JBL AW526-LS-BK 15" HI-PWR ALL-WEATHER SPK W EN54-24, 120x60, BLK

JBL AW526-LS-BK 15" High-Power All-Weather Speaker with EN 54-24 Certification

The AW526-LS-BK is a professional-grade outdoor monitoring and playback speaker engineered for recording studio location work, broadcast field production, and permanent installation where sonic reliability and controlled output are non-negotiable. Its hand-laminated fiberglass construction handles extreme weather without compromise, while the rotatable waveguide adapts to vertical or horizontal mounting for flexible on-set or venue deployment. This is a workhorse designed for critical listening applications, remote recording sessions, and life-safety environments that cannot afford downtime.

Output & Sonic Character

This two-way system delivers 128 dB-SPL continuous average output (134 dB peak) with a 15-inch low-frequency driver paired with a compression driver, producing clean, intelligible sound across its 55 Hz – 17 kHz frequency response (±3 dB). The 1.1 kHz crossover ensures seamless integration between drivers for transparent midrange presentation, while 98 dB sensitivity at 1W/1m means efficient power utilization and headroom in large recording or broadcast spaces.

Studio & Production Deployment

The 120° × 60° coverage pattern provides controlled directivity for precise monitoring placement and reduced room reflections during critical listening or location recording, and the rotatable waveguide allows quick reconfiguration without tools for different session setups. Built to EN 54-24 life-safety standards, it meets stringent reliability and performance requirements, while dual 70V and 100V transformer taps (400W, 200W, and 100W options per voltage) integrate seamlessly into distributed audio systems and remote recording chain infrastructure.

Key Features

• 2-way system: 380 mm (15") LF driver + 38 mm (1.5") exit, 75 mm (3") VC compression driver
• Frequency response (±3 dB): 55 Hz – 17 kHz; extended range (–10 dB): 35 Hz – 20 kHz
• Maximum SPL: 128 dB continuous average / 134 dB peak
• System sensitivity: 98 dB (1W @ 1m)
• Nominal impedance: 8 ohms
• Power rating: 600 W (2400 W peak) over 100 hours per IEC standard
• 70V transformer taps: 400W, 200W, 100W
• 100V transformer taps: 400W, 200W
• Coverage pattern: 120° × 60° with rotatable waveguide for vertical or horizontal orientation
• Hand-laminated fiberglass enclosure with gray gelcoat; available in black (-BK)
• EN 54-24 compliant for life-safety applications
• Crossover frequency: 1.1 kHz

The AW526-LS-BK combines weather-resistant construction with the output and intelligibility required for remote recording, broadcast monitoring, and permanent outdoor or life-safety installations.