomic handles and flexible mounting options that enable floor-monitoring, stand mounting, or suspended configurations, all while maintaining consistent tonal balance across venues of varying sizes.
- Power and headroom: High-efficiency 1500 W Class D amplifier delivers ample headroom for demanding live applications, allowing the EKX-15P to reproduce dynamics with punch and clarity from intimate venues to larger rooms while maintaining musical integrity at high SPLs.
- Fast, intuitive DSP: QuickSmartDSP with EV’s signature single-knob user interface and LCD menu navigation. Create and recall presets tailored to vocal, music, DJ, or monitor use, and adjust EQ, limiting, delay, and crossover quickly without diving into complex menus.
- EV-designed transducers: High-sensitivity, professionally engineered drivers (including a robust 15-inch LF woofer and a capable HF system) that deliver tight, impactful bass, detailed midrange, and clear, extended highs with minimal coloration across the listening area.
- Versatile coverage and mounting: Engineered enclosure with multiple mounting options, enabling floor monitoring, stand mounting, or wall/rigging setups. Its form factor blends portability with stadium-grade output, making it ideal for both quick gigs and longer tours.
- Road-ready reliability: Built to handle the rigors of touring and daily use, with a durable enclosure, protective hardware, and EV’s proven audio engineering behind every component—ensuring consistent performance gig after gig.
Technical Details of Electro-Voice EKX-15P Speaker System - Black
- Amplifier: 1500 W Class D designed for high efficiency, thermal stability, and clean headroom across the operating range.
- Maximum SPL: Up to 134 dB peak, providing the dynamic capability required for large venues, outdoor events, and high-energy performances.
- Transducers: EV-designed high-sensitivity 15-inch low-frequency woofer paired with a high-frequency driver for crisp vocal articulation and smooth high-end response.
- DSP and control: QuickSmartDSP with an LCD-based interface and a single-knob control for quick setup, precise tuning, and repeatable results across venues.
- Inputs/Outputs: Professional input options suitable for connecting mixers, DI boxes, and other gear, with link/through connections to drive additional cabinets or create a stereo pair.
- Enclosure and build: Durable, road-ready enclosure designed for everyday use, with ergonomic handles and mounting compatibility for stands, poles, or rigging as part of a larger system.
- Voicing and performance: Tuned for transparent vocal presence, powerful but musical bass, and clean high-frequency detail, delivering a balanced and intelligible mix in diverse venues.
How to install Electro-Voice EKX-15P
- Choose a stable, vibration-free placement. For main PA use, position the EKX-15P on stands or secure it with appropriate rigging hardware in a location that provides clear line-of-sight for the audience. If using as a monitor, angle the cabinet toward performers to deliver a clear cue mix.
- Power on and connect your audio source. Use a balanced XLR or TRS cable to feed the EKX-15P’s input from your mixer, audio interface, or DJ mixer. Ensure the linkage or through connection is configured correctly if driving multiple cabinets in a system.
- Engage QuickSmartDSP for a fast, repeatable setup. Select a preset that matches your application (vocal, music, DJ, or monitor), and quickly tailor the EQ and limiting to your room acoustics. Use the LCD menu to adjust parameters with the signature single-knob workflow.
- Preview coverage and adjust position. Move the cabinet to optimize throw and off-axis response. If a stack of cabinets is planned, ensure proper alignment and connection to achieve coherent coverage across the listening area.
- Calibrate and test. Play a familiar track or test signal at a comfortable listening level, then fine-tune the DSP settings to achieve clear intelligibility and balanced loudness without distortion. If you’re combining multiple EKX-15P units, replicate settings to maintain consistent performance.
- Safety and maintenance. Regularly check hardware fittings, handle grips, and cabling. Store or transport the EKX-15P in a protective case or padded cover, and allow adequate ventilation to prevent thermal buildup during extended use.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the EKX-15P best suited for? A: The EKX-15P is designed for professional live sound reinforcement, including clubs, concerts, corporate events, houses of worship, and touring. It delivers high SPL with clarity and headroom for demanding performances.
- Q: Does the EKX-15P have its own built-in DSP? A: Yes. QuickSmartDSP provides best-in-class processing with a simple, intuitive interface and LCD navigation for fast setup and repeatable results.
- Q: Can I use the EKX-15P as a monitor or in a stereo pair? A: The EKX-15P is versatile for various configurations, including floor monitor setups and stereo or multi-cabinet arrays, with appropriate rigging and placement.
- Q: What kind of input options does it offer? A: It includes professional input options suitable for connecting to mixers and other audio sources, plus a through/link output to cascade signals to additional cabinets if needed.
- Q: How do I ensure optimal performance on the road? A: Rely on QuickSmartDSP presets, maintain proper enclosure ventilation, inspect cabling and connectors regularly, and keep the system level and secure during transport and setup.
- Q: Is the EKX-15P suitable for outdoor use? A: Yes, the EKX-15P is designed for live outdoor events and varying room acoustics, offering robust power, reliability, and sound quality under diverse conditions.
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