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JBL IRX108BT: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The JBL Professional IRX108BT Powered PA Speaker, Portable Loudspeaker with Bluetooth, 8 Inch Woofer, 1300 Watt, Mobile DJ, Musicians, Small Venues, Ceremonies and Sports Events lists at $385.00. Published figures: powered Yes, peak power 1,300 W, woofer 8 in. It suits youth rooms, classrooms, outdoor services and portable speech reinforcement.
A light, inexpensive powered 8 with JBL waveguide design and Bluetooth for walk-in music. It is a speech and small-group speaker, not a worship main.
Every figure below is the manufacturer's own published specification, taken from the product listing and the data sheet. Where a figure is not published it is left out rather than estimated. Price is the listed price when this page was last compiled and it changes often.
JBL IRX108BT specifications
The JBL IRX108BT publishes powered Yes, peak power 1,300 W, woofer 8 in, at a listed price of $385.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | Yes |
| Peak power | 1,300 W |
| Woofer | 8 in |
| Pole mount | Yes |
| Onboard DSP | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Youth rooms, classrooms, outdoor services and portable speech reinforcement.
Category: main loudspeakers. Tier on this site: Beginner, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the lowest total cost to a system that works on Sunday, for a small church or a church plant.
The closest alternatives at a similar price
Same category, nearest price. An alternative with no stated reason is filler, so each of these is here because it trades something specific against the model above.
Yamaha DBR Series DBR 12" Powered Speaker Cabinet
$390.99 Specs and sizingYamaha DSP borrowed from the far more expensive DSR series in a light plywood-free cabinet. Reliable, neutral and forgiving of an inexperienced mix.
Best for: Volunteer-run systems where the speaker should not be the variable
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Mackie Thump215 15" 1400W Powered Loudspeaker with Heavy-Duty Drivers
$414.95 Specs and sizingThe cheapest speaker on this site that we would still put in front of a congregation. It is loud and it is honest about being a budget box.
Best for: A church plant with no money that needs to be heard this Sunday
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Electro-Voice ZLX-12-G2 1,000-watt 12-inch Passive Speaker
$449.00 Specs and sizingThe passive version of the ZLX-12, for a system built around a rack amplifier and processor rather than around amplifiers in each box.
Best for: Installed systems where every amplifier should live in one lockable rack
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Behringer EUROLIVE B112D Active 2-Way 12" PA Speaker System with Wireless Option and Integrated Mixer
$299.00 Specs and sizingAn entry powered 12 for a fellowship hall or an overflow room. Not a main speaker for a sanctuary, and we would not tell you otherwise.
Best for: Overflow rooms, fellowship halls and outreach events
Check price on AmazonSide by side
| Model | Price | Powered | Woofer | Pole mount | Peak power | Onboard DSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JBL Professional IRX108BT Powered PA Speaker, Portable Loudspeaker with Bluetooth, 8 Inch Woofer, 1300 Watt, Mobile DJ, Musicians, Small Venues, Ceremonies and Sports Events | $385.00 | Yes | 8 in | Yes | 1,300 W | Yes |
| Yamaha DBR Series DBR 12" Powered Speaker Cabinet | $390.99 | Yes | 12 in | Yes | 1,000 W | Yes |
| Mackie Thump215 15" 1400W Powered Loudspeaker with Heavy-Duty Drivers | $414.95 | Yes | 15 in | Yes | 1,400 W | Yes |
| Electro-Voice ZLX-12-G2 1,000-watt 12-inch Passive Speaker | $449.00 | No | 12 in | Yes | - | - |
How we chose
We did not test these products in person and we never claim to. Picks are researched from manufacturer specification sheets and operator manuals, FCC rules where spectrum is involved, published standards, warranty terms, and the recurring themes in verified owner reviews. Every pick is matched to a real room size, seat count or input list rather than to a price bracket, and it is placed in the tier where its capability actually belongs. Where a product is wrong for most churches we say so on the page.
Sources
- JBL published specifications for the IRX108BT
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JBL IRX108BT cost?
It was listed at $385.00 when this page was last compiled. Pro audio and video pricing moves frequently and promotional pricing is common, so treat that as a planning figure and confirm the current price before a committee votes on a budget.
Is the JBL IRX108BT right for our church?
Youth rooms, classrooms, outdoor services and portable speech reinforcement. Beyond that, the honest test is whether its numbers match your room rather than whether it is a good product in the abstract. Work out what your room actually needs first, then check this model against that answer.
Where do these specifications come from?
The manufacturer’s published figures, taken from the product listing and data sheet. We do not test products in person and we never claim to, so nothing here is a measured result. Where a specification is not published by the manufacturer it is omitted rather than estimated.
Researched, not professional advice. This page is compiled from published manufacturer specifications, operator manuals, FCC rules, published standards and owner-review consensus, not hands-on testing. Sound system design, rigging loudspeakers overhead, and any electrical work are jobs for a qualified professional: have flown loudspeakers and their attachment points signed off by a structural engineer or a certified rigger, and have all wiring done by a licensed electrician to your local code. Wireless microphone rules change, so confirm the current FCC position before buying. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.