EKX portable loudspeakers
Maximum sonic impact, minimum effort
EKX combines renowned EV sound quality and reliability with the latest technology — all in a compact package suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios, including musicians, DJs and small-to-medium live, club, and installed sound applications. EKX is equipped with professional features not usually found at its price point, making it an incredible value.
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EKX-12P |
EKX-15P |
EKX-12 |
EKX-15 |
EKX-15SP |
EKX-18SP |
EKX-15S |
EKX-18S | |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 50 Hz - 20 kHzkHz (Full space measurement using the music DSP preset.) | 48 Hz - 20 kHzkHz (Full space measurement using the music DSP preset) | 55 Hz - 20 kkHz (Full Space Measurement) | 50 Hz - 20 kkHz (Full Space Measurement) | 40 Hz - 180 HzkHz (Half Space Measurement) | 35 Hz - 180kHz (Half Space Measurement) | 40 Hz - 300kHz (Half Space Measurement) | 35 Hz - 300kHz (Half Space Measurement) |
| Shipping Weight | 50.49lbs (22.9kg) | 65.04lbs (29.5kg) | 47.18lbs (21.4kg) | 62.17lbs (28.2kg) | 71.87lbs (32.6kg) | 90.83lbs (41.2kg) | 69lbs (31.3kg) | 88.41lbs (40.1kg) |
| Weight Net | 41.45lbs (18.8kg) | 53.79lbs (24.4kg) | 38.36lbs (17.4kg) | 51.15lbs (23.2kg) | 57.76lbs (26.2kg) | 72.31lbs (32.8kg) | 54.9lbs (24.9kg) | 70.11lbs (31.8kg) |
| Depth | 14.02" (356mm) | 16.89" (429mm) | 14.02" (356mm) | 16.89" (429mm) | 21.69" (551mm) | 24.09" (612mm) | 21.69" (551mm) | 24.09" (612mm) |
| Width | 14.76" (375mm) | 17.01" (432mm) | 14.76" (375mm) | 17.01" (432mm) | 20.87" (530mm) | 23.86" (606mm) | 20.87" (530mm) | 23.86" (606mm) |
| Height | 23.9" (607mm) | 26.97" (685mm) | 23.9" (607mm) | 26.97" (685mm) | 17.91" (455mm) | 20.47" (520mm) | 17.91" (455mm) | 20.47" (520mm) |
| Suspension | (8) M10 threaded mounting points | (8) M10 threaded mounting points | (8) M10 threaded mounting points | (8) M10 threaded mounting points | ||||
| Grille | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat | 18 AWG steel with powdercoat |
| Enclosure Material | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat | 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat |
| Connector Type | (1) Stereo RCA input, (2) XLR/TRS combo jack, and (1) XLR link output | (1) Stereo RCA input, (2) XLR/TRS combo jack, and (1) XLR link output | Dual NL4 | Dual NL4 | (2) XLR/TRS combo jacks and (2) XLR link outputs | (2) XLR/TRS combo jacks and (2) XLR link outputs | Dual NL4 | Dual NL4 |
| Minimum Impedance | 7.5Ω | 7.2Ω | 7.5Ω | 7.0Ω | ||||
| Crossover Frequency | 1.7 kHz | 1.7 kHz | 1.6 kHz | 1.6 kHz | ||||
| HF Transducer | DH-1M 1-inch titanium compression driver | DH-1M 1-inch titanium compression driver | DH-1M 1-inch titanium compression driver | DH-1M 1-inch titanium compression driver | ||||
| LF Transducer | EVS-12M 300 mm (12 in) | EVS-15M 381 mm (15 in) | EVS-12M 300 mm (12 in) | EVS-15M 381 mm (15 in) | EVS-15C 381 mm (15 in) | EVS-18C 457 mm (18 in) | EVS-15C 381 mm (15 in) | EVS-18C 457 mm (18 in) |
| Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) V | 60° | 60° | 60° | |||||
| Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) H | 90° | 90° | 90° | 90° | ||||
| Max. SPL/1m (calc) | 132dB | 134dB | 131dB | 132dB | 133dB | 134dB | 133dB | 134dB |
| Recommended High-Pass Frequency | 55Hz | 50Hz | 35Hz | 30Hz | ||||
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | 60 Hz - 18 kHzHz () | 55 Hz - 18 kHzHz () | 82 Hz - 18 kHz () | 75 Hz - 18 kHz () | 45 Hz - 150 HzHz () | 40 Hz - 150Hz () | 60 Hz - 100Hz () | 50 Hz - 100Hz () |
| Powered or Passive | Powered | Powered | Passive | Passive | Powered | Powered | Passive | Passive |
| Power Rating | 1500W | 1500W | 1400W | 1600W | 1300W | 1300W | 1600W | 1600W |
| Maximum SPL | 132 dBdB () | 134dB () | 131dB () | 132dB () | 133 dB peakdB () | 134 dB peakdB () | 133dB () | 134dB |
| Passive Power Handling | 1400W peak | 1600W peak | 1600W peak | 1600W peak | ||||
| Woofer Size | 12inch | 15inch | 12inch | 15inch | 15inch | 18inch | 15inch | 18inch |
| Family | EKX | EKX | EKX | EKX | EKX | EKX | EKX | EKX |
| Power Consumption | 1.8 A () | 1.8 A () | 1.8 A () | 1.8 A () | ||||
| Power Handling (Continuous / Peak) | 350 W/1400W | 400 W/1600W | 400 W/1600W | 400 W/1600W | ||||
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω | 8Ω | 8Ω | 8Ω | ||||
| Low Pass Frequency | Adjustable: 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 150 Hz | Adjustable: 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, 150 Hz | ||||||
| Axial Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W @ 1 m) | 95dB | 96dB () | 95dB | 96dB | ||||
| Speaker Type | Full-Range, two-way | Full-Range, two-way | Full-Range, two-way | Full-Range, two way | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer | Subwoofer |
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Downloads
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProSound Loudspeakers and Electronics Catalog | EN | 15.43MB | Apr 2, 2019 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | EN | 9.22MB | Jan 21, 2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 NA | EN | 10.63MB | May 22, 2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | DE | 6.76MB | May 12, 2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | EL | 6.78MB | May 12, 2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | ES | 6.76MB | May 12, 2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | FR | 6.76MB | May 12, 2020 |
| Portable speakers catalog 2020 EMEA | PL | 6.77MB | May 12, 2020 |
| Name | Size | Date |
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| EKX-12P_EKX-15P_CB-CERT_DK-43601-UL UL Certificate of Compliance | 181KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-12P, Ekx-15P, Emc, Certificate No. A621-Bc30-E331-488D Certificate | 415KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-12P, Ekx-15P, Emc, Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107037E | 269KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-12P, Ekx-15P, Low Voltage Directive (Lvd), Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107037S | 455KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-12P, Ekx-15P, Verification of Conformity (Voc), Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107036E Certificate | 267KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| EKX-15SP_EKX-18SP_CB-CERT_DK-43603-UL UL Certificate of Compliance | 181KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Emc, Certificate No. Ee18-E691-8Ed4-9B97 Certificate | 414KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Emc, Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107039E | 267KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Low Voltage Directive (Lvd), Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107039S | 457KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Verification of Conformity (Voc), Dongguan Emtek Certificate No. Ed150107038E Certificate | 268KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Environmental Compliance Document | 148KB | Oct 3, 2017 |
| Etl, Ekx-12P, Ekx-15P, Authorization To Mark (Atm), Intertek Certificate No. 150114024Szn-001 Certificate | 115KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Etl, Ekx-15Sp, Ekx-18Sp, Authorization To Mark (Atm), Intertek Certificate No. 150114025Szn-001 Certificate | 116KB | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Name | Size | Date | |
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| EKX Simplified Cabinet Drawings | ZIP | 7.42MB | Jun 9, 2015 |
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| EKX EASE Data | ZIP | 212KB | Jan 24, 2018 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| EKX-12 Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 498KB | Feb 5, 2015 |
| EKX-12P Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 683KB | Mar 4, 2015 |
| EKX-15 Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 537KB | Feb 5, 2015 |
| EKX-15P Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 704KB | Mar 4, 2015 |
| EKX-15S Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 435KB | Mar 4, 2015 |
| EKX-15SP Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 567KB | Mar 4, 2015 |
| EKX-18S Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 403KB | Mar 4, 2015 |
| EKX-18SP Engineering Data Sheet | EN | 528KB | Mar 4, 2015 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| EKX Full-Range Loudspeaker Accessories Installation Note | EN | 2.36MB | Jul 1, 2019 |
| EKX Passive Loudspeakers User Manual | EN | 3.37MB | May 27, 2016 |
| EKX Powered Loudspeakers User Manual | EN | 5.79MB | May 2, 2017 |
| EKX-Aktivlautsprecher Benutzerhandbuch | DE | 5.79MB | May 2, 2017 |
| EKX-Passivlautsprecher Benutzerhandbuch | DE | 3.38MB | May 27, 2016 |
| Altavoces EKX pasivos Manual | ES | 3.38MB | May 27, 2016 |
| EKX Powered Loudspeakers Manual | ES | 5.79MB | Jul 25, 2017 |
| Enceintes amplifiées EKX Guide | FR | 5.79MB | May 2, 2017 |
| Enceintes passives EKX Guide | FR | 3.38MB | May 27, 2016 |
| EKX パッシブスピーカー マニュアル | JA | 3.54MB | May 27, 2016 |
| EKX パワードスピーカー マニュアル | JA | 6.03MB | May 2, 2017 |
| EKX 앰프 내장형 라우드스피커 설치 매뉴얼 | KO | 5.93MB | May 2, 2017 |
| EKX 패시브형 라우드 스피커 설치 매뉴얼 | KO | 3.47MB | May 27, 2016 |
| Altifalantes ativos EKX Manual | PT | 5.79MB | May 2, 2017 |
| Altifalantes EKX passivos Manual | PT | 3.36MB | Jan 5, 2017 |
| EKX Passive 说明书 | ZH | 3.97MB | May 27, 2016 |
| EKX Powered 说明书 | ZH | 6.22MB | May 2, 2017 |
FrontHero 12P
FrontHero 15P
FrontHero 15SP
FrontHero 18SP
BackHero 12p
BackHero 15p
BackHero 15SP
BackHero 18SP
EV EKXAcc 15 CVR le
EV EKXAcc 15 CVR pocket
EV EKXAcc 18S CVR
EV EKXAcc BRKT12
EV EKXAcc BRKT15
EV EKXAcc BRKT15Hardware
EV EKXAcc TCA
PoleInsert 12P
PoleInsert 15P
SideViewHighlightingHandles 12P
SideViewHighlightingHandles 15P
SideViewHighlightingHandles 15SP
SideViewHighlightingHandles 18SP
TopThreeQuarterRigging 12P
TopThreeQuarterRigging 15P
TopThreeQuarterRigging 15SP
TopThreeQuarterRigging 18SP
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
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| Service Policies for the Americas | EN | 274KB | Mar 26, 2019 |
| EMEA BT Service Policies | EN | 492KB | Mar 26, 2019 |
| General Terms & Conditions of Deliver for Export Business | EN | 57KB | Nov 26, 2014 |
| Service Policies for Asia/Pacific Rim | EN | 2.62MB | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Service Policies for China | EN | 229KB | Apr 25, 2013 |
| Allgemeine Lieferbedingungen | DE | 184KB | Nov 30, 2016 |
| Name | Language | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audio 101 - Basic Audio Terminology | EN | 2.74MB | Dec 13, 2012 |
| Audio 101 - Loudspeaker Basics | EN | 3.02MB | Dec 13, 2012 |
| EASE Data Explanation | EN | 934KB | Nov 17, 2015 |
| PA Bible 02: Power Handling Capacity | EN | 422KB | Dec 26, 2007 |
| PA Bible 11: Portable Sound Systems for the Small Club | EN | 470KB | Dec 26, 2007 |
| The EV PA Bible | EN | 1.14MB | Dec 26, 2007 |
| The PA Bible Chapter Zero | EN | 1.14MB | Jun 11, 2018 |