The 8” LF driver and the 8” MF/LF cone with its coaxially horn-mounted HF compression driver provide a controlled conical 85 degree dispersion pattern. The W2-228 is ideal for short throw applications where both full-range reproduction and high weather-resistance are needed, providing an uncompromised musical system in a compact package. It can be mounted in either horizontal or vertical orientations without affecting the coverage pattern.
The structurally strong loudspeaker enclosure and faceplate and three-layer Weather-Stop™ grille provide weather-resistance and durability. All exposed hardware is stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum. A stainless steel powder-coated mounting yoke is included.
Community W2-228T Features
- Dual-layer powder-coated weather-resistant stainless steel yoke
- Weather inert driver diaphragms
- High power passive crossover
- Premium music with controlled conical dispersion
- W2-228T 8-Inch 3-Way Weather Resistant Speaker1
- Operating Mode70V/100V model
- Operating Environment All conditions, suitable for continuous outdoor direct exposure
- Operating Range 70 Hz to 18 kHz
- Frequency Response 80 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB)
- Nominal Beamwidth 85°H x 85°V
- Transducers
- LF 1 x 8" (203 mm) carbon fiber
- LF/MF 1 x 8" (203 mm) carbon fiber
- HF 1 x 1" (25.4 mm) exit, non-metallic diaphragm
- Max Input Ratings (8 ohm) 250W continuous, 500W program
- Sensitivity (1W/1m)
- 96 dB SPL (100 Hz to 13 kHz 1/3 octave bands)
- 96 dB SPL (250 Hz to 4 kHz speech range)
- Maximum Output 121 dB SPL / 127 dB SPL (peak)
- Nominal Impedance 4 ohms
- Minimum Impedance 3.2 ohms @ 180 Hz
- Crossover Frequency 2 kHz
- W2-228T Autoformer Taps
- 70V Taps: 200W, 100W, 50W, 25W
- 100V Taps: 200W, 100W, 50W
- Required Accessories Electronic high pass filter (60 Hz, 24dB/octave)
- PHYSICAL
- Input Connection 18-5 SJOW
- Mounting Provisions Two (2) 1/2-13 threaded mounting points; yoke included
- Environmental IP 55W rated per IEC 60529
- Dimensions (HxWxD): 10.13x20x11.5" (257x508x292mm)
- Weight (with yoke)
- Unit Weight: 40 lbs (18.1 kg)
- Shipping Weight: 46 lbs (20.9 kg)
- Enclosure: Hand-laminated fiberglass
- Grille: Powder-coated, zinc-plated marine grade aluminum (5052 alloy), black or white finish (three-layer Weather-Stop™)
- Finish: Black or white gelcoat
- Accessories (included): Mounting yoke
- OPTIONS
- Accessories (optional):
- PMB-1RR pole mount bracket for a single loudspeaker
- PMB-2RR pole mount bracket for mounting 2 loudspeakers
- Accessories (optional):