Stage monitors
JBL PRX812W: Full Specifications
Quick answer
The JBL Professional PRX812W Portable 2-Way Self Powered Full Range Main System/Floor Monitor with WiFi, 15-Inch, Previous Generation lists at $1,099.00. Published figures: powered Yes, peak power 1,500 W, woofer 12 in. It suits churches that reconfigure the platform for different services.
A powered cabinet with a proper monitor wedge angle on one face, so the same box can be a main, a side fill or a floor wedge as the platform changes.
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 PRX812W specifications
The JBL PRX812W publishes powered Yes, peak power 1,500 W, woofer 12 in, at a listed price of $1,099.00.
| Specification | Published figure |
|---|---|
| Powered | Yes |
| Peak power | 1,500 W |
| Woofer | 12 in |
| Onboard DSP | Yes |
| Pole mount | Yes |
What this model suits in a church
Best for: Churches that reconfigure the platform for different services.
Category: stage monitors. Tier on this site: Expert, which on ChurchSoundCalc means the performance ceiling, for a large room or a multi-campus standard, and more than most churches need.
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 PRX412M Portable 2-way Passive Utility Stage Monitor and Loudspeaker System, 12-Inch
$699.00 Specs and sizingA passive wedge for a system with amplifier channels to spare, which keeps the platform free of power outlets and one more thing to fail.
Best for: Platforms where running mains power to each wedge is a problem
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Behringer Eurolive B205D Active 150-Watt PA/Monitor Speaker System
$219.00 Specs and sizingA tiny powered wedge for one vocalist or a keyboard player who needs a little of themselves and nothing else.
Best for: A single performer monitor, or a lectern foldback
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| Model | Price | Powered | Woofer | Peak power | Pole mount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 JBL Professional PRX812W Portable 2-Way Self Powered Full Range Main System/Floor Monitor with WiFi, 15-Inch, Previous Generation | $1,099.00 | Yes | 12 in | 1,500 W | Yes |
| JBL Professional PRX412M Portable 2-way Passive Utility Stage Monitor and Loudspeaker System, 12-Inch | $699.00 | No | 12 in | - | - |
| Behringer Eurolive B205D Active 150-Watt PA/Monitor Speaker System | $219.00 | Yes | 5.25 in | 150 W | 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 PRX812W
- Amazon product listing features and current pricing
Frequently asked questions
How much does the JBL PRX812W cost?
It was listed at $1,099.00 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 PRX812W right for our church?
Churches that reconfigure the platform for different services. 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.