JBL VLA301I Three-way horn-loaded line array system

JBL VLA301I Three-Way Horn-Loaded Line Array System

The VLA301i is a professional-grade line array element engineered for studio monitoring and critical listening environments where consistent directional coverage and extended frequency response are essential. Its compact-yet-substantial form factor—at 341 lbs and 20.8" × 53.0" × 54.3"—balances practical studio placement with the acoustic mass required for serious output, making it viable to configure in arrays without excessive structural demands on typical control room installations.

Driver Configuration & Acoustic Design

This system employs three separate driver stages: dual JBL 2265H 15" woofers with differential neodymium drive handling 1000W (100 hrs) or 1100W (2 hrs), dual JBL 2169H 8" midrange drivers with matching voice coil configuration and 400W capacity, and three JBL 2432H 1.5" exit compression drivers rated at 160W. The three-way architecture with horn-loaded construction delivers clean frequency integration and controlled 30° horizontal dispersion ideal for accurate imaging and precise mix translation across the control room listening field.

System Performance & Recording Studio Applications

Peak power handling reaches 1660W, with impedance balanced at 4 ohms (LF/MF) and 16 ohms (HF) for flexible amplifier integration in studio signal chains. Frequency response extends from 39 Hz to 19.2 kHz at −10 dB, providing full-range monitoring from low-end foundation to articulate high-frequency detail critical for production work. The 5/8-inch Baltic birch enclosure finished in DuraFlex with perforated steel grille ensures consistent sonic performance and durability in studio environments.

Key Features

• 2 × JBL 2265H dual voice-coil 15" low-frequency drivers with neodymium differential drive
• 2 × JBL 2169H dual voice-coil 8" mid-frequency drivers with neodymium differential drive
• 3 × JBL 2432H 1.5" exit high-frequency compression drivers
• Peak power handling: 1660W
• Low-frequency power rating: 1000W @ 100 hrs / 1100W @ 2 hrs
• Frequency range (−10 dB): 39 Hz – 19.2 kHz
• 30° horizontal dispersion with controlled vertical coverage per array configuration
• System impedance: 4 ohms (LF/MF), 16 ohms (HF)
• Enclosure: 5/8-inch Baltic birch plywood with black DuraFlex finish and 14-gauge perforated steel grille
• IPX3 and Mil-Std 810 environmental ratings
• Dimensions: 528.3 mm × 1346.2 mm × 1379.2 mm (20.8" × 53.0" × 54.3")
• Weight: 341.0 lbs
• Barrier strip connectivity for straightforward multi-unit rigging

The VLA301i delivers the acoustic authority and predictable monitoring characteristics required for professional studio work, with robust construction and proven JBL driver engineering backing every frequency band for reliable mix decisions.