
Peavey
Peavey PVX 10 Passive Speaker with 25' Speaker Cable
A workhorse passive PA cabinet that punches above its compact footprint for small-to-mid venue reinforcement.
$279.99*
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Overview
Specifications
Woofer
10" heavy-duty with 2.4" voice coil and 50 oz. magnet
Tweeter
RX10N compression driver, 1" titanium diaphragm
Coverage Pattern
100° x 60° Quadratic Throat Waveguide
Program Power Handling
400 watts
Peak Power Handling
800 watts
Inputs
4-pin Twist-Lock, 1/4" phone jack
Enclosure
Durable plastic injection-molded trapezoidal
Dimensions (H x W x D)
20" x 12.7" x 11.06"
Weight
25 lb
Included Cable
25-foot 16-gauge speaker cable
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Titanium diaphragm compression driver delivers clean, extended high-frequency response with good transient definition for a passive cabinet in this class
- 100° x 60° coverage pattern from the Quadratic Throat Waveguide provides useful audience dispersion without aggressive room reflections
- Dual input connectivity — 4-pin Twist-Lock and 1/4" phone jack — integrates with a wide range of amplifier output panels
- 800W peak handling gives real-world headroom for transient-heavy program material like kick drum and bass
- Trapezoidal cabinet geometry supports both floor-monitor and main-speaker deployment without additional hardware
👎 Cons
- At 25 lbs, the cabinet is manageable for one person but will fatigue crews doing multi-cabinet load-ins across a full day
- Being passive means you're adding amplifier cost, weight, and cable management complexity compared to active alternatives at similar price points
- The 10" woofer has physical limits — very low-frequency extension below 80Hz will require a dedicated subwoofer for full-range music reinforcement
- Plastic injection-molded enclosure is durable but won't absorb the road abuse that a plywood cabinet withstands over years of touring
Frequently Asked Questions
What amplifier power does the PVX 10 require to perform reliably?
The cabinet is rated for 400W program and 800W peak handling, so you'll want an amplifier delivering at least 200–400W RMS into the cabinet's impedance. Underpowering it won't unlock its full headroom; overpowering it risks driver damage.
Does the titanium diaphragm compression driver add audible brightness compared to mylar or phenolic drivers?
Yes — titanium diaphragms tend to deliver a crisper, more extended high-frequency response with slightly harder transient attack. Whether that's an asset or a liability depends on the source material and room acoustics.
What connectivity options are on the cabinet itself?
The PVX 10 accepts a 4-pin Twist-Lock connection and a standard 1/4" phone jack, giving you flexibility to connect to most amplifier output panels without adapters.
Is the 100° x 60° dispersion pattern appropriate for audience coverage in a small venue?
For small clubs, rehearsal rooms, and DJ setups under roughly 200 capacity, the Quadratic Throat Waveguide's 100° horizontal by 60° vertical pattern provides solid coverage without excessive room reflections. Larger rooms will need additional cabinets or line array solutions.
How does the trapezoidal enclosure affect deployment options?
The trapezoidal shape allows the cabinet to be used as a floor monitor wedge when tilted, or flown/stacked vertically as a main — a standard PA cabinet versatility that suits small venue operations where rig simplicity matters.