Community W2-228WT Specifications

WET SERIES II FULL-RANGE

QUASI 3-WAY, 8-INCH

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 coaxially­mounted 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 weather­resistance are needed, providing
an uncompromised musical system
in a compact, attractive package.

Engineered for permanent
installation, the loudspeaker
enclosure and faceplate are
constructed of multi-layer glass
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 extrusion.
A weather-resistant stainless steel
mounting yoke is included.

An optional “autoformer” version
(model 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 five­year product warranty plus a fifteen

-year enclosure warranty

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Applications

 Theme and

Amusement Parks

 Outdoor Entertain-

ment Centers

 Cruise Ships
 Stadium Fill
 Music Pavilions
 Musical Fountains
 Water Parks

Features

All-Weather, Multilayer
Glass Composite
Enclosure

Weather Inert Driver
Diaphragms

Stainless Steel Hardware
Integral Mounting Points
High Power Passive

Crossover
Ferrofluid-Cooling
Dual-layer Powder Coat-

ed Weather-Resistant
Stainless Steel Grille and
Yoke

Available in Black or
White Finishes

Available with built-in
200W Autoformer for
70V / 100V Applications

Mounting Yoke Included

Frequency Response: 80 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB)

Maximum SPL @1m: 120 dB continuous / 127 dB peak

Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz

(1W/1m, free space)

Max Power Handling:

Autoformer Version:

TRANSDUCERS

Low/Mid-Frequency: 8” Carbon Fiber (203 mm)

MECHANICAL

Recommended signal processing available at communitypro.com.

SYSTEM

Format: Quasi three-way, wide angle,

Operating Range: 70 Hz - 18 kHz

Dispersion (-6 dB): 85º H x 85º V

Sensitivity in SPL:

70V Taps

100V Taps:

Impedance: Nominal 4Ω / 3.2Ω at 180Hz

Low Frequency: 8" Carbon Fiber (203 mm)

High Frequency: 1" Non-Metallic (25.4 mm)

Enclosure: Hand-laminated fiberglass

Finish: Black or white gelcoat

Rigging Provisions: Two 1/2-13 rigging points;

Input Connection: 16-2 SJOW (12 ft / 4m)

Grille: Three-layer Weather-StopTM

Dimensions:

H x W x D

Net Weight: 36 lbs / 16.3 kg

full-range

96 dB (100 Hz - 13 kHz,
96 dB (250 Hz - 4 kHz, speech range)

250W RMS
600W Program

200W, 100W, 50W and 25W
200W, 100W and 50W

yoke bracket included

18-5 SJOW T-Version

10.13" (257 mm) x 20" (508 mm) x

11.5" (292 mm)

1/3 octave)

9 3/

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

IMPEDANCE

AUTOFORMER 200W IMPEDANCE

AXIAL Q

BEAMWIDTH

YOKE

1 1/4"

1 1/4"

CL

(3) HOLES

17/32" DIA

(13.5mm)

19 3/4"

1 1/4"

1"

4"

CL

(10) HOLES 17/32" DIA
(13.5mm DIA)

1"R

CL

8"

8"

Architects’ and Engineers’ 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
coefficient resistors. The input connection shall be one 12 foot (4m) SJOW #16 gauge cable with stripped ends. The
loudspeaker enclosure shall be of molded reinforced fiberglass with a 16 gauge perforated steel gril le. T here 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 dis persion sha ll be 85° H x 8 5° 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 strives to improve its products on a continual basis. Specifications are therefore subject to change without notice.

W2-228 (13AUG2012)