Peavey SP3 3-Way 15in Speaker

PEAVEY SP3/P Details ^top

The Peavey 3-way 15" Speaker that features the Hammertex covering and are a live sound standard. With its 2400W peak power rating and the Black Widow loudspeakers they will surely deliver the pristine sound you have been looking for.

* 3-way full-range system
* RX 22 compression driver with ferrofluid cooling
* 6.5" Pro mid-range with phase plug
* 15" BWX Black Widow & 4" VC woofer
* Aspen hardwood plywood enclosure
* Durable Hammertex finish
* Patented Quadratic Throat CD Waveguide technology used on mid and tweeter
* Patented Radialinear Planar Phase Correction System
* Sound Guard III tweeter and mid-range protection
* Stand-mount adapter

Peavey SP3 3-Way 15" Speaker
Peavey has updated its much-lauded SP Series to be louder lighter and clearer than ever! These live sound standards earned their reputation for dependability by logging countless hours in live music clubs and other performance venues.

The redesigned Peavey SP 3 is no slouch with its 2400W peak power rating and the Black Widow loudspeakers (featuring field-replaceable baskets) they will surely deliver the pristine sound you have been looking for. With the aspen hardwood enclosure they have an average 25 percent reduced weight along with the new Hammertex cover and newly redesigned exterior with full-front metal grilles. It also features a patented asymmetrical Quadratic Throat Waveguide technology that helps deliver pristine precise sound. Another new feature is the patented Radialinear Planar Phase Correction System; and titanium compression drivers with ferrofluid cooling. This versatile roadworthy loudspeaker will get the job done.

PEAVEY SP3/P Specs ^top

* Frequency response 1 meter on-axis
* swept-sine in anechoic environment:
* 54 Hz to 16 kHz (ñ3 dB)

Usable low frequency limit
* (-10 dB point):
* 47 Hz

Power handling:

Full range:
* 600W continuous
* 1200W program
* 2400W peak

Low frequency section:
* 500W continuous
* 1000W program
* 2000W peak

Passive mid / High frequency section:
* 150W continuous
* 300W program
* 600W peak

Sound pressure level 1W
* 1 meter in anechoic environment:

Full range:
* 98.0 dB SPL (2.83 V input)
* Low frequency section:
* 100 dB SPL (2.83 V input)
* Mid/high frequency section:
* 98 dB SPL (2.83 V input)

Maximum sound pressure level
* (1 meter):

Full range:
* 126 dB SPL continuous
* 132 dB SPL peak
* Low frequency section:
* 127 dB SPL continuous
* 133 dB SPL peak
* Passive mid/high frequency
* section:
* 120 dB SPL continuous
* 126 dB SPL peak

Radiation angle measured at
* -6 dB point of polar response:
* 90ø horizontal by 40ø vertical
* The vertical main polar lobe is angled down 10ø with respect to straight ahead being +10 -30ø

Transducer complement:
* Low frequency section:
* 1x 15" woofer vented
* 1508-8 HE SF BWX
* Mid frequency section:
* 1"x6.5" pro mid-range on an asymmetrical quadratic throat CD horn
* High frequency section:
* 1"x .875" exit /51mm voice coil compression driver

Box tuning frequency:
* Low Frequency Section: 58 Hz

Crossover frequency
* (internal passive):
* Low / Mid frequency:
* 650 Hz
* Mid / High frequency:
* 2100 Hz

Recommended Active Crossover
* Frequency Region and Slope:
* Low Frequency High Frequency:
* 700 Hz at 12 dB / octave

Time Offset:
* Low Frequency: 0.25 ms
* Mid/High Frequency: 0.0 ms

Impedance (Z):
* Full Range:
* Nominal: 8.0 Ohms
* Minimum: 5.2 Ohms
* Low Frequency:
* Nominal: 8.0 Ohms
* Minimum: 6.9 Ohms
* Passive HF:
* Nominal: 8.0 Ohms
* Minimum: 5.4 Ohms

Input connections:
* Full Range: two 1/4" phone jacks
* one Neutrik four-pin Speakon jack
* & one Neutrik NL4 Speakon (bi-amp only)

Enclosure materials and finish:
* Aspen enclosure
* Hammertex finish

Mounting provisions:
* This unit is not designed for overhead suspension.
* Built in SA-1 stand-mount adapter and has four large rubber feet on bottom for floor use

Dimensions (H x W x D):
* Front: 36.13" x 20.55" x 23.00"
* 918 mm x 321 mm x 584 mm
* Rear:
* 36.13" x 12.63" x 23.00"
* 918 mm x 321 mm x 584 mm

Net Weight:
* 105 lbs. (47.6kg)

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