Main loudspeakers
QSC CP8: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The QSC CP8 8" Compact Powered Loudspeaker lists at $549.99. Published figures: powered Yes, peak power 1,000 W, woofer 8 in. It suits overflow rooms, nurseries, foyers and portable speech systems.
The smallest QSC that still sounds like a QSC. Honest about its limits: it will not carry a band in a large room and does not pretend to.
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.
QSC CP8 specifications
The QSC CP8 publishes powered Yes, peak power 1,000 W, woofer 8 in, at a listed price of $549.99.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | Yes |
| Peak power | 1,000 W |
| Woofer | 8 in |
| Max SPL | 122 dB |
| Coverage pattern | 75 by 75 degrees conical |
| Pole mount | Yes |
| Onboard DSP | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Overflow rooms, nurseries, foyers and portable speech systems.
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.
JBL Professional EON712 Powered PA Speaker, 12 inch, 1300 Watt
$549.00 Specs and sizingA waveguide-loaded 12 with onboard DSP and app control, and a 100 by 60 pattern that is wider horizontally than the QSC, so it covers the front pews better and the back wall slightly less.
Best for: Wide rooms of moderate depth, and anywhere the front rows are currently being missed
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Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 12in. 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker with Bluetooth
$549.00 Specs and sizingElectro-Voice horn design and a 1,000 watt amplifier at the bottom of the serious-speaker price range, with app control and a proper 90 by 60 waveguide rather than a nominal one.
Best for: The first real upgrade from consumer or unbranded PA speakers
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JBL Professional EON715 Powered PA Speaker, 15 inch, 1300 Watt
$559.99 Specs and sizingThe EON712 with a 15 inch woofer, which buys real low end for a band without adding a separate subwoofer.
Best for: Contemporary worship in a mid-size room that has no budget line for subwoofers yet
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Electro-Voice ZLX-15P-G2 15in. 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker with Bluetooth
$649.00 Specs and sizingThe 15 inch ZLX, which trades a little pattern control for noticeably more low end at the same price point as many 12s.
Best for: Small to mid-size rooms with a band and no subwoofer budget
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| Model | Price | Powered | Peak power | Woofer | Coverage pattern | Pole mount | Onboard DSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 QSC CP8 8" Compact Powered Loudspeaker | $549.99 | Yes | 1,000 W | 8 in | 75 by 75 degrees conical | Yes | Yes |
| JBL Professional EON712 Powered PA Speaker, 12 inch, 1300 Watt | $549.00 | Yes | 1,300 W | 12 in | 100 by 60 degrees | Yes | Yes |
| Electro-Voice ZLX-12P-G2 12in. 2-Way Powered Loudspeaker with Bluetooth | $549.00 | Yes | 1,000 W | 12 in | 90 by 60 degrees | Yes | Yes |
| JBL Professional EON715 Powered PA Speaker, 15 inch, 1300 Watt | $559.99 | Yes | 1,300 W | 15 in | 100 by 60 degrees | Yes | 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
- QSC published specifications for the CP8
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the QSC CP8 cost?
It was listed at $549.99 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 QSC CP8 right for our church?
Overflow rooms, nurseries, foyers and portable speech systems. 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.