ELECTRO VOICE XW15A 15” 2 WAY STAGE MONITOR 675W

Chassis Size    381 mm (15“)
Color    Black
Directivity Index    11.6 dB
Input Connections    2 four-pin Speakon
Speaker Type    Two-Way
Speaker Type    Wedges
Speaker Type    Fullrange
Frequency Response (-3 dB)    55 - 18000 Hz
Frequency Response (-10 dB)    46 - 20000 Hz
Internal Crossover    No
Sensitivity 1 W/1 m    99 dB
Max. SPL/1m (calc)    133 dB
Coverage
(Nominal -6 dB) H°    55 °
Coverage
(Nominal -6 dB) V°    80 °
Rotatable Horn    No
LF Transducer    EVX155
Low Frequency Power Handling (Continuous/Program/Peak)    600 Watts
High Frequency Power Handling (Continuous/Program/Peak)    75 Watts
LF Nominal Impedance    8 Ω
HF Transducer    ND6-16
HF Nominal Impedance    16 Ω
Minimum Impedance    7.2/14.3 Ω
Enclosure Material    13-ply birch plywood with Futura
Flying    No
Outdoor    No
Height    644 mm (25.35“)
Width    457 mm (17.99“)
Depth    340 mm (13.39“)
Weight Net    28.4 kg (62.61 lbs)

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ADAMs A7 & A7X: the evolution of a legend

The predecessor to the A7X, the A7, became the most famous of all ADAM monitors in a very short time. Not only has it been reviewed over three dozen times with outstanding results, it has also received numerous awards. The A7 quickly gained mass appeal, praised in many of the worldʼs largest internet forums. Still today, the A7 are the reference monitors in many smaller studios.

With the A7X, ADAM Audio proudly presents the evolution of a legend. It takes everything that made the A7 such an outstanding speaker to a new level.

Driver technology

The first aspect that distinguishes the old from the new model is the X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has a higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.

The perfect integration with the lower frequencies has been achieved with a newly designed 7” midwoofer. It has been redesigned with a much bigger voice coil (1.5”) and is driven by an amplifier with twice the power compared to its predecessor. This combination produces an amazing sound and pressure levels with an almost distortion-free musical reproduction.

Amplifiers / controls

Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the midwoofer is being driven by a 100W PWM amp. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.

On the rear panel are several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.

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A revolutionary formula: 2 x 7 = 77

In some set-ups it can be advisable to use a horizontally designed speaker rather than a vertical one. Until now, such monitors were only available within the SX top line.

The brand new A77X, due to its outstanding features, might become a true game changer: Equipped with the same advanced technologies as the A7X, it therefore is very similar to the two-way speaker. The A77X, however, distinguishes itself by much higher, compression-free maximum sound pressure levels and dynamics. Due to its power and radiation characteristics, it also is perfectly suited for both near- and midfield monitoring.

Driver technology

Like all models of the AX series, the A77X features the ADAM proprietary X-ART tweeter. The ʽXʼ stands for ʽeXtended frequency responseʼ and thus for one of the features of the Accelerating Ribbon Technology that has been drastically improved: the frequency response. It now extends all the way up to 50kHz. In addition, the X-ART tweeter has higher efficiency and higher maximum sound pressure levels.

The two 7” woofers are identical with that of the A7X. With their large voice coils (1.5”) and powerful amplifiers, they are capable of both very high maximum sound pressure levels as well as very deep registers. The woofers do not cover the same frequency bands: while both of them are responsible for the (sub-) bass frequencies up to about 400Hz, only one of them reproduces the midrange. This prevents interferences between the two drivers. For stereo setups the A77X is available in A and B versions in order to guarantee a precise stereo image.

Amplifiers / controls

Each driver has its own dedicated amplifier. A 50W A/B amp is responsible for the X-ART tweeter, while the bass-/midwoofers are driven by a 100W PWM amp each. The front panel includes a power switch and a control for the volume that retains the volume setting independently from the on/off switch.

The rear panel features several additional controls: a gain for the high frequencies (± 4dB) and two shelf filters for high and low frequencies.
To ensure greater compatibility, there are both XLR (balanced) and RCA (unbalanced) connectors.

Review samples:

“… a refreshing change“
"… if you liked the A7X youʼll like the A77X even more, and if the companyʼs smaller near-fields werenʼt your cup of tea, the A77X are definitely worth another listen. They are not much bigger than a two-driver cabinet design, so should slip into any installation where a near-field speaker will fit, but the extra low/ mid frequency drivers mean that the bass is more naturally extended and the mid-range clearer and more detailed. I like the A77X a lot and they make a refreshing change from the usual mid-priced near-field speakers." AUDIO MEDIA magazine / February 2012

“… wide and spacious soundstage with solid left/right imaging“
"… they are fun and easy to work with, covering all the essential functions required of high-end monitors with aplomb." MusicTech magazine / April 2012

Chassis Size    304.8 mm (12“)
Color    Black
Directivity Index    11.6 dB
Input Connections    2 four-pin Speakon
Speaker Type    Two-Way
Speaker Type    Wedges
Frequency Response (-3 dB)    65 - 16000 Hz
Frequency Response (-10 dB)    50 - 20000 Hz
Internal Crossover    No
Sensitivity 1 W/1 m    98 dB
Max. SPL/1m (calc)    129 dB
Coverage
(Nominal -6 dB) H°    55 °
Coverage
(Nominal -6 dB) V°    80 °
Rotatable Horn    No
LF Transducer    DL12ST
Low Frequency Power Handling (Continuous/Program/Peak)    300 Watts
High Frequency Power Handling (Continuous/Program/Peak)    75 Watts
LF Nominal Impedance    8 Ω
HF Transducer    ND6-16
HF Nominal Impedance    16 Ω
Minimum Impedance    8.2/10.5 Ω
Enclosure Material    13-ply birch plywood with Futura
Flying    No
Outdoor    No
Height    584 mm (22.99“)
Width    449 mm (17.68“)
Depth    313 mm (12.32“)
Weight Net    21.9 kg (48.28 lbs)

Features :

Compact and low-profile for minimal obstruction of audience sight-lines.

70°x 70° nominal coverage.

Bi-amplified or full-range passive operation.

Pole socket for applications requiring pole or tripod mounting.

High power handling, low distortion Vented Gap Cooling™ LF driver.

3 in. (diaphragm) neodymium magnet compression driver.

Rugged DuraFlex™ coated enclosures sized to be truck pack friendly.

14-Gauge steel grille lined with acoustically transparent cloth.



Specifications :

Frequency Range ( –10 dB) : 50 Hz-20 kHz

Frequency Response (± 3 dB) : 75 Hz-20 kHz

Coverage Pattern : 70˚ × 70˚ nominal

Sensitivity (1W/1m) : 95 dB

Power Rating
(Cont. Pink Noise/Program/Peak) : 800 W / 1600 W / 3200 W
(Continuous/Program/Peak)

Rated Maximum SPL : 130 dB SPL Peak

Nominal Impedance : 8Ω

Input Connectors : Two NL4

Operational Modes : Full Range/Bi-Amp

Dimensions (H x W x D) : 571 mm x 355 mm x 264 mm
(22.5" x 13.4" x 10.4“)

Net Weight : 19 kg ( 42 lbs)

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