EAW FR159z User Manual

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FR159z

FEATURES

• Entry-level access to truly professional
loudspeaker systems

• 15-in woofer in optimally vented enclosure,
1-in HF on 90° horn

• Handles, rubber footpads, threaded mounting points
and pole mount cup standard

• Works with SB250z subwoofer/pole mount base to
create an instant PA

DESCRIPTION

A 2-way full range system (passive LF/HF crossover) in a
compact vented trapezoidal enclosure. It includes a 15-in
woofer and a 1-in exit/50mm voice coil compression driver
mounted on a 90 x 45 constant directivity horn. Designed
primarily for portable applicati on s , th e FR159z o ffers entry­level access to high quality, truly professional loudspeaker
systems for musicians and DJ’s servicing small to medium
venues.

The system’s full rang e passive powering is accomplished vi a
EAW’s internal passive crossover/filter network. This com­plex design goes beyond merely dividing the signal by per­forming critical equalization functions.

APPLICATIONS

The FR159ze provides high output full range response in a
versatile, compact system. Effective for both perm anent an d
portable applications, it comes with handles, rubber foot­pads, a pole mount cup and three (3) 3/8"-16 threaded
mounting/suspension points.

The FR159z is optimized for use with the FR250z d ual 15-in
subwoofer system which also serves as a pole mount base.
In such a configurati on, a standar d 5-ft mounting pole posi­tions the FR159z’s HF horn above the heads of audience
members for maximum coverage. Six Year Warranty.

Application inclu de:

Band PA
Ballroom Events
Small HOW’s
Dance Clubs
Live Music Clubs

DESCRIPTIVE DATA

Configuration 2-way, Full Range

Powering Passive LF/HF Crossover

LF Subsystem 1x15-in Woofer, Vented

HF Subsystem 1x 1-in Exit/50mm Voice Coil

Compression Driver on Constant
Directivity Horn

Cabinet Type (shape) Trapezoidal

Enclosure Materials Baltic Birch Plywood

Finish Black Polyurethane

Connectors 2 x Neutrik NL4 Speakon

Suspension Hardware (3) 3/8-16 Threaded Mounting

Points (2 top, 1 back),
Pole Mount Cup

Grill Powder Coated Perforated Steel

Dimensions inches millimeters

Height 29.75 756

Width (front) 19.75 502

Width (rear) 10.83 275

Depth 16.91 430

Trapezoid Angle 15° Per Side

Weights pounds kilograms

Net Weight 71 32.3

Shipping Weight 75 34.1

Companion Systems

Sub Bass FR250z

EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS

One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email [e-mail] • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# FR159z-888162 (A)/2 pp/1/21/00 • Printed In USA

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FR159z

DIMENSIONAL DRAWING

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

FR159z

29.75

GRILL PARTIALLY SHOWN

INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, 3/8-16 THREADED HOLE (RIVNUT).
INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, 3/8-16 THREADED HOLE (NUT PLATE).

19.75

INPUT

7.25

HANDLE

1.96

FRONT

18.75

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7.36

BOTTOM

510940 (B )
exp 01/19/00 dpm

POLE MOUNT SOCKET

SIDES

12.00

30°

TOP

NOMINAL DATA

Frequency Response (1 W @ 1m)

±3 dB 65 Hz to 16 kHz

-10 dB 48 Hz

Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)

Full Range 100

Impedance (Ohms)

Full Range 8

Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)

Full Range 500

Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL)

Full Range Peak 133.0

Full Range Long Term 127.0

Nominal Coverage Angle/-6 dB points (degrees)

Horizontal 90

Vertical 45

Recommended High-Pass Frequency

24 dB/Octave 45

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BACK

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3.63

(10.83)

7.75

6.63

4.19

17.50

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

The two-way full range loudspeaker systems shall incorpo­rate a 15-in LF transducer and a 1-in exit/50mm voice coil
compression driver HF transducer.

The LF driver shall be mounted in a vented enclosure tuned
for optimum low frequency response. The HF driver shall be
loaded on constant dir ectivity horn with a nomin al coverage
pattern of 90° (h) x 45° (v). An internal passive filter net­work shall provide f ourth order acousti cal crossover and sys­tem equalization.

System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB
from 65 Hz to 16 kHz measured on axis. The loudspeaker
shall produce a Soun d Pressure Level (SPL) o f 100 dB SPL on
axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt, and shall be
capable of producing a peak output of 133 SPL on axis at 1
meter. The loudspeaker shall handle 500 Watts of amplifier
power (AES Standard) and shall have a nominal impedance
of 8 Ohms.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be trapezoidal in shape. It
shall be constructed of 15mm thi ckness void-free cr oss-grain­laminated Baltic birch plywood an d shall be finished in black
polyurethane. Recessed handles and rubber footpads shall
be provided. Input connectors shall be dual Neutrik NL4
Speakon. Three 3/8"-16 thread ed moun ting poin ts (2 top, 1
back) shall be provided as well as a r ecessed cup to accept a
standmoun t pole. The front of the loudspeaker shall be cov­ered with a powder coated perforated steel grill backed.

The two-way full range loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
FR159z.

INPUT PLATE

WHITINSVILLE, MA USA

FR159z

S/N

PIN 1--...-­PIN 1+...+

Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works FR159z

One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 0158 8 USA • Phone [phone] • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax [phone] • Web http://www.eaw.com • email info@eaw .com