Best EV Passive Full-Range PA Speakers 2026
Premium EV passive full-range pa speakers - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
EV ZX1i-90
by
EV
Custom Systems
Upgrade Flexibility
Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
- • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
- • Impedance matching considerations
EV ZX1i-90Passive LoudspeakerEquipped with: 8"/ 1" DriverPower: 200/ 800W @ 8 ΩDispersion angle: 90° x 50°...
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 110372
$747
#2
⭐
4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
EV Zx1-90
by
EV
Live Sound
Custom Systems
External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
- • Impedance matching considerations
- • More cables and setup complexity
EV Zx1-90Passive Speaker8"/ 1" drivers200 / 800W at 8 ohms90° x 50° CD-hornSpeaker twist in/ outStand...
⭐
4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 186655
$428
#4
⭐
4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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4.9/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 425255
$406
#5
⭐
4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#6
⭐
4.6/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
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
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
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
#11
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
EV ELX200-12
by
EV
Live Sound
External Amplification
Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
- • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
EV ELX200-12Passive 2-Way 12" SpeakerPower rating: 300 W RMS / 1200 W/peakCoverage pattern: 90° x 60°Impedance:...
⭐
4.8/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 425268
$516
#12
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
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
#13
⭐
4.8/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
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
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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
#15
⭐
5.0/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
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
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.
