PL Series

Performance Loudspeakers for Q-SYS

The Q-SYS PL Series are 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. PL Series offers multiple form factors (Line Array, Point Source and Subwoofer) allowing you to design the optimal audio experience for each unique space. The complete audio experience of the PL Series loudspeakers are completed by the power and performance delivered by the Q-SYS Platform, including simplified setup and custom voicings, rock-solid power via Q-SYS network amplifiers, advanced telemetry, monitoring and customizable end user control. 

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
Tranducers: LF: 8 in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium magnet
HF: Compression driver, 1 in (25 mm) exit, 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 in (25 mm) exit, 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) 132.5 dB @ 1 W/1 m 132.5 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)

 

 

*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, 0.7 in (18 mm) exit, 1 in (25 mm) voice coil
LF: 2x 6 in (170 mm), 1.7 in (44 mm) voice coil, neodymium
HF: Compression driver, 1 in (25 mm) exit, 1.75 in (44 mm) voice coil
LF: 8in (200 mm), 2 in (50 mm) voice coil, neodymium
HF: Compression driver, 1in (25 mm) exit, 1.75in (44 mm) voice coil
LF: 12in (320 mm), 3 in (75 mm) voice coil, neodymium
HF: Compression driver, 1.4in (36 mm) exit, 3 in (75 mm) voice coil
Enclosure Configuration: Two-way, passive point source loudspaker in bass reflex enclosure
Coverage (horizontal x vertical): 110° x 50° Symmetrical: 120° x 50°, 90° x 50°
Asymmetrical: 105° (60° + 45°) x 50°
Symmetrical: 90° x 50°, 70° x 50°, 110° x 50°
Asymmetrical: 100° (55° + 45°) x 50°, 90° (55° + 45°) x 50° , 80° (45° + 35°) x 50°
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 Series 4ch network amplifiers
up to four (4) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 4K4
up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 2K4
Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers
up to four (4) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4
up to three (3) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 4K4
up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 2K4
Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers
up to four (4) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4
up to three (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 4K4

 

     

*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 Sub Crossover = 80
43-110 Hz Sub Crossover = 100
43-140 Hz Sub Crossover = 125
40-100 Hz Sub Crossover = 80
40-110 Hz Sub Crossover = 100
40-140 Hz Sub Crossover = 125
38-100 Hz Sub Crossover = 80
38-110 Hz Sub Crossover = 100
38-140 Hz Sub Crossover = 125
34-100 Hz Sub Crossover = 80
34-110 Hz Sub Crossover = 100
34-140 Hz Sub Crossover = 125
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 Series 4ch network amplifiers
up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4 
up to one (1) loudspeaker per channel on the CX-Q 4K4
Q-SYS CX-Q Series 4ch network amplifiers
up to two (2) loudspeakers per channel on CX-Q 8K4 
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 28.7 (531 x 620 x 730 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.