Electrovoice ZLX-8-G2

The ZLX Series, an Accessible Reference from Electro-Voice

The ZLX-8-G2 continues the legacy of Electro-Voice's ZLX range, designed to offer an excellent balance between portability, usable power, and ease of use. This G2 version retains the series' DNA: a rugged polypropylene enclosure, field-oriented dispersion, and road-ready design, while maintaining a particularly easy-to-transport and install format.

Who Is It For and What Are Its Uses?

This passive 2-way speaker is a relevant choice for DJs, musicians, service providers, and venues (bars, community halls, small rooms) seeking a compact and efficient solution. As a front fill, it is well suited for close-range sound reinforcement (small stages, zone fills, fills) and, thanks to its 55deg cut pan, it can also be used as a stage monitor when space is limited.

Its 8-ohm impedance and Speakon connectivity facilitate integration with most amplifiers and passive systems. This is a speaker aimed at efficiency: plug it in, position it, and quickly achieve coherent coverage and clear sound.

Acoustic Design: Efficiency, Control, and Impact

The ZLX-8-G2 adopts a Bass Reflex architecture to maximize impact in the low end while maintaining a fast response suited to vocals and instruments. The WECA2088 8-inch ferrite magnet driver works in tandem with a DH-1K titanium dome tweeter to deliver a balanced sound, with good midrange presence and useful definition for attacks (vocals, snare, guitars, keyboards).

SST Waveguide: More Even Coverage

The SST waveguide is designed to maintain more homogeneous dispersion, with a specified directivity of H90deg x V60deg. In practice, this helps better control the energy sent into the room, limit certain reflections, and improve intelligibility, especially in reverberant environments.

Crossover and High-Frequency Coherence

The crossover between drivers is set at 2 kHz, with a 60 Hz high-pass filter. This approach promotes a more stable transition between bass and treble, useful for maintaining a natural vocal sound and clear projection without excessive harshness. With an axial sensitivity of 94 dB SPL (1W/1m), the speaker is efficient and makes good use of the associated amplifier power.

Technical specifications

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Model	Electro-Voice ZLX-8-G2	Axial Sensitivity	94 dB SPL (1W/1m)
Speaker	passive 2-way	Woofer	WECA2088, 8 inches (203 mm), ferrite magnet
Enclosure	Bass Reflex	Tweeter	DH-1K, 1.4 inches (35 mm), titanium dome
Waveguide	SST	High-pass	60 Hz
Cabinet	black polypropylene	Crossover	2 kHz
Cut pan	55deg on the side	Frequency Response	67 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB)
Pole mount	35 mm	Frequency Range	55 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Cover and stands	sold separately	Directivity	H90deg x V60deg
Impedance	8 ohms	Connectors	2 x Speakon
Peak Power	1000 W	Dimensions	460 x 290 x 281 mm
RMS Power	250 W	Net Weight	10.15 kg
Max SPL	124 dB SPL