EAW VFR159i User manual

2WAY FULLRANGE LOUDSPEAKER 90° × 60°
See NOTES TABULAR DATA for details
CONFIGURATION
Subsystem:
Transducer Loading
LF 1×15-in cone Vented
HF 1×1-in exit, 1.75-in voice coil Horn-loaded
compression driver
Operating Mode:
Amplifier Channels External Signal Processing
Single-amp LF/HF High pass filter
PERFORMANCE
Operating Range: 54 Hz to 20 kHz
Nominal Beamwidth:
Horz 90°
Vert 60°
Axial Sensitivity (whole space SPL):
LF/HF 98 dB 54 Hz to 20 kHz
Input Impedance (ohms):
Nominal Minimum
LF/HF 8 6.5 @ 130 Hz
Input Taps (With ACC-TXVFR Transformer installed):
70V 100V
LF/HF 128W / 64W / 32W / 16W 128W / 64W / 32W
High Pass Filter: High Pass =>50 Hz, 12 dB/octave Butterworth
Accelerated Life Test:
LF/HF 69.3 V 600 W @ 8 ohm
Calculated Axial Output Limit (whole space SPL):
Average Peak
LF/HF 126 dB 132 dB
ORDERING DATA
Description Part Number
EAW VFR159i Black 2041030-90
EAW VFR159i White 2041015-90
Optional Accessories
EAW ACC TX VFR [ACC-TXVFR] 2039034
Eye Bolt Forged Shoulder M10 X 1.5 X 37mm 0029818
EAW U-Bracket V15U BLK [UBKT-V15U] 2038546
EAW U-Bracket V15U WHT [UBKT-V15U] 2039032
EAW Flybar SBK-MK53 VFS-VFR159 BLK [FB5VSK] 2038320
EAWC Kit Horn 60X45 [HK64VR] 0033364
FEATURES
• Two-way, full range loudspeakers
• Beamwidth-matching crossover point
• Large, user-rotatable horn for optimized pattern control
• Easy lift handles (Black version only)
DESCRIPTION
The new VFR “i”revision brings the VF concept more fully into the EAW prod-
uct line. VFR“i”Series black versions use handles from the KF and JF Series. An
installation only white version comes without handles or a pole mount cup.
The VFR159i two-way, full range loudspeaker system includes a direct-ra-
diating, vented, 15-in LF cone transducer and a 1-in exit / 1.75-in voice coil
HF compression driver loaded with a large, square, user-rotatable 90x60
or 60x45 coverage pattern horn built on the classic MK Series horns. These
horns deliver exceptional high frequency dispersion, and their square shape
lets users “rotate the enclosure around the horn” to maintain directivity in
a horizontal conguration. The standard horn is eld replaceable with an
optional 60x45 horn. This change incorporates a passive lter adjustment to
maintain consistent acoustic response and smooth beamwidth throughout
the crossover region.
Because VF Series full range systems (VFR/VFM) use HF sections similar to
those developed for the MK Series, EAW engineers could employ the same
revolutionary “beamwidth-matching” internal passive crossover/lter net-
works that set the MK Series apart from all other two-way systems. If pow-
ered by an EAW-specied amplier or via a UX Series digital signal processor,
the VFR159i can enjoy the benets of EAW Focusing, a technology that elimi-
nates the anomalies inherent in the time domain of any loudspeaker.
The VFR159i black version includes traditional portable features such as a
pole-mount cup, parallel NL4 4-terminal connector, barrier strip connector,
an optional transformer and handles that accept accessory covers for per-
manent installation. The white, installation-only versions omit handles and
the pole-mount cup but include NL4 connector, barrier strip connector, an
optional transformer, and multiple mounting points. The new design leaves
the enclosure sides completely smooth and attractive. Optional rigging hard-
ware is available for precongured arrays with VFS sub bass systems.
Six year warranty.
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.

NOTE: This drawing has been reduced. Do not scale.
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
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PRO ENGINEER
2041095-CD-A_DWG_CUST_VFR159I
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
REVISION:
DRAWING NUMBER:
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
TITLE:
SCALE:
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10.7[272]
TSC
9.3[235]
16.0 [408]
11.16 [283.5]
28.3 [720]
7.6 [194]
6.00 [152.4]
21.26 [540.0]
1.5 [37]
18.5 [470]
8.2 [208]
7.33 [186.1]
18.91 [480.4]
30°
16.04 [407.5]
13.25 [336.6]
8.75 [222.3]
(NOT TO SCALE)
DATECHANGE NUMBERREV
2/11/13ECOWHT9229A
2041095-CD A
ASHEET OF 0.062
DWG CUSTOMER VFR159i
[MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION]
NOTES: 1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE. 2. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M10 THREADED HOLE (PI ANGLE). 3. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M10 THREADED HOLE (RIVET T-NUT). 4. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M8 THREADED HOLE FOR OMNIMOUNT 120.0 SERIES. 5. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M6 THREADED HOLE. 6. WEIGHT APPROX. 58 lb [26.3 kg]. 7. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX. 73 lb [33.1 kg].
FRONT
GRILLE NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
BACK
HANDLE
INPUT
OMNIMOUNT
120.0 SERIES
TOP
BOTTOM
TOP HAT
VIEW A-A
DIMENSIONS APPLY
TO BOTH SIDES
2X HANDLE
VFR159i
A
A
Hardwood plywood
Wear resistant textured black paint
Powder-coated perforated steel
Material
Finish
Grille
ENCLOSURE
VFR159i BLACK

NOTE: This drawing has been reduced. Do not scale.
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
123 4
1234
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B
C
A
B
C
PRO ENGINEER
2041154-CD-A_DWG_CUST_VFR159I
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED
HEREIN IS PROPRIETARY AND
CONFIDENTIAL PROPERTY OF
LOUD TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED:
ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES
DUAL [MM] DIMENSIONS
FOR REF ONLY
TOLERANCE IN INCHES
LINEAR ± 0.13 in / ± 3.3 mm
ANGLES ± 1°
(X.XX) = REF DIMS
NO TOLERANCE IMPLIED
TSC = THEORETICAL SHARP CORNER
DIMENSIONS ACROSS CENTERLINES
TO BE SYMMETRICAL
REVISION:
DRAWING NUMBER:
THIRD ANGLE PROJECTION
TITLE:
SCALE:
1 1
www.eaw.com
10.7[272]
TSC
9.3 [235]
16.0 [408]
11.16 [283.5]
28.3 [720]
6.00 [152.4]
21.26 [540.0]
1.5 [37]
18.5 [470]
30°
7.3 [186]
8.2 [208]
18.9 [480]
8.75 [222.3]
(NOT TO SCALE)
13.25 [336.6]
DATECHANGE NUMBERREV
2/12/13ECOWHT9229A
2041154-CD A
ASHEET OF 0.062
DWG CUSTOMER VFR159i
[NO HANDLES]
[MECHANICAL SPECIFICATION]
NOTES: 1. SYMBOL INDICATES CENTER OF BALANCE. 2. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M10 THREADED HOLE (PI ANGLE). 3. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M10 THREADED HOLE (RIVET T-NUT). 4. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M8 THREADED HOLE FOR OMNIMOUNT 120.0 SERIES. 5. SYMBOL INDICATES MOUNTING POINT, M6 THREADED HOLE. 6. WEIGHT APPROX. 58 lb [26.3 kg]. 7. SHIPPING WEIGHT APPROX.73 lb [31.1 kg].
FRONT
GRILLE NOT SHOWN
FOR CLARITY
BACK
INPUT
OMNIMOUNT
120.0 SERIES
TOP
BOTTOM
VIEW A-A
DIMENSIONS APPLY
TO BOTH SIDES
VFR159i
A
A
Hardwood plywood
Wear resistant textured white paint
Powder-coated perforated steel
Material
Finish
Grille
ENCLOSURE
VFR159i WHITE

Beamwidth
Horizontal = orange Vertical = black
PERFORMANCE DATA
See NOTES GRAPHIC DATA for details
Frequency Response: Processed
Complete = blue
Frequency Response: Unprocessed
Complete = blue
SPL (dB) SPL (dB)
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
Impedance
Complete = blue
Phase Linearity
Complete = blue
Ohms
Degrees
Frequency (Hz) Frequency (Hz)
Degrees
Frequency (Hz)
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
100
10
1
10 100 1000 20000
360
100
10
1
100 1000 20000
10 100 1000 20000
100
60
70
80
90
120
110
10 100 1000 20000
-10
-50
-40
-30
-20
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0
180
-0
-180
-90
90
10 100 1000 20000

HORIZONTAL POLAR DATA
See NOTES GRAPHIC DATA for details
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
100Hz
125Hz
160Hz
200Hz
250Hz
315Hz
400Hz
500Hz
630Hz
800Hz
1000Hz
1250Hz
1600Hz
2000Hz
2500Hz
3150Hz
4000Hz
5000Hz
6300Hz
8000Hz
10000Hz
12500Hz
16000Hz

VERTICAL POLAR DATA
See NOTES GRAPHIC DATA for details
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
90˚
-90˚
45˚
-45˚
0˚
135˚
-135˚
180˚
100Hz
125Hz
160Hz
200Hz
250Hz
315Hz
400Hz
500Hz
630Hz
800Hz
1000Hz
1250Hz
1600Hz
2000Hz
2500Hz
3150Hz
4000Hz
5000Hz
6300Hz
8000Hz
10000Hz
12500Hz
16000Hz

NOTES
TABULAR DATA
1. Measurement/Data Processing Systems: Primary - FChart: proprietary EAW software; Secondary - Brüel & Kjær 2012.
2. Microphone Systems: Earthworks M30; Brüel & Kjær 4133
3. Measurements: Dual channel FFT; length: 32 768 samples; sample rate: 48 kHz; logarithmic sine wave sweep.
4. Measurement System Qualication (includes all uncertainties):SPL: accuracy +/-0.2 dB @ 1 kHz, precision +/-0.5 dB 20 Hz to 20 kHz, resolution 0.05 dB; Frequency: accuracy +/-1 %, precision +/-0.1
  Hz,resolutionthelargerof1.5Hzor1/48octave;Time:accuracy+/-10.4μs,precision+/-0.5μs,resolution10.4μs;Angular:accuracy+/-1°,precision+/-0.5°,resolution0.5°.
5. Environment: Measurements time-windowed and processed to eliminate room effects, approximating an anechoic environment. Data processed as anechoic or fractional space, as noted.
6. Measurement Distance: 7.46 m. Acoustic responses represent complex summation of the subsystems at 20 m. SPL is referenced to other distances using the Inverse Square Law.
7. Enclosure Orientation:Forbeamwidthandpolarspecications,asshowninMechanicalSpecicationdrawing.
8. Volts: Measured rms value of the test signal.
9. Watts:Peraudioindustrypractice,“loudspeakerwatts”arecalculatedasvoltagesquareddividedbyratednominalimpedance.Thus,thesearenotTrueWattunitsofenergyasdened
by International Standard.
10. SPL: (Sound Pressure Level) Equivalent to the average level of a signal referenced to 0 dB SPL = 20 microPascals.
11. Subsystem: This lists the transducer(s) and their acoustic loading for each passband. Sub = Subwoofer, LF = Low Frequency, MF = Mid Frequency, HF = High Frequency.
12. Operating Mode:Userselectablecongurations.Betweensystemelements,acomma(,)=separateamplierchannels;aslash(/)=singleamplierchannel.DSP=DigitalSignalProcessor.
  IMPORTANT:Toachievethespeciedperformance,thelistedexternalsignalprocessingmustbeusedwithEAW-providedsettings.
13. Operating Range: Range where the processed Frequency Response stays within -10 dB SPL of the power averaged SPL within this range; measured on the geometric axis. Narrow band
dips are excepted.
14. Nominal Beamwidth: Design angle for the -6 dB SPL points, referenced to 0 dB SPL as the highest level.
15. Axial Sensitivity: Power averaged SPL over the Operating Range with an input voltage that would produce 1 W at the nominal impedance; measured with no external processing on
the geometric axis, referenced to 1 m.
16. Nominal Impedance: Selected 4, 8, or 16 ohm resistance such that the minimum impedance point is no more than 20% below this resistance over the Operating Range.
17. Accelerated Life Test:MaximumtestinputvoltageappliedwithanEIA-426Bdenedspectrum;measuredwithrecommendedsignalprocessingandRecommendedProtectionFilter.
18. Calculated Axial Output Limit: Highest average and peak SPLs possible during the Accelerated Life Test. The Peak SPL represents the 2:1 (6 dB) crest factor of the Life Test signal.
19. High Pass Filter: This helps protect the loudspeaker from excessive input signal levels at frequencies below the Operating Range.
GRAPHIC DATA
1. Resolution:Toremoveinsignicantnedetails,1/12octavecepstralsmoothingwasappliedtoacousticfrequencyresponsesand1/3octavecepstralsmoothingwasappliedtothebeamwidthand 
impedance data. Other graphs are plotted using raw data.
2. Frequency Responses: Variation in acoustic output level with frequency for a constant input signal. Processed: normalized to 0 dB SPL. Unprocessed inputs: 2 V (4 ohm nominal impedance), 2.83 V (8
ohm nominal impedance), or 4 V (16 ohm nominal impedance) referenced to a distance of 1 m.
3. Processor Response: The variation in output level with frequency for a constant input signal of 0.775 V = 0 dB reference.
4. Beamwidth:Averageangleforeach1/3octavefrequencybandwhere,startingfromtherearoftheloudspeaker,theoutputrstreaches-6dBSPLreferencedto0dBSPLasthehighestlevel.Thismethod
means the output may drop below -6 dB SPL within the beamwidth angle.
5. Impedance: Variation in impedance magnitude, in ohms, with frequency without regard to voltage/current phase. This means the impedance values may not be used to calculate True Watts (see 9 above).
6. Polar Data: Horizontal and vertical polar responses for each 1/3 octave frequency band 100 Hz to 16 kHz or Operating Range.
VFR159i Specifications
Eastern Acoustic Works • One Main Street • Whitinsville, MA 01588 • tel [phone] • fax [phone] • www.eaw.com
May 2013Part Number: RD0751 Rev A00EAW products are continually improved. All specications are therefore subject to change without notice.
INPUT PANEL SIGNAL DIAGRAM
LEGEND
DSP: EAW UX8800 Digital Signal Processor –or– Integral Digital Signal Processing for NT products.
HPF: High Pass Filter for crossover –or– Recommended High Pass Filter.
LPF: Low Pass Filter for crossover.
LF/MF/HF: Low Frequency / Mid Frequency / High Frequency.
AMP: User Supplied Power Amplifier –or– Integral Amplifier for NT products.
XVR: Passive LPFs, HPFs, and EQ integral to the loudspeaker.
EAW Focusing: Digital Signal Processor capable of implementing EAW Focusing.
HPF
2-Way, Single-Amp (LF/HF)
AMP XVR
HF
LF
PIN 1−...− PIN 1+...+
LOOP THRU
THIS PRODUCT HAS M10 MOUNTING POINTS. SEE OWNER’S MANUAL.
FOR USE WITH ACC-TXVFR
(PLACE LABEL HERE)
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