EAW FR153z User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS FR153z
FEATURES
• Entry-level access to truly professional
loudspeaker systems
• Three-way design improves overall performance
15-in woofer, 6.5-in mid cone, 1-in HF on
Wave Guide Plate™
• Handles, threaded mounting points, rubber
footpads and pole mount cup standard
• Works with FR250z subwoofer/pole mount
base to create instant PA
DESCRIPTION
A three-way full range system (passive LF/MF/HF crossover)
in a compact vented trapezoidal enclosure. It includes a 15-
in woofer, a 6.5-in midrange cone in a sealed, internal
subenclosure and a 1-in exit/2-in voice coil compression
driver mounted on a 100° (conical) Wave Guide Plate™
(WGP™). Designed primarily for portable applications, the
FR153z offers entry-level access to high quality, truly pro-
fessional loudspeaker systems for musicians and DJ’s servic-
ing small to medium venues.
True three-way asks each transducer to operate only in its
optimum passband for superior overall response. By han-
dling the majority of the vocal range within a dedicated
midrange subsystem, true three-way design provides increased
intelligibility for more natural sounding vocals.
The system’s full range passive powering is accomplished via
EAW’s internal passive crossover/filter network. This com-
plex design goes beyond merely dividing the signal by per-
forming critical equalization functions.
APPLICATIONS
The FR153z provides high output full range response in a
versatile, compact system. Effective for both permanent and
portable applications, it comes with handles, rubber foot-
pads, a pole mount cup and three (3) 3/8"-16 threaded
mounting/suspension points.
The FR153z is optimized for use with the FR250z dual 15-in
subwoofer system which also serves as a pole mount base.
In such a configuration, a standard 5-ft mounting pole posi-
tions the FR153z’s HF subsystem above the heads of audi-
ence members for maximum coverage. Six Year Warranty.
Application include:
Band PA
Ballroom Events
Small HOW’s
Dance Clubs
Live Music Clubs
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (1 W @ 1m)
±3 dB 60 Hz to 18 kHz
-10 dB 48 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
Full Range 97
Impedance (Ohms)
Full Range 8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
Full Range 500
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL)
Full Range Peak 130.0
Full Range Long Term 124.0
Nominal Coverage Angle, -6 dB Points (degrees)
Conical 100
Recommended High-Pass Frequency
24 dB/Octave 40

EAW FR153z Specifications

General

Configuration	3-way
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms
LF Driver	15" Woofer
Type	Full Range
Sensitivity	99 dB SPL (1W/1m)
Nominal Beamwidth	90° x 45°
Coverage Pattern	90° Horizontal, 40° Vertical
HF Driver	1" Exit Compression Driver
Enclosure Material	Plywood
Connectors	Neutrik NL4

Summary

Product Description and Applications

Product Description

Details the FR153z as a three-way full range system in a compact vented trapezoidal enclosure with specific driver components.

Key Applications

Lists typical uses for the FR153z, including band PA, ballroom events, small HOWs, dance clubs, and live music clubs.

Performance Specifications

Frequency Response

Specifies the frequency range the FR153z operates within, ±3 dB from 60 Hz to 18 kHz, and -10 dB at 48 Hz.

Axial Sensitivity

States the axial sensitivity of the full range system is 97 dB SPL at 1 meter with 1 Watt input.

Power Handling

Indicates the system handles 500 Watts of amplifier power based on AES Standard.

Maximum Output

Details the calculated maximum output levels: 130.0 dB SPL peak and 124.0 dB SPL long term.

Coverage Angle

Defines the nominal coverage angle of the system as 100 degrees conical.

Recommended High-Pass Frequency

Advises a high-pass filter of 24 dB/octave at 40 Hz for optimal performance.

Physical and Design Specifications

Enclosure and Construction

Describes the FR153z as a trapezoidal enclosure made of 1/2-in Baltic birch plywood with black polyurethane finish.

Dimensions and Weight

Provides detailed dimensions in inches and millimeters, along with net and shipping weights.

Mounting and Connectivity

Details mounting points, pole mount cup, Neutrik NL4 Speakon connectors, and grille material.

A & E Specifications Summary

Summarizes the system's transducers, enclosure tuning, crossover network, and overall performance metrics.