ZX1

8" 2‑way passive full‑range composite loudspeaker

  • Smooth, wide frequency response
  • Ideal for mains, fills, or monitors
  • Velocity-compensated port for exceptional LF
  • Long-excursion weather-treated EV8L woofer
  • 1.25-inch DH2005 titanium HF compression driver
  • Rotatable 90º x 50º horn for flexible coverage
  • Passive crossover with full-band overload protection
  • High sensitivity, 123 dB maximum SPL
  • Power handling: 200 W continuous, 800 W peak
  • High-impact polypropylene enclosure
  • Compact monitor-friendly wedge shape
  • Integrated pole mount adapter and pocket handle
  • Metric mounting inserts (4)
  • Available in black or white

Specifications

Freq. Response¹ (-3 dB) 60 Hz - 20 kHz
Freq. Range¹ (-10 dB) 48 Hz - 20 kHz
Rec. Hipass Frequency 40 Hz

Axial Sensitivity¹ 92 dB (1W/1m)
Max Calculated SPL 121 dB
Horizontal Coverage 100°
Vertical Coverage 100°
Rated System Power 200W Cont. 2, 400W Prog., 800W Peak
LF Transducer EV8L, 8 in (203mm) Driver
HF Transducer DH2005, 1 in. (25.4mm) Exit Compression Driver
Crossover Frequency 1.7 kHz
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Minimum Impedance 6 Ohms
Connectors Neutrik Speakon NL4
Enclosure Material High Impact Polymer
Grille Polyester Powder Coated, 18GA Galvanized Steel
Dim (H x W x D) 457mm x 282mm x 264mm (17.98" x 11.12" x 10.38")
Net Weight 8.4 kg (18.5 lbs)
Shipping Weight 10.2 kg (22.5 lbs)
¹ Half Space Measurement.
² IEC Noise, 6 dB Crest Factor.

Downloads

Technical Documentations
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ZX1-ZX1i Passive Speakers EU Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep) en
ZX1-ZX1i Passive Speakers UKCA Declaration of Conformity (2023-Sep) en
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ZX1-100 Engineering Data Sheet en
ZX1-90 Engineering Data Sheet en
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Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in North America en
Service Policies for Asia/Pacific Rim en
Service Policies for China en
Warranty conditions for Electro-Voice products in Europe, the Middle East, & Africa en de
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Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology en
Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics en
EASE Data Explanation en
PA Bible 02: Power Handling Capacity en
PA Bible 11: Portable Sound Systems for the Small Club en
The EV PA Bible en
The PA Bible Chapter Zero en
Software, Firmware & Design Tools
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Zx Series EASE Data Download
Marketing Materials
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Portable speakers catalog 2025 GLOBAL Download
Portable speakers catalog 2025 NA / EMEA Download
Retail catalog EMEA Download Download