the box PA 302
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
the box
PA 302
Product Info
Article Number:
160811
Brand:
the box
Model:
PA 302
Category:
Passive Full-Range PA Speakers
Price:
$218.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The box PA 302 is a surprisingly capable budget-friendly PA speaker. It’s ideal for small bands, DJs, or anyone needing portable sound reinforcement for events or rehearsals – the horn delivers good projection without being overly fatiguing. The polypropylene construction keeps it light enough to move around easily, but still feels solid.
Product Description
- the box PA 302
- Full-Range Speaker
- Loudspeaker: 12" Woofer and horn with 44 mm titanium driver
- Power handling: 300 W RMS (600 W Peak)
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
- Beam angle (horn): 55° x 55°-100° (VCD)
- Maximum level: 121 dB
- Frequency range: 40 - 20
- 000 Hz
- Input/Output: SPK socket
- Tripod flange
- 3 Fly points with M8 thread on the upper side
- Housing material: Plastic (PP)
- Colour: Black
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 61.5 x 42 x 39 cm
- Weight: 18.6 kg
- Includes monitor feet (Article number #168359#) for using the speaker as a floor monitor
- Suitable protective cover: Article number #188910# (not included)
PROS
- • Robust PP housing offers surprising durability for the price.
- • 44mm titanium driver provides crisp highs, avoiding typical budget horn harshness.
- • The VCD horn offers useful beam angle flexibility for different spaces.
- • Integrated fly points and monitor feet enhance versatility for various setups.
CONS
- • Plastic housing, while durable, lacks the resonance damping of wood.
- • 8 Ohm impedance demands a more powerful amplifier for optimal performance.
- • Limited input options restrict connectivity for complex signal chains.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Handling
300 W RMS (600 W Peak)
Woofer Size
12 in
Impedance
8 Ohm
Frequency Range
40 - 20,000 Hz
Sensitivity
96 dB (estimated, based on similar models)
Weight
18.6 kg
Similar Products
DAS Audio EVENT-118A
Active Subwoofers
$3,188
Active Riggable 18" Subwoofer, Power: 1000 W RMS, 2000 W peak, Class-D amplifier, Max. SPL: 134...
Applause Jump Dark Matter
Other Acoustic Guitars
$362
Acoustic Guitar with Pickup, Type: OM with cutaway, Top: Solid European spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
The VCD allows you to widen the dispersion for smaller rooms or narrow it for longer distances, improving clarity and minimizing reflections.
While not as resonant as wood, the PP housing is quite robust, but avoid extreme temperatures and impacts to ensure longevity.
Given the 8-ohm impedance, I’d suggest at least a 300-watt amplifier to fully utilize the speaker's power handling capabilities.
