JBL AW566-LS Outdoor Speaker
- 15″ high-power 2-way outdoor loudspeaker for professional PA systems
- EN 54-24 certified for life-safety and emergency evacuation use
- 400 W continuous power handling with up to 133 dB peak SPL output
- IP55-rated weatherproof design for outdoor and harsh environments
- 60° × 60° rotatable horn for controlled and accurate sound coverage
- Differential Drive® woofer for high efficiency and low distortion
- Compatible with 70V / 100V distributed audio systems and 8-ohm mode
- Rugged fiberglass enclosure with corrosion-resistant steel grille
- Supplied with U-bracket for secure wall or pole mounting
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping & Returns : On all orders over $200
The JBL AW566-LS is a high-power 2-way all-weather loudspeaker designed for professional outdoor sound reinforcement and life-safety applications. Engineered by JBL Professional, this speaker is EN 54-24 certified, making it fully compliant for emergency evacuation and public address systems used in airports, stadiums, railway stations, malls, campuses, and large commercial facilities across India. Equipped with a 15-inch Differential Drive woofer and a high-output compression driver, delivers powerful low frequencies, clear midrange, and precise high-frequency projection, even in noisy outdoor environments. With 400W continuous power handling and up to 133 dB peak SPL, it ensures clear voice announcements and impactful music over long distances.
Q1. Is the JBL AW566-LS suitable for outdoor use in Indian weather?
A-1 Yes. It features an IP55C weather-resistant fiberglass enclosure, making it suitable for rain, dust, heat, and humid conditions.
Q2. What does EN 54-24 certification mean?
A-2 EN 54-24 certification ensures the speaker is approved for use in fire alarm and emergency evacuation systems where life safety is critical.
Q3. Can this speaker be used with 70V / 100V line systems?
A-3 as well as 8-ohm operation.
Q4. Is this speaker good for music as well as announcements?
A-4 Absolutely. It delivers clear speech for announcements and powerful, balanced sound for background or foreground music.
Q5. Does it come with mounting hardware?
A-5 Yes. It includes U-bracket mounting support along with multiple safety and aiming attachment points.
Specifications
| Speaker Type | High-Power 2-Way All-Weather Loudspeaker (EN 54-24 Life Safety) |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 42 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 89 Hz – 18 kHz |
| Coverage Pattern | 60° × 60°, rotatable waveguide |
| Directivity Factor (Q) | 15.8 |
| Directivity Index (DI) | 12 dB |
| Crossover Frequency | 1.1 kHz |
| System Power Rating | 400 W continuous / 1600 W peak (100 hrs) |
| Maximum SPL (1 m) | 127 dB continuous average (133 dB peak) |
| Maximum SPL (4 m) | 114.24 dB |
| System Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m) | 100 dB SPL |
| Sensitivity (1 W @ 4 m) | 89.6 dB SPL |
| Transformer Taps | 70V: 400 W / 200 W / 100 W100V: 400 W / 200 W |
| Low-Frequency Driver | 1 × JBL 2265H 15″ (380 mm) Differential Drive® woofer, dual 3″ voice coil |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| LF Sensitivity (1 W @ 1 m) | 98 dB SPL |
| High-Frequency Driver | JBL 2432H, 1.5″ exit compression driver, 3″ voice coil |
| HF Sensitivity | 113 dB SPL |
| Waveguide | PT-H66HF-1 Progressive Transition™ |
| Enclosure | Hand-laminated fiberglass, grey gelcoat (Pantone 420C), black optional |
| Grille | 3-layer 16-gauge powder-coated stainless steel with foam & mesh backing |
| Input Connector | CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals (up to 10 AWG / 9 mm spade lugs) |
| Suspension / Mounting | 2 × M10 (U-bracket), 2 × M6 (aiming), 1 × M10 rear safety point |
| Environmental Rating | IP55C (IEC 529) |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 485 × 810 × 478 mm (19.1 × 31.9 × 18.8 in) |
| Net Weight (each) | 28.3 kg (62.5 lb) |





















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