Electro-Voice ZX5-90PI All-Weather 15-Inch Two-Way Passive Weather-Resistant Loudspeaker System

The Electro-Voice ZX590PI All-Weather 15-Inch Two-Way Passive Weather-Resistant Loudspeaker System features a molded polymer enclosure that is inherently water resistant. The addition of a multilayer grille with hydrophobic cloth and a gland nut input connection completes it for a highly weather resistant system. The Zx5 is the new standard of no com­promise audio performance and versatility in a simple to use, compact package. At its heart are the transducers. First is the DVX3150 high performance low frequency transducer. EV used advanced computer aided design techniques to create forced air, directional voice coil cooling for high power and efficiency. Finite element analysis was used to optimize the suspension and magnetic structure for long, linear travel to provide low distortion and greater LF extension. These features and details, such as forged magnetic components and special materials, provide reli­ability with a 500W power rating in a lightweight transducer. Next is the ND2, a 2-inch voice coil compression driver based on neodymium motor structure to allow for maximum output while reducing size and weight to a minimum. Its precision phasing plug and titanium diaphragm provide better HF performance, while the integral heatsink provides cooling for high power output. The high tech enclosure uses injection-molded high-impact polypropyl­ene structural foam to make the Zx5 incredibly durable. The enclosure geometry elements have been carefully designed to provide maximum rigidity and bass response. Two coverage patterns are available; 60° x 60° coverage for long-throw and cluster applications, 90° x 50° coverage for wider coverage or shorter distances. The Zx5 is equipped with three anchor plates for rigging with single stud-fittings, along with two more possible anchor plate attachment points on the bottom. For permanent suspension or attaching brackets, the Zx5 also has two M8 inserts on the top and bottom, two under the handle, and four on the back of the enclosure, for a total of 10.

Key Features

• All Weather IEC 529, IP44, & MIL810 Environmental Specs
• DVX3150 15” LF Transducer with Forced Air Cooling
• ND2 2” Voice Coil, 1” Exit Neodymium Compression Driver
• 90° x 50° Coverage Pattern
• 600W Continuous (2400W) Power Handling
• High Sensitivity, 132 dB Maximum SPL
• 3 Anchor Plates for Single Stud Fittings and 10 Integral Suspension Points
• Complete Mounting Solutions

Technical Specs

Frequency Response (-3 dB)

58 Hz – 18 kHz

Frequency Range (-10 dB)

39 Hz – 20 kHz

Rec.Hipass Frequency

36 Hz

Axial Sensitivity

98 dB (1W/1m)

Max.Calculated SPL

132 dB

HorizontalCoverage

90degrees

Vertical Coverage

50degrees

Power Handling (Passive)

600W Continuous, 2400W Peak

LF Power Handling (Biamp)

500W Continuous, 2000W Peak

HF Power Handling (Biamp)

40W Continuous, 160W Peak

LF Transducer

DVX3150, 15-in. (381mm) Driver

HF Transducer

ND2, 1-in. (25.4mm) exit Neodymium Compression Driver

Crossover Frequency

1.5kHz

Nominal Impedance

8Ohms

Minimum Impedance

6.5Ohms

Connectors

2 x conductor SJO Cable and Gland Nut

Enclosure Material

Polypropylene Structural Foam

Suspension

Enclosure has locations for 5 Single-Stud Attachment Plates and 10 Forged Steel Eyebolts – 2 on top, 2 on bottom, 2 on side, and 4 on rear of enclosure

Grille

Polyester Powder Coated, 16GA Galvanized Steel, with Hydrophobic Cloth

Environmental Spec

IEC 529 IP24 / IP44 (PI Version)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

692mm x 446mm x 411mm (27.26” x 17.57” x 16.16”)

Net Weight

22.2kg (49.0lbs.)