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INTRODUCTION TO THE PRX800 SERIES
Thank you for choosing the JBL PRX800 Series self-powered PA loudspeakers. The PRX800 Series represent
an evolutionary step in the efficient use of amplifier power, rugged durability and enhanced versatility in a self-
powered loudspeaker with WI-FI application configuration and control. The speakers were designed from the
ground up to perform in the real world of sound reinforcement, where challenging audio environments, high
ambient noise levels and loud volumes are the norm. And we’ve built these speakers to last a lifetime using tour-
tested technology that’s reliable and trustworthy. Knowing you can rely on your system to deliver everything you
need gives you the freedom to deliver your best. That’s performance you can trust. With the PRX800 Series,
as always, JBL delivers with precision and care. Properly maintained, your PRX800 Series speaker will provide
you with many years of flawless performance. To ensure you are always receiving optimum performance, we
encourage you to review this user’s guide completely before hooking up your new system.
The PRX800 Series is a platform technology that allows you to create the system you need from an intelligent
range of models. While each model was designed to excel at a specific application, the PRX Series integrate
seamlessly with one another offering a multitude of choices when tailoring a system to fit your specific needs.
Whether you need a single speaker on a stand for public address situations, a full-range stereo setup with
two top cabinets and a sub-woofer for live performance or DJ applications, or multiple cabinets for a scalable,
highly professional sound reinforcement situation, the PRX800 Series offers the solution. In fact, you can even
suspend any of the top cabinets for use in a commercial installation or House of Worship. If versatility, scalability,
portability and affordability are what you’re looking for in a system, PRX800s are the intelligent choice.
Road Tough
All PRX800 cabinets are built from a combination of 25mm (on the top and bottom for added rigidity) and 18mm,
strong, lightweight poplar plywood made structurally sound with tongue and groove joints. All PRX800 Series
cabinets are protected by JBL’s tour proven DuraFlex™ finish. We make our grilles from dent-resistant 16 gauge
steel, and our handles are made from lightweight, glass-filled nylon for added durability. All M10 suspension
points are constructed from 14 gauge steel, and the M10 suspension points have been tested with a yield-
strength of 1000 lbs. each.
Differential Drive Transducers
Extended frequency response, high power output and low distortion are hallmarks of all JBL transducers.
Our tour-tested, tour-proven and patented Differential Drive® technology delivers all this performance in a
dramatically lighter package than traditional transducer designs.
Built-In WI-FI Control
All PRX800 models can be managed and controlled via our PRX Connect application. Run your entire show from
your tablet without having to go to each speaker before or during the show. Added EQ and delay settings are an
added benefit of the application. See
“WI-FI SETUP” on page 18
for information on using WI-FI control.
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