QX41500

High Performance 4 x 1500W Power Amplifier

The Quest QX41500 is a professional powerhouse amplifier delivering 4 x 1500W from a compact 2U form factor. Engineered with advanced auto load sensing and state-of-the-art UMAC™ Class-D circuitry, it ensures rapid activation and sustained performance under rigorous conditions. Its robust construction and precise signal processing capabilities provide uncompromised audio fidelity, making it the amplifier of choice for the most demanding commercial and multi-zone installations.

Key Specifications:

  • Channels: 4 x 1500W (Low-Z & 70/100V)
  • Mounting: 2RU Rack
  • Optional: Dante/AES67 Version

SPECIFICATIONS

Total Power 6000W
Normal Operation
8Ω 4 x 1500W
4Ω 4 x 1400W
70V 4 x 1500W
100V 4 x 1500W
Total Power 6000W
Normal Operation
8Ω 4 x 1500W
4Ω 4 x 1400W
70V 4 x 1500W
100V 4 x 1500W
OUTPUT CIRCUITRY UMAC™ Class-D – full bandwidth PWM modulator with ultra-low distortion
OUTPUT CHANNELS Four outputs on SpeakON Connectors
INPUT CHANNELS XLR Balanced Inputs and Euroblock Links
DEFAULT GAIN 32 dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-0.3 dB)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.004% (1 kHz @ 1/8th Power / 8 ohm load)
DYNAMIC RANGE 111 dB (A-weighted)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL +24 dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE 10kohm
LATENCY N/A
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (FRONT) Per Channel: Volume Potentiometer, 80 Hz HPF Switch, 100 Hz LPF Switch, Bridge-Mono Switch, Limiter Switch and Auto-Standby Switch
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (REAR) N/A
CONTROL AND MONITORING N/A
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING N/A
PROTECTION CIRCUITS Thermal protection, Over-Current Protection, DC Protection, HF Protection
MAINS POWER INPUT Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
MAINS CONNECTOR powerCON
POWER CONSUMPTION - STANDBY 4.9 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - IDLE 50 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 750 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/3RD POWER / 8 ohm Load 2000 W
HEAT GENERATED - STANDBY 16.7 BTU/hr / 4.2 kJ per hour
HEAT GENERATED - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 341 BTU/hr / 85 kJ per hour
COOLING Fan-Forced Air Cooling – Temperature-Dependent
FAN NOISE (ANECHOIC CHAMBER @ 1 m) 38 dB(A)
RACK SIZE 2RU
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 482 x 88 x 416 mm (19 x 3.5 x 16.4")
WEIGHT 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 610 x 135 x 550 mm (24 x 5.3 x 21.7")
SHIPPING WEIGHT 14.8 kg (32.6 lbs)
ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED) Mains Cable, Feet
ACCESSORIES (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) Dante® 4CH Input Card (QDNT4D), Dante® 4CH Input Card with Switched Output (QDNT4DS), Volume Control Card (QVR4), Wall Plate Volume Control (WPV1)
OPTIONS Dante® Expansion Card (additional 4 inputs, Dante® AoIP, AES67 compatible)
Maximum Dynamic Power (@ 1kHz, 1% THD) (PEAK)
Total
6000W
Normal Operation
4 x 1500W
4 x 1400W
70V
4 x 1500W
100V
4 x 1500W
Maximum Continuous Power (@ 1kHz, 1% THD) (RMS)
Total
6000W
Normal Operation
4 x 1500W
4 x 1400W
70V
4 x 1500W
100V
4 x 1500W
I/O
OUTPUT CIRCUITRY UMAC™ Class-D – full bandwidth PWM modulator with ultra-low distortion
OUTPUT CHANNELS Four outputs on SpeakON Connectors
INPUT CHANNELS XLR Balanced Inputs and Euroblock Links
DEFAULT GAIN 32 dB
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-0.3 dB)
TOTAL HARMONIC DISTORTION 0.004% (1 kHz @ 1/8th Power / 8 ohm load)
DYNAMIC RANGE 111 dB (A-weighted)
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL +24 dBu
INPUT IMPEDANCE 10kohm
LATENCY N/A
CONTROL
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (FRONT) Per Channel: Volume Potentiometer, 80 Hz HPF Switch, 100 Hz LPF Switch, Bridge-Mono Switch, Limiter Switch and Auto-Standby Switch
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS (REAR) N/A
CONTROL AND MONITORING N/A
DIGITAL SIGNAL PROCESSING N/A
PROTECTION CIRCUITS Thermal protection, Over-Current Protection, DC Protection, HF Protection
ELECTRICAL
MAINS POWER INPUT Universal Mains, 100-240V, 50-60 Hz
MAINS CONNECTOR powerCON
POWER CONSUMPTION - STANDBY 4.9 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - IDLE 50 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 750 W
POWER CONSUMPTION - 1/3RD POWER / 8 ohm Load 2000 W
HEAT
HEAT GENERATED - STANDBY 16.7 BTU/hr / 4.2 kJ per hour
HEAT GENERATED - 1/8TH POWER / 8 ohm Load 341 BTU/hr / 85 kJ per hour
COOLING Fan-Forced Air Cooling – Temperature-Dependent
FAN NOISE (ANECHOIC CHAMBER @ 1 m) 38 dB(A)
SIZE
RACK SIZE 2RU
DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 482 x 88 x 416 mm (19 x 3.5 x 16.4")
WEIGHT 12.4 kg (27.3 lbs)
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS (W x H x D) 610 x 135 x 550 mm (24 x 5.3 x 21.7")
SHIPPING WEIGHT 14.8 kg (32.6 lbs)
ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES (INCLUDED) Mains Cable, Feet
ACCESSORIES (AVAILABLE SEPARATELY) Dante® 4CH Input Card (QDNT4D), Dante® 4CH Input Card with Switched Output (QDNT4DS), Volume Control Card (QVR4), Wall Plate Volume Control (WPV1)
OPTIONS Dante® Expansion Card (additional 4 inputs, Dante® AoIP, AES67 compatible)

INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES

WPV1

Wall plate volume control for QX amplifiers with QRV4 card.

WPV1

QRV4

Remote volume control card for QX Series amplifiers, used with WPV1 panel.

QRV4

QDNT4D

Dante/AES67 expansion card for QX amps; adds four networked audio input channels.

QDNT4D

QDNT4DS

The QDNT4DS is a switched Dante expansion input card designed for QX Series amplifiers. It supports both Dante and AES67 protocols and includes a spare switched output for cascading applications.

QDNT4DS

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