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Best the box Passive Full-Range PA Speakers 2025

Premium the box passive full-range pa speakers - legendary tone and craftsmanship

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

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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
the box Pyrit 10 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

the box Pyrit 10 Bundle

by the box
Professional Install External Amplification Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in speaker
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • More cables and setup complexity

the box Pyrit 10 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, 2x the box Pyrit 10*Passive High Power Full-Range Speaker*Equipped...

⭐ 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 310546
$479
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the box PA 502 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

the box PA 502

by the box
Upgrade Flexibility External Amplification Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers
  • • More cables and setup complexity

the box PA 502Passive Full-Range SpeakerEquipped with: 15" Speakerhorn with 44 mm titanium driverPower rating: 300...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 160814
$270
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the box Pyrit 15 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

the box Pyrit 15

by the box
External Amplification Live Sound Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in speaker
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • Total system cost may be higher

the box Pyrit 15Passive High-Power Full-Range SpeakerEquipped with: 15"1.7" titanium compression driverRated...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 299646
$314
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the box PA 302 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

the box PA 302

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

the box PA 302Full-Range SpeakerLoudspeaker: 12" Woofer and horn with 44 mm titanium driverPower handling: 300 W...

⭐ 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 160811
$219
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the box PA 252 ECO MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

the box PA 252 ECO MKII

by the box
Custom Systems Band External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

the box PA 252 ECO MKIIPassive Full Range SpeakerEquipped with: 2x 15" + 1"Frequency range: 45 - 15000...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 223282
$263
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the box Pyrit 10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

the box Pyrit 10

by the box
External Amplification Band Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
  • • More cables and setup complexity
  • • Total system cost may be higher

the box Pyrit 10Passive High Power Full-Range SpeakerEquipped with: 10"1.4" titanium compression driverRated...

⭐ 4.4/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 299642
$197
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the box CL 106 Top MK II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

the box CL 106 Top MK II

by the box
Professional Install Live Sound Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • Total system cost may be higher

the box CL 106 Top MK IIPassive Full-Range SpeakersEquipped with: 6.5" + Compression driverRated power: 100 W...

⭐ 4.5/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 341318
$208
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the box CL 110 Top MK II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

the box CL 110 Top MK II

by the box
External Amplification Upgrade Flexibility Band
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • Total system cost may be higher

the box CL 110 Top MK IIPassive Full-Range LoudspeakerMounting: 10" + compression driverPower handling: 200 W...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 341321
$328
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the box CL 108 Top MK II - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

the box CL 108 Top MK II

by the box
Live Sound Professional Install External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Impedance matching considerations
  • • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching

the box CL 108 Top MK IIPassive Full-Range SpeakerEquipped with: 8" + 1" compression driverCD hornDispersion:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 344380
$248
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the box PA108 Bundle - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

the box PA108 Bundle

by the box
Live Sound Upgrade Flexibility Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Professional system standard
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Impedance matching considerations

the box PA108 Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, the box PA 108*Passive Full Range Speaker*the box PA108 is a compact,...

⭐ 4.9/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 242673
$109
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the box PA M 12 ECO MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

the box PA M 12 ECO MKII

by the box
Custom Systems External Amplification Live Sound
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • More cables and setup complexity
  • • Impedance matching considerations

the box PA M 12 ECO MKIIPassive Monitor LoudspeakerEquipped with 12" and 3" tweeterRated power: 140 W RMS/...

⭐ 4.4/5 (17 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 223283
$105
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box Pyrit 12 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

the box Pyrit 12

by the box
External Amplification Upgrade Flexibility Band
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers
  • • Total system cost may be higher

the box Pyrit 12Passive High PowerFull Range SpeakerEquipped with: 12"1.7" titanium compression driverPower...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 299643
$252
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box PA 12 ECO MKII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

the box PA 12 ECO MKII

by the box
Live Sound Band Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
  • • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Impedance matching considerations

the box PA 12 ECO MKIIPassive Full Range LoudspeakerEquipped with 12" speaker and 3" cone tweeterFrequency...

⭐ 4.9/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 223280
$108
Buy at Thomann View Details
the box PA 108 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

the box PA 108

by the box
Live Sound External Amplification Band
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Lower cost than powered equivalents
  • • No electronics to fail in speaker
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Requires separate power amplifiers

the box PA 108, Passive Full Range Speakerthe box PA108 is a compact, high SPL speaker with balanced frequency range...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 153570
$108
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the box PA 110 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

the box PA 110

by the box
External Amplification Live Sound Band
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
  • • Professional system standard
  • • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
  • • Total system cost may be higher
  • • Impedance matching considerations

the box PA 1102-Way Full-Range Speaker10" Mid-range/Bass speaker + TweeterHorn with 90° x 60° dispersionPower:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (6 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 157978
$164
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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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