Soundsphere Q-15 User Manual

Specifications:

Sensitivity 97dB 1 Watt/1 meter
Maximum SPL 122.5dB 350 Watts/1 meter
Power Handling 350 Watts RMS

Frequency Response 35Hz to 15kHz

Coverage 180° ver tical

360° horizontal

Rated Impedance 8 ohms

Weight 63 lbs. (28.6 kg)

Size Height: 33" (840mm)

Sphere Diameter: 27" (685mm)

Reflector Diameter: 32" (815mm)

Driver 15 inch true coaxial

(LF and HF share common
magnetic circuit)

Material Enclosure and reflector are

fiberglass with gelcoat
finish; rust-resistant hardware

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Q-Series

MODEL Q-15

LOUDSPEAKER

Applications:

• Gymnasiums

• Ice Rinks

• Arenas

• Churches

• Swimming Pools

• Open Public Areas

• Bars/Nightclubs

• Applications where clear
voice announcements and
high-fidelity foreground
music with extended low­frequency performance at
high sound pressure levels
are required

Features:

• Hemispherical coverage pattern

• Accurate, full-range voice announcements

• High-fidelity music reproduction

• High sensitivity (97dB 1W/1m)

• High SPL capability (122.5dB 350W/1m)

• High power handling capability (350W RMS)

• Standard and custom colors available

SOUNDSPHERE

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Division of Sonic Systems, Inc.

10 Research Drive, Stratford, CT 06615
[phone] • Fax: [phone] • Web: www.soundsphere.com

Log on to www.soundsphere.com
for system design guides,
EASE data and detailed
product information.

For Installations Requiring:

• Clear Voice Announcements

• Full-Range Music Reproduction

• High Sound Pressure Levels

• Extended Low-Frequency Response

32"

(815mm)

15"

33"

(840mm)

27"

(685mm)

MODEL Q-15 LOUDSPEAKER

Hemispherical Frequency Response 1W/1m

Vertical Polar Response

Line Matching Transformer – Order No. TX-250

The Model TX-250 is a 250 Watt line matching
transformer for the model Q-15 with taps for 70 and
100 Volt constant voltage systems. The TX-250 is designed
for factory mounting in the Q-15 reflector. Connection to
system wiring is via 6” color coded flying leads. Available
taps: 70 Volt: 250, 125, and 62.5 Watts; 100 Volt: 250
and 125 Watts.

Architects and Engineers Specifications

The loudspeaker shall be a self-contained, wide­frequency-range device with a hemispherical coverage
pattern. The frequency response shall be 35Hz - 15kHz;
the vertical polar coverage shall be 180° within ± 6dB.

The loudspeaker shall have a minimum sensitivity of
97dB SPL at 1 Watt/1 meter, a continuous power handling
capability of 350 Watts RMS, and a rated impedance of
8 ohms.

The loudspeaker driver shall be one 15-inch woofer
with coaxial tweeter sharing a common magnetic circuit.
The driver shall be mounted in a spherical enclosure
made of fiberglass. All hardware shall be stainless steel,
plated steel, or aluminum. Optional mounting kits are
available; a three-element cable hanging kit for single-point
suspension, or array kits for multiple loudspeaker, single
source systems.

The enclosure and reflector color shall be ordered
in advance, otherwise white shall be supplied. The
loudspeaker shall be comprised of a 32-inch (815mm)
diameter reflector mounted to a 27-inch (685mm)
diameter sphere. The complete loudspeaker shall be
33 inches (840mm) in overall height and weigh 63 lbs.
(28.6kg). The loudspeaker shall be the Soundsphere

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Model Q-15.

Accessories

Hanging Kit — Order No. HKL

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Warranty

Soundsphere®loudspeakers are warranted against failure or malfunction due
to defects in materials or workmanship for a period of five years from date of
original purchase. Defective units will be repaired or replaced at our option if
delivered prepaid to our factor y. Repaired or replaced units will be returned at
our expense. Warranty does not cover appearance or damage caused by
abuse, misuse, neglect, accident, or exceeding maximum rated power.
Warranty does not cover labor costs involved in removing and/or reinstalling
the defective unit, nor any liability due to accidents caused by improper
installation. Warranty is extended to original purchaser and is not transferable.

Q-Series

Kit Description

Q-15Combo2 BK2 bracket and 2 Model Q-15 loudspeakers
Q-15Combo4 BK4 bracket and 4 Model Q-15 loudspeakers

Combination Kits

dB SPL

60”

(1525mm)

11.75”

(300mm)

14”

(355mm)

1.1”

1.5”

3.125”

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