Peavey SP5 Speaker Cabinet

PEAVEY SP5 Details ^top

Engineered for optimal sound reproduction with proven reliability continuing a 30-year legacy, Peavey SP enclosures feature patented asymmetrical Quadratic Throat Waveguide(TM) technology that helps deliver pristine, precise sound; Black Widow(R) loudspeakers with Kevlar(R)-impregnated cones, 4" ribbon-wire voice coils and exclusive field-replaceable baskets; the patented Radialinear(TM) Planar Phase Correction System; and titanium compression drivers with ferrofluid cooling.

Features

* Two-way, full-range sound reinforcement system
* 15 inch Scorpion(R) woofer with field-replaceable basket
* RX(TM) 22 compression driver with ferrofluid cooling
* Frequency Response: 69 Hz to 17 kHz,+/-3dB
* -10 dB point: 50 Hz
* Sensitivity: 98 dB (1W/1m) anechoic
* 800 watts program, 1600 watts peak
* Patented Asymmetrical Quadratic Throat Waveguide(TM) technology
* Patented Radialinear Planar Phase Correction System
* Sound Guard(TM) III tweeter protection
* Full-range inputs include a Neutrik(R) Speakon(R) 4 pin jack and two 1/4 inch phone jacks
* Trapezoidal enclosure
* Hammertex durable covering material
* Stand-mount adapter

PEAVEY SP5 Specs ^top

* Frequency response 1 meter on-axis swept-sine in anechoic environment: 69 Hz to 17 kHz (ñ3 dB)

Usable low frequency limit (-10 dB point): 50 Hz

Power handling

Full range:
* 400 Watts continuous 800 Watts program
* 1600 Watts peak

Sound pressure level 1 Watt 1 meter in anechoic environment

Full range:
* 99.0 dB SPL (2.83 V input)

Maximum sound pressure level (1 meter)

Full range:
* 125 dB SPL continuous 131 dB SPL peak

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

Transducer complement

Low frequency section: 1x15" SP-15825 Scorpion
* Plus HO Woofer
* High frequency section: 1x .875" exit /51mm voice coil RX M 22 compression driver on an asymmetrical Quadratic Throat CD horn

Box tuning frequency
* Low Frequency Section: 54 Hz
* Crossover frequency (internal passive)
* Low Frequency High Frequency 1800 Hz

Impedance (Z)
* Full Range: Nominal: 8.0 Ohms Minimum: 5.9 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

Enclosure materials and finish:
* Aspen hardwood plywood enclosure
* Finished with the durable Hammertex covering

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

Dimensions (H x W x D)
* Front:
* 27.50" x 20.55" x 16.5" (699 mm x 522 mm x 419 mm)
* Rear:
* 27.50" x 15.0" x 16.5" (699 mm x 381 mm x 419 mm)
* Net Weight: 71 lbs. (32.2kg)

PEAVEY SP5 Artists ^top

Review of PEAVEY SP5

RATING:

Sound Quality	9
Features	9
Ease Of Use	9
Value	10
Reliability	8
Overall	9

Bracing on the horn was loose when i bought these speakers. I had to pay to have that fixed, and basket blew after first use. Dont worry, it was just bad luck for me. These speakers are great. They have a great sound, awsome size, and lots of power. I would recomend this product to anyone!

-Corey
-Maine, 12/14/05

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