JBL AWC62 All-Weather Compact 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker with 6.5 LF
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Description
JBL AWC62 All-Weather Compact 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker
The AWC62 is a rugged, compact all-weather speaker engineered for permanent outdoor installation in demanding environments. Its coaxial design delivers consistent coverage and coherent imaging across a wide listening area, making it equally capable of reinforcing speech at a poolside venue or providing reliable background music in a covered structure exposed to the elements.
Recording & Monitoring Performance
This two-way system reproduces audio from 70 Hz to 20 kHz with a 120 dB maximum peak SPL and maintains a wide 110° x 110° broadband pattern control, ensuring even sound distribution without phase anomalies or coverage dead zones. The 165 mm (6.5 in) Kevlar-reinforced woofer and 25 mm (1 in) compression driver work together in a coaxial arrangement for seamless integration across the frequency spectrum, providing phase coherence critical for accurate mix translation in outdoor production scenarios.
Durability & Integration
Built to withstand outdoor conditions, the AWC62 carries an IP56 rating and features a corrosion-resistant zinc-rich powder-coated steel grille with three-layer construction (foam and woven poly mesh backing). Integration into your setup is straightforward via two M10 fine-thread points with an included U-bracket, plus an M6 secondary safety attachment on the back panel for secure mounting in permanent installations.
Key Features
- 165 mm (6.5 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 38 mm (1.5 in) voice coil
- 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver
- Frequency response: 70 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
- Maximum peak SPL: 120 dB
- Broadband pattern control: 110° x 110°
- 175 Watt power handling (average continuous pink noise)
- 120 Watt 70V/100V multi-tap transformer or direct 8Ω low-impedance operation
- IP56 weather rating for outdoor durability
- Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder-coated steel grille with 3-layer assembly
- CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals (accepts up to 8 mm outside/4 mm inside open-lug, #6 or #8, or bare wire up to 2.5 mm² / 12 AWG, or spade lugs)
- Two M10 fine-thread mounting points with included U-bracket
- M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel
The AWC62 combines professional-grade coaxial performance with legitimate all-weather construction, delivering reliable output and phase coherence in challenging outdoor production environments.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The JBL AWC62 is a professional all-weather installation speaker designed for outdoor and semi-covered environments, not for studio tracking or critical mixing. Its coaxial design, IP56 weather sealing, and 175 W handling make it ideal for permanent venue and broadcast setups where environmental durability and wide, even coverage outweigh the needs of close-field monitoring or room-treated recording spaces. This is a deployment tool for sound engineers specifying gear that will perform reliably in harsh conditions year-round.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Live Performance
- ✓ Outdoor Installation
- ✓ Background Music
- ✓ Speech Reinforcement
- ✓ Covered Venues
Not the best pick for
- – Home Recording
- – Studio Sessions
- – Indoor Critical Listening
Skill level: Professional
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AWC62 suitable for indoor studio or home recording use?
No. The AWC62 is engineered for outdoor and covered-venue installation. For studio work, use reference monitors or studio-grade speakers designed for controlled acoustic environments.
What does the IP56 rating mean?
IP56 means the speaker is dust-resistant and can withstand low-pressure water jets from any direction—ideal for poolside, outdoor bars, and covered structures exposed to weather. It is not submersible.
Can I run the AWC62 on 70V or 100V distributed systems?
Yes. The included 120 W transformer provides multi-tap 70V and 100V outputs, or you can operate it in direct 8Ω low-impedance mode for short-run, low-impedance amplifier connections.
How is the coaxial design beneficial?
Coaxial construction aligns the compression driver on-axis with the woofer, delivering coherent imaging and seamless frequency integration across the 110° × 110° coverage pattern, minimizing hot spots and phase issues in wide listening areas.
What mounting options are included?
The speaker includes a U-bracket and two M10 fine-thread mounting points for standard pole or wall installation, plus an M6 secondary safety attachment on the back panel for redundant rigging.
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