Short answer: the JBL SRX815P. Both are rated 3.0/5 for sound quality (#53 and #52 of 62 15-inch pa speakers), and the JBL SRX815P costs $1,899 against $2,499 for the JBL SRX835P, so with nothing between them on sound quality, price settles it.
Why pick 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 tradeoff: 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.
The case for the JBL SRX835P: A powered three-way PA speaker from JBL Professional with a 15” woofer, a midrange and a compression driver on a horn, rated at 2,000W. Watch for: Audio Science Review found an uneven response (1.70 average on-axis deviation).
Buy the JBL SRX815P. Both are rated the same for sound quality, and it costs $600 less than the JBL SRX835P.
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
| JBL SRX815P | JBL SRX835P | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,899.00 each | $2,499.00 each |
| Ranked | #53 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers Estimated | #52 of 62 in 15-Inch PA Speakers |
| Weight | 63.1 lbs (28.6 kg) | 85.1 lbs (38.6 kg) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 44Hz (manufacturer specified) | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Rigging | 12 x M10 suspension points; dual 36mm pole sockets | 12 x M10 suspension points; 36mm pole socket |
| Maximum SPL | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Passive | No | No |
| XLR Input | Yes | Yes |
| RCA Input | No | No |
| TRS Input | Yes | No |
| Optical Input | No | No |
| Coaxial Input | No | No |
| USB Input | No | No |
| HDMI Input | No | No |
| AES Input | No | No |
| Aux Input | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo | - |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, compression driver on waveguide | 15” woofer, midrange, compression driver on horn |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W | 2,000W |
| DSP | Yes | - |
| DIY Kit | No | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | - | about 33.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Spinorama Preference Score | - | 2.01 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | - | 3.67 |
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The Two Speakers In Full
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 |
- Reviews, Comparisons and Sound Samples
- No independent measurement review is linked for this model; it is ranked from hands-on listening and comparison against similarly priced speakers.
- Head-to-Head Comparisons
JBL SRX835P: $2,499.00 each Amazon eBay
Same family: the JBL SRX812P (smaller model, estimated 3/5) and the JBL SRX815P (smaller model, ranked lower, estimated 3/5).
Pros: A powered three-way PA speaker from JBL Professional with a 15” woofer, a midrange and a compression driver on a horn, rated at 2,000W. Audio Science Review measured a preference score of 2.01 that reaches 3.67 with an ideal subwoofer, with 0.85 listening window deviation. Measured bass extension of 39.6Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Audio Science Review found an uneven response (1.70 average on-axis deviation). Bass reaches 39.6Hz (-3dB) and about 33Hz (-10dB).
Full JBL SRX835P review and specifications →
| Released | 2015 (11 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | 2,000W |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 33.2Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 39.6Hz (measured, Audio Science Review) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| DIY Kit | No |
| Drivers | 15” woofer, midrange, compression driver on horn |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 137dB peak (manufacturer specified) |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | No |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 12 x M10 suspension points; 36mm pole socket |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 2.01 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 3.67 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 85.1 lbs (38.6 kg) |
| XLR Input | Yes |
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