PL Series
Performance Loudspeakers for Q-SYS
The Q-SYS PL Series is a portfolio of performance installation loudspeakers designed to deliver premium sound for Q-SYS systems in a broader range of applications including entertainment, corporate, or higher education. From auditoriums and restaurants to nightclubs and sporting venues, PL Series offers multiple form factors, allowing you to design the optimal audio experience for each unique space. Pair a rich legacy of high-performance audio with the power and flexibility of Q-SYS to extend an integrated audio, video, and control experience to your Front-of-House applications.
Deliver the Right System for your Customers
Q-SYS PL Series loudspeakers provide an abundance of options to ensure the right solution anywhere in the venue that requires high performance audio. Each model features a weatherized enclosure (IP54) making them the perfect choice for indoor or protected outdoor applications.
Full Control and Monitoring for Entertainment Venues
The Q-SYS Platform offers a full-featured control engine that lets you deploy the right level of intuitive user control and system visibility for each stakeholder in the venue, while Q-SYS Reflect Enterprise Manager lets you remotely monitor and manage the integrity of your system from anywhere.
Seamless Q-SYS Experience
PL Series performance loudspeakers are part of a comprehensive Q-SYS system portfolio
that delivers a holistic audio, video and control experience for the entire venue, from
auditoriums or lecture halls to performing arts or sporting venues.
SELECT A MODEL
Line Array
| PL-LA8 | PL-LA12 | |
| Enclosure Configuration: | Bass Reflex, two-way passive/bi-amp line array loudspeaker | |
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| Tranducers: | LF: 8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet HF: Compression driver, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil | LF: 12 in (320 mm), 2.5 in (64 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet HF: 2x compression driver, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil |
| Coverage (horizontal x vertical): | 100° x 15° | 90° x 15° |
| System bandwidth (-10 dB with EQ) | 61 Hz-20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 53 Hz-20 kHz (no subwoofer) |
| System Sensitivity | 101.2 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 102.3 dB @ 1 W/1 m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 126 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 129 dB @ 1 W/1 m |
| System Power Rating | 46 Vrms, continuous 250 W @ 8 Ω | 49 Vrms, continuous 300 W @ 8 Ω |
| Connectors | 2x Speakon NL4 (cable connector not provided) 1x Euroblock (parallel to Speakon): Solid wire 8-24 AWG, 4 poles | |
| Recommended Amplifiers | Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers up to four (4) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4 up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 4K4 | |
| Rigging angles | 0.5, 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 8, 10, 12 | |
| Enclosure Material: | Impact-resistant ABS | |
| Enclosure Color: | Black (RAL 9011) | |
| Weatherization | IP54 Stainless screws UV and Corrosion treated grille Aluminum Rigging Hydrophobic Stainless Steel Mesh behind grille Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland | |
| Dimensions | 10.7 x 20.1 x 13.7 in (272 x 512 x 349 mm) | 15.4 x 24.4 x 15.8 in (392 x 620 x 381 mm) |
| Weight | 30 lb (13.5 kg) | 47 lbs (21.5 kg) |
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*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Point Source
| PL-DC24 | PL-DC26 | PL-DC8 | PL-DC12 | |
| Tranducers: | LF: 2x 4 in (102 mm), 1.3 in (33 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 1 in (25 mm) voice coil | LF: 2x 6 in (170 mm), 1.7 in (44 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil | LF: 8in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 1.75in (44 mm) voice coil | LF: 12in (320 mm), 3 in (75 mm) voice coil, neodymium HF: Compression driver, 3 in (75 mm) voice coil |
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| Enclosure Configuration: | Two-way, passive point source loudspeaker in bass reflex enclosure | |||
| Coverage (horizontal x vertical): | 110° x 50° | Symmetrical: 120° x 50°, 90° x 50° Asymmetrical: 105° x 50° (Reconfigurable half horn assemblies included) | Symmetrical: 90° x 50°, 70° x 50°, 110° x 50° Asymmetrical: 100° x 50°, 90° x 50°, 80° x 50° (Reconfigurable half horn assemblies included) | |
| System Sensitivity | 97.3 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 102.2 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 99.3 dB @ 1 W/1 m | 102 dB @ 1 W/1 m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 114 dB | 121 dB | 118 dB | 124 dB |
| Enclosure Material: | Exterior plywood | |||
| Enclosure Color: | Black (RAL 9011) | |||
| Weatherization | IP54 External plywood Stainless screws Treated grille vs. UV and corrosion Hydrophobic stainless steel mesh behind grille Polyurea Paint Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland | |||
| Recommended Amplifiers | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 3 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 2 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 2K4 (up to 1 per ch) | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 2 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 1 per ch) | |
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*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Subwoofer
| PL-SUB10 | PL-SUB12 | PL-SUB15 | PL-SUB18 | |
| Tranducers | LF: 10 in (250 mm), 3 in (75 mm) voice coil | LF: 12 in (300 mm), 3 in (75 mm) voice coil | LF: 15 in (380 mm), 4 in (100 mm) voice coil | LF: 18 in (460 mm), 4 in (100 mm) voice coil |
| Enclosure Configuration | Passive subwoofer in bass reflex enclosure | |||
| Coverage | Omnidirectional | Omni-directional or cardioid radiation modes selectable in Q-SYS; cardioid setup requires minimum two (2) units | ||
| System bandwidth (-10 dB with EQ) | 43-100 Hz 43-110 Hz 43-140 Hz | 40-100 Hz 40-110 Hz 40-140 Hz | 38-100 Hz 38-110 Hz 38-140 Hz | 34-100 Hz 34-110 Hz 34-140 Hz |
| System Sensitivity | 90 dB 1W/1m | 93 dB 1W/1 m | 97.5 dB 1 W/1m | 96 dB 1 W/1 m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 132 dB | 137 dB | 139 dB | 140 dB |
| Enclosure Material | Exterior plywood | |||
| Enclosure Color | Black (RAL 9011) | |||
| Connectors | 2x Speakon NL4 (cable connector not provided) 1x Euroblock (parallel to Speakon): Solid wire 8-24 AWG, 4 poles | |||
| Weatherization | IP54 External plywood Stainless screws Treated grille vs. UV and corrosion Hydrophobic stainless steel mesh behind grille Polyurea Paint Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland | |||
| Recommended Amplifiers | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 2 per ch) Q-SYS CX-Q 4K4 (up to 1 per ch) | Q-SYS CX-Q 8K4 (up to 1 per ch) | ||
| Dimensions | 10.8 x 16.7 x 20 in (275 x 425 x 510 mm) | 12.7 x 20.6 x 24 in (325 x 525 x 610 mm) | 14.7 x 23.5 x 27.1 in (375 x 598 x 690 mm) | 20.9 x 24.4 x 29.15 in (531 x 620 x 740.6 mm) |
| Weight | 41.8 lb (18.96 kg) | 53.1 lb (24.1 kg) | 80 lb (36.3 kg) | 102.2 lb (46.3 kg) |
*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Coaxial
| PL-CA5 | PL-CA6 | PL-CA8 | PL-CA12 | PL-CA15 | |
| Enclosure Configuration | Two-way, full-range coaxial loudspeaker in bass reflex enclosure | ||||
| Tranducers | LF: 5 in (127mm), 1.5 in (38 mm) voice coil Coaxial tweeter: 1 in (25mm) voice coil | LF: 6 in (170 mm), 1.75 in (44.5 mm) voice coil Coaxial HF: compression driver, 1.4 in (35.5 mm) voice coil | LF: 8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50.8 mm) voice coil, neodymium Coaxial HF: compression driver, 1.4 in (35.5 mm) voice coil | LF: 12 in (320 mm), 3 in (72.6 mm) voice coil, neodymium Coaxial HF: compression driver, 3 in (76.2 mm) voice coil | LF: 15 in (380 mm), 3 in (72.6 mm) voice coil, neodymium Coaxial HF: compression driver, 3 in (76.2 mm) voice coil |
| Coverage | 115° conical DMT | 115° conical DMT | 110° conical DMT | 80° conical DMT | 80° conical DMT |
| System Bandwidth (-10 dB with EQ) | 76 Hz - 20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 61 Hz - 20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 59 Hz -20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 38 Hz -20 kHz (no subwoofer) | 37 Hz -20 kHz (no subwoofer) |
| System Sensitivity | 88 dB 1W/1m | 93 dB 1W/1m | 97 dB 1W/1m | 102 dB 1W/1m | 100 dB 1W/1m |
| Max SPL* (continuous) | 107 dB | 111 dB | 115 dB (passive) 116 dB (bi-amp) | 119 dB (passive) 120.5 dB (bi-amp) | 120 dB (passive) 122 dB (bi-amp) |
| Connectors | 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 14 AWG, 4 poles | 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 14 AWG, 4 poles | 2x Speakon NL4 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 8 AWG, 4 poles | 2x Speakon NL4 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 8 AWG, 4 poles | 2x Speakon NL4 1x Euroblock: Solid wire 8 AWG, 4 poles |
| Recommended Amplifiers | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 8 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 4 per ch) CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 3 per ch) CX-Q 2K4 (up to 2 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 4 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 2 per ch) CX-Q 2K4 (up to 1 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 2 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 1 per ch) | CX-Q 8K4 (up to 2 per ch) CX-Q 4K4 (up to 1 per ch) |
| Enclosure Material: | Exterior plywood | ||||
| Enclosure Color: | Black (RAL 9011) | ||||
| Weatherization | IP54 External plywood Stainless screws Treated grille vs. UV and corrosion Hydrophobic stainless steel mesh behind grille Polyurea Paint Input cup (IP65) sealing with gland | ||||
| Dimensions | 7.1 x 7.9 x 7.1 in (181 x 200 x 180 mm) | 12.5 x 8.7 x 7.1 in (316 x 220 x 180.5 mm) | 16.1 x 11 x 9.3 in (410 x 280 x 236 mm) | 23.5 x 15.7 x 13.8 in (597 x 400 x 350.4 mm) | 26 x 17.3 x 15.2 in (660 x 440x 386.5 mm) |
| Weight | 8.8 lb (4 kg) | 13.4 lb (6.1 kg) | 24 lb (10.9 kg) | 44 lb (20 kg) | 50.7 lb (23 kg) |
| Optional Accessories (sold separately) | PL-CA5-YM horizontal yoke mount PL-DC24-FM flush mount (ceiling or wall) | PL-CA6-YM horizontal yoke mount | PL-CA8-YM horizontal yoke mount | PL-CA12-YM horizontal yoke mount PL-CA12-SL Link to suspend PL-CA12 with PL-SUB15 | PL-CA15-YM horizontal yoke mount |
*1 m on-axis in free space; continuous IEC noise 6 dB crest factor into power rating
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Interested in a demo?
Q-SYS experts are available to demonstrate the PL Series performance loudspeaker portfolio to deliver premium sounds for any Q-SYS system with high-output needs, in a broad range of applications