Detail 01
1,000W peak Class-D amplifier
The amplifier powers the CP8 as an active speaker.
Product detailSKU #1500000235664
QSCCP8 8" 1,000W Powered Speaker
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The active CP8 puts 1,000W peak Class-D amplification, an 8-inch low-frequency driver, and a 1.4-inch compression driver into a compact 21-pound cabinet. Its 90-degree coverage pattern helps distribute sound across a broad area, while the Contour control provides Default, Dance, Floor Monitor, and Speech presets for quick application changes. Two balanced combo inputs and a 3.5 mm TRS input cover common connections. Mounting points and M8 rigging points also support installed or suspended placement options.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Portable live-sound setups where a 21-pound powered speaker needs to move quickly between locations.
- Using one enclosure as a main speaker, floor monitor, or speech-focused system through selectable presets.
- Installed or suspended applications that can use the cabinet’s mounting points and M8 rigging points.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
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Contour presets
Default, Dance, Floor Monitor, and Speech settings can be selected from one control.
Detail 03
High-pass filter settings
They allow the CP8 to be used with a subwoofer.
Detail 04
56Hz–20kHz frequency response
This is the stated operating frequency range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan connection routing around the two balanced 1/4-inch TRS/XLR combo inputs and the 3.5 mm TRS input.
- 02For suspension, use the cabinet’s M8 rigging points.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the CP8 be used as a floor monitor?
Yes. Floor Monitor is one of its four Contour presets.
02Can I pair it with a subwoofer?
Yes. The CP8 has high-pass filter settings for use with a subwoofer.
03How much does it weigh?
The CP8 weighs 21 pounds.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
3 detailsSound
- Max SPL
- 124dB
- Wattage
- 1,000W peak
- Frequency Response
- 56Hz–20kHz
3 detailsBody & build
- Color
- Red
- Type
- 2-way
- Cabinet Material
- Molded
4 detailsSize & weight
- Weight
- 21
- Depth
- 10.1 inch
- Width
- 10.7 inch
- Height
- 16.2 inch
8 detailsOther
- Configuration
- Active/passive: Active
- Coverage Pattern
- 90°
- Lf Driver
- 8 inch
- TRS
- 1 (3.5 mm)
- Hf Driver
- 1.4 inch
- Active Passive
- Active
- Amplifier Class
- D
- XLR
- 1
