Best Passive Full-Range PA Speakers Under $300 2026
Affordable passive full-range pa speakers under $300 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
the box pro Achat 110 M WH
by
the box pro
Custom Systems
External Amplification
Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
- • Impedance matching considerations
the box pro Achat 110 M WHPA speaker10" Neodymium bass and 1" compression driver (woofer with 3 "voice...
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4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 277965
$273
#2
⭐
5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
dB Technologies LVX P10 White
Live Sound
Custom Systems
Band
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
- • Lower cost than powered equivalents
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
- • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
dB Technologies LVX P10 WhitePassive 2-Way Full-Range SpeakerEquipped with: 10" and 1" with rotating...
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5.0/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 471454
$274
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
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...
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4.5/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 223282
$263
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
LD Systems Curv 500 S2 W
by
LD Systems
Live Sound
Band
Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
- • Total system cost may be higher
- • More cables and setup complexity
LD Systems Curv 500 S2 WPassive Array SatelliteSuitable for Curv 500 systemsEquipped with: 1x 4" and 3x 1"...
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 377596
$270
#5
⭐
5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
dB Technologies LVX P8
External Amplification
Upgrade Flexibility
Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
- • Professional system standard
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✗ CONS
- • More cables and setup complexity
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
dB Technologies LVX P8Passive 2-Way Full-Range SpeakerMounting: 8" and 1" with rotatable hornDispersion...
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5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 471448
$252
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
the box pro Achat 110 M Bundle
by
the box pro
Custom Systems
Band
Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
- • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
- • More cables and setup complexity
the box pro Achat 110 M Bundle*Bundle offer comprising*, the box pro Achat 110 M*Full-Range Speaker*Equipped with:...
⭐
4.9/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 244441
$292
#7
⭐
4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
LD Systems Curv 500 S2
by
LD Systems
Upgrade Flexibility
Custom Systems
Professional Install
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
- • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
LD Systems Curv 500 S2Passive Array SatelliteSuitable for Curv 500 systemsEquipped with: 1x 4" and 3x 1"...
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4.7/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 377595
$270
#8
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
the box pro Achat 108 CX
by
the box pro
External Amplification
Custom Systems
Upgrade Flexibility
Key Feature:
• Lighter weight than active speakers
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
- • Total system cost may be higher
the box pro Achat 108 CXSpeakerPowerful coaxial neodymium speaker8" Bass/midrange speaker and 1"...
⭐
4.9/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 214524
$270
#9
⭐
4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
dB Technologies LVX P10
Custom Systems
Band
External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Lower cost than powered equivalents
✓ PROS
- • No electronics to fail in speaker
- • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
- • Total system cost may be higher
- • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
dB Technologies LVX P10Passive 2-Way Full Range SpeakerMounting: 10 and 1" with rotatable hornDispersion angle:...
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4.8/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 471452
$285
#10
⭐
5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
LD Systems SAT 62 G2 Pair
by
LD Systems
External Amplification
Live Sound
Custom Systems
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
- • No electronics to fail in speaker
- • Professional system standard
✗ CONS
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
- • Requires knowledge of amp/speaker matching
LD Systems SAT 62 G2 PairHi-Fi Speakers6.5" Bass1" Kapton tweeterRMS/max. 80/130 WFrequency range: 55 - 20000...
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5.0/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 313267
$263
#11
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4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
LD Systems SAT 42 G2 Pair
by
LD Systems
Upgrade Flexibility
Professional Install
Band
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in speaker
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
- • Total system cost may be higher
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
LD Systems SAT 42 G2 PairSpeaker pair4" Woofer1" Kapton tweeterRMS / max. 60/100 WFrequency response: 75 Hz...
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4.6/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 313264
$208
#12
⭐
4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
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:...
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4.9/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 344380
$248
#13
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
LD Systems SAT 62 W G2 Pair
by
LD Systems
Upgrade Flexibility
Custom Systems
External Amplification
Key Feature:
• No electronics to fail in speaker
✓ PROS
- • Professional system standard
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
- • Total system cost may be higher
- • Impedance matching considerations
LD Systems SAT 62 W G2 PairSpeaker Pair6.5" Woofer1" Kapton tweeterRMS / max. 80/130 WFrequency response: 55...
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 313268
$263
#14
⭐
4.8/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
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
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
the box pro Achat 110 M
by
the box pro
Professional Install
Upgrade Flexibility
External Amplification
Key Feature:
• Amplifier upgrade flexibility
✓ PROS
- • Amplifier upgrade flexibility
- • Lighter weight than active speakers
✗ CONS
- • More cables and setup complexity
- • Requires separate power amplifiers
the box pro Achat 110 MFull-Range SpeakerEquipped with: 10" neodymium bass and 1" compression driver (tweeter...
⭐
4.6/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 230510
$273
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.
