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Electro-Voice - EKX-15S

Description

The EKX series is the newest member of the Electro-Voice portable loudspeaker family, and combines legendary EV sound quality and reliability with the latest technology all in a lightweight, compact package suitable for a wide range of sound reinforcement scenarios, including musicians, DJs, and live/club/installed sound applications.

Innovative, EV-exclusive features ensure EKX provides best-in-class performance and versatility, including EV-engineered speaker and amplifier components for superior sound quality and reliability, and on-board signal processing with user-friendly single-knob control and application presets for easy set-up. EV's award-winning industrial design incorporating robust wood enclosures, premium-quality hardware, and durable EVCoat finish ensures that EKX speakers look as great as they sound.


Features:

* 1600 W (peak), 133 dB peak SPL on the EKX-15S utilizing highsensitivity transducers designed and engineered by EV
* Lightweight, compact 15-mm wood enclosure with internal bracing, and durable EVCoat finish
* Large slot ports for low distortion and excellent bass extension
* Metal grille reinforcement bar (two bars on the EKX-18S)
* M20 threaded pole mount plate

Specifications:

Axial Sensitivity (SPL, 1 W @ 1 m): 95 dB
Connector Type: Dual NL4
Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) H: 90
Coverage (Nominal -6 dB) V: 60
Enclosure Material: 15 mm, plywood with EVCoat
Frequency Response (-10 dB): 40 Hz - 300 Hz Half Space Measurement
Frequency Response (-3 dB): 60 Hz - 100 Hz Half Space Measurement
Grill: 18 AWG steel with powdercoat
LF Transducer: EVS-15C 381 mm (15 in)
Maximum SPL: 133 dB Maximum SPL is measured at 1 m using broadband pink noise at rated peak power rating
Minimum Impedance: 7.5 Ω
Nominal Impedance: 8 Ω
Power Handling (Continuous / Peak): 400 W/1600 W
Recommended High-Pass Frequency: 35 Hz
Height: 11RU 455 mm (17.91")
Width: 530 mm (20.87")
Depth: 551 mm (21.69")
Weight Net: 24.9 kg (54.9 lbs)