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Today, at the opening of the Prolight + Sound conference, L-Acoustics announced the launch of the X Series, a new line of coaxial speakers for the installation and rental markets.
As white as the website, L-Acoustic’s booth at P+S 2015 is entirely dedicated to the X series.
The three new enclosures in the X Series family represent the most recent engineering innovations at L-Acoustics and directly benefit from the research and development breakthroughs that led to the launch of K2 last year.
The 4X loudspeakers. From left to right the 5XT, X8, X12 and the X15 HiQ wedge.
Stéphane Ecalle shot among his new speakers in the huge L-Acoustics booth.
The new X Series responds to the demands of the industry’s top sound designers. Improvements include high-excursion neodymium drivers, ellipsoid directivity, laminar vented ports and up to 30% weight reduction.
Used as a stage monitor, the X Series offers low latency monitor presets and a 7% lower profile. In installation applications the X Series comes with a complete range of flexible rigging accessories and a RAL custom color program.
With improved radiation control and low frequency performance, the X Series is a true point-source system, boasting pristine sound for short throw applications. “The challenge in creating the X Series was to bring all of the experience we gained in designing the K2 to bear on a new series of reference coaxials,” explains Christophe Combet, head of acoustic and instrumentation at L-Acoustics.
The combination of bentwood reduces the enclosure weight while maintaining structure stiffness for the best sonic performance.
The laminar vented ports as already used on the SB28, K1 and K2 reduce turbulence and port noise at high SPL
We optimized the design, ergonomics, acoustical performance and weight. We used new carpentry techniques to optimize internal volumes, maximize bass and eliminate vibrations, designing a new, aerodynamic form with a slender, low profile that gives a profound feeling of power.”
The remarkable dispersion angle diagram horizontal and vertical position. Very microphone friendly!!
A representation of the ellipsoid directivity offered by the X12 and voluntarily extended to 90 ° in a horizontal plane against 60 vertically. This allows it to fulfill the role of small enclosure front or back.
Live Monitor
The X8 is the live monitor of the X series. X8 delivers pristine sound with the L-Acoustics signature, a high SPL and extended bandwidth for operation at FOH position or in control rooms.
Its wide conical directivity pattern imparts a sense of spatialization, with no minimum listening distance.
Multi-purpose
The X12 can cover multiple applications in rental and installation. An ellipsoid directivity of 90° x 60° makes it adaptable to FOH application.
The X12 comes with a complete range of rigging accessories and RAL color program for maximum application versatility and seamless integration.
Low weight and optimized ergonomics for easy handling and a passive design for effective amplified controller management.
Reference Stage Monitor
The X15 is the powerhouse of the series, with exceptional power in beamwidth and acoustic isolation.
Its narrow, 40° x 60° directivity gives it immunity to feedback, making it perfect for the stage.
Low in profile, light in weight, rugged in build, the X15 boasts integrated risers allowing it to go from 35° to 55° for maximum versatility.
“The X Series is the result of an intense R&D process, fully based on feedback from the professionals of the industry and from our own field experience,” continues Combet. “We look forward to working with our installation and rental partners worldwide on the launch later this year.
X Series come as an addition to the ultra-compact fill 5XT launched in 2013. X series will ship in Q4 2015.
Specifications X8
Specifications X12
Specifications X15
