Best FBT Active Full-Range PA Speakers 2025

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

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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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 Ventis 115A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

FBT Ventis 115A

by FBT

Corporate Events DJ

Key Feature:

• Easy setup with minimal cables

✓ PROS

• Often include EQ and protection
• Great for portable PA systems

✗ CONS

• More expensive upfront cost
• Electronics can fail over time

FBT Ventis 115AActive 2-Way Full-Range SpeakerBi-ampedEquipped with a 15" woofer and a 1" tweeterPower: 700 W...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 463055

$1,297

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FBT Ventis 112A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (27 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

6/10

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

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FBT Vertus CLA 604A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

FBT Vertus CLA 604A

by FBT

Corporate Events Band

Key Feature:

• Easy setup with minimal cables

✓ PROS

• Great for portable PA systems
• Built-in amplification and processing

✗ CONS

• Electronics can fail over time
• Power outlet required near each speaker

FBT Vertus CLA 604 AActive 6 x 4"/ 4x 1" Line Array Column2-WayBi-Amped6x 4" Neodymium woofer4x 1"...

⭐ 4.5/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 314303

$1,154

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FBT X-Pro 110A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

FBT X-Pro 110A

by FBT

Venues Corporate Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Great for portable PA systems

✓ PROS

• Built-in amplification and processing
• Optimized amp-to-speaker matching

✗ CONS

• Heavier than passive speakers
• Limited amplifier upgrade options

FBT X-Pro 110AActive Full-Range Loudspeaker2-WayEquipped with: 10" woofer1" tweeterPower: 1200 W Class D (LF)...

⭐ 4.5/5 (19 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 529212

$626

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FBT X-Pro 112A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

FBT X-Pro 112A

by FBT

Band DJ Venues

Key Feature:

• Easy setup with minimal cables

✓ PROS

• Built-in amplification and processing
• Often include EQ and protection

✗ CONS

• More expensive upfront cost
• Heavier than passive speakers

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

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 529190

$725

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FBT Vertus CLA 206 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

FBT Vertus CLA 206 A

by FBT

Corporate DJ Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Often include EQ and protection

✓ PROS

• Built-in amplification and processing
• Great for portable PA systems

✗ CONS

• Limited amplifier upgrade options
• Heavier than passive speakers

FBT Vertus CLA 206 AActive Line Array Column2-WayBi-amplifiedEquipped with: 2x 6.5" neodymium bass speaker and 1x...

⭐ 4.5/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 475528

$1,428

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FBT Vertus CLA 604A W - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

FBT Vertus CLA 604A W

by FBT

DJ Events Band

Key Feature:

• Built-in amplification and processing

✓ PROS

• Often include EQ and protection
• Built-in amplification and processing

✗ CONS

• Heavier than passive speakers
• Electronics can fail over time

FBT Vertus CLA 604 AWActive Line Array ColumnActive 2-way bi-amplified system6x 4" Neodymium woofer4x 1"...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

6/10

Art. 392555

$1,154

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FBT HiMaxX 40a - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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FBT Ventis 206A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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FBT J MaxX 114A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

FBT J MaxX 114A

by FBT

Band Venues Live Sound

Key Feature:

• Built-in amplification and processing

✓ PROS

• Built-in amplification and processing
• Great for portable PA systems

✗ CONS

• Power outlet required near each speaker
• More expensive upfront cost

FBT J MaxX 114AActive Full-Range Multifunction SpeakerEquipped with 14" and 1" speakersBi-amped power amp...

⭐ 4.7/5 (35 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 472981

$733

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FBT PROMaxX 110A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

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

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FBT Vertus CLA 406.2 A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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FBT J15A J-Series - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

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

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FBT X-Pro 115A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.4/5 (24 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

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

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FBT HIMaxX 60A - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.8/5 (18 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

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

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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.

Best FBT Active Full-Range PA Speakers 2025

FBT Ventis 115A

FBT Ventis 112A

FBT Vertus CLA 604A

FBT X-Pro 110A

FBT X-Pro 112A

FBT Vertus CLA 206 A

FBT Vertus CLA 604A W

FBT HiMaxX 40a

FBT Ventis 206A

FBT J MaxX 114A

FBT PROMaxX 110A

FBT Vertus CLA 406.2 A

FBT J15A J-Series

FBT X-Pro 115A

FBT HIMaxX 60A

How to Choose the Best Active Full-Range PA Speakers

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying active full-range pa speakers?

How much should I spend on active full-range pa speakers?

Are expensive active full-range pa speakers worth the investment?

What are the best brands for active full-range pa speakers?

Should I buy active full-range pa speakers online or in-store?

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