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Best FBT Active Full-Range PA Speakers 2026

Premium FBT active full-range pa speakers - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: January 28, 2026 • Next update: February 4, 2026

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Sound For Events For DJ For Band For Corporate For Venues
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FBT HIMaxX 60A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

FBT HIMaxX 60A

by FBT
Venues Live Sound Band
Key Feature:
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✓ PROS
  • • Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
✗ CONS
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options
  • • Power outlet required near each speaker

FBT HIMaxX 60aActive 2-Way Full Range SpeakerEquipped with: 15" Neodymium woofer and 1.4"...

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 244621
$1,513
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT PROMaxX 114A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

FBT PROMaxX 114A

by FBT
Venues Band Corporate
Key Feature:
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification and processing
  • • Great for portable PA systems
✗ CONS
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options
  • • More expensive upfront cost

FBT PROMaxX 114AActive 2-Way Full-Range SpeakerBi-ampedEquipped with: 14" Woofer and 1.4" tweeterPower: 700 W...

⭐ 4.8/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 463079
$1,073
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT J15A J-Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

FBT J15A J-Series

by FBT
Live Sound Band Corporate
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification and processing
✓ PROS
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
  • • Great for portable PA systems
✗ CONS
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options
  • • Heavier than passive speakers

FBT J15A J-SeriesActive Full Range Multifunctional SpeakerEquipped with: 15 " and 1" speakersBi-amped...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 330010
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT Ventis 112A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

FBT Ventis 112A

by FBT
DJ Events Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✓ PROS
  • • Often include EQ and protection
  • • Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive upfront cost
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options

FBT Ventis 112AActive 2-way full-range speakerBi-ampedSpeaker configuration: 12" Woofer and 1" tweeterPower:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 463053
$1,208
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT J12A J-Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

FBT J12A J-Series

by FBT
Venues DJ Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Often include EQ and protection
✓ PROS
  • • Often include EQ and protection
  • • Built-in amplification and processing
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than passive speakers
  • • Power outlet required near each speaker

FBT J12A J-SeriesActive Full Range Multifunctional LoudspeakerEquipped with 12" and 1" loudspeakersBi amped...

⭐ 5.0/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 330008
$611
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT Vertus CLA 406.2 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

FBT Vertus CLA 406.2 A

by FBT
DJ Events Band
Key Feature:
• Great for portable PA systems
✓ PROS
  • • Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
  • • Often include EQ and protection
✗ CONS
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options
  • • More expensive upfront cost

FBT Vertus CLA 406.2 AActive Line Array Column2-WayBi-amplifiedEquipped with: 4x 6.5" neodymium bass speaker and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 475523
$1,978
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT Ventis 206A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

FBT Ventis 206A

by FBT
Live Sound DJ Events
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification and processing
✓ PROS
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
  • • Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than passive speakers
  • • Electronics can fail over time

FBT Ventis 206AActive Full-Range SpeakerSize: 2-wayBi-ampedSpeaker components: 2 x 6.5" woofers1" x...

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 463068
$1,007
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT PROMaxX 110A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

FBT PROMaxX 110A

by FBT
DJ Corporate Events
Key Feature:
• Easy setup with minimal cables
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification and processing
  • • Great for portable PA systems
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive upfront cost
  • • Power outlet required near each speaker

FBT PROMaxX 110AActive 2-Way Full-Range SpeakerBi-ampedSpeaker configuration: 10" Woofer and 1" tweeter700 W...

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 463084
$736
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT X-Lite 112A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

FBT X-Lite 112A

by FBT
Band Venues Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Easy setup with minimal cables
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification and processing
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
✗ CONS
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options
  • • Heavier than passive speakers

FBT X-Lite 112AActive Full-Range Loudspeaker2-WayEquipped with: 12" woofer1" tweeterPower: 1200 W Class D...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 529230
$571
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT J MaxX 110A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

FBT J MaxX 110A

by FBT
Band Live Sound DJ
Key Feature:
• Built-in amplification and processing
✓ PROS
  • • Great for portable PA systems
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive upfront cost
  • • Heavier than passive speakers

FBT J MaxX 110AActive full-range multi-functional speakerEquipment: 10" and 1" speakersBiamped switching...

⭐ 4.9/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 472979
$604
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT J MaxX 112A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

FBT J MaxX 112A

by FBT
Live Sound Venues Band
Key Feature:
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✓ PROS
  • • Built-in amplification and processing
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
✗ CONS
  • • Heavier than passive speakers
  • • Electronics can fail over time

FBT J MaxX 112AActive full-range multi-functional speakerEquipment: 12" and 1" speakersBiamped switching...

⭐ 4.9/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 472980
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT Ventis 110A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

FBT Ventis 110A

by FBT
Band Events Venues
Key Feature:
• Often include EQ and protection
✓ PROS
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
  • • Built-in amplification and processing
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive upfront cost
  • • Heavier than passive speakers

FBT Ventis 110AActive 2-way full-range speakerBi-ampedSpeaker configuration: 10" Woofer and 1" tweeterPower:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 463052
$1,088
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT PROMaxX 112A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

FBT PROMaxX 112A

by FBT
Corporate DJ Band
Key Feature:
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✓ PROS
  • • Great for portable PA systems
  • • Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✗ CONS
  • • Electronics can fail over time
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options

FBT PROMaxX 112AActive 2-Way Full-Range SpeakerBi-ampedEquipped with: 12" Woofer and 1" tweeterPower: 700 W...

⭐ 4.5/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 463080
$901
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT HiMaxX 40a - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

FBT HiMaxX 40a

by FBT
Band Events Venues
Key Feature:
• Easy setup with minimal cables
✓ PROS
  • • Often include EQ and protection
  • • Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✗ CONS
  • • More expensive upfront cost
  • • Power outlet required near each speaker

FBT HiMAXX 40aActive Speakers2-WayBi-amping 1000W RMS Class D for 1 x 12" neodymium woofer150 W RMS Class G1x...

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 205814
$1,176
Buy at Thomann View Details
FBT X-Pro 115A - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

FBT X-Pro 115A

by FBT
DJ Corporate Events
Key Feature:
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching
✓ PROS
  • • Often include EQ and protection
  • • Easy setup with minimal cables
✗ CONS
  • • Power outlet required near each speaker
  • • Limited amplifier upgrade options

FBT X-Pro 115AActive Full-Range Loudspeaker2-WayEquipped with: 15" woofer1" tweeterPower: 1200 W Class D (LF)...

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 529177
$835
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Active Full-Range PA Speakers

Budget Planning

  • • Under $200: Entry-level
  • • $200-$500: Intermediate
  • • $500-$1000: Advanced
  • • $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

  • • Sound clarity & tone
  • • Build materials & finish
  • • Hardware durability
  • • Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

  • • Your musical style
  • • Skill level match
  • • Intended use case
  • • Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced active full-range pa speakers typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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