PA Speakers
602 resultsJBL 2x EON712 12" 1300W Powered Portable PA Speaker (Bluetooth) w/Stand, Cable
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Turbosound Co-axial 1,100 Watt 2 Way 12" Stage Monitor
- Speaker Type: Floor Wedges
Mackie Thump215XT 15" 1400W Enhanced Powered PA Loudspeaker with DSP & Bluetooth
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Behringer Eurolive B215D 2-Way PA Speaker System
- Speaker Type: Companion Speakers
Behringer Eurolive B112W Active 1000-Watt 12" Powered PA System
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
JBL EON715 15" 1300W Powered Portable PA Speaker with Bluetooth and DSP
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
American DJ Achromic A10 10" 1000W 2-Way Active Loudspeaker with Built-In DSP
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Mackie Thump GO 8" Portable Battery-Powered Loudspeaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Gemini GSP-L2200PK 15" 2200 Watt Ultra Powerful Bluetooth Peak Speaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Mackie Thump212XT 12" 1400W Enhanced Powered PA Loudspeaker with DSP & Bluetooth
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Mackie Thrash215 15" 1300W Powered Loudspeaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Electro-Voice ELX115P 15" Live X 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Behringer EUROLIVE VS1520 High-Performance 600W PA Speaker
- Speaker Type: Passive PA Speakers
Behringer EUROLIVE B615D Active 1500-Watt 2-Way PA Speaker System
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
VocoPro SV-400 8" Two Way Vocal Speaker, 150W Peak, Single
- Speaker Type: Passive PA Speakers
Ships from Manufacturer
Behringer EUROLIVE VP1520 Professional 1000W PA Speaker
- Speaker Type: Passive PA Speakers
Gemini AS-2108BT 8" 500 Watt Full-Range PA Active Bluetooth Loudspeaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
JBL AC2212/95 Compact 2-Way Loudspeaker with 1 x 12" LF
- Speaker Type: Passive PA Speakers
Electro-Voice TX1152 500W 15" 2-Way Full-Range Loudspeaker, Single
- Speaker Type: Passive PA Speakers
Mackie DLM12 Full-Range 12" Powered Loudspeaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Behringer Eurolive B108D Active 300-Watt 2-Way 8" PA Speaker System
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Mackie Thrash212 GO 12" 300W Battery Powered Loudspeaker
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
JBL EON710 10" 1300W Powered Portable PA Speaker with Bluetooth and DSP
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
Gemini AS-2115BT-PK 15" 2000W 2-Way Active Bluetooth Loudspeaker w/Mic & Stand
- Speaker Type: Active PA Speakers
PA speakers (also known as public address speakers) are powerful loudspeakers meant for delivering sound to large venues and big crowds. Performers like musicians and singers use PA speakers to support live performances. You’ll often find PA systems installed in small venues like churches and bars.
You can also find PA speakers powerful enough for prominent locations like auditoriums and arenas. Unlike their stereo and Hi-Fi counterparts, PA speakers are designed to work with instruments and microphones. They often include XLR inputs or interface with an amplifier or mixer that accepts inputs from professional audio cables.
Types of PA Speakers
There are two types of PA speakers: passive speakers that require external amplification, and active PA speakers that can operate without additional signal processing.
Passive PA Speakers
If you need a set of PA speakers to handle extremely loud volumes while maintaining excellent sound quality for an event like an outdoor concert, look for a set of passive speakers and pick up an accompanying mixer and amplifier.
Passive PA speakers have high-quality woofers and voice coils that can handle high power outputs for sustained periods — often 500w or continuous power or more. Look for speakers from trusted brands like Behringer, QSC, Turbosound, and Electro-Voice.
Active PA Speakers
Active PA speakers can provide a pro-quality audio experience with less hassle and fewer components. These speakers have Class-D amplifiers and DSPs (digital signal processors) built in to process the audio signal on-device.
Active PA speakers often include a built-in mixer to handle multiple audio sources. This eliminates the need for separate mixer and amplifier hardware so you can keep your costs down and your setup time to a minimum. These speakers are suitable for smaller spaces because the speakers are typically less potent than passive speakers.
Wireless PA Speakers
Some active PA speakers are wireless, allowing you to control them from your mobile device. Many wireless speakers come with companion apps that run on your smartphone or tablet and let you control the internal mixer remotely.
With a strong Bluetooth 5.0 connection, you can play streaming audio through a wireless-compatible PA speaker. Some wireless speakers even have internal batteries, allowing entirely wire-free portability. Mackie, Behringer, and JBL all make Bluetooth-compatible PA speakers.
PA Speaker Bundles
Adorama has a good selection of PA speaker bundle kits that include a pair of speakers with stands and necessary audio cables. Plus, passive PA speaker bundles often include a mixer to further simplify your buying experience.