Mackie DRM12A 2000W 12" Arrayable Powered Loudspeaker
- Large Music Venues & Outdoor Festivals
- 12" Woofer
- 3 x 1" Compression Drivers
- Frequency Response: 50 Hz to 20 kHz
Yamaha DXS18XLF-D 1600W 18" Powered Subwoofer (Dante-Equipped) (Black)
- For Live Stage, Theatre, DJ Setups
- Designed for Low-Frequency Extension
- Dante: 2 x etherCON (2-In/2-Out)
- Woofer: 18" with 4" Voice Coil
Yorkville Sound Elite Series ES18P 18" Powered Subwoofer
JBL VRX915M 15" 2-Way Stage Monitor
RCF SUB 18-AX Professional Powered 18" Subwoofer (White)
- Workhorse for Music Professionals
- 2200W Class-D Amplifier
- 18" Woofer, 4" Voice Coil
- Stereo Crossover, Switchable Frequencies
JBL SRX906LA Dual 6.5" Powered Line Array Loudspeaker
- High-Performance, High-Density System
- Truck-Pack Friendly Format
- Two 6.5" Low-Frequency Drivers
- One Neodymium Compression Driver
JBL SRX828SP Dual 18" Powered Subwoofer System with HiQnet Network Integration
- Full User Configurable DSP
- JBL Engineered Application Presets
- PEQ, Delay, Signal Generators, and More
- Dual Combination XLR-1/4" Inputs
QSC LA 112 2400W Active 12" Line Array Loudspeaker Kit with Transport Tote
- For Plug-and-Play High-Tech AV Installs
- 12" Woofer
- 1.75" Compression Tweeter
- 1600W + 800W Class-D Amplifier Module
QSC LS118 4000W Next-Generation Intelligent Active 18" Subwoofer (Black)
- For Plug-and-Play High-Tech AV Installs
- 18" Woofer
- 4000W Class-D Amplifier Module
- Impressive 138 dB Peak SPL
JBL SRX918SF 18" Powered Flyable Subwoofer
- High-Performance, High-Density
- High-Powered 18" Woofer
- Passively Cooled Class-D Amplifier
- Two Ethernet Ports with etherCON
RCF SUB 8004-AS Professional Series 2500W 18" Active Subwoofer (Black)
- 2500W Peak Class-D Amplifier
- High-Power Hypervented 18" Woofer
- 30 to 120 Hz Frequency Response
- 136 dB Max SPL
Behringer PK110 Passive 480W 10" PA Speaker
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Monitor Wedge
- Power: 480W Peak
- 2-Way: 8" Woofer / 1" Tweeter
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
Behringer PK108A Active 240W 8" Speaker System with Bluetooth and Media Player
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Karaoke
- 2-Way: 8" Woofer / 1" Tweeter
- 240W Class-AB Amplifier
- 2-Channel Mixer, Master Volume
Behringer PK112 Passive 600W 12" PA Speaker
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Monitor Wedge
- Power: 600W Peak
- 2-Way: 12" Woofer / 1" Tweeter
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
DJ-Tech SX-15 15" 2-Way PA Loudspeaker
- 15" Woofer
- 1" Dome Tweeter
- 500W Power Handling
- 1/4" I/O Jacks
LD Systems MIX 6 G2 Passive 2-Way 6.5" Passive PA Speaker - Slave to MIX6 A G2
- Designed to Slave to MIX 6 A G2
- 280W Peak Power
- 6.5" Woofer & 1" Tweeter
- 1/4" Input
AtlasIED TP1100 MTX ThunderPro2 10" 2-Way 100W Passive Loudspeaker
- 10" Woofer, Horn-Loaded 1" Tweeter
- 100W RMS (200W Peak) Power Handling
- 66 Hz to 20 kHz Frequency Response
- Sturdy & Lightweight MDF Enclosure
Peavey PVi 10 2-Way Speaker System (Pair)
- 100W Peak Power Capacity
- 10" Peavey Woofer
- High Frequency Driver with Horn
- Trapezoidal Design
Behringer Eurolive B108D Active 300W 8" Speaker System with Wireless Option
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Monitor Wedge
- 2-Way: 8" LF Speaker / 1.35" HF Speaker
- Ultrawide Dispersion Horn
- 300W Class-D Amplifier
Behringer Eurolive B208D Active 2-Way 200W 8" PA Speaker System
- For Live Sound Reinforcement & Playback
- 8" Woofer, 1.35" Compression Driver
- 200W Bi-Amplified Class-D Power
- Integrated Sound Processor
Behringer B212XL Passive 800W 12" PA Speaker
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Monitor Wedge
- 200W RMS / 800W Peak
- 2-Way: 12" Woofer / 1.75" Tweeter
- 2 speakON & 2 1/4" TS Wired in Parallel
Samson D208 2-Way Active Loudspeaker
- Up to 200 Watts of Power
- Class D Active Amplifier
- 8" LF Driver and 1" Compression Driver
- Lightweight & Compact Enclosure
Behringer Eurolive B110D Active 300W 10" Speaker System with Wireless Option
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Monitor Wedge
- 2-Way: 10" LF Speaker / 1" HF Speaker
- Ultrawide Dispersion Horn
- 300W Class-D Amplifier
Behringer Eurolive VS1220 Passive 600W 12" PA Speaker
- Live Sound, Portable PA
- Power: 150W RMS / 600W Peak
- 2-Way: 12" Woofer / Dual Tweeters
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
Behringer PK115A Active 800W 15" Speaker System with Bluetooth and Media Player
- Live Sound, Portable PA, Karaoke
- 2-Way: 15" Woofer / 1" Tweeter
- 800W Class-AB Amplifier
- 3-Channel Mixer, Master Volume
All About Powered Speakers & Line Array Speakers
Powered speakers are used in a wide range of live sound reinforcement applications, including musical performances, lectures, presentations and more. They're also known as self-powered speakers or active speakers because they have power amplifiers built in. JBL powered speakers were one of the first to market in the form of monitor speakers, and many professional speaker manufacturers have followed.
Powered vs. Unpowered
The main difference between a powered speaker and an unpowered one is the location of the power amplifier used to deliver power to the drivers. With a powered speaker, the amplifier is internal to the speaker; with unpowered, the amplifier is a separate piece of equipment.
Powered Speakers
You can consider a powered speaker as an all-in-one solution, comparable to a guitar amplifier. Everything needed to use the speaker is built into the device's cabinet. This includes a power amplifier to power the speaker, a crossover to tell each driver which frequency range to reproduce, and a signal processor including equalization. Most powered PA speakers also consist of a mixer module with microphone preamps so you can plug a microphone or instrument directly into it. You'll also need live sound speaker stands and mounts to get the speaker to the correct height for optimal sound.
Unpowered Speakers
An unpowered speaker requires an external power amplifier to function. You'll also need other audio system components, including a mixer, to get a signal to the speaker. In this scenario, you'll need to match the power amplifier to the speaker, being cognizant of impedance and power ratings. These live-sound speakers are a great choice for permanent installations where you can customize all the components, giving you greater versatility for expanding the system when needed.
Advantages of Using Powered Speakers
Powered speakers are a simple solution for live sound. The setup is quick and easy, and perfect if you need one speaker for a basic public address or multiple speakers for a musical performance. It's important to know that all the internal components are compatible and expertly tuned by the manufacturer, giving you the best possible sound. Some are even battery-operated models, so you don't even need to plug them into an electrical outlet. With integrated digital signal processing, you can control most with your smartphone, letting you fine-tune your setup. Powered speaker enclosures are designed with an angled back, so you can use them as mains for the audience or as monitors on the floor facing back toward the band. Consider speaker cases and covers as a smart investment for protecting your gear when you're on your way to the next gig.
Whether you're looking for live sound speaker accessories, a complete speaker system, line array speakers, or PA speakers and accessories, B&H Photo and Video has you covered with a wide selection of professional audio equipment.


