The JBL CV5015 ranks #35 out of 49 total 15-Inch PA Speakers for sound quality. See all PA & Live Sound rankings for every top pick.
Brand: JBL
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#35 JBL CV5015 Passive eBay
Pros: High 99dB sensitivity, 800W handling and a 134dB peak give strong output, and the on-axis response is smooth (0.52dB average deviation in vendor measurements). Measured bass extension of 95Hz (-3dB).
Cons: Preference scores of 1.12 standalone and 4.49 with an ideal subwoofer are low because the listening window spreads across 3.3dB. Bass reaches only 95Hz at -3dB, shallow for a 15-inch woofer. It is passive and weighs 33kg.
How it compares: Just above it: Electro-Voice EVC-1152. Just below it: Martin Audio XP15.
| AES Input | No |
|---|---|
| Amplifier Power | Passive speaker; requires external amplification |
| Aux Input | No |
| Bass Extension (-10dB) | about 65.0Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bass Extension (-3dB) | 95Hz (measured, vendor Spinorama data) |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Coaxial Input | No |
| Configuration | Passive 2-way PA speaker |
| Coverage | 90° x 60° or 60° x 40° |
| DSP | No (passive) |
| Dimensions | 27.6”H x 17”W x 20.5”D (700 x 431 x 520 mm) |
| Drivers | 15” woofer with 3” voice coil, JBL 2432H-1 compression driver |
| Frequency Response | 75Hz - 20kHz (±3dB, manufacturer specified) |
| Guitar Input | No |
| HDMI Input | No |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL | 134dB peak / 128dB continuous (manufacturer specified) |
| Microphone Input | No |
| Optical Input | No |
| Power Handling | 800W continuous / 3,200W peak |
| RCA Input | No |
| Sensitivity | 99dB |
| Spinorama Preference Score | 1.12 |
| Spinorama Preference Score with Perfect Sub | 4.49 |
| TRS Input | No |
| USB Input | No |
| Weight | 72.8 lbs (33 kg) |
| XLR Input | No |
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