EAW RS123 – Professional 12” Self‑Powered 2‑Way Loudspeaker

Portable Full‑Range Loudspeaker with Precision DSP and Pattern Control

The EAW RS123 is a professional two‑way self‑powered loudspeaker designed to deliver clear, full‑range audio for live sound, corporate AV, houses of worship, theatres, and installed systems. Built as part of the RS Series, the EAW RS123 combines high‑quality transducers, advanced digital signal processing, and a lightweight yet rugged wooden enclosure to provide reliable performance where clarity, consistency, and controlled dispersion are essential.

This model balances portability with professional output, making it suitable as both a main loudspeaker and a stage monitor in medium‑sized venues. With signature EAW Focusing processing and a rotatable horn, the EAW RS123 offers uniform coverage and tonal accuracy across a wide listening area.

Bi‑Amplified Design with DSP Optimization

The EAW RS123 incorporates 1500 W of bi‑amplified power distributed between low‑frequency and high‑frequency sections. Onboard digital signal processing, including EAW Focusing and DynO™ optimization, manages crossover points, protects the drivers, and enhances dynamic range. This DSP ensures efficient use of power, reduced distortion at high output levels, and a balanced frequency response that translates well across music and speech applications.

The DSP also supports flexible integration into system designs where multiple cabinets might be used together, allowing engineers to dial in consistent performance with fewer adjustments.

Transducers and Frequency Performance

The RS123 features a 12‑inch low‑frequency transducer with a 2.5‑inch voice coil and a neodymium compression driver with a 3‑inch voice coil and 1.4‑inch exit for high frequencies. This driver combination delivers a smooth, extended frequency response from approximately 55 Hz to 20 kHz, providing solid bass presence and articulate highs all the way through the upper range.

With a peak output capability of around 138 dB SPL, the EAW RS123 offers substantial acoustic power for its size class, giving it the muscle needed for energetic live performances and immersive playback without sounding strained.

Controlled Coverage and Horn Design

The EAW RS123 uses a constant‑directivity horn with a 90° horizontal × 60° vertical beamwidth, designed to maintain consistent coverage across its operating range. The horn is also rotatable, allowing system designers to adjust coverage orientation based on venue layout without compromising pattern control.

This controlled dispersion helps reduce unwanted reflections from floors and ceilings, improves intelligibility in reverberant spaces, and supports smooth integration with other loudspeakers in a larger sound system.

Durable Enclosure and Rigging Features

The EAW RS123 is housed in a lightweight yet durable wooden enclosure engineered to minimize internal resonances that can color sound. High‑quality plywood construction with M10 threaded suspension points allows secure rigging for fixed installation or touring applications.

Ergonomic handles and a Balanced build make the RS123 easy for technicians to deploy, move, or mount, regardless of whether it’s used as a main speaker, monitor, or part of a distributed array.

Connectivity and Integration

On the rear panel, the EAW RS123 provides balanced XLR inputs with loop‑through for linking multiple units. Power is supplied via a standard IEC or PowerCON connection, making setup straightforward and compatible with professional power systems.

These connectivity options allow the RS123 to integrate seamlessly into complex signal chains, whether feeding from mixers, processors, or networked audio systems.

Technical Specifications

• Speaker Type: 12” Two‑Way Self‑Powered Loudspeaker

• Power Handling: 1500 W bi‑amplified peak

• Frequency Response: 55 Hz – 20 kHz

• Maximum SPL: 138 dB peak

• Low‑Frequency Transducer: 12” cone, 2.5” voice coil

• High‑Frequency Transducer: Neodymium compression driver, 3” voice coil, 1.4” exit

• Nominal Beamwidth: 90° horizontal × 60° vertical, constant directivity, rotatable horn

• Signal Processing: DSP with EAW Focusing and DynO™ optimization

• Inputs/Outputs: Balanced XLR input and loop‑through

• Power: IEC or PowerCON compatible connection

• Enclosure: Lightweight wooden construction with M10 threaded suspension points

• Dimensions: Height ~25.9 in × Width ~14.5 in × Depth ~15 in

• Weight: Approx. 42 lb (19 kg)

Conclusion

The EAW RS123 is a versatile and professional two‑way active loudspeaker that combines strong output, refined DSP control, and controlled coverage in a portable package. Its robust amplification, balanced frequency response, and pattern flexibility make it a practical choice for live gigs, fixed installs, and AV environments where clarity and reliability matter.