QSC CP8 – 8-Inch 1000W Compact Powered Loudspeaker with DSP

Product Overview

The QSC CP8 is an 8-inch, 1000W Class-D compact powered loudspeaker with integrated DSP from the CP Series. A cost-effective, lightweight alternative to the K8.2, it suits small venues, presentations, and portable AV where value and portability matter as much as sound quality.

With main-speaker and floor-monitor modes built in, the CP8 handles speech reinforcement, music playback, vocal monitoring, and supplemental fill in commercial spaces and houses of worship.

Product Description

The CP8 is a two-way active loudspeaker driven by a 1000W Class-D amplifier, delivering professional output in a compact, lightweight cabinet that one person can easily carry and deploy. Integrated DSP provides preset voicings for main-speaker and floor-monitor use, so the same enclosure adapts from front-of-house to stage monitoring.

A contoured cabinet supports floor-monitor placement, and a pole socket allows speaker-stand mounting for main or fill positions. The CP Series is positioned as an accessible entry point to QSC powered loudspeakers for small rooms, presentations, DJ monitoring, and portable PA, and integrates with QSC subwoofers for extended low-frequency support.

For higher maximum SPL in the same 8-inch class, compare the QSC K8.2 in the K.2 Series.

Key Features

• 1000W Class-D amplification — Professional output power in an entry-level, lightweight portable cabinet.
• 8-inch two-way design — Full-range coverage for speech, music, and monitoring applications.
• Integrated DSP — Main-speaker and floor-monitor presets with onboard voicing.
• Floor-monitor-ready cabinet — A contoured enclosure supports stage-monitor placement as well as upright use.
• Pole-socket mounting — Mounts on a speaker stand for main or fill positions.
• Subwoofer-ready — Integrates with QSC subwoofers for extended low-frequency support.

Typical Applications

• Commercial meeting space
• Multi-purpose room
• Training room
• House of worship
• Auditorium

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the CP8 differ from the K8.2?
The CP8 is QSC's value-oriented compact powered 8-inch model; the K8.2 sits in the higher-output K.2 Series. Choose the CP8 where portability and value matter more than maximum SPL.

Can the CP8 be used as a stage monitor?
Yes. Its contoured cabinet and a dedicated floor-monitor DSP mode make it suitable for stage monitoring as well as main or fill use on a pole.

Does it need an external mixer or DSP?
The CP8 has integrated DSP voicings, but it is not a mixer; connect a mixer or source to its inputs for multi-channel applications.

What warranty and support come with this loudspeaker?
QSC powered loudspeakers are covered under QSC's standard limited warranty; refer to QSC's published warranty terms for the current coverage period applicable to this model. Creation Networks provides pre- and post-sale support for system design and integration questions.