Acoustic Performance Partnership Eastern Acoustic Works LS432
One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588 USA • Phone 508/234-6158 • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax 508/234-8251 • Web http://www.eaw.com • email info@eaw.com
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SPECIFICATIONS LS432
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One
Main
Street,
Whitinsville,
MA
01588
•
(508)
234
-
6158
•
FAX
(508)
234
-
8251
•
Email
[email protected] •
Web
http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# LS432-888138 (B)/2 pp/5/1/00 • Printed In USA
FEATURES
• High performance Column Array(tm) system
• 4x 4-in LF/3x 1-in tweeters
• Line array effects create consistent 20°x 140°
coverage
• For permanent installation only
DESCRIPTION
EAW’s LS432 line source loudspeaker system brings the clas-
sic column speaker up-to-date. Sophisticated frequency shad-
ing and all-pass filtering integrates the 4x 4-in woofers and
3x 1-in soft dome tweeters, maximizing the benefits of line
source coupling while eliminating grading lobes.
The system maintains a well behaved nominal vertical cov-
erage pattern of 20°to below 1000 Hz. Even at 500 Hz, the
vertical pattern is still 80°. With the enclosure baffle defin-
ing a gentle arc, the drivers form a curved line source to help
prevent the vertical pattern from collapsing in the crossover
region.
At the same time, the drivers act as direct radiators in the
horizontal plane, giving the system an extra-wide 140°hori-
zontal coverage pattern with response that meets profes-
sional standards for fidelity and intelligibility.
The internal passive crossover/filter network uses complex,
asymmetrical slopes to integrate the subsystems and goes
beyond merely dividing the signal to perform critical equal-
ization functions.
APPLICATION
Like the classic column speakers of the ‘50s and 60’s, the
LS432 was designed to solve speech-only installation prob-
lems in highly reverberant spaces with low ceilings and hard
floors. These might include small houses of worship, librar-
ies or other civic spaces, and transportation hubs.
The 26-in tall, 6.25-in wide enclosure fits nicely on archi-
tectural columns and can be custom painted to blend in
with any decor. The enclosure includes a comprehensive sys-
tem of 1/4”-20 threaded mounting points for easy installa-
tion. The LS432 is available as the LS432-SLT with a 15°
downward angle to the front baffle, letting the system be
mounted near a higher ceiling without sacrificing coverage.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Configuration 2-way, full range
Powering Passive (LF/HF crossover)
LF Subsystem 4x 4-in woofer
HF Subsystem 3x1-in soft dometweeter
Coverage Angles (h°x v°) 140 x 20
Cabinet Type (shape) Rectangular
Enclosure Materials Baltic birch plywood
Finish Black polyurethane
Connectors 2-terminal barrier strip
Suspension Hardware (8) 1/4"-20 threaded mounting
points (1 each top, bottom, and
sides; 4 back)
Grille Vinyl coated perforated steel
Options FC142 forged shoulder eyebolt
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
Height 26.00 660
Width 6.25 159
Depth (max) 6.00 152
Depth (top) 5.75 146
Depth (bottom) 5.75 146
Weights Pounds Kilograms
Net Weight 20 9.1
Shipping Weight 23 10.5
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m)
±3 dB 200 Hz to 20 kHz
-10 dB 100 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
Full Range 95
Impedance (Ohms)
Full Range 8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
Full Range 150
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL @ 1m)
Full Range Peak 122.8
Full Range Longterm 116.8
