JBL AW526-LS-BK 15" HI-PWR ALL-WEATHER SPK W EN54-24, 120x60, BLK

JBL AW526-LS-BK 15" High-Power All-Weather Speaker with EN 54-24 Certification

The AW526-LS-BK is a professional-grade outdoor speaker engineered for demanding installations where reliability and output matter. Its hand-laminated fiberglass construction handles extreme weather without compromise, while the rotatable waveguide adapts to vertical or horizontal mounting. This is a workhorse designed for venues, stadiums, and life-safety applications that cannot afford downtime.

Output & Acoustic Performance

This two-way system delivers 128 dB-SPL continuous average output (134 dB peak) with a 15-inch low-frequency driver paired with a compression driver, producing clean, intelligible sound across its 55 Hz – 17 kHz frequency response (±3 dB). The 1.1 kHz crossover ensures seamless integration between drivers, while 98 dB sensitivity at 1W/1m means efficient power utilization even in large spaces.

Design & Installation Flexibility

The 120° × 60° coverage pattern provides controlled directivity for focused or broad deployment, and the rotatable waveguide allows quick reconfiguration without tools. Built to EN 54-24 life-safety standards, it meets stringent reliability requirements, while dual 70V and 100V transformer taps (400W, 200W, and 100W options per voltage) integrate seamlessly into distributed audio systems.

Key Features

• 2-way system: 380 mm (15") LF driver + 38 mm (1.5") exit, 75 mm (3") VC compression driver
• Frequency response (±3 dB): 55 Hz – 17 kHz; extended range (–10 dB): 35 Hz – 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 128 dB continuous average / 134 dB peak
• System sensitivity: 98 dB (1W @ 1m)
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Power rating: 600 W (2400 W peak) over 100 hours per IEC standard
• 70V transformer taps: 400W, 200W, 100W
• 100V transformer taps: 400W, 200W
• Coverage pattern: 120° × 60° with rotatable waveguide for vertical or horizontal orientation
• Hand-laminated fiberglass enclosure with gray gelcoat; available in black (-BK)
• EN 54-24 compliant for life-safety applications
• Crossover frequency: 1.1 kHz

The AW526-LS-BK combines weather-resistant construction with the output and intelligibility required for permanent outdoor and life-safety installations.