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JBL Intellivox DSX180 with Top-Mounted Amplifier

The JBL Intellivox DSX180 is a compact, high-output column loudspeaker engineered for distributed audio installations where consistent coverage and speech intelligibility matter. Its slim aluminum profile and manageable 42-pound weight make it straightforward to mount and integrate into tight spaces, while the top-mounted amplifier design positions control components for convenient access and cable management.

Coverage & Sound Projection

This system delivers even sound pressure across an area up to 25 meters using patented Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) technology, which allows vertical beam shaping while maintaining a fixed 130-degree horizontal coverage pattern. The combination of ten custom 4-inch drivers and four 1-inch horn-loaded dome tweeters produces articulate midrange and clarity critical for announcements, background music, and speech applications in commercial environments.

Signal Processing & Control

Built-in 32-bit floating-point DSP handles delay, parametric EQ, automatic volume control (AVC), and eight user-definable presets without external gear, while an eight-channel Class-D amplifier with switched-mode power supply drives the drivers efficiently. Remote control and full system monitoring are managed through RS-485 interface and JBL WinControl software, enabling centralized configuration across multiple units.

Key Features

• Ten custom-designed 4-inch loudspeakers
• Four 1-inch horn-loaded dome tweeters
• Eight-channel Class-D amplifier with switched-mode power supply
• Fixed 130-degree horizontal coverage with patented Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS)
• Coverage area up to 25 meters with even sound pressure
• 32-bit floating-point DSP with delay and parametric EQ
• Automatic volume control (AVC) and eight user-definable presets
• Dimensions: 70.1 x 5.3 x 3.6 inches; weight: 42 lbs
• Slim aluminum enclosure with RAL 9010 white finish
• RS-485 interface for remote control and monitoring
• JBL WinControl software integration for system management

The DSX180 combines sophisticated beam steering with integrated amplification and DSP, making it a capable solution for applications demanding controlled directivity and reliable speech reproduction in professional installations.