Peavey SP 5 User Manual

Frequency response, 1 meter on-axis,
swept-sine in anechoic environment:
69 Hz to 17 kHz
Usable low frequency limit
(-10 dB point):
50 Hz
Power handling:
Full range:
400 Watts continuous
800 Watts program
1,600 Watts peak
Sound pressure level, 1 Watt,
1 meter in anechoic environment:
Full range:
99.0 dB SPL (2.83 V input)
Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):
Full range:
125 dB SPL continuous
131 dB SPL peak
Radiation angle measured at
-6 dB point of polar response:
90° horizontal by 40° vertical
The vertical main polar lobe is
angled down 10° with respect to
straight ahead being +10, -30°
Transducer complement:
Low frequency section:
1x 15" SP-15825 Scorpion
®
Plus HO Woofer
High frequency section:
1x .875" exit /51mm voice coil
RX™ 22 compression driver on an
asymmetrical Quadratic Throat
CD horn
Box tuning frequency:
Low Frequency Section: 54 Hz
Crossover frequency
(internal passive):
Low Frequency – High Frequency
1,800 Hz
Impedance (Z):
Full Range:
Nominal: 8.0 Ω
Minimum: 5.9 Ω
Input connections:
Full Range: two 1/4” phone jacks
and one Neutrik
®
four-pin
Speakon
®
jack
Enclosure materials and finish:
Nine-ply Baltic birch plywood
finished in black carpet
Mounting provisions:
This unit is not designed for
overhead suspension
Built-in SA-1 stand-mount adapter
incorporated and four large rubber
feet on bottom for
floor use
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Front:
27.63” x 20.56” x 16.5”
702 mm x 522 mm x 419 mm
Rear:
27.63” x 14.8” x 16.5”
702 mm x 378 mm x 419 mm
Net Weight:
56 lbs. (25.5kg)
Features
• Two-way, full-range sound
reinforcement system
• 15” Scorpion Plus HO woofer
with field-replaceable basket
• Rx22 compression driver with
ferrofluid cooling
• Patented Quadratic Throat
Waveguide
™
technology
• Asymmetrical horn aims the
sound down 10˚ (at the
audience, not over their heads)
• 800 Watts program, 1600
Watts peak
• Sound Guard
™
III tweeter
protection
• Full-range inputs include
a Neutrik Speakon four-pin jack
and two 1/4” phone jacks
• Trapezoidal Baltic birch
enclosure, 25% lighter
than SP 5X
• Stand-mount adapter
SPECIFICATIONS SP
™
5

Peavey SP 5 Specifications

General

Brand	Peavey
Model	SP 5
Category	Speaker System
Language	English

Summary

Product Specifications

Performance Specifications

Details frequency response, usable low frequency limit, power handling, and sound pressure levels.

Component and System Design

Covers transducer complement, box tuning, crossover frequency, impedance, and input connections.

Physical and Mounting Details

Includes enclosure materials, finish, dimensions, weight, and mounting provisions.

Key Features

Highlights the main technological features and benefits of the speaker system.

Product Description

Detailed Feature Explanation

Provides an in-depth explanation of the SP 5's design, components, and technologies.

Crossover and Protection Circuitry

Explains the Sound Guard™ III tweeter protection and advanced topology crossover.

Technical Analysis and Specifications

Frequency Response and Power Handling

Discusses how frequency response is measured and Peavey's power handling rating methodology.

Harmonic Distortion Analysis

Explains harmonic distortion measurements plotted against frequency and power levels.

Mounting and Architectural Specs

Covers mounting provisions and key architectural/engineering specifications.

Product Identification and Warnings

System Identification

Shows the product label with model, impedance, power rating, and input connection details.

Safety Warning

Provides a critical warning regarding potential hearing damage from high loudness.