Electro-Voice TL606DW User Manual

TL606DW
Low-Frequency
Speaker System
• Designed for cinema stage use
(behind the screen), THX
®
approved
1
• Extended, 40-Hz response (f
3
)
• Two premium DL15W long-throw woofers
• Use as primary low-frequency source in
two-way systems or as the subwoofer in
multiway systems
• Side-mounted connection panel
facilitates hookup when depth behind
the screen is restricted
• Optional XEQ-504 passive crossover
replaces connection panel—works with
DH1A driver on HP940 or HP9040 horn
• Optional HS6 or HS7 hanging kits—
through-the-box steel tubes provide safe
suspension
______________
1. THX
®
is a registered trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd.
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency Response, 10 Feet on Axis,
Swept One-Third-Octave Pink Noise, Half-
Space Anechoic Environment (see Figure
1):
40-3,500 Hz
Low-Frequency 3-dB-Down Point, Normal:
40 Hz
Usable Low-Frequency Limit (10-dB-down
point), Normal:
30 Hz
Half-Space Reference Efficiency:
5.8%
Long-Term Average Power Handling
Capacity per EIA Standard RS-426A (see
Power Handling Capacity section):
800 watts
Maximum Long-Term Average Mid-Baud
Acoustic Output:
11.6 watts
Sound Pressure Level at 1 Meter, 1 Watt
Input, Anechoic Environment, Band-
Limited Pink-Noise Signal,
100-800 Hz:
100 dB
40-125 Hz:
96 dB
Dispersion Angle Included by 6-dB-Down
Points on Polar Responses, Indicated
One-Third-Octave Bands of Pink Noise
(see Figure 3),
40-125 Hz Horizontal and Vertical:
360°
400-800 Hz Horizontal:
110° ±12°
400-800 Hz Vertical:
46° ±13°
Directivity Factor R
θθ
θθ
θ
(Q), Median Over
Indicated Range (see Figure 4),
40-125 Hz:
1.0
400-800 Hz:
5.7
Directivity Index D
i
, Median Over Indicated
Range (see Figure 4),
40-125 Hz:
0.0 dB
400-800 Hz:
7.5 dB
Distortion, 0.1 Full Power Input (see
Figure 6),
Second Harmonic,
100 Hz:
0.45%
500 Hz:
0.28%
Third Harmonic,
100 Hz:
0.14%
500 Hz:
0.89%
Distortion, 0.01 Full Power Input
(see Figure 5),
Second Harmonic,
100 Hz:
0.16%
500 Hz:
0.1%
Third Harmonic,
100 Hz:
0.16%
500 Hz:
0.5%
Transducer Complement:
Two DL15Ws
Box Tuning Frequency:
40 Hz
Impedance, Minimum:
4 ohms
Input Connections:
Screw terminals (#8-32) on barrier strip
Enclosure Materials and Finish:
Black, vinyl-clad particle board
Suspension (see Suspending TL606DW
Enclosures section):
Two independently certified suspension
kits are available, the HS6 and HS7
Optional Horn Mounting Kits:
HMK-1 and HMK-2 (can be used with the
MP940 and HP9040 horns, respectively)
Dimensions,
Height:
100.3 cm (39.5 in.)
Width:
57.2 cm (22.5 in.)
Depth:
44.7 cm (17.6 in.)
Net Weight:
49.0 kg (108 lb)
Shipping Weight:
54.4 kg (120 lb)
DESCRIPTION
The Electro-Voice TL606DW is an optimally
vented, direct-radiator speaker system for high-
output reproduction of low frequencies to 40
Hz. The TL606DWs design is based on the
vented-enclosure modeling technique of A.N.
Thiele and R.H. Small, which makes possible a
combination of high efficiency, low distortion,
and extended low-frequency performance in
an enclosure of moderate size.
The TL606DW employs dual DL15W very-low-
frequency reproducers in a 9-cubic-foot (255
liter) enclosure. The DL15Ws high linear cone-
excursion ability (X
max
= 0.22 inches, zero to
peak) and 400-watt long-term average power
capacity contribute substantially to the
TL606DWs high acoustic output ability (see
Power Handling Capacity section).
APPLICATIONS
The TL606DW is ideally configured for a wide
variety of high-output, low-frequency reinforce-

Electro-Voice TL606DW Specifications

General

Brand	Electro-Voice
Model	TL606DW
Category	Speaker System
Language	English

Summary

Specifications

Frequency Response and Efficiency

Details frequency range, 3-dB-down points, usable limits, and half-space reference efficiency.

Power Handling and Acoustic Output

Specifies long-term average power capacity, EIA standard, and maximum acoustic output.

Sound Pressure Level and Dispersion

Provides SPL at 1 meter/1W and dispersion angles across different frequency bands.

Directivity and Distortion

Covers directivity factor (Q), index (D₁), and harmonic distortion levels.

System Components and Construction

Lists transducer complement, box tuning, impedance, input connections, and enclosure materials.

Description

System Design and Performance

Overview of the TL606DW's design, dual woofers, and extended low-frequency performance.

Applications

Primary Low-Frequency Source

Use as the main low-frequency component in various audio systems.

Physical Characteristics

Dimensions and Weight

Details the physical dimensions, net weight, and shipping weight of the enclosure.

Figures

Figure 1: Axial Frequency Response

Illustrates the axial frequency response of the speaker system.

Figure 2: Polar Responses

Shows one-third-octave polar responses in an anechoic environment.

Figure 3: Beamwidth vs Frequency

Presents beamwidth data against frequency in a whole space.

Figure 4: Directivity vs Frequency

Displays directivity index and factor versus frequency.

Figure 5: Harmonic Distortion (0.01 Rated Power)

Graphs harmonic distortion at 0.01 rated power input.

Figure 6: Harmonic Distortion (0.1 Rated Power)

Graphs harmonic distortion at 0.1 rated power input.

Figure 7: Suspension Methods

Illustrates vertical and horizontal mounting methods using suspension kits.

Frequency Response

Measurement Conditions

Details how the frequency response was measured in an anechoic environment.

Directivity

Polar Response Measurement

Explains the measurement of directional characteristics using polar response curves.

Distortion

Harmonic Distortion Plots

Presents plots of second and third-order harmonic distortion at specific power inputs.

Power Handling Capacity

EIA RS-426A Testing

Details Electro-Voice's proprietary power testing method based on EIA Standard RS-426A.

Subpassband Speaker Protection

Importance of High-Pass Filtering

Explains the need for protection against low-frequency signals to prevent damage and distortion.

Use in Multiples

Acoustic Output Enhancement

Discusses how using multiple TL606DW units increases acoustic output and efficiency.

System Positioning

Placement Considerations

Guidance on positioning the system for optimal acoustic performance in various environments.

Suspending TL606DW Enclosures

Safe Suspension Methods

Details the use of HS6 and HS7 kits for safe horizontal and vertical suspension.

Accessories for Special Systems

System Integration Components

Describes accessories like crossovers and mounting kits for integrating with horns and drivers.

Architects' and Engineers' Specifications

System Requirements

Defines the technical requirements for system integration in architectural plans.

Warranty

Limited Warranty Terms

Outlines the terms, exclusions, and limitations of the product warranty.