PHL Audio 1500 User manual

M17
APPLICATIONS
These models are an excellent alternative to types SP1040/1050
when very high SPL are needed in sound reinforcement.
Sound transcription is of utmost accuracy due to the mastery of
the diaphragm behavior even at full level, which allows for their
use in studio monitoring too. Direct radiation within frequency
band 400Hz - 4000 Hz, in a sealed volume not exceeding 3L is
possible while use with a horn loaded for high power systems is its
real destination.
DESIGN CONCEPT
PROGRESSIVE WAVE DIAPHRAGM optimized for midrange frequency
domain. The M17/E17 Series design is based on the PROGRESSIVE WAVE
DIAPHRAGM mechanical behavior of the radiating area. In this principle,
the membrane is considered as a mechanical transmission line which
should receive a constant given velocity together with critical damping
properties to work properly.
This leading edge technology offers substantial sonic advantages.
Among them: coherent sound, fast transients, stable sound imaging,
high sensitivity, wide frequency range and reduced directivity pattern.
VENTED COMPACT MAGNET SYSTEM. Its has been carefully optimized to
obtain maximum transducing efficiency while avoiding unlinear behavior
such as coil inductance variation with position, flux modulation, harmonic
distortion, rest position offset, air compression, and off-axis voice-coil
pushing.
Its design incorporates a T-shaped and vented pole piece, and a flux
stabilization ring. It also takes into consideration demagnetization at cold
temperatures.
INTERCOOLER SYSTEM (patented). Entirely integrated into the loudspeaker
itself, the INTERCOOLER SYSTEM extracts the heat produced by Joule
effect in the voice-coil by the means of an air flow directed through the
heatsink rims of the basket by the motion of the dust-cap and the spider.
The gain brought about by this technology is over 20 % of extra power, so
for example, a 3”coil according to this design has the same power
handling capacity as a classical 4”one.
FERROFLUID COOLING The FERROFLUID COOLING Proceeding consists in
replacing the voice-coil air clearance in the air-gap by a stable
magnetic fluid which offers far better thermal conductivity, allowing
the driver to withstand an extra amount of power of short to medium
duration with less risk of coil overheating than in the unferrofluid design.
Improving short term reliability, the main advantage of FERROFLUID
COOLING is its thermal compression reducing effect which can reach
3dB at high power. Nevertheless, no improvement of the operating life
duration is to be expected.
ARCHITECTURAL SPECIFICATIONS
NOMINAL DIAMETER : 166 mm.
FRAME : High tensile alloy pressure
die-cast basket with patented
INTERCOOLER SYSTEM.
MAGNET SYSTEM : 2” highly
energized, heat extracting design
with vented pole piece and flux
stabilizing ring.
VOICE COIL : High-temperature
stabilized, FERROFLUID®-cooled
copper-clad aluminum ribbon
wound on vented high-strength
glass polyamide former.
CONE ASSEMBLY : High-strength
cellulose fiber cone impregnated and
coated on both sides with damped
resins, fitted with central carbon-fiber
dome, high-speed flat damped
surround and acoustacally damped
rear cavity.
SPEAKER MASS : 2.60 Kg.
PROFESSIONAL SERIES
8 Ω
6.5” Midrange Driver
Very High Sound Pressure Level
High Sounding Quality
1500
151016 Ω
FEATURES
Power handling capacity 250 W AES
Reference efficiency(1W @ 1m) 98 dB SPL
SPL max (continuous) 119 dB SPL
Usable frequency range 400-5000 Hz
Environmental withstanding Outdoor ✚

6.35 x 0.8 FAST ON
Terminal
4 x Ø 5.3 Holes on Ø 172
Ø162.5 max.
Ø139 max.
Ø145.3 max.
68.5 max. 8+
Red dot
Ø187.5 max.
(on angles)
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TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Rated impedance Z 8 16 Ω
Reference efficiency (1 W@1 m) - 98 98 dB SPL
Usable frequency range 1- 400–5000 400–5000 Hz
Power handling capacity 2(AES) - 250 250 W
Max Sound Pressure Level 3SPLmax 119 119 dB SPL
Min. impedance modulus Zmin 6.2 @ 650Hz 12 @ 600Hz Ω
Voice-coil inductance 4@ 1 kHz Le1k 0.58 1.14 mH
@ 10 kHz Le10k 0.30 0.60 mH
Bl product Bl 11.0 15.8 N/A
Moving mass Mms 0.0105 0.0105 Kg
THIELE-SMALL PARAMETERS : TYPICAL (QC LIMITS)
Resonance frequency 5Fs130 (±25) 130 (±25) Hz
DC resistance 6Re5.5 (±0.6) 10.6 (±1.1) Ω
Mechanical quality factor Qms 4.1 4.1 1
Electrical quality factor Qes 0.39 0.37 1
Total quality factor Qts 0.36 0.34 1
Mechanical suspension compliance Cms 145 145 10-6 m/N
Effective piston area Sd0.0150 0.0150 m2
Equivalent Cas air load Vas 0.0045 0.0045 m3
Max. linear excursion Xmax ±1.0 ±1.0 mm
Linear displacement volume Vd0.0150 0.0150 10-3 m3
Half-space efficiency 2.4 2.6 %
Unity load volume Vas Qts20.6 0.5 10-3 m3
ABSOLUTE MAXIMUM RATINGS
Short term max. input voltage 7Vmax 90 125 V
Max. excursion before damage Xdam ±2.5 ±2.5 mm
Ambient operating temperature –10 to +50 °C
Storage temperature 8–20 to +70 °C
Environmental conditions 9Outdoor ✚
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Air volume occupied by the driver 10 0.64 0.64 10-3 m3
Speaker net mass 2.60 2.60 Kg
Recommended reflex box Vb/Fb3L / sealed L / Hz
Electrical polarity A positive voltage applied on the red
terminal produces forward cone motion.
SPECIFICATION NOTES
Note 1 : Allowing for energy response, excursion
capability, Power spectrum, and -3dB low
freq. roll-off for standard reflex tuning.
Note 2 : Established at 20°C ambient temp, according to
AES2-1984 standard using IEC268-1 simulated
programme signal and a 3 liter sealed test enclosure
with a 2nd order high-pass filter @ 800Hz.
Note 3 : Established at 1m on axis of the loudspeaker mounted
in test enclosure, when driven at full AES Power
Handling Capacity, including 3dB of thermal
compression loss.
Note 4 : Measured at 20 mA in free air.
Note 5 : Measured at 20 mA and 20°C ambient temp.
in free air conditions, after full run and rest.
Note 6 : Measured at 20°C ambient temp.
QC limits are ±10 %
Note 7 : Stated in RMS voltage according to IEC 268-5.
Note 8 : Includes shipping conditions. The lower limit prevents
from demagnetization.
Note 9: Our products are classified in three categories :
Indoor, Outdoor, and Outdoor ✚ for permanent
outdoor use or severe conditions.
Note 10 : Calculated for front mounting on to a 18 mm thick
board.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
PHL Audio S.A. provides these specifications as representative of current production after conditioning. Because of our continuous research, they are subject to change without notice.
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6.5” Midrange Drivers