Community W2-228 User Manual
W SERIES
W2-228
8-INCH FULL-RANGE
QUASI THREE-WAY LOUDSPEAKER
APPLICATIONS
MAIN PA or DISTRIBUTED
Theme and amusement parks · Water parks
Outdoor entertainment centers · Cruise ships
Music pavilions and musical fountains
FILL or DELAY
Stadiums · Themed entertainment
Cruise ships
DESCRIPTION
As a quasi three-way, full-range loudspeaker
system, the W2-228 provides three-way
performance in a compact form-factor. It
includes 8” LF and 8” MF / LF cones made of
carbon fiber. The coaxially-mounted 1” HF
driver has a weather-resistant, non-metallic,
non-resonant polyimide diaphragm. Drivers
are Ferrofluid-cooled to improve heat
transfer, resulting in higher power handling
and reduced distortion.
The W2-228 is ideal for short throw
applications where both full-range
reproduction and high weather-resistance
are needed, providing an uncompromised
musical system in a compact, attractive
package.
Engineered for permanent installation, the
loudspeaker enclosure and faceplate are
constructed of multilayer fiberglass
composite, resulting in extreme structural
strength. A three-layer Weather-Stop™ grille
provides weather-resistance to the internal
components, while all exposed hardware is
stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum.
A weather-resistant stainless steel mounting
yoke is included.
An optional “autoformer” version (W2-228T)
is available, with a built-in 200-watt
autoformer for 70V/100V lines with
selectable taps at 200W, 100W, 50W and
25W.
The W2-228 is backed by a five-year product
warranty plus a fifteen-year enclosure
warranty.
Community strives to improve its products on a continual basis. Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.
FEATURES
All-weather, multilayer fiberglass composite enclosure with stainless steel hardware
Integral mounting points, included mounting yoke
High power passive crossover and Ferrofluid-cooled drivers
Available in black or white finishes
Powder-coated weather-resistant marine grade aluminum grille and stainless steel yoke
Available with built-in 200W autoformer for 70V/100V applications
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Loudspeaker Type:
Operating Range:
Frequency Response:
Max Input Ratings (8 ohm):
W2-228T Autoformer Taps
Sensitivity (1W/1m):
Maximum Output:
Nominal Impedance:
Minimum Impedance:
Nominal Coverage:
Crossover Frequency:
Drivers:
Quasi three-way, full-range
70 Hz - 18 kHz
80 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB)
250W continuous, 500W program
200W, 100W, 50W, 25W
70V:
200W, 100W, 50W
100V:
96 dB SPL (100 Hz to 13 kHz 1/3 octave bands)
96 dB SPL (250 Hz to 4 kHz speech range)
121 dB SPL / 127 dB SPL (peak)
4 ohms
3.2 ohms @ 180 Hz
85° H x 85° V
2000 Hz
LF 1 x 8” (203 mm) carbon fiber
LF/MF 1 x 8” (203 mm) carbon fiber
HF 1 x 1” (25.4 mm) exit, non-metallic diaphragm
PHYSICAL
Input Connection:
Enclosure:
Mounting / Rigging
Provisions:
Environmental:
Dimensions—Height:
Weight (with yoke):
Shipping Weight:
16-2 SJOW (12 ft / 4m)
18-5 SJOW (T-Version)
Hand-laminated fiberglass
Black or white gelcoat
Finish:
Two (2) 1/2-13 threaded mounting points; yoke included
Powder-coated, zinc-plated marine grade aluminum (5052 alloy), black or
Grille:
white finish (three-layer Weather-Stop™)
IP 55W rated per IEC 60529
10.13 inches (257 mm)
20 inches (508 mm)
Width:
11.5 inches (292 mm)
Depth:
W2-228
36 lbs ( kg)
W2-228
40 lbs (10.5 kg)
W2-228T
40 lbs ( 18.1kg)
W2-228T
46 lbs (20.9 kg)
OPTIONS
Required Accessories:
Included Accessory:
Recommended signal processing available at www.communitypro.com.
Electronic high pass filter (60 Hz, 24dB/octave)
Yoke
W SERIES
W2-228
8-INCH FULL-RANGE
QUASI THREE-WAY LOUDSPEAKER
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
BEAMWIDTH
AXIAL Q
IMPEDANCE
IMPEDANCE (100W AUTOFORMER)
YOKE
DIMENSIONS
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
The loudspeaker system shall be a full-range, three-way weather-resistant bass reflex design with one 8-inch carbon fiber low
frequency woofer, one 8-inch carbon fiber low/mid frequency woofer and one 1-inch exit high frequency driver with a non-metallic
diaphragm coaxially mounted on a fiberglass high frequency horn. Drivers shall be connected to an integral crossover with
crossover frequency of 2 kHz and integral over-current protection circuitry using high positive current coecient resistors. The
input connection shall be one 12 foot (4m) SJOW #16 gauge cable with stripped ends. The loudspeaker enclosure shall be a molded
multilayer fiberglass composite with a powder-coated perforated zinc-plated marine grade aluminum grille backed by weatherresistant material. There shall be two ½ - 13 rigging points. The system shall have an amplitude response of 80 Hz - 15 kHz
(± 3 dB), input capability of 32 volts RMS, 96 dB sensitivity at one meter / 2 V / 4 ohms nominal impedance. The nominal dispersion
shall be 85° H x 85° V from 2 kHz - 12.5 kHz. The loudspeaker shall be 10.13 in. (257 mm) high x 20 in. (508 mm) wide x 11.5 in.
(292 mm) deep and weigh 36 lbs (16.3 kg).
Community Professional Loudspeakers, 333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
Ph: 610-876-3400 · Fax 610-874-0190 · info@communitypro.com · www.communitypro.com
W2-228 [22MAY2017]
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