JBL PRX935 review: Deep Bass, Crystal Mids

JBL PRX935 Review

This JBL PRX935 review examines the PRX935, a 15-inch powered loudspeaker designed for DJs, live musicians, and event professionals. The model debuted at NAMM 2025. It includes a built-in three-channel mixer, with Channels 1 and 2 accepting TRS/XLR inputs and Channel 3 using a 1/8″ headphone-jack-style connector. Channels 1 and 2 provide individual through outputs on XLR, while the mix-out is summed from all three channels.

The cabinet is constructed from 18mm birch plywood and includes ergonomic handles plus a powder-coated steel grille. The rear panel features a color LCD display for selecting system presets and adjusting performance, and the speaker can be controlled via the JBL Pro Connect app. A 15-inch woofer provides deep, authoritative bass suitable for bass-heavy music such as hip-hop or house. Midrange and high frequencies are described as crystal-clear, producing an overall warm, full-range sound. The PRX935 is not the lightest speaker, but it is rugged and robust with a professional stage presence.

The PRX935 includes a built-in three-channel mixer that provides local input and routing options for small-venue and mobile setups. Channels 1 and 2 accept balanced signals via TRS or XLR connectors, and each of these channels offers an individual through output on XLR for sending a direct feed to other speakers or a mixing console. Channel 3 uses a 1/8″ headphone-jack-style connector intended for auxiliary devices, and the speaker provides a summed mix-out that combines all three channels for a single output feed. These routing and input choices are presented without external add-ons, allowing basic source mixing directly on the enclosure.

The cabinet is constructed from 18mm birch plywood and is fitted with ergonomic handles to aid placement and transport, while a powder-coated steel grille protects the front. The rear panel features a color LCD display that is used to select system presets and to adjust performance parameters from the device itself. The unit can also be controlled remotely using the JBL Pro Connect app, enabling networked control and settings adjustment through compatible devices. The PRX935 was introduced to the market at NAMM 2025, placing these design elements within JBL’s PRX900 series rollout timeline.

Acoustically, the loudspeaker is built around a 15-inch woofer that provides deep, authoritative low-end response targeted at bass-heavy music such as hip-hop or house. The midrange and high frequencies are described as crystal-clear, and the overall voicing is characterized as warm and full-range to support a variety of program material. The enclosure is noted as not being the lightest option in its class, and its construction and finish emphasize a rugged, robust build with a professional stage presence. These technical and design characteristics combine the cabinet materials, onboard mixing and routing, user interface features, and acoustic voicing specified for the model.

The PRX935’s low-frequency performance centers on a 15-inch woofer that provides deep, authoritative bass aimed at bass-heavy music such as hip-hop or house. The speaker’s midrange and high-frequency response are described as crystal-clear, which preserves detail in vocals and lead instruments. The overall tonal balance is characterized as warm and full-range, combining the low-end emphasis with clarity across the upper bands. These elements of the speaker’s voicing are presented as its primary acoustic attributes.

Across program material, the combination of the 15-inch woofer’s low-end delivery and the crystal-clear mid and high frequencies produces a warm, full-range presentation. The sound characteristics listed for the PRX935 emphasize strong low-frequency impact together with clarity in the mid and high regions. No additional measured specifications, frequency-response plots, or SPL figures are provided in the available material. The available sources do not provide further quantitative performance metrics.

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CONCLUSION

The JBL PRX935 is a 15-inch powered loudspeaker introduced at NAMM 2025 and positioned for use by DJs, live musicians, and event professionals. Its enclosure is built from 18mm birch plywood and includes ergonomic handles and a powder-coated steel grille, while the rear panel features a color LCD display for selecting system presets and adjusting performance and the unit can be controlled via the JBL Pro Connect app. The onboard three-channel mixer accepts TRS/XLR on Channels 1 and 2 and a 1/8″ headphone-jack-style connector on Channel 3, with individual through XLR outputs on Channels 1 and 2 and a summed mix-out from all three channels. Acoustically, the design centers on a 15-inch woofer that provides deep, authoritative bass aimed at bass-heavy music such as hip-hop or house, with midrange and high frequencies described as crystal-clear and an overall tonal balance characterized as warm and full-range; the enclosure is noted as not the lightest option and as having a rugged, robust build with a professional stage presence.