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May 12, 2025
All-Star Gear: Loudspeakers & PA Systems
Gig-worthy speakers for nearly any venue
What do you look for in a PA loudspeaker? Flexibility through DSP? A light load in your van? Roof-shaking output? Everybody's got their own criteria, and zZounds customers love to tell what sets their PA system apart from the pack. That's why we've assembled some of our best-reviewed speakers and PA systems -- along with quotes from satisfied users -- into our All-Star roster. Here, you'll find top speakers for just about any situation -- from clubs to coffeehouses to spin class. Read on and see if your favorites made our list, or maybe find your next PA!
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QSC K12.2 Powered Loudspeaker
Our Customers Say...
"Totally blown away with the clarity and natural sound that I'm able to get from this speaker."
- David in Lithonia, GA
"The sound on these speakers is phenomenal, they get really loud and the sound is crystal clear."
- Mario in Hempstead, NY
"Best speakers I've ever owned. I feel like I've achieved 100% full pro status in terms of sound quality. I am extremely impressed with these speakers."
- Daniel in Chicago, IL
Own it for $999.99 or 18 payments of $55.55!
"Totally blown away with the clarity and natural sound that I'm able to get from this speaker."
- David in Lithonia, GA
"The sound on these speakers is phenomenal, they get really loud and the sound is crystal clear."
- Mario in Hempstead, NY
"Best speakers I've ever owned. I feel like I've achieved 100% full pro status in terms of sound quality. I am extremely impressed with these speakers."
- Daniel in Chicago, IL
Own it for $999.99 or 18 payments of $55.55!
Bose F1 Model 812 Flexible Array Loudspeaker
Our Customers Say...
"There is no way to simply describe just how good this speaker is. Whether as FOH with full bands or behind a solo/acoustic act in a small room, the F1 blows away everything else I have used in my 4000+ show career."
- JM
"I've had other musicians come up to see what the heck was coming out behind me; it sounded perfect. It had low end, it had high end, it sounded like there was a speaker at someone's table 80 ft away, and doing that without blowing the front tables next to stage out."
- CJ in Waikoloa, HI
"These speakers are by far one of if not the best compact small to medium venue, portable sound system you can buy. The sound is superb and the amount of power that this system churns out is breathtaking! The subs are even designed to interlock with another sub for additional reinforcement. Definitely worth buying a second set."
- Bruce in Killeen, TX
Own it for $1,399.00 or 18 payments of $77.72!
"There is no way to simply describe just how good this speaker is. Whether as FOH with full bands or behind a solo/acoustic act in a small room, the F1 blows away everything else I have used in my 4000+ show career."
- JM
"I've had other musicians come up to see what the heck was coming out behind me; it sounded perfect. It had low end, it had high end, it sounded like there was a speaker at someone's table 80 ft away, and doing that without blowing the front tables next to stage out."
- CJ in Waikoloa, HI
"These speakers are by far one of if not the best compact small to medium venue, portable sound system you can buy. The sound is superb and the amount of power that this system churns out is breathtaking! The subs are even designed to interlock with another sub for additional reinforcement. Definitely worth buying a second set."
- Bruce in Killeen, TX
Own it for $1,399.00 or 18 payments of $77.72!
Peavey PV215 2-Way PA Enclosure
Our Customers Say...
"I've used these speakers for the better part of 10 years. Great sound, great reliability."
- Steve in Valley City, ND
"They give a great visual impression to the crowd. They have a great range and seem to be able to take a pretty good beating week after week with no signs of failure. Plus, for a large speaker, they are light and easy to move."
- Jim in Columbia, MO
"For my DJ gigs, I can't ask for anything better and for the price you can't beat that."
- Rick in San Antonio, TX
Own it for $399.99 or 8 payments of $50.00!
"I've used these speakers for the better part of 10 years. Great sound, great reliability."
- Steve in Valley City, ND
"They give a great visual impression to the crowd. They have a great range and seem to be able to take a pretty good beating week after week with no signs of failure. Plus, for a large speaker, they are light and easy to move."
- Jim in Columbia, MO
"For my DJ gigs, I can't ask for anything better and for the price you can't beat that."
- Rick in San Antonio, TX
Own it for $399.99 or 8 payments of $50.00!
Electro-Voice EKX-15P Powered Speaker
Our Customers Say...
"The sound is incredible and easily covered the large room my band played in. I could hear every instrument and voice clearly in the mix!"
- Bryan in Cheshire, CT
"Got these babies about 3 months ago and finally got to use them on Friday at a wedding. Let me put it this way, no need to think twice GET THEM. The sound quality is second to none."
- DJ T in Philadelphia, PA
"I upgraded from the ZLX to this model and the clarity is awesome. I've done several gigs with these and so far I have no complaints!"
- Pharoah in Henderson, NV
Own it for $1,049.00 or 18 payments of $58.28!
"The sound is incredible and easily covered the large room my band played in. I could hear every instrument and voice clearly in the mix!"
- Bryan in Cheshire, CT
"Got these babies about 3 months ago and finally got to use them on Friday at a wedding. Let me put it this way, no need to think twice GET THEM. The sound quality is second to none."
- DJ T in Philadelphia, PA
"I upgraded from the ZLX to this model and the clarity is awesome. I've done several gigs with these and so far I have no complaints!"
- Pharoah in Henderson, NV
Own it for $1,049.00 or 18 payments of $58.28!
QSC CP12 Compact Powered Loudspeaker
Our Customers Say...
"I pair them with a pair of 18" subs, and have used them on a small gig without the subs, and they have worked flawlessly in any application. Very smooth sounding, great bass response and crystal clear highs."
- Marc in Myrtle Beach, SC
"Clarity, stereo imaging, and power make these my new go-to speakers. The bass that they put out will amaze you!"
- Rob in Wilmington, NC
"Amazing simplicity on the rear controls, rugged build, and great warranty! Awesome mid-priced system. I got the unbeatable bundle with the stands, bags and cables, unbeatable!"
- DJ Nick in Boston, MA
Own it for $649.99 or 12 payments of $54.17!
"I pair them with a pair of 18" subs, and have used them on a small gig without the subs, and they have worked flawlessly in any application. Very smooth sounding, great bass response and crystal clear highs."
- Marc in Myrtle Beach, SC
"Clarity, stereo imaging, and power make these my new go-to speakers. The bass that they put out will amaze you!"
- Rob in Wilmington, NC
"Amazing simplicity on the rear controls, rugged build, and great warranty! Awesome mid-priced system. I got the unbeatable bundle with the stands, bags and cables, unbeatable!"
- DJ Nick in Boston, MA
Own it for $649.99 or 12 payments of $54.17!
Electro-Voice EVOLVE 50 Powered Column PA System
Our Customers Say...
"My customers (weddings, corporate events, and private parties) have all marveled at how good the sound is, how loud (yet clear) it is, and how sharp it looks compared to the traditional speakers on tripods."
- Joe in New Braunfels, TX
"This is the best PA I have ever owned and I’ve owned a few! Great sound and power. I play small to large rooms and this thing sounds great in every room I play."
- Jason in Conway, SC
"These things are amazing. Set up and break down in under 5 minutes. Crystal clear highs and the sub is BEATING!"
- Leslie in Savannah, GA
Own it for $1,999.00 or 18 payments of $111.05!
"My customers (weddings, corporate events, and private parties) have all marveled at how good the sound is, how loud (yet clear) it is, and how sharp it looks compared to the traditional speakers on tripods."
- Joe in New Braunfels, TX
"This is the best PA I have ever owned and I’ve owned a few! Great sound and power. I play small to large rooms and this thing sounds great in every room I play."
- Jason in Conway, SC
"These things are amazing. Set up and break down in under 5 minutes. Crystal clear highs and the sub is BEATING!"
- Leslie in Savannah, GA
Own it for $1,999.00 or 18 payments of $111.05!
LD Systems ICOA SUB18A Powered Subwoofer Speaker
Our Customers Say...
"I upgraded to this sub From a 18in Harbinger V2318s, and I must say what a HUGE improvement. This sub hits hard and deep. The build quality is phenomenal. Definitely going to be grabbing another one. Great price and even better performance."
- A Happy Owner
"EXTREMELY GREAT SOUND!!! This sub DELIVERS! Extremely satisfied ESPECIALLY for the price!"
- A Happy Owner
"Well let me tell you all that these subs are absolutely incredible. First off, dB wise yes these hit the range as advertised. They hit comfortably at 128db with ease."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $999.99 or 12 payments of $83.33!
"I upgraded to this sub From a 18in Harbinger V2318s, and I must say what a HUGE improvement. This sub hits hard and deep. The build quality is phenomenal. Definitely going to be grabbing another one. Great price and even better performance."
- A Happy Owner
"EXTREMELY GREAT SOUND!!! This sub DELIVERS! Extremely satisfied ESPECIALLY for the price!"
- A Happy Owner
"Well let me tell you all that these subs are absolutely incredible. First off, dB wise yes these hit the range as advertised. They hit comfortably at 128db with ease."
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $999.99 or 12 payments of $83.33!
Electro-Voice ETX-18SP Powered Subwoofer
Our Customers Say...
"I've listened to pretty much all of the main portable subs in this range and this is the one I went for because of its "bubbly, warm, rich sound." It's not throaty; this just has a wonderful deep bass that really shines compared to others."
- A Happy Owner
"This subwoofer is 100 percent satisfying for me as a DJ. Its performance is 100 percent rich, clean, deep bass. The crowd is always giving me praise for such a great sound coming from this sub."
- Daniel in Cherryfield, ME
"Never heard a DJ subwoofer catch 30-35 hz so well!!!! This thing is nice!!!!"
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $1,999.00 or 18 payments of $111.05!
"I've listened to pretty much all of the main portable subs in this range and this is the one I went for because of its "bubbly, warm, rich sound." It's not throaty; this just has a wonderful deep bass that really shines compared to others."
- A Happy Owner
"This subwoofer is 100 percent satisfying for me as a DJ. Its performance is 100 percent rich, clean, deep bass. The crowd is always giving me praise for such a great sound coming from this sub."
- Daniel in Cherryfield, ME
"Never heard a DJ subwoofer catch 30-35 hz so well!!!! This thing is nice!!!!"
- A Happy Owner
Own it for $1,999.00 or 18 payments of $111.05!
RCF Evox 12 Active Speaker Array PA System
Our Customers Say...
"The sound quality is outstanding even at very high volume. Hard to believe how much crystal clear, beautiful sound can come out of this. You definitely get what you pay for. Absolutely recommend this unit!!"
- Edward in Seney, MI
"This thing is insane... A pair of these will go a loooooong way. Great sounding. Great coverage. Fast set-up. Easy to load in/out. Awesome purchase."
- Jay in Kirkland, WA
"After a quick EQ in my living room, they blew me away. I then transported them to work and did a sound test in the auditorium and they sounded like Studio 54, which was my goal. "
- Steve in New York, NY
Own it for $2,499.00 or 18 payments of $138.83!
"The sound quality is outstanding even at very high volume. Hard to believe how much crystal clear, beautiful sound can come out of this. You definitely get what you pay for. Absolutely recommend this unit!!"
- Edward in Seney, MI
"This thing is insane... A pair of these will go a loooooong way. Great sounding. Great coverage. Fast set-up. Easy to load in/out. Awesome purchase."
- Jay in Kirkland, WA
"After a quick EQ in my living room, they blew me away. I then transported them to work and did a sound test in the auditorium and they sounded like Studio 54, which was my goal. "
- Steve in New York, NY
Own it for $2,499.00 or 18 payments of $138.83!
Alto Professional TS415 Powered Speaker
Our Customers Say...
"These speakers blew my expectations out of the water! Super loud and clear."
-A Happy Owner
"How can they sell this much speaker for this little amount of money?!?!? Easily comparable to speakers twice this price! Buy these! You will not be disappointed!!"
- Timothy in Somerset, KY
"I love these speakers. The sound that comes out of these would compare to many of the top brands out there for a fraction of the cost. You can't go wrong with Alto."
- Chino in DE
Own it for $399.00 or 8 payments of $49.88!
"These speakers blew my expectations out of the water! Super loud and clear."
-A Happy Owner
"How can they sell this much speaker for this little amount of money?!?!? Easily comparable to speakers twice this price! Buy these! You will not be disappointed!!"
- Timothy in Somerset, KY
"I love these speakers. The sound that comes out of these would compare to many of the top brands out there for a fraction of the cost. You can't go wrong with Alto."
- Chino in DE
Own it for $399.00 or 8 payments of $49.88!
