EAW FR253e Technical Specifications

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DESCRIPTION

A 3-way full range system in a vented rectangular enclosure.
Includes 2x 15-in woofers, 2x 7-in midrange cones and a 1­in exit compression driver on a 90 x 45 constant directivity
horn. Powering mode is switchable: passive (3-way cross­over) or biamplified (passive MF/HF crossover).

APPLICATIONS

The FR253e provides high output full range response in a
versatile, compact system. True 3-way design dramatically
improves the quality of vocal reproduction. Effective for both
permanent and portable applications, it comes with handles,
permanent casters and 3/8"-16 threaded mounting/suspen­sion points. Six Year Warranty.

Application include:

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

DESCRIPTIVE DATA

Part Number 999009

Product Group I

LF Subsystem & Loading 2x 15-in Vented

MF Subsystem & Loading 2x 7-in Cones in Sealed

HF Subsystem & Loading 1x 1-in Exit Compression Driver on

System Configuration 3-way, Full Range

Powering Configuration(s) Switchable: Full Range (passive LF/

Controls (switches, knobs) Powering Mode Switch

Recommended High-Pass

Frequency (24 dB/Octave) 35Hz

Cabinet Type (shape) Rectangular, Built in wheels and

Enclosure Materials Baltic Birch Plywood

Finish Black Catalyzed Polyurethane

Connectors 2x Neutrik NL4 Connectors

Suspension Hardware (2) 3/8”-16 Suspension points

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# FR253e 999009 (A)/2p/3/14/97 • Printed In USA

Subenclosure

Constant Directivity Horn

MF/HF crossover) or Biamplified
(passive MF/HF crossover)

handles

(top)

Grill Vinyl Coated Perforated Steel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FR253e

NOMINAL DATA

Frequency Response (Hz)

±3 db 45Hz to 17kHz

-10 dB 30Hz

Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL/1 Watt/1m)

Full Range 101

Biamped MF/HF 101

LF (when Bi-Amped) 101

Impedance (Ohms)

Full Range Passive 4

Biamped MF/HF

(when Bi-Amped) 4

Biamped LF (when Bi-Amped) 4

Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)

Full Range 600

Biamped MF/HF 600

Biamped LF 1000

Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL, @ 1m)

Full Range Peak 134.8

Biamped MF/HF Peak 134.8

Biamped LF Peak 137.0

Full Range Long Term 128.8

Biamped MF/HF long term 128.8

Biamped LF Long Term 131.0

Nominal Coverage Angle / -6 dB points (degrees)

Horizontal 90

Vertical 45

Recommended Complementary Systems

Sub SB528

Dimensions inches millimeters

Height 40.5 1029

Width 24.5 622

Depth 19.75 502

Weights pounds kilograms

Net Weight 155 70.5

Shipping Weight 160 72.8

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DIMENSIONAL DRAWING

DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FR253e

SERVICE ITEMS

FR253e

40.50

8.00

510304
exp 10/31/96 shb

MOUNTING POINT, 3/8"-16 THREADED HOLE.
CENTER OF BALANCE.
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

(1.62)

10.25

7.00

1.22

3.56
(2X)

4.25

9.75

FRONT

5.50 (2X)

24.50

20.75

BACK

5.50 (2X)

19.75

8.69

TOP

5.47

8.22

10.81

19.63

10.25

BOTTOM

12.50

SIDES

6.44

2.09

3.56 (2X)

33.25

LF: Complete Cone Driver

EAW Part No. 804071

MF: Complete Cone Driver

EAW Part No. 804004

HF: Complete Compression Driver/Tweeter

EAW Part No. 803002

HF: Diaphragm Assembly

EAW Part No. 806043

Filter/Crossover Network: Complete Assembly

EAW Part No. 225211

ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS

The 3-way fullrange loudspeaker systems shall incorporate
2x 15-in LF transducers, 2x 7-in cone MF transducers and a
1-in exit compression driver HF transducer.

The LF drivers shall be mounted in a vented enclosure tuned
for optimum low frequency response. The MF drivers shall be
mounted in a sealed subenclosure. The HF driver shall be
loaded on constant directivity horn with a nominal coverage

pattern of 90 (h) x 45° (v). An internal passive filter net-

work shall provide fourth order acoustical crossover and sys­tem equalization.

System frequency response shall vary no more than ±3 dB

from 45 Hz to 17 kHz measured on axis. In passive mode,
the loudspeaker shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL)
of 101 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1
Watt, and shall be capable of producing a peak output of

134.8 SPL on axis at 1 meter. The loudspeaker shall handle
600 Watts of amplifier power (AES Standard) and shall have
a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms.

In biamped mode, the passive mid/high section shall meet
all passive mode performance criteria. The LF section in
biamped mode shall produce a Sound Pressure Level (SPL) of
101 dB SPL on axis at 1 meter with a power input of 1 Watt,
and shall be capable of producing a peak output of 137 SPL
on axis at 1 meter. The LF section in biamped mode shall
handle 1000 Watts of amplifier power (AES Standard) and
shall have a nominal impedance of 4 Ohms.

The loudspeaker enclosure shall be rectangular in shape. It
shall be constructed of 15mm thickness void-free cross-grain­laminated Baltic birch plywood and shall employ extensive
internal bracing. It shall be finished in black catalyzed poly­urethane. Input connectors shall be dual Neutrik NL4 Speakon.
The system shall include a switch allowing in to be operated
in biamp or passive Powering mode. Caster wheels and handles
shall be installed as well as two 3/8"-16 threaded mount­ing/suspension points (on top). The front of the loudspeaker
shall be covered with a vinyl coated perforated steel grill.

The 3-way fullrange loudspeaker shall be the EAW model
FR253e.

Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works FR253e

One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588 USA • Phone [phone] • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax [phone] • Web http://www.eaw.com • email [e-mail]