JBL AWC159 outdoor speaker
- 500 W RMS / 2000 W peak power for high-impact sound
- IP56 rated for dust, rain, and harsh outdoor conditions
- 90° × 90° wide coverage for even sound distribution
- 15″ Kevlar LF driver & 1.5″ HF compression driver
- Passive 2-way coaxial design for clear, balanced audio
- Heavy-duty ABS & glass enclosure for durability
- Corrosion-resistant 3-layer grille with foam & mesh backing
- Supports 70V / 100V line systems with multiple transformer taps
- Easy installation with included U-bracket (M10 & M6 attachment)
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping & Returns : On all orders over $200
The JBL AWC159 is a high-performance all-weather loudspeaker designed for powerful sound coverage in demanding outdoor and indoor installations. Equipped with a 15-inch Kevlar-reinforced woofer and a high-output compression driver, this speaker delivers deep bass, clear vocals, and wide sound dispersion even in large open areas. Built with an IP56-rated weather-resistant enclosure is engineered to withstand rain, dust, humidity, and extreme Indian weather conditions, making it ideal for stadiums, resorts, theme parks, hotels, factories, malls, campuses, and outdoor PA systems. Its 90° × 90° wide coverage pattern ensures even sound distribution with fewer speakers, reducing installation cost.
Specifications
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 52 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response (±3 dB) | 80 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage Pattern | 90° × 90° |
| Directivity Factor (Q) | 11.1 (1 kHz – 16 kHz) |
| Directivity Index (DI) | 9.7 dB (1 kHz – 16 kHz) |
| System Power Rating | 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs |
| Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1 m) | 98 dB (average 80 Hz – 20 kHz) |
| Maximum SPL (1 m) | Direct 8Ω: 125 dB (131 dB peak)300 W Tap: 123 dB (129 dB peak) |
| Crossover Network | 1.5 kHz, 4th-order high-pass (24 dB/oct) + conjugate to HF2nd-order low-pass to LF |
| Crossover Mode | Passive |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Transformer Taps | 70V: 300 W / 150 W / 75 W / 38 W100V: 300 W / 150 W / 75 W |
| LF Driver | Kevlar-reinforced cone, weather-treated, 75 mm (3 in) voice coil |
| HF Driver | JBL 2408H-2, 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm & voice coil, annular polymer diaphragm, copper-clad aluminium coil, fluid-cooled |
| Enclosure | Heavy-duty ABS with glass, heavily braced |
| Grille | Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder-coated steel, 3-layer with foam & woven poly mesh |
| Input Connection | CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals Supports bare wire up to 2.5 mm² (12 AWG) or spade lugs Water-tight gland nut cable seal (4.0–9.0 mm cable diameter) |
| Environmental Rating | IP56 (IEC 529)Exceeds MIL-STD-810 (humidity, salt spray, UV, temperature)ASTM G85 salt- |






















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