The d&b audiotechnik 44S is rated 3.6/5 for sound quality, #10 of 39 Compact 5 to 6.5-Inch PA Speakers. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
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Brand: d&b audiotechnik
#10 d&b audiotechnik 44S: $1,500 Passive eBay
Same family: the d&b audiotechnik 4S (smaller model, estimated 3.2/5), the d&b audiotechnik 42S (smaller model, estimated 3.5/5), the d&b audiotechnik 5S (larger model, estimated 3.3/5), the d&b audiotechnik 8S (larger model, rated 3.1/5), the d&b audiotechnik 10S (larger model, rated 3.7/5), the d&b audiotechnik 12S (larger model, rated 3.8/5) and the d&b audiotechnik 24S (larger model, rated 3.8/5).
Pros: A small passive speech and fill speaker with dual 4.5 inch drivers and a rotatable horn, built for d&b amplifiers. A 3.6kg cabinet with dual 4.5-inch drivers and a rotatable horn that reaches 123dB, with a low on-axis deviation (narrow-band 0.37). Vendor Spinorama data gives preference scores of 3.14 standalone and 6.61 with an ideal subwoofer. Measured bass extension of 122Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Bass reaches only about 122Hz (-3dB), so it works as a speech and fill box that needs a subwoofer for music. It is passive and works properly only with d&b amplifiers, and pricing is dealer quoted.
| Released | 2020 (6 years ago) |
|---|---|
| AES Input | No |
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification within the 150W RMS / 500W peak handling rating |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 122Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way compact PA speaker |
| Coverage | Rotatable CD horn (measured 90° x 30°) |
| DSP | No (passive; used with d&b amplifiers for presets) |
| Drivers | Dual 4.5” neodymium woofers, dual 1.25” dome tweeters on a rotatable CD horn |
| Frequency Response | 90Hz - 17kHz (-5dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Maximum SPL | 123dB (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Passive | Yes |
| Power Handling | 150W RMS / 500W peak (manufacturer specified) |
| RCA Input | No |
| Rigging | 2 x M8 inserts on rear panel |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 3.14 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 6.61 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 7.9 lbs (3.6 kg) (13.7 lbs (6.2 kg) with backbox) |
| XLR Input | No |
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