Real World Gear: Recent 2-Way Loudspeaker Designs

Coda Audio G515-96
codaaudio.com
Dispersion: 90 x 60 degrees (rotatable)
Components: 1.75-in voice coil compression driver, 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 50 Hz — 21 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Amplification: Coda LINUS DSP + Amplification recommended (600 watts peak)
Connectors: Dual Neutrik NL4MP
Positioning/Rigging: Flypoints, pole-mount (optional U-brackets and wall-mount also available)
Dimensions (h x v x d): 27.5 x 16.5 x 14.6 in
Weight: 38.6 lbs
Notes: Also available in 12-in version; 15 and 18-in subs offered

Alcons Audio VR12
alconsaudio.com
Dispersion: 90 x 40 degrees, “revolvable”
Components: RBN601 pro-ribbon driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Power Handling: 1,500 watts (peak)
Connectors: Neutrik Speakon
Positioning/Rigging: Flytrack, mounting points, pole-mount, swivel bracket option
Dimensions (h x v x d): 26.5 x 13.8 x 13.6 in
Weight: 39.6 lbs
Notes: Use with company’s ALC amplifier/controllers recommended; 60-degree (h) version also available and it too is revolvable; 7-inch version offered as well

D.A.S. Audio Artec 510A
dasaudio.com
Dispersion: 110 x 50 degrees
Components: 1-in-exit compression driver, 10-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 55 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 128 dB
Amplification: Onboard (720/320 watts peak, biamplified)
Connectors: XLR (input and loop thru)
Positioning/Rigging: Integrated rigging points for 10M eyebolts and U bracket
Dimensions (h x w x d): 23.8 x 11.4 x 13.6 in
Weight: 28.7 lbs
Notes: Single/dual 6 and 8-in versions available plus 15-in sub; all models also offered in passive versions

FBT VENTIS 112A
fbtusa.com
Dispersion (h x v): 80 x 50 degrees
(rotatable)
Components: 1.4-in voice coil compression driver, 1 x 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 48 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 133 dB
Amplification: Onboard (700 watts LF, 200 watts HF, RMS); DSP
Connectors: XLR/Jack combo (input), XLR-M (output)
Positioning/Rigging: M10 suspension points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 25.6 x 15.2 x 15 in
Weight: 45.4 lbs
Notes: Also available in passive version; cabinet includes monitor angle; 10 and 12-in versions also offered; DSP offers 6 presets plus 2 user configurable

Ramsdell Pro Audio 15-X-SS Champion
ramsdellproaudio.com
Dispersion (h x v): 60 x 40 and 90 x 40 degrees available (both rotatable)
Components: 2-in compression driver, 1 x 15-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 45 Hz — 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 130 dB
Power Handling: 1200 watts LF, 150 watts HF (both program)
Connectors: Neutrik NL4
Positioning/Rigging: Pole-mount, rigging points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 33 x 17 x 19 in
Weight: 79 lbs
Notes: Available in active and passive versions; vented 4th-order enclosure; neodymium components; 12-in version also offered

Fulcrum Acoustic FH15
fulcrum-acoustic.com
Dispersion: 60 x 45 degrees and 90 x 60 degrees available
Components: 4-in titanium diaphragm compression driver, 15-in cone driver (coaxial)
Frequency Response: 54 Hz – 20 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 143 dB
Power Handling: 800 watts (AES)
Connectors: 2 x Neutrik Speakon, optional terminal strip inputs
Positioning/Rigging: 12 x M10 mounting points, 1 x M10 pull-back point, 2 x M12 yoke points
Dimensions (h x v x d): 29.9 x 30 x 28 in
Weight: 107 lbs
Notes: Proprietary Temporal Equalization

VUE audiotechnik h-12
vueaudio.com
Dispersion: 100 x 50 (W version) or 60 x 40 (N version) degrees
Components: 4-in voice coil compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 55 Hz — 21 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 135 dB
Amplification: Onboard (2400 watts peak, biamplified)
Connectors: XLR (input and loop output) for both analog input and AES EBU digital input
Positioning/Rigging: Suspension points, pole-mount
Dimensions (h x v x d): 24 x 14.5 x 15.2 in
Weight: 78 lbs
Notes: Dual 5-in, single 8 and 15-in versions also available, plus several subs

TW Audio M12
twaudio.de
Dispersion (h x v): 70 x 50 degrees, rotatable
Components: 1.4-in compression driver, 12-in cone driver
Frequency Response: 60 Hz — 19 kHz
Maximum SPL (peak): 132 dB
Power Handling: 700 watts program, 1400 watts peak
Connectors: Neutrik NL4
Positioning/Rigging: Pole-mount, mounting points
Dimensions (h x w x d): 23.8 x 14.2 x 12.4 in
Weight: 44.8 lbs
Notes: Offers stage monitor angle; 6, 8, 10 and 15-inch versions also available, plus subwoofers