JBL SP215-9 User Manual

SP215-9

Two-Way Full Range
Loudspeaker System For
Permanent Installation

Key Features:

䉴 VGC (Vented Gap CooledTM) LF transducer
䉴 Opt Apt HF horn with 1.5" exit

compression driver

䉴 Trapezoidal enclosure for easy cluster

arrangements

䉴 DuraFlex finish, tough, weather resistant

and paintable

䉴 Internal tamper resistant Bi-Amped/Passive

selector

䉴 12 Suspension points (M10 Thread)
䉴 Advanced Network Topologies for smooth

power response and stable amplifier
loading

The model SP215-9 is a true, full range
system that provides unprecedented bandwidth
and maximum SPL in a single system package.
With nominal 90° coverage pattern, systems
can be splayed together for additional
coverage and/or SPL requirements. The
powerful 15" VGC (Vented Gap CooledTM)LF
transducer provides powerful transient bass.
The proven Optimized ApertureTMHF horn
coupled to a 2447J, 1.5" exit compression
driver delivers a precise, clear and controlled
high frequency response.

The SP215-9 is equipped with a passive
crossover that can be switched to bi-amplified
use via an easily accessible internal tamper
resistant selector. Bi-amplified mode, utilizing
the DSC260 digital controller for crossover,
signal alignment, and equalization functions,
provides optimum system performance.

The SP215-9 is part of the JBL Sound
Power Series, a family of modular loudspeaker
systems designed for fixed installation
applications ranging from speech reinforcement
to large scale music productions. All models
are fitted with suspension points that accept
M10 threads. The enclosures are finished with
a hard wearing, weather resistant, textured
finish DuraFlex. Premium 13 ply wood and
an 18 gauge steel, foam-backed grille enable
Sound Power systems to comply with
environment test specifications.

Components:

The SP215-9 utilizes one of JBL’s finest
cone transducers, the 2226H. The 15" 2226H
is part of JBL’s family of Vented Gap Cooled
woofers and carries an AES power rating of
600 watts with minimal power compression.
The cone has been treated for weather
resistance.

The 38mm (1.5 in) exit 2447J large format
compression driver is coupled to an Optimized
Aperture Bi-Radial®horn providing smooth
even coverage. The Optimized Aperture horn
provides lower throat distortion than its earlier
predecessors while extending frequency
response to nearly 20 kHz.

Specifications:

System:

Freq. Range (-10 dB): 33 Hz - 20 kHz

Freq. Response (-3 dB): 42 Hz - 18 kHz

Horz. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 95° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Vert. Coverage Angle (-6 dB): 60° averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Directivity Factor (Q): 10.0 averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

Directivity Index (DI): 10.0 averaged 500 Hz to 16 kHz

System Sensitivity1: 97 dB, 1 W @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

Rated Maximum SPL: 131 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)

System Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

System Input Power Rating2: 600 W, IEC; 2400 W Peak

Recommended Amplifier3: 800 W
Recommended Controller: DSC260

Passive Crossover: 1.2 kHz

Transducers:

Low Frequency: 2226H, 380 mm (15 in) dia., 100 mm (4 in)

edgewound ribbon voice coil

Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 600 W, AES; 2400 W Peak

Sensitivity1: 97 dB, 1 W, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Calculated Maximum SPL: 131 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Recommended Amplifier3: 800 W

High Frequency: 2447J; 100 mm (4") diaphragm and voice coil dia.,

76 mm (1.5") throat dia.

Nominal Impedance: 16 Ohms

Input Power Rating: 75 W, AES; 300 W Peak

Sensitivity1: 111 dB, 1 W, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Calculated Maximum SPL: 136 dB, @ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Recommended Amplifier3: 200 W

Physical:

Enclosure: Trapezoidal, 22.5° side angles, birch plywood

Environmental Specifications: Mil-Std 810, IPX4 per IEC 529

Suspension Attachment: 12 points; accepts M10 threaded hardware

Finish: Black DuraFlex coating

Grille: Black powder coated zinc treated 18 gauge

perforated steel grille with foam backing

Input Connectors: 2 x NL4 Neutrik Speakon connectors

Dimensions: 737 mm x 451 mm x 451 mm (29.00 in x 17.75 in

x 17.75 in)

Net Weight: 38.1 kg (84 lbs.)

1

Measured on axis in the far field with 1 watt (2.83 V RMS, 8 ohms) input and referenced to 1 meter distance using the

inverse square law. Listed sound pressure represents an average from 300 Hz to 16 kHz.

2

IEC Spectrum for 2 hours with +6 dB crest factor.

3

Recommended Amplifier is a power capability value that should be taken as a guide.

JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. New materials, production methods, and design
refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this
reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or
exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.

Sound Power Series

䉴 SP215-9 2 way System

Frequency Response is measured on-axis at a distance
referenced to 1 m @ 1 watt (2.83 Vrms) input, shown as
a half-space (2␲) environment. Horizontal Off Axis Frequency Response

Beamwidth vs. Frequency Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (up)

Directivity vs. Frequency Vertical Off Axis Frequency Response (down)