Peavey SSE 15W User Manual

SPECIFICATIONS

SSE™15

Description

The SSE 15 is designed for professional
permanent installations where cabinets
must be flown in order to cover as much
area as possible. The SSE 15 is designed
for arraying on stage, churches
auditoriums or theme parks. The horn has
a coverage pattern of 90˚ in the horizontal
axis and 40˚ in the vertical axis. The highs
are generated using the highly acclaimed
Peavey 14XT titanium compression driver.
The Sound Guard IV tweeter protection
network is built in for driver protection.
The low end is produced using the Peavey
Scorpion Pro 1500+ 15" woofer with 2.5"
(64 mm) voice coil. Connections are made
using a four-pin Neutrik

®

Speakon®or a
paralleled two-position terminal block for
additional cabinets. The SSE 15
incorporates flying points on the top and
bottom for the utilization of the Peavey
VersaMount 70 mounting bracket.

The SSE 15 is constructed with a special
grade of high density 13 mm birch plywood
and covered with a durable acrylic
polyurethane. This finish makes the
enclosure presentable in any application.
The SSE 15 is available in black, white or a

natural wood finish for staining or
painting. The SSE 15 is engineered for
public address and a wide range of
musical applications.

Features:

• Two-way sound reinforcement
enclosure

• Designed for permanent install

• Full-range, wide-band production
from 74 Hz to 17 kHz

• Available in three finishes: black,
white or natural

• Peavey Scorpion

®

Pro 1500+ 15"
woofer with 2.5" (64 mm) voice
coil

• Peavey 14XT

™

titanium diaphragm

compression driver

• Sound Guard™IV tweeter
protection network

• Seven flying points (six 3/8" for
suspension and one 1/4" for angle
adjustment)

• Mounting point for VersaMount

™

70 bracket

• 13 mm birch plywood
construction

Frequency response, 1 meter on-axis,
swept-sine in anechoic environment:

74 Hz to 17 kHz (±3 dB)

Usable low frequency limit (-10 dB
point):

54 Hz

Power handling:

Full range:

500 Watts program
1,000 Watts peak

Sound pressure level, 1 Watt, 1 meter in
anechoic environment:

Full range:

98 dB SPL (2.83 V input)

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Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):

Full range:

122 dB SPL continuous
128 dB SPL peak

Radiation angle measured at -6 dB
point of polar response:

500 Hz to 1.6 kHz:

Horiz. 90˚ ± 20˚
Vert. 95˚ ± 30˚

1.6 kHz to 5 kHz:
Horiz. 70˚ ± 20˚
Vert. 60˚ ± 35˚

5 kHz to 16 kHz:

Horiz. 90˚ ± 15˚
Vert. 40˚ ± 10˚

Directivity factor, Q (Mean):

10.86 ± 6.7

Directivity index, Di (Mean):

9.57 dB ± 2.6 dB

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Low frequency section:

Peavey Scorpion

®

Pro 1500+ woofer

with 2.5" (64 mm) voice coil

High frequency section:

Peavey 14XT™titanium diaphragm
compression driver on a 90˚ x 40˚
constant directivity horn

Box tuning frequency:

Low frequency section:

74 Hz

Harmonic distortion:

1% rated power
Second harmonic:

100 Hz: 2.81%
1 kHz: 0.13%

Third harmonic:

100 Hz: 1.0%
1 kHz: 0.18%

10% rated power
Second harmonic:

100 Hz: 8.91%
1 kHz: 0.56%

Third harmonic:

100 Hz: 5.62%
1 kHz: 0.32%

Electro-acoustic crossover frequency
(internal passive):

2.8 kHz

Impedance (Z):

Full range:

Nominal: 8 Ω
Minimum: 5.4 Ω

Input Connection:

One (1) four-pin Neutrik®Speakon®in
parallel with one (1) two-position terminal
strip

Enclosure materials and finish:

Trapezoidal, dado-joined 13 mm birch

finished with a textured acrylic
polyurethane. Also includes a full-length
metal grille covered with acoustical
grade grille cloth. Available in black,
white or natural finishes.

Mounting provisions:

(6) 3/8"-16 threaded mounting

suspension points (three each top and
one each side and back). Use only
forged shoulder machinery eye bolt,
Mil Spec MIL51937-3.

(1) 1/4"-20 threaded mounting point

on back bottom for angle adjustments.

(4) 1/4"-20 threaded mounting points

on bottom to accommodate use of
Versamount

™

70 adjustable mounting
bracket.
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Dimensions (H x W x D):

Front:

27" x 18" x 17.75"
686 mm x 467 mm x 451 mm

Rear:

27" x 12.14" x 17.75"
686 mm x 308 mm x 451 mm

Net Weight:

46 lbs. (20.9 kg)

Frequency response

This measurement is useful in determining
how accurately a given unit reproduces an
input signal. The frequency response of
the SSE 15 is measured at a distance of 1
meter using a 1 Watt (into the nominal
impedance) swept-sine input signal. As
shown in figure 1, the selected drivers in
the SSE 15 combine to give a smooth
frequency response from 74 Hz to 17 kHz.

Directivity

Beamwidth is derived from the -6 dB
points from the polar plots (see figure 3)
which are measured in a whole-space
anechoic environment. Q and Directivity
Index are plotted for the on-axis
measurement position. These are
specifications that provide a reference to
the coverage characteristics of the unit.
These parameters provide insight for
proper placement and installation in the
chosen environment. The blending of the
components of the SSE 15 exhibit a
desirable beamwidth and directivity
(figures 3 & 4) suitable for sound
reinforcement applications.

Power handling

There are many different approaches to
power handling ratings. Peavey rates this

loudspeaker system’s power handling
using a full-range form of the AES
Standard 2-1984. Using audio band 20 Hz
to 20 kHz pink noise with peaks of four
times the RMS level, this strenuous test
signal assures the user that every portion
of this system can withstand today’s high
technology music. This rating is contingent
upon having a minimum of 3 dB of
amplifier headroom available.

Harmonic distortion

Second and third harmonic distortions vs.
frequency are plotted in figures 5 & 6 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 read
from the graph as the difference between
the fundamental signal (frequency
response) and the desired harmonic. As an
example, a distortion curve that is down
40 dB from the fundamental is equivalent
to 1% distortion.

Mounting

Caution: Before attempting to suspend or

mount this speaker, consult a certified
structural engineer. The speaker may fall
due to improper installation, resulting in
serious injury and property damage. DO
NOT suspend or mount any other product
or device from this enclosure. Maximum
enclosure angle 45˚. Use only Grade 5
hardware or better. All associated rigging
is the responsibility of others.

Architectural and Engineering
Specifications

The loudspeaker system shall have an
operating bandwidth of 74 Hz to 17 kHz.
The nominal output level shall be 98 dB
when measured at a distance of one meter
with an input of one Watt. The nominal
impedance shall be 8 Ohms. The maximum
program power handling shall be 500
Watts with a peak power input of at least
1000 Watts and a minimum amplifier
headroom of 3 dB. The nominal radiation
geometry shall be 90˚ in the horizontal
plane and 40˚ in the vertical plane. The
outside dimensions shall be 27" high by
18" wide by 17.75" deep. The weight shall
be 46 lbs. The loudspeaker system shall
be a SSE 15 model.

3 + 2 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

NOTE: 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.

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