Sonance PS-P83WT

Brian Long

Introduction

The Sonance PS-P83WT pendant woofer features a minimalistic design with a one-piece grille for consistent aesthetics. Its integrated top cover hides hardware and wiring. An ultra-high-excursion 8" polypropylene woofer provides powerful low bass. Certified for UL 1480 and UL 2239, ensuring safety and reliable performance.

Features, Specifications, and Manuals

Features
  • Class-leading sensitivity & sonic performance
  • Exceptional off-axis response
  • Heavy duty voice coil for longevity and reliability
  • Full-fidelity transformer for uncompromised tonality
  • Consistent voicing across product range
  • Clean, elegant design inspired by pendant light fixtures
  • Connector and hanger top cover to hide hardware
  • Available in black or white (paintable)
  • Magnetic grille retention for fast installation and removal
  • Front-mounted finger-adjustable selector tap
  • Hanging hardware supplied
Specifications
Specification Details
SKU 40141 (Black), 40137 (White)
LF Driver 8" (203mm) Polypropylene Cone, Butyl Rubber Surround
Frequency Response (+/- 10db) 32Hz – 300Hz
Frequency Response (+/- 3db) 50Hz - 150Hz
Power Handling (RMS) 300 watts program, 150 watts pink noise
Sensitivity 89dB (2.83V/1m)
Rated Maximum SPL 110dB @ 1 meter (3.3 feet), 116dB peak
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 ohms
Transformer Taps 70 V / 100 V: 120W, 60W and 30W 70 V: 15W
Dimensions (Diameter x D) 11.06" x 19.7" (280.92mm x 500.38mm)
Grille Bezel-less magnetically retained grille
Input Connector Four pin Euroblock with loop output connections
Certifications UL 1480, UL 2239, NFPA 70
Maximum SPL (Peak) 116dB peak
Architectural Specifications
The loudspeaker shall be of the woofer-type comprising a pendant-style injection-molded ABS enclosure containing one 8” (203mm) polypropylene cone, butyl rubber surround, ultra-high excursion low frequency transducer. It shall utilize a powder coated steel, bezel-less grille that is retained magnetically. Frequency range shall be 50Hz – 150Hz (-3dB). Total power handling shall be 200 Watts continuous pink noise and 125 Watts program. Sensitivity measured with 2.83 volts input at 1 meter on axis averaged between 50Hz – 150Hz shall be 89dB. The unit shall be supplied with a line-matching transformer suitable for 100 volt or 70 volt with a frontmounted control allowing user selectable power taps of 120W, 60W, 30W, and 15W (70V) and an 8 Ohm bypass. The top of the enclosure shall include a 5-point hanging mount and four-pin Euroblock connector with loop-through, both of which shall be hidden by a removable integrated top cover. The system shall be certified for UL 1480 (UEAY) and UL 2239 and include UL listed hanging hardware and secondary hardware for safety redundancy, Euroblock connector and weather-resistant terminal boot. External dimensions shall be 11.06” Diameter x 19.7” Depth (281mm x 500mm). The total enclosure shall weigh 12 lbs (5.44 kg) per unit. It shall share consistent voicing with other form factors within its product family so as to provide continuity of sonic signature when combined within a project. The loudspeaker shall be the Sonance Professional Series PS-P83WT. No other system shall be acceptable unless the above combined performance specifications are equaled or exceeded.
Manuals and Documents