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General informations
iX Series - User manual
03/2023 EN
APG France (Active Audio / Arbane Groupe)
8 Rue Johannes Gutenberg - 44340 Bouguenais- France
Tél : [phone]
www.apg.audio/en

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1. Safety note and general information 5
2. The iX range 7
2.1 Description of the product line 7
2.2 Product description 8
2.3 Connections 13
2.4 Accessories 14
2.5 Amplifiers 20
2.6 Applications 21
2.7 Maintenance - Spare parts 24
2.8 Technical specifications 29
2.9 iX-O : iX Series special Outdoor 38

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1. Safety note and general information
• Information on the risk of exposure to high sound level
• APG loudspeakers are liable to generate levels of sound pressure hazardous to health, which may
cause hearing impairment. It is recommended that you never stand in the immediate vicinity of the
loudspeakers in operation and wear hearing protection when necessary. Observe the maximum
exposure time to noise according to the noise level and the regulations in force in your country.
Pay attention to the hearing protection of listeners when using APG systems.
• Read this manual before use and keep it.
• Read all documents relating to the product to be used before setting up and using it. Please
contact APG with any questions relating to the product.
• Obtain the latest version of the user manual from the APG website: www.apg.audio .
• Consider all warnings and follow the instructions and recommendations for use.
• Make sure you know the safety rules for hanging, stacking or setting up on a pole or tripod. Failure
to follow these rules may expose people to potential injury or death.
• Ensure the safety of operators and spectators.
• Staff must wear personal protective equipment (PPE) during each step of installing the product
(helmet, gloves, safety shoes at a minimum).
• Installation of APG products should only be carried out by qualified staff trained in rigging
techniques and aware of the safety recommendations set out in this manual.
• Always check the stability, resistance to weight, flatness and horizontality of the support. Prevent
access to the spectators around the system, prevent it being possible to push or climb the stack
of speakers. Use straps to prevent tipping.
• Do not store the product on an unstable cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table.
• Use the products with the specified accessories by the manufacturer.
• Inspect lifting products and accessories before each use.
• Do not install equipment that is faulty or presents a risk of breakage and have it repaired by
qualified personnel or by APG.
• Entrust all repairs to qualified staff or by APG. Repairs are mandatory if the device is damaged in
any way, for example: damaged power cord or plug, spilled liquid or object dropped inside the
device, exposure of the device rain or moisture for long periods of time, appliance that does not
operate normally or that has been dropped.
• Any unauthorized maintenance operation will void the product warranty.
• Perform safety and compliance checks of accessories, enclosures, and third-party accessories
periodically at least once a year.
• Respect the maximum load capacity of each configuration and carry out conformity simulations
using the tools APG Tools, APG Uniline Aiming Tool, AFMG EASE Focus 3.
• Use only with a cart, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. If a cart is used, move the cart-apparatus combination carefully so as not to tip it over,
which could cause personal injury.
• Do not install near a heat source such as an open flame, radiator, heat register, stove or any other
device that produces heat (including amplifiers).
• Do not expose the product to extreme conditions such as humidity (rain, sea water, condensation,
ambient humidity, etc.), excessive heat (sun, heating, etc.) over a long period.
• Take into account the effects of the wind. Flying loudspeakers overhead at wind forces higher
than, 16 mph (25km/h) is not recommended. If the wind force exceeds 46 mph (72km/h):
- Make sure that no person remains in the vicinity of the loudspeaker array.
- Lower and secure the array.
• During an outdoor performance, it is advisable to find out about the weather conditions and
to follow the local weather report and the recommendations of the competent authorities. An
anemometer can be used at the top of the system.

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• Use a secondary safety system for any APG speaker rigging.
• The product is intended for be used by professionals trained in professional audio work.
• APG declines all responsibility in the event of the use of non-validated accessories or non-
compliance with safety instructions and rules.
• APG products are guaranteed for 5 years. The full five-year warranty covers filters and transducers
against manufacturing defects under normal product use.
• APG pursues a research and development policy aimed at improving its products. For this reason,
new materials, manufacturing methods and changes in principle may be introduced without prior
warning. As a result, an APG product may differ in some aspects from its published description,
however, unless otherwise indicated, its characteristics will be greater than or equal to those
published.
• Disposal of electrical or electronic equipment
• This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that it will not be treated as household
waste. Instead it will be delivered to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. By ensuring recycling, you will help prevent potential consequences
for the environment and human health. Recycling of materials will help conserve natural resources.
For more detailed information on recycling this product, please contact your local office, waste
collection agency or dealer.

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2. The iX range
2.1 Description of the product line
iX Series is a range of 5 high-quality speakers dedicated to professional installations.
Aesthetic and compact, they deliver a high sound level while offering a high quality of sound reproduction. Their bandwidth
has been designed to allow wideband use of loudspeakers and meet the requirements of users up to high power musical
applications. Their homogeneous dispersion makes them ideal for applications of short and medium range sound systems,
additional diffusion and spatial sound systems.
Designed for fixed installation, the iX Series speakers feature ergonomic options for quick and easy installation.
The combination of coaxial technology and proprietary ‘APG NDB’ baffling allows a distortion-free and uniform sound
distribution for a pure and faithful result throughout the sound space for the enjoyment of listeners.
APG NDB - No Diffraction Baffle
Harmoniously extending the coaxial transducer, the anti-diffraction ‘APG NDB’ baffle allows
a perfect adaptation of the enclosure to its environment

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2.2 Product description
iX5
The APG iX5 model is a 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker.
The iX5 is characterized by its visual discretion and its limited
weight.
The Lo section is reproduced by a high-elongation 5” coaxial
driver passively connected with a 1” dome tweeter for the
Mid/Hi section.
The impedance of the APG iX5 is 16 Ohm, allowing up to 8
speakers to be connected in parallel on one amplifier channel.
The iX5 speaker is equipped with an Euroblock type connector
/ Phoenix 4 pins allowing connection to amplifiers on terminal
blocks 1+/1-.
The frequency bandwith operate from 60Hz to 20kHz and can
be extended with APG subwoofers.
The conical dispersion is 105° and the frequency spectrum
is constant thanks to the use of coaxial and ‘APG NDB’
technologies.
The speaker has one 3/8” insert for mounting on a round-
base microphone stand and two inserts for the iX5B mounting
bracket.
An M5 insert is installed on the rear face of the enclosure
allowing the use of a safety sling in addition to the iX5B
mounting bracket.
The front grid protects the loudspeakers and provides an
aesthetic finish.
Rear panel insert

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iX6
The APG iX6 is a 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker.
The iX6 is characterized by its minimal footprint and weight.
The Lo section is reproduced by a 6.5’’ coaxial loudspeaker
passively connected with a 1’’ dome tweeter for the Mid/Hi
section.
The impedance of the APG iX6 is 8 Ohm, allowing up to 4
speakers to be connected in parallel on one amplifier channel.
TheiX6speaker isequipped with an Euroblocktype connector
/ Phoenix 4 pins allowing connection to amplifiers on terminal
blocks 1+/1-.
The frequency bandwith operate from 60Hz to 20kHz and can
be extended with APG subwoofers.
The conical dispersion is 120° and the frequency spectrum
is constant thanks to the use of coaxial and ‘APG NDB’
technologies.
The speaker has one 3/8” insert for mounting on a round-base
microphone stand and two inserts for the iX6B mounting
bracket.
In order to extend the possibilities of hanging, the speaker is
VESA 100x100 compatible, with 4 inserts on the rear panel
allowing it to be suspended.
A M5 insert is installed on the rear face of the enclosure
allowing the use of a safety sling in addition to the iX6B
mounting bracket.
The front grid protects the loudspeakers and provides an
aesthetic finish.
4 inserts compatible
VESA 100x100
Rear panel insert

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iX8 M2
The APG iX8 M2 model is a 2 ways fullrange coaxial speaker.
Its dimensions and performance make it suitable for many
applications (distributed sound, spatialization, delays, front-
fills…).
The Lo section is reproduced by a neodymium vented 8’’
coaxial loudspeaker passively connected with a 1’’ HF driver
for the Mid/Hi section.
The impedance of the APG iX8 M2 is 8 Ohm, allowing up to 2
speakers to be connected in parallel on one amplifier channel.
The iX8 M2 speaker is equipped with two Speakon NL4
connectors allowing connection to amplifiers on the 1 + / 1-
terminal blocks. 2 + / 2- points are linked in parallel on the two
connectors but are not connected to the transducers.
The frequency bandwith operate from 60Hz to 20kHz and can
be extended with APG subwoofers.
The conical dispersion is 100° and the frequency spectrum
is constant thanks to the use of coaxial and ‘APG NDB’
technologies.
The speaker has an insert compatible with K&M 24521 third-
party accessorie to instal the speaker on a 35mm pole-stand.
In order to extend the possibilities of hanging, the speaker is
VESA 100x100 compatible, with 4 inserts on the rear panel
allowing it to be suspended.
A M8 insert is installed on the rear face of the enclosure
allowing the use of a safety sling.
The front grid protects the loudspeakers and provides an
aesthetic finish.
4 inserts compatible
VESA 100x100
K&M 24521 accessories
for 35mm pole mount
installation
Rear panel insert

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iX12
The APG iX12 model is a high performance 2 ways fullrange
coaxial speaker. The iX12 can reproduce all kind of music
with a huge sound pressure level, with or without additionnal
subwoofer.
The Lo section is reproduced by a neodymium vented 12’’
coaxial loudspeaker passively connected with a 1.4’’ HF driver
for the Mid/Hi section.
The impedance of the APG iX12 is 8 Ohm, allowing up to 2
speakers to be connected in parallel on one amplifier channel.
The iX12 speaker is equipped with two Speakon NL4
connectors allowing connection to amplifiers on the 1 + / 1-
terminal blocks. 2 + / 2- points are linked in parallel on the two
connectors but are not connected to the transducers.
The frequency bandwith operate from 50Hz to 20kHz and can
be extended with APG subwoofers.
The conical dispersion is 90° and the frequency spectrum
is constant thanks to the use of coaxial and ‘APG NDB’
technologies.
The speaker has a 35mm pole-stand base and side inserts for
iX12BH and iX12BV mounting brackets.
A M8 insert is installed on the rear face of the enclosure
allowing the use of a safety sling.
The front grid protects the loudspeakers and provides an
aesthetic finish.
A handle is integrated on the upper rear face of the enclosure
for easy gripping.
Rear panel insert

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iX15
The APG iX15 model is a high power 2 ways fullrange coaxial
speaker. The iX15 is characterized by its deep bass and non-
agressivity at very high levels.
The speaker will fits in all applications where dynamics
and sound quality are required: concert halls, clubs and
discotheques… .
The Lo section is reproduced by a neodymium vented 15’’
coaxial loudspeaker passively connected with a 1.4’’ HF driver
for the Mid/Hi section.
The impedance of the APG iX15 is 8 Ohm, allowing up to 2
speakers to be connected in parallel on one amplifier channel.
The iX12 speaker is equipped with two Speakon NL4
connectors allowing connection to amplifiers on the 1 + / 1-
terminal blocks. 2 + / 2- points are linked in parallel on the two
connectors but are not connected to the transducers.
The frequency bandwith operate from 45Hz to 20kHz and can
be extended with APG subwoofers.
The conical dispersion is 90° and the frequency spectrum
is constant thanks to the use of coaxial and ‘APG NDB’
technologies.
The speaker has a 35mm pole-stand base and side inserts for
iX15BH and iX15BV mounting brackets.
A M8 insert is installed on the rear face of the enclosure
allowing the use of a safety sling.
The front grid protects the loudspeakers and provides an
aesthetic finish.
A handle is integrated on the upper rear face of the enclosure
for easy gripping.
Rear panel insert

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The iX5 and iX6 are equipped with a 4 pins Phoenix(Euroblock)
connector. The speakers are wired to 1+/1- pins.
The iX8 M2, iX12 and iX15 loudspeakers are equipped with
two speakon NL4 connectors. The 4 NL4 pins are linked in
parallel. The speakers are wired to 1+/1- pins.
2.3 Connections
Internal wiring of iX5 and iX6
Internal wiring of iX8/12/15

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2.4 Accessories
1
2
3
Loudspeaker bracket for iX5
1 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment
2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting
3 : ø 9mm hole for speaker attachment
Installation instructions :
- Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the
hole n°3.
- Make sure to tight enough in order to keep the desired angle.
iX5B
2
1
3
4
Loudspeaker bracket for iX6
1 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting
2 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment
3 : ø 9mm hole for speaker attachment
4 : ø 9mm slotted hole for speaker tilt adjustement
Installation instructions :
- Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the
hole n°3 & 4.
- Make sure to tight enough in order to keep the desired angle.
iX6B

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iX8BH
iX8BV
Horizontal loudspeaker bracket for iX8 M2
1 : ø 32mm hole for speaker cable
2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting
3 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment
4 : ø 9mm hole for speaker attachment
5 : ø 9mm slotted hole for speaker tilt adjustement
Installation instructions :
- Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the
hole n°4 & 5.
- Make sure to tight enough in order to keep the desired angle.
1
2
3
4
5
1
2
3
Vertical loudspeaker bracket for iX8 M2
1 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment
2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting
3 : ø 9mm hole for speaker attachment
Installation instructions :
- Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the
hole n°3.
- Make sure to tight enough in order to keep the desired angle.

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iX12BH / iX15BH
iX12BV / iX15BV
1
2
3
5
4
Horizontal loudspeaker bracket for iX12 et iX15
1 : ø 32mm hole for speaker cable
2 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting
3 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment
4 : ø 9mm slotted hole for speaker tilt adjustement
5 : ø 9mm hole for speaker attachment
Installation instructions :
- Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the
holes n°4 & 5.
- Make sure to tight enough in order to keep the desired angle.
1
2
3
4
Vertical loudspeaker bracket for iX12 et iX15
1 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall/ceiling mounting
2 : Slotted hole with horizontal pan adjustment
3 : ø 9mm slotted hole for speaker tilt adjustement
4 : Insert ø 9mm, for speaker fixation
Installation instructions :
- Mount the bracket to the speaker using the screws in the
holes n°3 & 4.
- Make sure to tight enough in order to keep the desired angle.

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iX8BVAP
Table 1: Vertical resulting angles of the speaker
depending on the iX8BVAP holes used
Wall-mount angulation plate for iX8BH
1 : Slotted hole with rotation adjustment
2 : Fixed ø 7mm hole to set the vertical angle of the
speaker
3 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall mounting
4 : Fixed ø 7mm hole to fix the iX8BH bracket to the BVAP
wall-mount angulation plate
Mount the iX8BH bracket to the iX8BVAP wall-mount
angulation plate using an M6x110 screw into the n°4
hole.
Fix the desired angle with M6x110 & M6x100 screws in
the corresponding holes (refer to the Table 1).
1 2 3 4
A15° 29° 33° -
B13° 28° 34° -
C- 24° 42° 34°
D- 18° 45° 52°
E- 13° 46° 60°
F- 3° 47° 68°
G- 6° 50° 70°
1
2
A
B
F
C
G
1
2
3
4
E
D
4
3
M6 x 110
M6 x 110
M6 x 100

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iX12BVAP
Table 2: Vertical resulting angles of the speaker
depending on the iX12BVAP holes used
Wall-mount angulation plate for IX12BH.
1 : Slotted hole with rotation adjustment
2 : Fixed ø 7mm hole to set the vertical angle of the speaker
3 : Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall mounting
4 : Fixed ø 7mm hole to fix the iX12BH bracket to the BVAP
wall-mount angulation plate
1 2 3 4
A12° 29° 34° -
B1° 29° 38° 16°
C- 24° 45° 52°
D- 18° 48° 63°
E- 13° 48° 68°
F- 2° 49° 74°
G- 6° 51° 76°
1
2
A
B
F
C
G
1
2
3
4
E
D
4
3

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iX15BVAP
Wall-mount angulation plate for IX15BH.
1 : Slotted hole with rotation adjustment
2: Fixed ø 7mm hole to set the vertical angle of the speaker
3: Fixed ø 8.5mm hole for wall mounting
4: Fixed ø 7mm hole to fix the iX15BH bracket to the BVAP
wall-mount angulation plate
1
2
4
3
A
B
F
C
G
E
D
1
2
3
4
1 2 3 4
A- 20° 24° -
B- 18° 27° -
C- 18° 29° -
D- 13° 31° 13°
E- 8° 32° 25°
F- 6° 34° 30°
G- - 35° 35°
Table 3: Vertical resulting angles of the speaker
depending on the iX15BVAP holes used

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WARNING
APG speakers must be powered by APG or Powersoft amplifiers with the corresponding speaker preset. Failure to heed
this warning may cause damage to speaker components and the user experience will not be optimal. Refer to the amplifier
manual for its connection to the speakers.
The iX Series loudspeakers are equipped with a 4-pin Euroblock / Phoenix type connector (iX5 and iX6) or two Speakon NL4
connectors (iX8 M2, iX12 and iX15).
The speakers are connected to the 1 + / 1- points on the connectors. In the case of Speakon connectors, points 2 + / 2- are
linked in parallel on the two connectors but are not connected to the transducers.
DA8 DA12
iX5 16 16
iX6 16 16
iX8 M2 16 16
iX12 16 16
iX15 16 16
In order to maintain sound quality, the wiring will be carried out with flexible deoxyged-copper speaker cable with a minimum
2.5mm2 / SWG15 / AWG13 section for lengths of up to 30m maximum for one speaker per channel.
Rec. minimum cable section [mm2] Rec. maximum cable length [m]
iX5 2.5mm235m
iX5 x 2 2.5mm220m
iX5 x 8 2.5mm220m
iX6 2.5mm235m
iX6 x 2 2.5mm220m
iX6 x 4 2.5mm215m
iX8 M2 2.5mm230m
iX8 M2 x 2 2.5mm215m
iX12 2.5mm230m
iX12 x 2 2.5mm215m
iX15 2.5mm230m
iX15 x 2 2.5mm215m
Table 4 : Loudspeakers / Amplifiers parallel wiring
recommendations
Table 5 : Recommended cable section & length depending
on the configuration
2.5 Amplifiers
Use the APG Tools, section «Electricity and Cables» to obtain
a precise wiring recommendation by simulation according to
your installation constraints.