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HARMAN—JBL Professional PD500 Series LoudspeakersCategory: Venue/Line Array Loudspeakers

The JBL Professional PD500 Loudspeaker System Series is ideal for use in large systems where multiple loudspeakers are required for even coverage and like voicing throughout the space. Popular applications include sports facilities, performance spaces, auditoriums, and worship facilities. The line includes four horn-loaded 15″ 2-way systems and one dual 15″ subwoofer. Available horn coverage patterns include: 40⁰ x 40⁰, 60⁰ x 40⁰, 60⁰ x 60⁰, and 90⁰ x 50⁰ and the full-range systems utilize the same high-frequency drivers as the hugely popular PD6000 Series.

All five models feature EN54-24 certification and WRC weather protection and WRX extreme weather protection finishes are available. These new systems utilize JBL Progressive Transition waveguides, coupled with the 2432H 38mm (1.5″) exit, 75mm (3″) voice coil compression driver and the 2031H 380 mm (15″) low frequency transducer that features high sensitivity and low power compression for high continuous SPL capability and are horn-loaded for additional sensitivity and improved pattern control.