JBL PRX935 - 15-Inch 3-Way Active Speaker with DSP
The JBL PRX935 represents the next level of performance for professional portable PA systems. This self-powered, three-way loudspeaker is meticulously engineered to deliver exceptional power and audio clarity, combining advanced acoustics with comprehensive digital control. At its core, a high-performance transducer system and a powerful 2,000-watt peak Class-D amplifier work together to fill any space with rich, detailed sound. The three-way configuration, featuring a dedicated 15-inch woofer, a 6-inch midrange driver, and a 1.5-inch tweeter, ensures superior audio reproduction, excelling in stunning vocal clarity and pristine midrange coverage, even at the highest sound pressure levels.
Built to withstand the most demanding conditions of touring and live events, the PRX935 features a robust 18mm birch plywood enclosure. This design not only offers superior durability but is also acoustically optimized with internal bracing to provide accurate, resonance-free low-frequency response. Furthermore, its bass port design, optimized through finite element analysis (FEA), minimizes distortion and air noise, ensuring consistently defined and powerful bass.
Main Features
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3-Way Transducer System: Equipped with a 15-inch (916G) ferrite magnet woofer for deep bass, a 6-inch (196H) midrange transducer for exceptional vocal clarity, and a 1.5-inch (JBL 2408H-2) compression driver for crystal-clear treble.
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Superior Power and Performance: A highly efficient Class D amplifier provides 2,000 watts of peak power and 1,000 watts RMS, reaching a maximum sound pressure level of 136.1 dB.
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dbx Integrated DSP: Includes advanced DriveRack technology with Automatic Feedback Suppression (AFS), system limiter, and a 12-band parametric equalizer for precise sound tuning.
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Total Control with JBL Pro Connect: Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) connectivity enables complete wireless control via the JBL Pro Connect app for iOS and Android. Manage up to 10 speakers, adjust DSP, levels, and settings from anywhere in the venue.
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Advanced Acoustic Design: Enhanced JBL Image Control waveguides ensure wide and even 90° x 50° sound dispersion, consistently covering the entire audience.
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Professional Connectivity: It has two balanced XLR/6.35 mm combo inputs, a 3.5 mm auxiliary input, and loop-through and mix outputs for maximum setup flexibility.
Key Benefits for the Professional
The PRX935's three-way design is its greatest advantage, as it separates frequencies across three specialized transducers. This results in unparalleled vocal and instrument clarity in the midrange, eliminating the distortion often experienced by two-way systems at high volumes. The result is a cleaner, more natural, and more detailed sound across the entire frequency spectrum.
The integration of dbx DSP and control via the Pro Connect app dramatically simplifies setup. You can equalize the system to suit the acoustics of any room, eliminate annoying feedback with a single tap, and temporarily align your speakers with microsecond precision—all from your tablet or smartphone. This saves valuable time and ensures optimal sound at every event.
Use Cases
The versatility and power of the JBL PRX935 make it the ideal solution for a wide range of professional applications:
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Live Sound for Bands and DJs: Offers the power and fidelity needed to make music sound impactful and clear in concert halls, festivals and clubs.
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Corporate A/V Providers: Ensures that every word is heard with perfect intelligibility at conferences, presentations, and business events.
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Places of Worship: Provides uniform coverage and natural vocal reproduction, ideal for sermons, choirs and live music in churches and temples.
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Fixed Installations: Thanks to its M10 suspension points, it is perfect for permanent installations in theaters, auditoriums and multipurpose rooms that require high-quality sound.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main advantage of a 3-way system like the PRX935 compared to a 2-way system?
A 3-way system uses three separate speakers for bass, midrange, and treble. This allows each driver to operate within its optimal frequency range, resulting in greater clarity, especially for vocals and midrange instruments, and reduced distortion at high volumes.
Do I need technical knowledge to configure the DSP?
No. While the DSP offers advanced tools for professionals, accessing them via the color LCD screen or the JBL Pro Connect app is very intuitive. It includes optimized presets and automatic features like feedback suppression, making it incredibly easy to achieve great sound without being an expert.
Can I use the PRX935 without a subwoofer?
Yes. Thanks to its 15-inch woofer and optimized enclosure, the PRX935 delivers excellent bass response on its own, making it suitable for a wide range of applications. For events requiring even greater sub-bass impact, such as electronic music or large-scale concerts, it can be perfectly complemented by subwoofers from the PRX900 series.
How many speakers can I control with the JBL Pro Connect app?
The application allows simultaneous control of an ecosystem of up to 10 PRX900 series speakers or other compatible JBL products, enabling centralized management of complex sound systems directly from a mobile device.
Project description
This 3-way active loudspeaker boasts 2,000W peak and 1,000W RMS power handling, based on Class D amplification. It features a 15-inch ferrite woofer (916G), a 6-inch midrange driver (196H), and a 1.5-inch compression driver (2408H-2). The frequency response is 40Hz to 20kHz (-10dB), with a maximum SPL of 136.1dB and a nominal dispersion of 90° x 50°. The integrated DSP includes dbx DriveRack technology with a 12-band parametric EQ, automatic feedback suppression, a limiter, and 180ms of delay. Control is achieved via a color LCD screen or Bluetooth (BLE) through the JBL Pro Connect app. The enclosure is constructed from 18mm birch wood and features 8 M10 suspension points and a 36mm pole mounting socket.
