The addition of two mounting holes gives you the option of mounting either straight onto a pole or tilted 7.5-degrees towards the audience. Lifting two together when loading in or out of a gig is going to be no problem at all, especially with the carry handle conveniently located on top of the cabinet. While they aren’t the lightest 8” speaker I’ve carried, that’s testament to the engineering on the inside and the materials used in their construction. They’re made from a rugged ABS construction, meaning they will easily cope being loaded in and out of a van or car every weekend, and it’s hardly surprising that QSC also offers a six-year warranty. The first thing I noticed is the QSC K8.2’s great build quality and classy aesthetic finish. Firstly, because I was keen to find out if they are as good as I remember the K12.2s being and secondly, I could see the benefits they offer for live streaming and studio work whilst in lockdown. So, when I was asked if I could review the QSC 8.2 speakers in all their impressive 2000W of power, I jumped at the chance. Well, it turns out the speakers were in fact QSC K12.2s… it really was a WOW moment.

But there I was, straining my neck to see what speakers they were – they were that good. I was supposed to be having a day off from anything DJ or music related, just sitting enjoying a drink and something to eat. I remember sitting in a bar in London a few years ago and eulogising over the quality of the sound system the music was coming from.

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