Peavey QW-215 DATASHEET

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47 Hz to 1.5 kHz (±3 dB)

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34 Hz

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1200 Watts continuous
2400 Watts program
4800 Watts Peak

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100 dB SPL, (2.0 Volt input)

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131 dB SPL continuous
137 dB SPL peak

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2 x 15" individually vented
Pro Rider

®

15" subwoofers

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40 Hz

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100 Hz: .58%
500 Hz: .33%

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100 Hz: .19%

500 Hz: .33%
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100 Hz: 1.90%

500 Hz: 1.30%
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100 Hz: .51%

500 Hz: .51%

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150 Hz at 18 dB/octave

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Nominal: 8.0 Ohms,

each woofer

Minimum: 6.4 Ohms

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2 x four-pin Neutrik

®

Speakon

®

inputs in parallel
1 x eight-pin Neutrik Speakon input
1 x four-pin Neutrik Speakon thru

(for use with eight-pin input)

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3/4" plywood finished in the

durable

Black Hammer Head

™

polyurea

coating

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(12) 3/8"-16 threaded mounting
suspension points (three each top
and bottom and two each side and
back). Use only forged shoulder
machinery eye bolt, Mil Spec
MIL51937-3.

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Front:

48.5" x 21.00" x 30.38"
1232 mm x 533 mm x 772 mm

Listen To This

™

SPECIFICATIONS QW™-215

SPECIFICATIONS QW™-215

Rear:

48.5" x 10.38" x 30.38"
1232 mm x 264 mm x 772 mm

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131 lbs. (59.54 kg)

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• Two new Peavey Pro Rider

®

15"

woofers

• 2400 Watts of program power

• Extreme low frequency response
down to 34 Hz

• Neutrik

®

Speakon®professional input

connectors

• Extra compact design

• Black Hammer Head

™

hard coat

• Trapezoidal design for arraying

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• Stadiums

• Arenas

• Multi-purpose facilities

• Cruise Ships

• Theme parks

• Concerts

• Theaters

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The QW-215 combines two new high
power Pro Rider 15" woofers with a new
compact trapezoidal cabinet design. The
QW-215 is a direct radiator woofer
designed specifically for the high end pro­audio user. When used in conjunction with
the QW-1 and QW-218 in a four-way
application, the sound pressure levels can
reach SPLs of 140 dB continuous. The
power handling of this system in four-way
applications approaches 6800 Watts
program.

The new Pro Rider 15" driver is a
milestone in high power subwoofer
design. Its incredible 2400 Watt program
rating and extra-long cone excursion
produce amazing new levels of clean,
deep bass, making the QW-215 a superior
choice for the bottom end of any high
powered sound system (primarily large,
professional touring shows).

The QW-215 trapezoid enclosure is
unusually compact for its power handling,
SPL output, distortion performance and
bass extension. This is made possible by
special characteristics designed into the
Pro Rider woofer.

The QW-215 is well braced, as internal
pressures produced by the Pro Rider

woofer can be very high. A special vent
design integrated into the enclosure
includes a vertical brace to further
increase enclosure strength.

The QW-215’s large vent area and long
path length allow for a large volume of air
to move with very low resistance. This is
important due to the huge volumes of air
flow that the Pro Rider woofer can
produce.

The QW-215 is constructed of premium
.720" plywood and covered with a tough,
durable black Hammer Head

™

polyurea
coating, making this enclosure rugged and
very road-worthy. A 16-gauge powder­coated, perforated metal grille covers the
front of the system to protect the speakers
from external damage.

Inputs include two four-pin Neutrik jacks
in parallel; an eight-pin Neutrik; and a
four-pin Neutrik thru jack for bi-amping
flexibility while maintaining superior
signal integrity. A standard four-pin
Neutrik jack in parallel allows for simple
daisy-chaining to another cabinet when bi­amping.

Despite its compact dimensions, this
system can output extremely high sound
levels and receive 2400 Watts program of
clean amplifier power, resulting in large
area coverage with excellent punch and
high reliability.

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This measurement is useful in determining
how accurately a given unit reproduces an
input signal. The frequency response of
the QW-215 is measured at a distance of 1
meter using a 1 Watt swept-sine input
signal (into the nominal impedance). As
shown in Figure 1, the selected drivers in
the QW-215 combine to give a smooth
frequency response from 47 Hz to 1.5 kHz.

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Peavey rates this loudspeaker system’s
power handling using a modified form of
the AES Standard 2-1984. Using audio
band 40 Hz to 400 Hz pink noise with
peaks of four times the RMS level, our
strenuous testing assures that every
portion of this system can withstand
today’s high technology music. This rating
is contingent upon having a minimum of
3 dB amplifier headroom.

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Second and third harmonic distortions vs.
frequency are plotted in Figures 3 and 4
for two power levels. Ten percent (10%) of
rated input power and either one percent
(1%) of rated input power or 1 Watt,
whichever is greater. Distortion is the
difference between the fundamental
signal (frequency response) and the
desired harmonic. For example, a
distortion curve down 40 dB from the
fundamental is equivalent to 1%
distortion.

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Before attempting to

suspend this speaker, consult a
certified structural engineer. This speaker
can fall from improper suspension,
resulting in serious injury and property
damage. Other enclosures may be
suspended below a QW-215 but the
combined weight of additional enclosures
and all cables, clamps and other hardware
must not exceed 319 lbs. The QW-215
weighs 131 lbs. and the maximum
combined weight suspended from the
uppermost mounting bracket assemblies
must not exceed 450 lbs. The maximum
enclosure angle is 45˚. Use only the
correct mating hardware. All associated
rigging is the responsibility of the user.

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The loudspeaker system shall have an
operating bandwidth of 47 Hz to 1.5 kHz.
The nominal output level shall be 100 dB
when measured at a distance of 1 meter
with an input of 1 Watt. The nominal
impedance shall be 4 Ohms (both woofers
driven). The maximum continuous power
handling shall be 1200 Watts, with
maximum program power of 2400 Watts
and a peak power input of at least 4800
Watts (with a minimum amplifier
headroom of 3 dB). The outside
dimensions shall be 48.5" high by 21"
wide by 30.38" deep. The weight shall be
131 pounds. The loudspeaker system shall
be a model QW-215.

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For details, refer to the
warranty statement. Copies of
this statement may be obtained
by contacting Peavey Electronics
Corporation, P.O. Box 2898, Meridian,
Mississippi 39301-2898.