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Lcd

Subwoofer Diameter

12 Inches

Mounting Type

Floor Mount

Unit Count

1.0 Count

Controller Type

Voice Control

Surround Sound Channel Configuration

2.0

Color

MultiColored

Product Dimensions

14"D x 14"W x 24"H

Speaker Maximum Output Power

1000 Watts

Item Weight

34.4 Pounds

Is Waterproof

FALSE

Number of Items

1

Speaker Size

12

Power Source

Corded Electric

Water Resistance Level

Not Water Resistant

Package Type

Standard Packaging

Connectivity Protocol

XLR

Is Electric

Yes

Has Controlled Dispersion

Yes

Has Powered Option

Yes

Item Weight

34.4 pounds

ASIN

B00CE0VLXO

Item model number

ZLX12P

Customer Reviews

4.6 307 ratings

4.6 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#69,370 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#64 in Unpowered Speaker Cabinets
#18,297 in Music Recording Equipment

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

No

Date First Available

April 17, 2013

Color Name

MultiColored

Speaker Amplification Type

Active

Size

24.00" x 14.00" x 14.00"

Standing screen display size

2

Wattage

1000 watts

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The Electro-Voice ZLX-12P 12" Two-Way Powered Loudspeaker is a compact and versatile loudspeaker featuring custom engineered drivers in a rugged enclosure. The loudspeaker features a grille made of 18-gauge steel with black powder coat. The loudspeaker matches the specially developed drivers with a custom-built Class-D amplifier module and powerful DSP. Whether pole mounted or used as a floor monitor, the loudspeaker delivers powerful sonic impact and intelligibility.

Frequency Range 50 Hz - 20 kHz
Maximum SPL 126 dB
Power Rating 1000 W
Frequency Response 65 Hz - 18 kHz
Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) H 90 °
Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) V 60 °
LF Transducer EVS-12K, 300 mm (12 in) Woofer
HF Transducer DH-1K
Connector Type (2) XLR/TRS Combo Jack, (1) 3.5 mm Input, and (1) XLR link Output
Enclosure Material Polypropylene
Grill 18 Gauge Steel with Black Powder Coat

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Customer Ratings	4.6307	4.4307	4.6457	3.523	5.04	4.028
Sound quality	4.8	4.2	4.6	—	—	4.7
Value for money	4.7	4.3	4.5	—	—	4.3
Light weight	4.7	4.6	4.2	—	—	4.6
Sold By	—	Amazon.com	VIP PRO AUDIO	GearNuts	Amazon.com	Amazon.com
speaker size	—	12 inches	12 inches	15 inches	12 inches	12 inches
power source	Corded Electric	Corded Electric	Battery Powered	Corded Electric	Corded Electric	Corded Electric
connectivity tech	XLR	XLR	Bluetooth	XLR or 1/4 inch (6.35 mm) TS phone connector	XLR	Bluetooth
speaker type	Woofer	Monitor	Component	Subwoofer, Woofer	Woofer	Monitor
mounting type	Floor Mount	Floor Standing	Table Top	Floor Standing	Floor Mount,Tripod Mount,Freestanding	Floor Standing
weight	34.39 pounds	10 pounds	5 pounds	38.14 pounds	60 pounds	15 pounds
model name	ZLX-12P	TX312	DEEJAYLED	ZLX-15	ETX-12P	ELX200-12P
surround channels	2	2	—	2	2	2

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4.6 out of 5

307 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality, quality, value, performance, clarity, portability, and appearance of the speakers. They mention that it's one of the best DJ speakers made in the last 3 years, it works well as a monitor and that the clarity controls are amazing. They also appreciate the portability and appearance.

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67 customers mention61 positive6 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the speakers. They mention that it has a fairly neutral sound, with nice clarity. Some say that the bass hits are really clean, and that it works well. Overall, most are happy with the performance of this product.

"...These sound just terrific! They have very decent bass response, although recognize that I'm not doing anything that requires really thumping bass...." Read more

"...I find these speakers to be fairly neutral sounding, with nice clarity in the upper mids and highs...." Read more

"...It's sounds extremely clear with a very rich mid range and a low end that compares to any other 12's and even some 15's in other brands...." Read more

"...While you don't get a lot on the low end, they still sound great as stand-alone speakers...." Read more

28 customers mention28 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the speakers. They mention that it delivers superb quality on both mid and high end, it has great build quality, and is powerful enough for a small venue. Some say that the speakers are very professional with the nice flat grille in front.

"...Next, they look great. These are very professional with the nice flat grille in front and simple EV logo...." Read more

"...If you are looking for a good versatile speaker to throw on a stand for small venues, lay on the floor as monitor, or even dj some events I don't..." Read more

"...Everywhere I've seen the vocals are lacking, these speakers deliver superb quality on both mid and high end...." Read more

"...Attention to detail in both cabinet construction, speaker design, and DSP make these a real bargain...." Read more

23 customers mention20 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the speakers. They say it's well worth every penny, the best set of speakers money can buy, and a real bargain. The speaker design and DSP make them surprisingly durable for the price. Some say it’s better than purchasing a sound system.

"...These are a perfect value.Firstly, musicians should care way more about their amplification than they usually do...." Read more

"I highly recommend these, especially at this price point...." Read more

"...These have to be the best set of speakers money can buy...." Read more

"...Crazy good. Highly recommend!! We now use a pair of these for drive-in church to supply sound to our 5 acre field. Unbelievable." Read more

19 customers mention15 positive4 negative

Customers like the performance of the speakers. They say it works well as a monitor, mains in small rooms, or as stage monitors. They also say the knobs and inputs still work perfectly. Some customers also mention that the DSP control works great.

"...Further, they have great electronics, with a 1000W amplifier (recognize that this is 1000W max, and has about 500W RMS power)...." Read more

"...(a low frequency and high frequency roll off) the speakers performed flawlessly with no EQ needed...." Read more

"Used primarily as a PA system. Works well. Much louder and WAY more clarity than a lot of other brands in the same price range...." Read more

"...You can never get them really flat like you can these. And the DSP Control works great. Highly recommended!!!" Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers are impressed with the clarity of the speakers. They appreciate the adjustability and clarity controls. They also mention that the bass, rich vibrant mids, and crystal clear highs are great for monitor purposes.

"...I find these speakers to be fairly neutral sounding, with nice clarity in the upper mids and highs...." Read more

"...When auditioning them at a dealer, I could not help but notice how clear and articulate these were for PA speakers...." Read more

"...Onboard DSP is a very good thing to have, I'm now a believer. Clean, clear, loud, and half of what QSC want$. I know two other pros here in town..." Read more

"Used primarily as a PA system. Works well. Much louder and WAY more clarity than a lot of other brands in the same price range...." Read more

15 customers mention15 positive0 negative

Customers find the speakers lightweight, making them easy to carry and move around. They also say the speakers are compact and sound great. Some mention that the speakers can be used as a portable PA with a small powered mixer.

"...Another benefit is the ~35 lb weight. This makes it easy to carry two in to a gig on your own and install on a tripod without help...." Read more

"...They are lighter than some other powered speakers, and they have conveniently-placed handles on the top and bottom of the back as well as on one..." Read more

"...subwoofer for deep bass, but otherwise, these speakers are incredible for small venues. Gold Standard!" Read more

"...It is MUCH lighter than my previous setup! Edit: I liked it so much, I bought another one, and two of the ZLX-15p’s too!" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the speakers. They mention that it has a sleek design, is lightweight, and portable. They also appreciate the excellent sound, saying that it produces tight deep bass, rich vibrant mids, and crystal clear highs. Customers also appreciate that the speakers are very professional with a nice flat grille in front and simple EV logo.

"...Next, they look great. These are very professional with the nice flat grille in front and simple EV logo...." Read more

"...I was mainly looking for 3 things in a speaker: - Loud - Crisp and Clear - Lightweight and Portable - Sleek Design -..." Read more

"These speakers are unbelievable!!! These are just as crisp as you want them to be. All of my other speakers are “colored” in some way...." Read more

"...Attention to detail in both cabinet construction, speaker design, and DSP make these a real bargain...." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the speakers easy to use. They mention it's simple to control, and the DSP setting is fantastic. They also appreciate the easy access to the menu and changes, which makes mixing easy every time.

"...They pair really well with my console, giving me an easy mix every time...." Read more

"...Very user friendly and the ease is setting the DSP is fantastic" Read more

"Great powered speaker, easy access to menu and changes. I use it for both a voice monitor, and for keys/bass performance." Read more

"Very loud, easy to control, very simple to use." Read more

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Jesus is the Lord! Praise to Him!

A great value for a beginner or pro, something that will last a long time!

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2016

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I absolutely love these speakers! As a keyboardist, I play mainly piano, EP, clav, and organ sounds. I have never been satisfied with keyboard amplifiers. But I also didn't want to spend too much on amplification since I play as a side gig, rather than all-out professional. These are a perfect value.

Firstly, musicians should care way more about their amplification than they usually do. As good as any instrument, microphone, or processor may be, your audience will hear pretty much only what the speakers produce. So they are really important. These sound just terrific! They have very decent bass response, although recognize that I'm not doing anything that requires really thumping bass. For more bass, you can simply add a powered bass amplifier, and choose a crossover point on these speakers.

Next, they look great. These are very professional with the nice flat grille in front and simple EV logo.

Further, they have great electronics, with a 1000W amplifier (recognize that this is 1000W max, and has about 500W RMS power).

Another benefit is the ~35 lb weight. This makes it easy to carry two in to a gig on your own and install on a tripod without help.

Lastly, for $350 each, this is a great price for everything you're getting. It's something you can buy to get into the game, then purchase more to upgrade.

One downside is that, to make the weight so low, they use a hard plastic shell. This isn't the most durable material, and any bumps or scratches will show up. Also, the grille is somewhat easily bent. I purchased some homemade covers to help protect them, but you should treat them gingerly while transporting to keep them looking great. Once you get to the gig, turn them up!

27 people found this helpful

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Eric Snodgrass

Great Speaker, Especially For the Price!

Reviewed in the United States on July 20, 2016

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I highly recommend these, especially at this price point. They are lighter than some other powered speakers, and they have conveniently-placed handles on the top and bottom of the back as well as on one side for easy handling and transport. I have used these for months now on various types of live events, including musicals using dozens of wireless mics, rock/pop bands, and corporate events. I have found that they need virtually no EQ in any of these situations in order to sound very good. There is built-in DSP (Digital Signal Processing) presets and I have almost always used them in Live mode (which gives just about the flatest EQ response curve of the presets) with the Pole Mount configuration (no low frequency boost or high frequency cut) and the results have been consistently good in any situation, indoors or outdoors. I have also used them as floor monitor wedges for an act and, using the Monitor configuration (a low frequency and high frequency roll off) the speakers performed flawlessly with no EQ needed.
I own an Allen & Heath Qu-16 console and have found it to have a warm sound. These speakers are not necessarily "warm" sounding speakers, but they are not harsh either, like some JBL models. I find these speakers to be fairly neutral sounding, with nice clarity in the upper mids and highs. They pair really well with my console, giving me an easy mix every time. At this price point I find them a much better value than the QSC K12s.
There are only two small things that these speakers lack -
1. The physical shape of the speaker cabinet does not allow it to stack one on top of the other. This could become an issue for transporting the speakers or storage, but I've not yet minded this.
2. There are no rigging points built into the cabinets. This means that the cabinets are not suitable for hanging and flying. They must either be put on the ground or placed on a speaker stand.

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Ashley

Research, Listen, Repeat, then Purchase

Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2013

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This speaker deserves no less than five stars. Other speakers in this price range have a difficult time keeping up. It really comes close to equally comparing to the higher priced qsc or yamaha dxr. A significant difference is this speaker is not made in a wooden box. It's sounds extremely clear with a very rich mid range and a low end that compares to any other 12's and even some 15's in other brands. If you just don't have the money then go buy a cheaper speaker I am sure a behringer or alto will play your music but if you want to get better quality for a little extra money you only need to pay an extra hundred bucks for this speaker compared to several hundred bucks to upgrade to the other high end models. The speaker would be great as a monitor perhaps even a little more speaker than most monitor needs would require. If you are looking for a good versatile speaker to throw on a stand for small venues, lay on the floor as monitor, or even dj some events I don't think you could find anything better. Mount this on top of a sub and you won't be asking for any upgrades. I researched a ton before I purchased and I listened to lots other speakers as well. I have owned and installed some higher and lower end gear and I'm not going to bash those companies. I also know having worked at a national branded music store, salesmen work on commission and are sometimes encouraged to sell the gear that has a larger profit margin. The name brand gear like EV, yamaha, qsc, etc often don't offer the retail stores as much headroom for profit as the lower end gear filled with cheaper components. Research, Listen, and Repeat then Purchase.

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marc Nagtegaal

EV ZLX 12 P is een super speaker als je hem zou ontvangen

Reviewed in the Netherlands on April 11, 2024

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Bij Amazon een EV ZLX 12 P besteld. de aanbieder had nog maar een speaker dus het tweede exemplaar via een ander kanaal aangeschaft. De speaker is zoek geraakt tijdens het vervoer waarbij ik lange tijd moest gissen.
Heel correct vanuit Amazon het bedrag retour gekregen. Super hoe ze dat oppakken. Onverwachts kwam het pakket toch bij ons aan. de doos zwaar beschadigd met een willekeur aan stickers op de doos.
Het zou een EV ZLX 15 P zijn of toch een EV ZLX 12 BT. de Doos zelf verraadde al dat het om het passieve model ging. Daar moet je dan een aparte versterker voor organiseren en dat is prima in een vaste zaal maar niet voor mij als muzikant die het in de auto moet vervoeren.
Vanuit het tweede model kan ik zeggen dat de kwaliteit van de speaker zeer hoog is. mooi laag geluid ( in een 100 plus publiek zou ik een sub gebruiken om het laag verder te laten reiken. Voor ons publiek is het met de Bas versterker samen een mooi geluidsbeeld. Stemmen klinken natuurlijk en helder. Als ik de speaker als monitor gebruik dan krijg ik kippenvel omdat je jezelf zo helder hoort dat je veel meer mogelijkheden met je stem krijgt. tijdens de aanschaf kwam net de G2 versie op de markt. Super dat ze deze speaker naar een nieuw niveau trekken. Ik heb echter een digitale versterker van RCF (m18 RCF) daar kan ik alles met een iPad op het podium regelen. De mixer in de nieuwe versie heeft voor mij dan geen meerwaarde.

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Awesome for the price, hissing sound at 0db when they are on and not playing sound

Reviewed in Canada on July 27, 2017

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Great power, they sound fantastic. The only thing I have an issue with is there is a constant hissing when they are at 0db and on. You will never hear htis during party time but I use them at weddings and for the ceremony and the speeches where there are big lulls of silence you can notice it. Not sure if it;s my gain staging however so take that as a not sure if it;s me or the speakers.

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Rodrigo Lopez

Excelente Producto (Detalles de Importación)

Reviewed in Mexico on August 29, 2017

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Fue una excelente compra, el equipo es como pense que funcionaria y llegaron de manera completa. el unico detalle que tuve es que me combraron impuestos por la importacion, cuestion que no estaba considerada ni mencionada por parte del vendedor.

Respecto al producto y entrega estuvo excelente.

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レモン

音は満足してます。

Reviewed in Japan on December 28, 2017

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現在自宅、会議室で練習する時に使用してます。
音は低音から高音まで綺麗に出ています。
１月にホテルで演奏するのに使用する予定。
今まで使っていたギターアンプは処分し、ミキサーにマイク３本、ギター、ライン入力を1系統接続し
３人程度の演奏者でのライブにはぴったりだと思います。

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VRadha

Electro Voice ZLX12P 12-inch Two-Way Powered Loudspeaker

Reviewed in Canada on April 4, 2019

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These are being used in our Church (about 60' x 30' hall; wall-mounted with EV speaker mounts). The sound quality is fantastic. I also personally own a pair of these for my music sessions and am happy with the quality of these speakers. They are well-built and the sound reproduction is excellent.

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