Short answer: the DAS Audio Vantec 15A. It ranks #46 of 62 15-inch pa speakers by sound quality, rated 3.1/5, at $1,818.99; the JBL SRX815P ranks #53, rated 3.0/5, and costs $1,899, so there is little reason to consider the other one.
The case for the DAS Audio Vantec 15A: Medium-quality vendor data shows 52Hz measured extension, and its 90° x 50° coverage and 135dB claimed peak carry over the DAS Audio Vantec 12A’s Class-D amplification and Bluetooth control into a 15-inch cabinet. It keeps a wired aux input, which the JBL SRX815P lacks. The tradeoff: The 2.87 ideal-subwoofer preference score is one of the lower results in this ranking, well below the DAS Audio Vantec 12A’s own measured result.
The case for the JBL SRX815P: A powered two-way PA speaker from JBL’s SRX800 tour-grade line with a 15” woofer and a compression driver on a waveguide, rated at 2,000W, with onboard DSP presets and XLR/TRS combo inputs. The catch: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured three-way sibling, the JBL SRX835P, which Audio Science Review found uneven.
Buy the DAS Audio Vantec 15A. It is rated higher for sound quality than the JBL SRX815P and costs less, so only choose the other one for a particular feature it does better.
Worth knowing: the JBL SRX815P has not been measured yet. Its rating is estimated from related models, with a likely range of 2.6 to 3.4, so treat this verdict as provisional.
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Specifications Side By Side
| DAS Audio Vantec 15A | JBL SRX815P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,818.99 | $1,899.00 each |
| Ranked | #46 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers | #53 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Passive | No | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker | - |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver | 15” woofer, compression driver on waveguide |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) | - |
| Dimensions | 28.3”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (720 x 445 x 380 mm) | - |
| Inputs | Two female XLR inputs, 3.5mm auxiliary input and male XLR loop output | XLR/TRS combo |
| Amplifier Power | 750W continuous / 1,500W peak (manufacturer specified) | 2,000W |
| Cabinet Material | Birch plywood | - |
| Rigging | M10 rigging points | 12 x M10 suspension points; dual 36mm pole sockets |
| Network Control | DAScontrol and DASlink app | - |
| Coverage | 90° x 50° | - |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) | 44Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| DSP | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, control via DAS Audio app | No |
| Weight | 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg) | 63.1 lbs (28.6 kg) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.45 | - |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 2.87 | - |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | No | Yes |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | Yes | No |
| Microphone Input | No | - |
| Guitar Input | No | - |
| DIY Kit | - | No |
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The Two Speakers In Full
DAS Audio Vantec 15A: $1,818.99 B&H Photo Video eBay
Same family: the DAS Audio Vantec 12A (smaller model, rated 3.7/5).
Pros: Medium-quality vendor data shows 52Hz measured extension, and its 90° x 50° coverage and 135dB claimed peak carry over the DAS Audio Vantec 12A’s Class-D amplification and Bluetooth control into a 15-inch cabinet. Measured bass extension of 56Hz (-3dB).
Cons: The 2.87 ideal-subwoofer preference score is one of the lower results in this ranking, well below the DAS Audio Vantec 12A’s own measured result. At 25.5kg it is meaningfully heavier than the DAS Audio Vantec 12A.
Full DAS Audio Vantec 15A review and specifications →
| Released | 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 750W continuous / 1,500W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Aux Input | Yes |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 56Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, control via DAS Audio app |
| Cabinet Material | Birch plywood |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Active 2-way bass-reflex PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 50° |
| DSP | Yes |
| Dimensions | 28.3”H x 17.5”W x 15”D (720 x 445 x 380 mm) |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, 1” compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 45Hz - 20kHz (-10dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | Two female XLR inputs, 3.5mm auxiliary input and male XLR loop output |
| Maximum SPL | 135dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Network Control | DAScontrol and DASlink app |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | M10 rigging points |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 0.45 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 2.87 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 56.2 lbs (25.5 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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JBL SRX815P: $1,899.00 each Estimated Amazon eBay
Same family: the JBL SRX812P (smaller model, estimated 3/5) and the JBL SRX835P (larger model, ranked higher, rated 3/5).
Pros: A powered two-way PA speaker from JBL’s SRX800 tour-grade line with a 15” woofer and a compression driver on a waveguide, rated at 2,000W, with onboard DSP presets and XLR/TRS combo inputs.
Cons: No independent measurements yet, so its tonal balance and directivity can’t be compared directly with measured speakers; the rating is estimated from its measured three-way sibling, the JBL SRX835P, which Audio Science Review found uneven.
Full JBL SRX815P review and specifications →
| Released | 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (manufacturer specified) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| DSP | Yes |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, compression driver on waveguide |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo |
| Maximum SPL | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 12 x M10 suspension points; dual 36mm pole sockets |
| TRS Input | Yes |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 63.1 lbs (28.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
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