The EKX-12 passive speaker combines quality and reliability in a compact package suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios. Ideal for musicians, DJs and live performance, and installed sound applications, the innovative EKX-12 is equipped with features that optimize performance and versatility, including EV-engineered speaker and amplifier components and on-board signal processing with user-friendly single-knob control and application presets for easy set-up. Electro-Voice’s award-winning industrial design – incorporating robust wood enclosures, premium-quality hardware, and durable EVCoat finish – ensures that EKX speakers look as great as they sound.
Electro-Voice EKX-12 Features
- 1400W (peak), 131 dB peak SPL utilizing high-sensitivity transducers designed and engineered by EV
- EV-patented Signal Synchronized Transducers™ (SST) waveguide design provides superior drive time alignment and precise and consistent coverage to enhance audio impact and intelligibility
- Lightweight, compact 15-mm wood enclosure with internal bracing, and durable EVCoat finish
- Eight M10 threaded mounting points
- Aluminum pole mounts, and all-metal handles
- 90° x 60° pattern for best coverage on mid-size stages
- EKX-12 12" passive speaker1
- Frequency range (-10 dB)55Hz - 20kHz (full space measurement)
- Suspension8x M10 threaded mounting points
- Minimum impedance7.5Ω
- HF transducerDH-1M 1-inch titanium compression driver
- Speaker typefull-range, two-way
- Woofer size12 inch
- Frequency response (-3 dB)82Hz - 18kHz (full space measurement)
- Max. SPL/1m (calc)131dB
- Coverage (nominal -6 dB) H90°
- LF transducerEVS-12M 300 mm (12 in)
- Power rating1400W
- Crossover frequency1.6 kHz
- Connector typeDual NL4
- Enclosure material15 mm, plywood with EVCoat
- Grille18 AWG steel with powdercoat
- Recommended high-pass frequency55Hz
- Power handling350W (continuous), 1400W (peak)
- Nominal impedance8Ω
- Axial sensitivity (SPL, 1W @ 1 m)95dB
- Dimensions (HxWxD)23.9x14.76x14.02"
- Weight38.36lbs (17.4kg)
More about Electro-Voice's EKX Series
With Electro-Voice engineering and innovation working together for maximum sonic impact, the EKX series makes it easy to optimize the power of your performance. EKX combines renowned Electro-Voice sound quality and reliability — all in a compact package suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios, including musicians, DJs and small-to-medium live, club and installed sound applications. The EKX series is equipped with professional features not usually found at its price point, making it an incredible value.
The EKX series combines legendary EV sound quality and reliability with the latest technology — all in a compact package suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios, including musicians/DJs and live/club/installed sound applications. The EKX series features eight models (four powered and four passive), including 12” and 15” two-way models and 15” and 18” subwoofers. EKX is positioned above the ZLX and ELX series and below the ETX series.
Innovative, EV-exclusive features ensure EKX provides best-in-class performance and versatility, including EV-engineered speaker and amplifier components for superior sound quality and reliability, and on-board signal processing with user-friendly single-knob control and application presets for easy set-up. EV’s award-winning industrial design – incorporating robust wood enclosures, premium-quality hardware, and durable EVCoat finish – ensures that EKX speakers look as great as they sound.
