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Best EV Passive Full-Range PA Speakers 2025

Premium EV passive full-range pa speakers - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 22, 2025 • Next update: October 29, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800 Under $1,000 Under $2,000 Under $5,000
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Live Sound For Band For External Amplification For Custom Systems For Upgrade Flexibility For Professional Install
BRANDS: Seeburg Acoustic Line the box pro LD Systems EV TW AUDiO the box Behringer HK Audio DAS Audio FBT dB Technologies JBL
EV ZX1-90 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

EV ZX1-90 Bundle

by EV
Professional Install Upgrade Flexibility Band
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers

EV ZX1-90 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, EV Zx1-90*Passive Speaker*8"/ 1" drivers200 / 800W at 8 ohms90° x...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 223421
$457
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV Zx1-90 White - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

EV Zx1-90 White

by EV
Professional Install Upgrade Flexibility Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • More cables and setup complexity

EV Zx1-90 WhitePassive Speaker8"/ 1" Drivers200 / 800 W at 8 ohms90° x 50° CD-hornSpeaker twist in/...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 112201
$461
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-12 Cover Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

EV ELX200-12 Cover Bundle

by EV
Band Professional Install Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

EV ELX200-12 Cover Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, EV ELX200-12*Passive 2-Way 12" Speaker*Power rating: 300 W RMS...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 611487
$593
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-15 Cover Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

EV ELX200-15 Cover Bundle

by EV
Band Live Sound Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • More cables and setup complexity

EV ELX200-15 Cover Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, EV ELX200-15*Passive 2-Way 15" Speaker*Power rating: 300 W RMS...

⭐ 4.7/5 (18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 611488
$703
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV EKX-15 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

EV EKX-15

by EV
Upgrade Flexibility Professional Install Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

EV EKX-15Passive 15" SpeakerRated power: 400 W / 1600 W (peak)Max. SPL (sound pressure level): 132 dBFrequency...

⭐ 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 363022
$780
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-10-W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

EV ELX200-10-W

by EV
Custom Systems Professional Install Band
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
  • • Total system cost may be higher

EV ELX200-10-W2-Way 10" Passive SpeakerPower rating: 300 W RMS / 1200 W/peakDispersion angle: 90° x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 478434
$438
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ZLX 8 G2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

EV ZLX 8 G2

by EV
Professional Install External Amplification Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

EV ZLX 8 G2Passive 8" 2-Way SpeakerPower rating: 1000 W peak250 W RMSImpedance: 8 OhmMax SPL: 127 dBFrequency...

⭐ 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584401
$472
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-15-W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

EV ELX200-15-W

by EV
External Amplification Live Sound Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers

EV ELX200-15-W15" 2-Way Passive SpeakerPower rating: 300 W RMS / 1200 W/peakDispersion angle: 90° x...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 478439
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-12-W - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

EV ELX200-12-W

by EV
External Amplification Custom Systems Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers
  • • Total system cost may be higher

EV ELX200-12-W2-Way 12" Passive SpeakerPower rating: 300 W RMS / 1200 W/peakDispersion angle: 90° x...

⭐ 4.7/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 478435
$516
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ZLX 15 G2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

EV ZLX 15 G2

by EV
Professional Install Custom Systems External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • More cables and setup complexity
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

EV ZLX 15 G2Passive 15" 2-Way SpeakerPower rating: 1000 W peak250 W RMSImpedance: 8 OhmMax SPL: 130 dBFrequency...

⭐ 4.6/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584408
$648
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ZLX 12 G2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

EV ZLX 12 G2

by EV
External Amplification Custom Systems Band
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in speaker
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • More cables and setup complexity
  • • Total system cost may be higher

EV ZLX 12 G2Passive 12" 2-Way SpeakerPower rating: 1000 W peak250 W RMSImpedance: 8 OhmMax SPL: 130 dBFrequency...

⭐ 4.8/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 584405
$516
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-15 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

EV ELX200-15

by EV
Professional Install Live Sound External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

EV ELX200-15Passive 2-Way 15" SpeakerPower rating: 300 W RMS / 1200 W/peakDispersion angle: 90° x 60°Impedance:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 425272
$615
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV ELX200-10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

EV ELX200-10

by EV
Custom Systems External Amplification Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
  • • Total system cost may be higher

EV ELX200-102-Way 10" Passive SpeakerRated power: 1200 W peakDispersion angle: 90° x 60°Impedance: 8...

⭐ 4.9/5 (7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 425255
$406
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV EKX-12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

EV EKX-12

by EV
Upgrade Flexibility Custom Systems Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

EV EKX-12Passive 12" LoudspeakerPower rating: 350 W/ 1400 W (peak)Max. SPL: 131 dB SPLFrequency range: 55 - 20000...

⭐ 4.4/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 363021
$681
Buy at Thomann View Details
EV SX300 Pi - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

EV SX300 Pi

by EV
Band Upgrade Flexibility Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers

EV SX300 PiWeatherproof Full Range LoudspeakerEquipped with 12/ 1"Power rating: 300 W/ 1200 WImpedance: 8 Ohm65°...

⭐ 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 156327
$1,638
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Passive 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 passive 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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