the box pro Achat 404 MKII
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the box pro
Achat 404 MKII
Product Info
Article Number:
268594
Brand:
the box pro
Model:
Achat 404 MKII
Category:
Passive Full-Range PA Speakers
Price:
$427.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Achat 404 MKII is a surprisingly capable column PA speaker. Its vertical dispersion and clear highs make it great for vocal-focused applications like spoken word, acoustic gigs, or smaller band rehearsals. It’s a budget-friendly option delivering a decent punch for its size.
Product Description
- the box pro Achat 404 MKII
- Speaker
- Equipped with: 4x 4" Bass
- 1" BMS line driver
- Line source housing (column)
- Rated power: 150 W RMS/ 600 W Peak
- Impedance: 8 Ohm
- Sound pressure level: 109 dB/121 dB (peak)
- Frequency response: 160 Hz - 20 kHz
- Coverage pattern: 150° x 30°
- Stand flange mount: 36 mm
- Connections: 2x NL4 and screw terminals
- Colour: Textured black
- Dimensions: 144 x 166 x 692 mm
- Weight: 8 kg
- Developed in Germany
- Suitable wall mount available under Article Nr #212234# (not included)
- Suitable protective cover available under Article Nr #283124# (not included)
- Suitable bag available under Article Nr #501482# (not included)
PROS
- • The BMS line driver delivers a surprisingly clean and articulate high-end.
- • Column design provides excellent vertical dispersion, minimizing feedback in live settings.
- • 4-inch woofers offer a respectable low-end response for a compact speaker.
- • Robust build quality; the textured finish feels durable and well-assembled.
CONS
- • 8 Ohm impedance limits amplifier options, especially for smaller power amps.
- • Limited low-frequency extension; bass response will be thin for bass-heavy genres.
- • Weight, while manageable, might be a factor for frequent transport by one person.
Product Video
Key Features
Power Handling
150 W RMS / 600 W Peak
Woofer Size
4 in
Impedance
8 Ohm
Frequency Range
160 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
109 dB (121 dB peak)
Weight
8 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
The column design spreads sound more evenly vertically, reducing feedback and improving clarity in rooms with uneven surfaces, unlike a standard speaker’s more focused beam.
While it's functional, the limited low-end extension means you’ll likely need a subwoofer to truly reproduce electronic music’s bass frequencies effectively.
While possible, the column design isn’t ideal for direct monitoring; the sound might be too far away, but it could work in a pinch with careful positioning.
