Electro-Voice ZX1-90W - 8” (90° × 50°) passive full-range compact system in white finish

Electro-Voice ZX1-90W - 8” (90° × 50°) passive full-range compact system in white finish

The Electro-Voice ZX1-90W is a passive, two-way full-range loudspeaker that combines compact size, high reliability, and outstanding sound quality for portable and fixed installation applications. Its injection-molded, high-impact polypropylene enclosure offers high rigidity at a low weight, and includes a handle and a 35mm foot pad for tripod mounting. The 90° x 50° rotatable horn system allows coverage to be tailored to the speaker's orientation (vertical or horizontal), and the passive crossover incorporates full-bandwidth overload protection for continuous operation.

The bass-midrange uses an 8” EV8L woofer with a long-excursion, weather-treated cone, while the treble is handled by a DH2005 compression driver with a 1.25” titanium diaphragm. The unit delivers 200W continuous into 8 Ω , with a sensitivity of 94 dB (1 W/1 m) and a maximum rated SPL of 123 dB . The frequency response extends from 48 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB) , with a recommended high-pass filter at 40 Hz to protect the transducer in demanding applications. For connection, it has 2 Neutrik Speakon NL4 connectors in parallel and 4 metric inserts for hardware. White finish (W) .

Main features

• Rotatable Coverage: 90° × 50°; adjustable by rotating the speaker when changing the enclosure orientation.
• High-performance transducers: EV8L 8” (treated cone) + DH2005 (1.25” titanium).
• Integrated protection: Passive filter with full-band overload protection for greater reliability.
• Rugged, lightweight construction: high-impact polypropylene enclosure with handle and integral grille.
• Ready to mount: standard 35 mm shoe, 4 metric inserts for brackets and 2 × NL4 in parallel.
• Performance: 200 W continuous , 8 Ω , 94 dB sensitivity and 123 dB max. SPL (calc.).
• Usable range: 48 Hz – 20 kHz (-10 dB) ; high-pass recommended at 40 Hz .
• Monitor-friendly shape: Wedge geometry makes it easy to use as a stage monitor.
• Finish: white (W version) for integration into architectural environments.

Product benefits

• Clear, consistent sound: Constant directivity horn maintains off-axis response, improving intelligibility.
• True versatility: Serve as a main PA, fill or monitor thanks to its size, rotatable coverage and mounting points.
• Professional reliability: full-bandwidth overload protection and long-life EV components.
• Portability: Low weight and integrated handle for frequent assembly and disassembly.

Use cases

• Voice and music reinforcement in multipurpose rooms, classrooms, places of worship, and corporate events .
• Portable systems for bands and DJs where a high performance/size ratio is required.
• Configurations with subwoofer (e.g. SB122 ) using distance bar to extend bass response.

Frequently Asked Questions

• Can it be used as a monitor? Yes, the wedge geometry allows for this, and the rotatable speaker helps maintain adequate coverage.
• Is this the white version? Yes, the ZX1-90W is the white version (a black version, the ZX1-90B, is also available).
• What connectors does it have? 2 × Neutrik Speakon NL4 in parallel for input/link.
• What is the recommended high-pass filter? 40 Hz according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Description for projects

2-way passive speaker 8” EV8L + DH2005 driver (tit., 1.25”), 90° × 50° (rotatable horn), 200 W continuous into 8 Ω , sensitivity 94 dB , max. SPL 123 dB , range (-10 dB) 48 Hz – 20 kHz (recommended high-pass 40 Hz ), 2 × NL4 in parallel, 35 mm cold shoe , 4 metric inserts , high-impact polypropylene enclosure; dimensions 451 × 282 × 263 mm , weight 8.4 kg , color white (W) .