JBL AE Series
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Overview: Two-way (and one three-way) point source models, with the original series offering 15 and 12-in units that can be specified with a wide range of coverage patterns; they’re now joined by additional options that include the AE Expansion and Compact Series
Dispersion: Numerous options are offered (i.e., 120 x 60, 100 x 100, 90 x 50, 60 x 40, degrees. and more); horns are rotatable
Power: Switchable passive/bi-amp modes; sister company Crown offers a range of amplifiers to drive the loudspeakers
Mounting: Cabinets include numerous threaded inserts that accommodate a range of options
Companion Subs: Numerous options offered, ranging from single 15-in to dual 18-in
Of Note: The company just released new FIR tunings for the series, designed to provide enhanced performance; the release contains 70 individual tuning files for use with Crown DCI-N and DCI-DA amplifiers
PreSonus ULT Series
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Overview: A trio of two-way models, including 15, 12 and 10-in, all designed by WorxAudio, the company’s commercial loudspeaker division; cabinets also include a stage monitor angle
Dispersion: All models offer 110 x 50-degree coverage; horns are rotatable
Power: Active with onboard class D amplification (one channel for LF and another for HF) joined by DSP
Mounting: Cabinet includes numerous threaded inserts that accommodate a range of options
Companion Sub: A wide range of options with various woofer sizes and design parameters (i.e., vented, band-pass and more), offered, ranging from dual 12 to dual 21-in
Of Note: Also onboard are two combo XLR and 1/4-inch TRS inputs, mic/line input with company’s XMAX mic preamp, and line-level-only input; the inputs have independent level control, allowing up to two audio sources to be mixed internally and summed to a balanced XLR output for “daisy-chaining” multiple units
Ramsdell 15-X-SS Champion
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Overview: The company offers numerous options under the umbrella of “Full Range” loudspeakers, with models ranging from single 12 to dual 15-in (there’s also a three-way model)
Dispersion: Several options are offered (the 15-X-SS Champion is available with a choice of 90 or 60 x 40 degrees); some models utilizing horns and others employing waveguides
Power: The 15-X-SS Champion is available in active or passive versions; most others are passive and can be utilized with a range of suitable power amplifiers
Mounting: A range of mounting/flying accessories are offered
Companion Subs: A wide range of options with various woofer sizes and design parameters (i.e., vented, band-pass and more), offered, ranging from dual 12 to dual 21-in
Of Note: Available in black and white (subwoofers as well); the 15-X-SS Champion incorporates a 2-in neodymium compression driver with a 4-in voice coil; frequency response is stated to extend down to 45 Hz (+/- 3 dB)
KV2 Audio EX Series
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Overview: Includes two-way models with 12, 10 and 8-in woofers, as well as the three-way EX15 (15-in)
Dispersion: Varies, with the EX12 at 80 x 40 degrees, the EX10 at 100 x 80 degrees, and the EX6 at 100 x 100 degrees; horns are rotatable
Power: Active with onboard class AB “push-pull” amplification for the HF and switch-mode amplification for the LF
Mounting: Cabinet includes threaded inserts that accommodate a range of options plus an M10 suspension point, OmniMount bracket point and four M6 bracket points
Companion Subs: Options include single 12-in (model EX1.2MkII), double 12-in (EX2.2), single 15-in (EX1.5), double 15-in (EX2.5MkII) and single 18-in (EX1.8)
Of Note: EX12 implements the NVPD large-format 3-in compression driver found in the company’s flagship VHD range of products; series also includes the EX26, a dual 6-in model in a slim package that can be mounted horizontally or vertically
