Arrayable 3 Way 15" Full Range Loudspeaker for Installation Applications

The TURBOSOUND ATHENS TCS153 is a switchable bi-amp/passive 2,000 Watt three way full range loudspeaker designed for use in a wide range of fixed installations. The carbon fibre loaded 15" low frequency driver utilises a specialised voice coil wound on both the inside and the outside of the former for higher magnetic density, which results in better cooling, higher power handling, and improved efficiency. The high efficiency 6.5" mid range driver with low mass coil delivers improved transient response, and the titanium dome 1.4" neodymium high frequency compression driver is loaded by a rotatable low distortion waveguide providing 70° horizontal by 40° vertical dispersion. These high grade components are matched with an internal passive crossover, which can be by-passed for fully bi-amped operation. The entire mid/high section is rotatable through 90° within the enclosure, allowing a swap of the horizontal and vertical dispersion patterns.

 

The trapezoidal cabinet shape conveniently allows the TCS153 to be tight packed with other TCS series enclosures. Multiple rigging points, supported by internal steel flying strips, are provided on the top, bottom, sides and rear of the cabinet to enable it to be suspended and angled in permanent installations using M10 shoulder eyebolts. A Neutrik speakON* NL4 speaker connector is located on the rear panel wired in parallel with a 4-way barrier strip providing input and link through connections to additional TCS series cabinets.

 

The TCS153 is finished in durable black or optional white semi matt textured paint. A weather resistant version is optionally available designed for outdoor use, with all components rated to IP54 and fitted with a captive cable tail secured through a sealed cable gland on an aluminium panel.

 

Feature.

 

Arrayable 3 way full range loudspeaker for installation applications

650 Watts continuous, 2,500 Watts peak power

Carbon fibre loaded 15" low frequency driver with inside/outside wound coil

High efficiency 6.5" mid range driver with low mass coil for improved transient response

Aluminium dome 1" neodymium motor compression driver

Low distortion waveguide provides 70° H x 40° V dispersion

Multiple array configurations for extended coverage

Switchable bi-amp/tri-amp operation for flexibility of use

Trapezoidal cabinet shape enables visually unobtrusive loudspeaker arrays

Multiple internal rigging points allow bracket mount and suspension in any orientation

15 mm (5/8") birch plywood enclosure with hard wearing semi matt black paint finish

Architecturally styled powder coated perforated steel mesh grille

Neutrik speakON* NL4 and barrier strip connectors

3-Year Warranty Program**

Designed and engineered in England

 

Specs.

Dimensions (H x W x D)	979 x 535 x 467 mm (38.5 x 21.1 x 18.4�)
Net Weight	52 kg (114.4 lbs)
Components	1 x 15" (381 mm) LF driver, 1 x 6.5" (165 mm) MF driver, 1 x 1" (25 mm) HF driver
Frequency Response	50 Hz - 20 kHz ±3d B, 40 Hz - 20 kHz ±10 dB
Dispersion	70° H x 40° V @ -6 dB points
Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 M)	HF: 108 dB, MF: 105 dB, LF: 97 dB; Bi-amp MF/HF: 105 dB,
Power Handling	HF: 50 Watts continuous, 200 Watts peak; MF: 100 Watts continuous, 400 Watts peak; LF: 500 Watts continuous, 2,000 Watts peak; Bi-amp HF/MF: 100 Watts continuous, 400 Watts peak, LF: 500 Watts continuous, 2,000 Watts peak
Calculated Max SPL	HF: 125 dB cont, 131 dB peak; MF: 125 dB cont, 131 dB peak, LF: 124 dB cont, 130 dB peak; Biamp MF/HF: 128 dB cont, 134 dB peak; Addition: 130 dB cont, 136 dB peak
Nominal Impedance	HF: 16 Ohms, MF: 16 Ohms, LF: 8 Ohms; Bi-amp MF/HF: 12 Ohms
Construction	15 mm (5/8") birch plywood. Finished in black semi matt textured paint
Grille	Powder coated perforated steel with foam backing
Connectors	2 x Neutrik speakON* NL8, wired pin1+ and pin1-: link; pin2+: LF positive, pin2-: LF negative; pin3+: MF positive, pin3-: MF negative (MF/HF passive); pin4+: HF positive, pin4-: HF negative
Protection
Options	White semi matt textured paint. IP54 weather resistance: stainless steel grille; black or white waterproof paint finish; captive cable with cable gland
Rigging	9 x M10 integral rigging points with internal steel strips for eyebolts