These sit in different size classes, so this is not a straight ranking comparison. The ION Total PA Apex ranks #17 of 17 battery-powered PA speakers by sound quality at $179.97; the ION Total PA Quake ranks #73 of 76 15-inch pa speakers by sound quality at $299. Both are rated below 3.0/5 for their class (17 battery-powered PA speakers and 76 15-inch pa speakers), so if sound quality matters, look higher up the rankings.
The ION Total PA Apex is the battery-powered option. Deejays’ Tech Review found it very loud with crisp sound and strong bass for its price. Its battery is rated for 8 hours, while the ION Total PA Quake needs an outlet. The catch: ION publishes no power rating, it has no water resistance, and at 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) it is a heavy battery PA speaker.
What the ION Total PA Quake does well: A 15 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter in a wheeled cabinet with handles, sold with a wireless microphone and a tripod stand. The tradeoff: No independent reviews or measurements yet, so its rating is estimated from ION’s similar speakers.
Buy the ION Total PA Apex at $179.97 for a battery-powered PA speaker, or the ION Total PA Quake at $299 for a 15-inch pa speaker instead.
About the ratings: the ION Total PA Quake’s rating is estimated from measured siblings and predecessors rather than its own measurements, with a likely range of 1.7 to 2.5, so this verdict could change once it is measured.
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Deejays’ Tech Review found it very loud with crisp sound and strong bass for its price.
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A 15 inch woofer and 1 inch tweeter in a wheeled cabinet with handles, sold with a wireless microphone and a tripod stand.
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Specifications Side By Side
| ION Total PA Apex | ION Total PA Quake | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $179.97 each | $299.00 each |
| Ranked | #17 of 17 in Battery-Powered PA Speakers | #73 of 76 in 15-Inch PA Speakers Estimated |
| Passive | No | No |
| Drivers | 12” woofer + 1” tweeter | 15” woofer + 1” tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 50Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) | 40Hz - 20kHz (Manufacturer specified) |
| Battery Life | 6-8 hours (Manufacturer specified) | No Battery |
| Power Input | AC Power cord | AC Power cord |
| Removable Battery | No | - |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC | SBC |
| TWS | Yes (Stereo-Link) | Yes (Stereo-Link) |
| Party Mode | No | No |
| Stereo | No | No |
| Omnidirectional | No | No |
| App | Yes (ION Sound Control) | Yes (ION Sound Control) |
| EQ | Yes (presets and app EQ) | Yes (onboard 3-band EQ) |
| Aux Input | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| Microphone Input | Yes (wireless microphone included, plus XLR/1/4” combo) | Yes (wireless microphone included, plus XLR/1/4” combo) |
| Guitar Input | No | No |
| USB Playback | Yes | Yes |
| Power Bank | Yes (USB) | Yes (USB) |
| Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Wheels | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | None | None |
| Weight | 29.1 lbs (13.2 kg) | 38.6 lbs (17.5 kg) |
| Dimensions | 16.2” x 25.6” x 12.5” (412 x 651 x 318 mm) | 18.9” x 28.1” x 13.9” (480 x 713 x 354 mm) |
| Amplifier Power | - | 720W peak |
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