The EAW MKC80 is rated 3.9/5 for sound quality, #10 of 47 8-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: EAW
#10 EAW MKC80: $980.00 Passive Full Compass $980.00 eBay
Same family: the EAW MKC50 (smaller model, rated 3.6/5), the EAW MKC60 (smaller model, rated 3.8/5) and the EAW MKC120 (larger model, rated 4.3/5).
Pros: A light passive 8 inch coaxial speaker with good, balanced sound and a rotatable horn for horizontal or vertical placement. Vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 4.08 standalone and 7.10 with an ideal subwoofer. A 93dB sensitivity and 450W handling deliver a 132dB peak rating from a 10kg cabinet, and the rotatable 90° x 60° coaxial horn suits horizontal or vertical placement. Measured bass extension of 85Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 85Hz (-3dB), and listening-window narrow-band deviation is 0.321, so the tonal balance is less even than the best 8-inch models. It is passive, so an amplifier and processor with EAW presets are needed to play it.
| Released | 2023 (3 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification within the 450W handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 85Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way coaxial PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° (rotatable) |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 16.6”H x 10”W x 10.5”D (422 x 255 x 267 mm) |
| Drivers | 8” cone woofer with 2” voice coil, 1” exit compression driver with CSA coaxial loading |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz - 20kHz (manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 132dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 450W at 8 ohms (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | Integrated M10 mounting points, pole mount |
| Sensitivity | 93dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 4.08 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 7.10 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 22 lbs (10 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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