What’s the best active PA speaker under £500 for live music?

For keeping the spend down, start with the SubZero P15X Active DSP PA Speaker. Its listed best new price is £300, leaving more of a £500 budget for the rest of your setup. DSP is included, but the supplied details don’t establish its processing options or maximum output.

The Turbosound iQ10 10-inch Active PA Speaker is also within budget at £462. It’s worth comparing directly with the SubZero, ideally using your own vocals or instrument signal. Don’t assume that spending more automatically gets you the better match.

Before buying, check input connections, weight and whether you need one speaker or a pair: these prices are for individual speakers, not a complete PA. The Best-value used PA & live sound list is another useful place to compare options if you’re happy buying used.