dB Technologies ES 1203vsdB Technologies ES 503
Summary
dB Technologies ES 1203 and dB Technologies ES 503: 2 dB Technologies portable PAs compared side by side. They differ on 7 of 12 compared specifications.
| 2 items | dB Technologies ES 1203CurrentView details → | dB Technologies ES 503CurrentView details → |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Manufacturer | dB Technologies | dB Technologies |
| Status | Current | Current |
| The system | ||
| Type | Column array | Column array |
| Power (W) | 2400 | 1000 |
| Max SPL (dB) | 132 | 121 |
| Woofer | 2 × 12-inch woofers in subwoofer | 12-inch subwoofer |
| Features | 2400 W peak, Mono, stereo or double-column modes with Far and Near steering, Anti-feedback filter on the mic/instrument channel, OLED display and rotary control, Sub cover, top bag, pole and two 7 m Speakon cables included, Black or white | 1000 W peak, Mono column, stereo on tripods, or double-column mode, Two tops with 4 × 3-inch drivers, 1.9 kg each, OLED display with presets, XLR mix output, Black or white |
| Built-in mixer | ||
| Mixer channels | 5 | 3 |
| Inputs | XLR/TRS combo, Hi-Z instrument, Bluetooth | XLR/TRS combo, Hi-Z instrument, Bluetooth |
| Power & connection | ||
| Bluetooth audio | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | No | No |
| Stereo pairing | Yes | Yes |
| Size & weight | ||
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 360 × 545 × undefined mm | 465 × 430 × undefined mm |
| Weight | 35.9 kg | 20.2 kg |
Key differences
- Power (W): ES 1203 – 2400 ES 503 – 1000
- Mixer channels: ES 1203 – 5 ES 503 – 3
- Max SPL (dB): ES 1203 – 132 ES 503 – 121
- Woofer: ES 1203 – 2 × 12-inch woofers in subwoofer ES 503 – 12-inch subwoofer
- Dimensions (W × D × H): ES 1203 – 360 × 545 × undefined mm ES 503 – 465 × 430 × undefined mm
- Weight: ES 1203 – 35.9 kg ES 503 – 20.2 kg
Both are the same on type (Column array) and battery (No).

