Description
Features
Extensive DSP featuring DEEP™ and Intrinsic Correction™ enhances system performance
Directivity Matched Transition® (DMT) ensures uniform coverage across the entire sound field
Rugged, texture-painted birch enclosures
Four-position Mic/Line gain
Tour-grade 16 gauge steel grilles
Comfortable ergonomic handles
35 mm standard (non-tilt) pole socket
M10 rigging points for suspended installation
SPECIFICATIONS KW153
Configuration 15-inch 3-way trapezoidal
Transducers
Low-frequency
Mid-frequency
High-frequency 15-inch cone transducer
6.5-inch mid range cone transducer
1.75-inch diaphragm compression driver
Frequency Response (-6 dB) 35 Hz to 18 kHz
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 33 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Coverage (-6 dB) 75° axisymmetric
Maximum SPL1 134 dB peak
Amplifier
Power Output2 1000 W Class D (500 W LF + 500 W MF/HF) continuous
2000 W peak
Input Impedance Channel A XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ:
Mic gain setting Balanced Unbalanced
0 dB 38 kΩ 19 kΩ
+12 dB 10 kΩ 5 kΩ
+24 dB 2.66 kΩ 1.33 kΩ
+36 dB 660Ω 330ΩChannel B XLR / ¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ: 38 kΩ balanced / 19 kΩ unbalanced
Channel B RCA: 10 kΩ
Controls Power, Gain A, Gain B, Channel A Input Gain (0 dB / 12 dB / 24 dB / 36 dB), LF Mode (Ext Sub/Norm/DEEP™), HF Mode (Flat/Vocal Boost), Front LED (On/Off/Limit)
Indicators Power, Signal A, Signal B, Standby, Limit, Mic (24 dB and 36 dB settings)
Connectors Balanced female XLR/¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ line/mic level input, Balanced female XLR/¼⁻ᶦⁿᶜʰ line level input, Dual Balanced male XLR full range line level out , Balanced male XLR “mix” out, Stereo RCA line level input, Remote gain control, Locking IEC power connector
Cooling On demand, 50 mm variable speed fan
Amplifier Protection Thermal limiting, output overcurrent, overtemperature muting, GuardRail™
Transducer Protection Thermal limiting, excursion limiting
AC Power Input Universal power supply 100–240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz
AC Power Consumption
(1/8 Power) 100 VAC, 2.3 A
120 VAC, 2.01 A
230 VAC, 1.13 A
Enclosure
Material 15 mm painted birch plywood
Finish Black textured paint
Grille Black powder coated 16 gauge steel
Speaker Dimensions (H×W×D) 1094 × 470 × 427 mm
43.1 × 18.5 × 16.8 in
Carton Dimensions (H×W×D) 580 × 560 × 1168 mm
22.8 × 22 × 46 in
Net Weight 39.5 kg / 87 lb
Shipping Weight 47.6 kg / 104.9 lb
Available Accessories KW153 cover, KW M10 kit
