Mackie S515 2-Way Passive Loudspeaker (600 Watts, 1x15")

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Compact yet powerful, the Mackie S515 passive PA loudspeaker is designed for extended low-frequency output and reduced internal reflections.

The Mackie S515 2-Way Passive PA Speaker offers high power handling, rated at a peak of 1200-Watts, from a highly-portable 2-way, 15-inch PA speaker cab. The S515 features class leading sound quality and utilizes high-quality components, which include custom-specified drivers and all-wood, touring-quality enclosures.

S515 enclosures come manufactured from wood which, aside from being sturdy and all-natural, provides the best-possible response, extended low-frequency output without annoying rattles or vibrations. Plus, substantial internal bracing provides a more rigid enclosure, reducing nasty vibrations that could negatively affect sound quality.

Lastly, the entire acoustic chamber on S515 is air-displaced with adiabatic acoustic batting. This dampens internal midrange reflections so they can't bleed back through the LF transducer cone and reach your ears, which causes inferior enclosures to sound 'boxy'. This, along with LF porting, also allows Mackie S515 enclosures to deliver huge sound in a more compact design than otherwise possible.

Features:

- 1200 Watts peak
- 15" woofer / 1-inch HF driver
- Rugged, professional PVC vinyl covered wood enclosures with protective edge bumpers
- Wide-dispersion 90-degrees x 50-degrees high-frequency horn
- HF protection circuitry reduces high-frequency output to protect against driver damage
- NL4 and 1/4" input and thru connections for connecting multiple units on a single amp channel

- Frequency Range (-10 dB): 47 Hz - 18 kHz
- Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90-degrees
- Vertical Coverage Angle: 50-degrees
- Sensitivity (1W @ 1m): 101.1 dB SPL
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Power Handling:
- 300-watts continuous
- 600-watts program
- 1200-watts peak
- Crossover Frequency: 3400 Hz
- Transducers:
- Low Frequency: 15" / 381 mm woofer, vented
- High Frequency: 1" / 25 mm tweeter
- Input Connectors:
- Two 1/4 inch TS jacks
- Two NL4 jacks, paralleled
- Enclosure: Wood with textured black PVC vinyl covering
- Dimensions (H x W x D): 28.1" x 17.8" x 15.6"
- Weight: 51 lbs.
- Mounting: Pole-mountable

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 800-898-3211
Email: support@mackie.com
Web: https://mackie.com/en/support/contact

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. (3 ratings)
Submitted April 28, 2013 by John M in Beach Park, IL

"New Speakers"

Overall: 5 out of 5 stars
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It was time to upgrade my speakers and I was almost ready to go with another brand when I noticed the new Mackie offering for $100 less per speaker. With a 15 and a compression driver, they met my need for a 2 speaker system, claiming high power and good low end. With Zzounds return policy I knew it was no gamble to try these speakers "ears unheard" and sight unseen. Because of the ergonomic placement of the handles, they seem lighter to lift than others of the same weight. I use "hand-crafted" backing tracks and I needed a speaker with clarity and depth. These speakers rock on both accounts. I am using the new Behringer Inuke 3000 to run them stereo, but I could even go higher as these speakers are taking the input like a man. My vocals do not get lost in the shuffle with four to seven backing tracks, so I could not be happier. This is a great sounding product with lots of bang for the buck, and a warmth of tone which will endear the performer to his or her audience. Just be sure to input lots of power, 400-600 watts @ 8ohms, to allow these speakers to open up. For the small price, 299+, Mackie really steps up their game. You can get a truly pro result from this product.

Musical Background:

I've played for my entire life starting at age 14

Musical Style:

Christian, blues, country, Intra-Eiffel twp-step.
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