User Guide

XT550
Outdoor/In-Ground Speaker
Technical Information for System Engineers
Key Features
• UV-, scratch- and weather-resistant
with professional-grade components
for long-lasting performance and
durability.
• Patented BroadBeam
®
waveguide tech-
nology provides smooth 360º horizontal
off-axis coverage and reduces overall
system costs.
• One 133 mm (5.25 in) weatherproof
polypropylene woofer with butyl rub-
ber surround and one 25 mm (1.0 in)
aluminum dome tweeter with inte-
grated horn & mounting bracket.
• Weather-proof 5-position tap switch for
25/70.7/100 Volt applications with voice
coil direct (4 Ohm) position. 32 Watt
transformer included
• Patented, durable and sealed Zero
Reflection
™
enclosure with optional
port vent for added frequency response.
• Liquid-tight compression fittings for
water-tight protection.
• Multiple wire inlet locations for fast
and easy daisy chaining.
• Stainless steel fasteners, stainless steel
& powder-coated grille.
• Color options: granite green or sand stone.
Description
The SoundTube XT550 is a premium
2-way outdoor loudspeaker solution for
installations requiring high-performance
sound in a durable speaker design. The
XT550 is designed for full-range back-
ground/foreground music and paging.
The sealed, in-ground enclosure design
delivers true low end response (62 Hz, - 10
dB) and optimal off axis performance. The
XT550 includes theft-resistant mounting
hardware and a weather-proof 5-position
tap switch for 25/70.7/100 Volt applica
-
tions with voice coil direct (4 Ohm) posi
-
tion.
Applications
The ultra-wide 360˚ horizontal disper-
sion pattern makes the XT550 an ideal
choice for theme parks, promenades,
playgrounds, shopping malls, restau
-
rants, resorts, gardens and other outdoor
applications. XT550 speakers come with
in-ground anti-theft brackets and stain
-
less-steel square-tip screws for increased
outdoor security.
Specifications: XT550
System Type
Frequency Response (- 3 dB)
1
Low Frequency (-10 dB)
1
Max. Program Power
Max. Continuous Power RMS
2
Max. SPL dB @ 1 M
Sensitivity dB @ 1W/1M
3
Impedance (nominal)
Coverage Angle (-6 dB @ 2 kHz)
Coverage Angle (-6 dB @ 10 kHz)
Tap Selector
Transformer Taps
Transducers
Low-Frequency Driver
High-Frequency Driver
Low-Frequency Voice Coil
Network Type
Low Pass
High Pass
Crossover Frequency
Enclosure Material
Grille
Inputs
Color Options
Diameter
Total Height
Weight
Shipping Weight
Accessories
Included
Optional
Packaging
5.25” Coax outdoor (32 Watt transformer for 25/70.7/100 Volt
or voice coil/8 Ohm direct)
75 Hz - 12 kHz port open (101 Hz - 12 kHz port closed)
62 Hz - 22 kHz port open (62 Hz - 22 kHz port closed)
120 Watts
60 Watts
107.5 dB
88.5 dB
4 Ohms (nominal)
360º Horizontal - 40º Vertical
360º Horizontal - 40º Vertical
5-Position rotary switch with voice coil direct (4 Ohm)
1 x 133 mm (5.25 in) Polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround
1 x 25 mm (1.0 in) Aluminum dome
25 mm (1.0 in)
6 dB per octave, 1st order
6 db per octave, 1st order
3.0 kHz
Roto-molded polyethylene plastic
Stainless-steel with powder-coat finish
18-Gauge wire lead
Granite green or sandstone
358 mm / 14.1 in
394 mm / 15.51 in
5.9 kG / 13.0 lbs
8.6 kG / 19.0 lbs
Anti-theft brackets, water-tight strain relief
N/A
1 Per box
70.7 V Output 100 V Output 25 V Output
32 W 103.5 dB 32 W 103.5 dB 4 W 94.5 dB
16 W 100.5 dB 16 W 100.5 dB 2 W 91.5 dB
8 W 97.5 dB 8 W 97.5 dB 1 W 88.5 dB
4 W 94.5 dB 0.5 W 85.5 dB
© 2006 SoundTube Entertainment, Inc. All rights reserved. PN TS-XT550 REV 3.03.06
1
Frequency response is measured in half space.
2
Continuous power rating, EIA-426-B test.
3
2.83 Volts at a distance of 1 meter.
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