Review
KW122 Reviews
Denis DeGrace
from PO Box 12055, Olympia, WA 98508
QSC KW122 Review by Denis DeGrace
We have a six piece band and our style is a mix of folk, rock and blues. We’ve been using a single KW122 with a pair of K10.2's in our 800 sq. ft. studio for a year now and the sound is awesome. All instruments are in the KW122 including kick, snare, bass, keys, guitar, and a dulcimer. It’s been rock solid; not one problem. We’ve been particularly impressed by how much bottom end is produced by this wooden cabinet. Just a little bit of EQ on the Bass Guitar and Keys and this thing puts out an amazing sound with very distinct bass notes. Prior to purchasing the KW122 I spent about a year reading all the blogs and the one common thread was their comparison to QSC. It stood out as a benchmark for all speakers. No matter what speakers were in the discussion it almost always included QSC. I went to about five stores to test all the major brands and I kept coming back to QSC because of their clarity, natural sound, and volume. I found a lot of good stuff out there so here is what made it easier for me to decide: 1. The full rich sound and power of this wooden cabinet defies the size of its 12 inch woofer. 2. I haven't found any incidents of defects on the blogs for any QSC speaker. 3. Six Year warranty. 4. I heard from some music stores that they use QSC exclusively for rentals because they're so dependable. 5. The K product line has been around for ten years. This convinced me that QSC is doing something right.
CosmikUtensil
from Denver, CO
Amazing Speaker!
The clearest PA speakers for the size I have ever used. Amazing coverage area, and can push lows better than other 12"s, no need for a sub until the room is much larger. Insane headroom, 1000 watts is a ton for each speaker! A huge level up for your sound!
Jeff Stone
from Jacksonville, Fl
KW122 1 x 12 speaker
KW122 is an excellent speaker in it's price range. I purchased them after a 1 x 12 speaker shootout at a local retailer. The speakers were hidden behind a curtain and everyone in the room picked the KW122 as the best sounding. Very smooth sounding speaker for the money. I also prefer the wooden boxes over plastic. I have owned them for 4 years and use then every weekend. Can't go wrong with these.
David
from Southeast Shelby County Tennessee
KW122 Fan
I was really impressed with these speakers the first time out . I was using them on an analog system and was highly impressed with the sound quality I was getting with the mix. They are well crafted speakers. The options on back of speaker with a few flips of a switch here and there and you are up and running. Great quality and worth the money spent on these.
Eddie Uribe
from Sylmar CA. USA
My favorite portable loudspeakers
I’ve had my KW122’s for a few years now and love them. I use them for everything from family get togethers to camping trips and also home use. The quality of materials and workmanship is excellent as is the sound.
Jeremy
from Murrieta
Awesome Speakers!
I have owned the KW122s for years now. Amazing speakers especially paired with the KW181 subs. They sound great and are work horses. I can dj for a long time and I don't have to worry about them getting too hot from playing music at loud levels, etc. I have had other brands of speakers and nothing comes close to the reliability and sound as QSC. If you dj small to medium sized events, these are perfect!
Deejay Architect
from Western Massachusetts
Top of the Line
I am a Club and Wedding Professional Disc Jockey and have been using my pair of QSC KW122s for over 4 years. In that time frame, I've done over 500 gigs from clubs to Jack/ Jill's to weddings. These speakers haven't missed a beat and stood up to the toughness I ask out of them almost every week of the year. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! You will not be disappointed!
DJ EL
from Florida
QSC Has Done A Nice Job
Before I purchased the KW122 I checked a lot of reviews, when I finally purchased a pair I planned on using them for back speakers for larger venues, I was surprised with the sound quality. For smaller venues (50-100) they work great.
Donavin Scheepers
from South Africa
A LEAGUE OF ITS OWN
I own a set of KW122’s. The power of these small speakers are impressive. Powerful clarity and mids from the HF driver. Quite compact however quite heavy with regards to easy carry and mobility, though the wooden ‘heavy’ casing enhance sound quality significantly. I guess the carrying handles (especially the top) compensate for the ‘awkward heaviness’ of the unit. I never doubt the performance or endurance of my sound system when I set up for a gig. The structure of the speaker (how it’s build) is every sound tech’s dream – durable, robust, strong but bold, neat and appealing appearance. The speaker covers fit so easily over the speakers unlike other brands which are extremely tight and difficult to fit – hands are painful after such exercise. Even the speaker covers appears very professional. I must say, I always feel confident to unpack my QSC system in front of any audience because they most certainly comment with a ‘wow…you have powerful sound’… People simply regard owners of QSC sound systems to be just in a league of its own / different league…you simply own the BEST!
B. Church
from Burlington, N.C.
Real Live Sound!
I am a professional DJ/MC! I have sound equipment that has different applications from small, medium, and large capabilities. The QSC KW122 is by far the easiest and the fastest set-up with a very small footprint without giving up quality and bold crisp realistic sound. I have 4 of these quality built cabinets and I also have the double 12" subs that are truly all you should ever need in the real world! Strongly Recommended!!
Rick W.
from San Diego
Great Speakers for Clubs!
My band has been using a pair of these along with a pair of the 18" powered subs for about 2 years now. Our sound so much better now than with our old setup. We don't have to hall around that big/heavy rack of power amps or the heavy speaker cabs. Our PA setup used to take 1-2 hours & 4 people to move it. Now 1 or 2 of us can be setup in 15-25 minutes.
DjRichieSly
from Maryland
Great Speaker
Started out with two of these for my mobile rig. These are great speakers for the price point. Wooden enclosure and has a sweet bass boom. Love these so much I bought the kw152’s for my front of house and ended up using these as monitors. Very versatile speaker.
Bob
from South Florida
Wood makes a difference!
I'm a solo performer and have used two KW122's for around 4 years now. I've had several other brands of powered speakers in the past as well as that tall skinny speaker system and these KW's beat them all. The wooden cabinets impart a noticeably richer, warmer tone.
Eric
from Montreal
What a great product!!
Just love my KW122. The sound is powerful and amazing.
Leigh Filbert
from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
Great loudspeakers!
I’ve been using these loudspeakers hard in live band clubs ever since the 122i solid boys
Leigh Filbert
from Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
Great loudspeakers!
I’ve been using these loudspeakers hard in live band clubs ever since the 122i solid boys
Marc
from Paso Robles, Ca
Amazing
I have owned a pair and of the KW122’s for about a year, these speakers sound great. I use the as mains covering a room of 250 people. The KW’s sound very clear and articulate. I would encourage you to hear them for yourself.
Paul McIntire
from Ashevlle , North Carolina
QSC KW-122
I've owned the KW-122 for about a year and Love it ! The wood cab has rich full overtones. I use it for Electric Violin and can stand next to the Best with powerful warm Violin tones. Thank You QSC !