Peavey Aquarius Series "AQ15" Powered 1000W, Bi-Amped, 15" Loudspeaker with Bluetooth

The Peavey Aquarius AQ™ series speaker enclosures represent the best combination of reliability, performance and value in the market today. Using our 50 plus years of experience and custom components, the AQ series represents an evolution of speaker technology no other company can offer.

The AQ™15 features a reliable bi-amped power section that provides a total of 1000 Watts of peak available dynamic power with signal compression to prevent audible overload. The analog power amplifiers and linear power supply are coupled with a DSP based crossover and EQ.

The EQ presets are accessed via a one-knob selector switch. The AQ™15 provides a balanced input via a combination jack that accepts balanced TRS 1/4 inch input as well as a balanced XLR input. There is a balanced Thru output via a Male XLR. There is an adjustable Level control as well as an LED indicator that lights when the “soft-limiting” compression circuit is activated.

The AQ represents an increase in power, both in output and reliability from previous designs while increasing efficiency, using less power to create more output making our products environmentally friendly.

Sonically our components are world-class. Our Asymmetrical Quadratic Waveguide horn allows us to direct the existing energy more precisely. This makes our enclosures perform better by getting more output where it's needed in addition to having a cleaner, clearer sound than our competition.

Safety is a number one concern; our enclosures are tested and certified for sale all over the world to be safe and reliable in a number of environments.

Modern features like Bluetooth audio streaming and the ability to pair another speaker make our speakers convenient as well as being sonically superior. Advanced DSP gave our engineers the ability to design several presets that quickly modify the enclosure's dynamics and EQ for various applications.

Efficient, easy to use, modern, reliable, and now with reduced weight, the AQ series is the best value in the business. Dare to compare our enclosures to any in its category and you will find a sonically superior, more reliable, and higher output enclosure.

FEATURES:

• Two-way bi-amplified analog amp powered speaker system
• 15" heavy-duty woofer
• DX14 compression driver, with 1.4 inch titanium diaphragm
• 670 watts peak dynamic woofer power, 330 watts peak dynamic tweeter power
• Bluetooth streaming and pairing are supported
  - 33ft / 10m bluetooth range or improved with no line of sight obstructions
  - AQ12 speakers can also pair with AQ15 speakers
• DSP processing is 56 bit double-precision
• DSP I/O is at 48 kHz and 24 bits, with low-jitter, professional grade components
• Dynamic bass boost function
• Fan cooled for maximum reliability
• Peavey Designed Quadratic Throat Waveguide© technology, 110 by 80 degree coverage
• Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4" TRS phone jack with balanced input OR a Bluetooth signal can be streamed to the speaker system.
• Mic/Line switch to accommodate a wide range of input signals
• Thru/Mix output is via a male XLR jack
• Multiple Factory Preset EQ settings for the DSP crossover system
• Rugged plastic injection-molded trapezoidal enclosure
• Cabinet has dual rear corner angled sides for floor monitor use.
• Full-coverage perforated steel grille, with powder coat finish
• Pole mount molded-in for 1 3/8" diameter poles
• Weight Unpacked: 33.3 lb (15.1 kg)
• Weight Packed: 40.3 lb (18.3 kg)
• Width Packed: 16.38" (41.59 cm)
• Height Packed: 16.13" (40.96 cm)
• Depth Packed: 28.25" (71.76 cm)

 

APPLICATIONS:
The Peavey AQ™15 has a variety of applications such as sound reinforcement, public address, side fill system, karaoke or musical playback. A typical signal source for the line-Gain inputs of the AQ™15 would be a sound reinforcement mixing console (mixer) or the output from a CD player, MP3 player or tape deck. A dynamic microphone can be connected directly via the XLR input and used when the Mic/Line switch in placed into the “Mic” position as well.

The AQ™15 is a two-way sound reinforcement system based on a heavy-duty 15” woofer and a DX™14 titanium diaphragm dynamic compression driver mounted on a 110 by 80 degree coverage Quadratic Throat Waveguide™. It’s contemporary appearance coupled with exceptional performance offer a highly desirable combination.

The light yet durable injection-molded plastic enclosure with molded-in stand mount cup eases portable use for live music or PA sound. The trapezoidal cabinet has three handles for ease of portability, and two extra angled sections on either side to allow use as a floor monitor. A full length black powder coated perforated steel grille provides system protection and a professional appearance.

The heavy-duty 15” woofer has a warm punchy sound for plenty of bass. The DX™14 compression driver tweeter is coupled to a Quadratic Throat™ constant directivity waveguide, an original Peavey® design, with smooth, even response, low distortion and good high frequency dispersion.

Advanced Digital Signal Processing (A.D.S.P.) provides the crossover function, driver limiting, as well as the driver EQ to enable the speaker system to provide an accurate and neutral sound for any type of music. The DSP processing uses 56 bit double-precision to insure accurate and transparent sound processing, and the input/output sections use a 48 kHz sampling rate at 24 bits for maximum fidelity. Low-jitter clocking and professional grade components insure the sound quality is superb.

An extremely simple system of user selected Presets is implemented in the speaker system’s DSP computing core, and accessible via the rotary selector knob. A total of 6 presets is available, covering the most common applications for this genre of speaker system.

The AQ™15 speaker system power amplifiers providing the bi-amplification are low-distortion reliable fan-cooled units providing a total of 1000W peak available dynamic power for the system. There is 670W peak available dynamic power for the woofer, and 330W peak available dynamic power for the tweeter. The power supply for both amps is a switching type for low weight coupled with low cost. Both amplifiers feature sophisticated signal compression, which virtually eliminates audible power amplifier clipping. Cooling is provided via a low-noise fan, for reliable operation under any conditions.

A built-in dynamic bass boost function provides the maximum amount of bass in such a small package. Input is via a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS phone jack with balanced input to the DSP preamp/EQ electronics, and a Level control. A Mic/Line switch allows for use of a microphone via the extra gain available when in the “Mic” position. A Thru output has a male XLR jack. This output allows linking of additional speaker systems, or feed of the signal to a powered subwoofer, etc.

Bluetooth® operation’s supported include streaming and device pairing, and a separate Level control is provided for the Bluetooth® signal level adjustment. Bluetooth® Range Information This is a Class 2 Bluetooth® device, and as such is designed to have a typical maximum range of approximately 10m (33 feet). However, any intervening materials, such as walls, shelves, screens, people, or most anything made of a substantial amount of metal, can reduce and affect that range.

 

REAR PANEL:

• LEVEL (4)
  Controls the gain or output level of the input signal from the input jack (6). It is used to directly set the system output level for a given input signal.
• SIG LED (5)
  Shows when a signal is present at the input (6)
• INPUT (6)
  The line input is of the medium impedance balanced type. The jack is a combo female XLR and 1/4” TRS connector. Sensitivity of this input is 0.50 volts for full output, when the MIC/LINE switch (7) is in the LINE position
• MIC/LINE switch (7)
  Switches between LINE level gain (out position) and MIC level gain (in position). MIC position increases gain
  20 dB to allow use of most dynamic microphones.
  NOTE: Phantom power is not supplied on the INPUT (6) jack.
• GRND LIFT switch (8)
  Allows the input cable shield to be disconnected from the chassis ground to alleviate hum from ground loops.
• SPKR LINK LED and button (9)
  LED illuminates blue when the Spkr Link button is pushed and the Bluetooth® link is established with another
  AQ speaker.
• BT PAIR LED and button (10)
  LED illuminates blue when the BT Pair button is pushed and the speaker is paired with a Bluetooth audio source.
  position.
• BT LEVEL (11)
  Controls the gain or output level of the input signal from the Bluetooth® signal feed. It is used to directly set the
  system output level for a given Bluetooth® input signal. This control should be set at the maximum level desired
  for the Bluetooth channel. The signal level can then be controlled by the volume controls on the Bluetooth source
  device.
• SIG LED (12)
  Illuminates green when a Bluetooth signal is being sent to the speaker. If it does not illuminate with signal, try
  turning up the Bluetooth source device.
• Preset Selector Switch (13)
  Allows the user to select which Preset EQ function is engaged. For reference purposes, the Acoustic preset is
  nominally the flattest response.
• EQ Presets
  There are a number of Factory defined Presets quickly available to the user via the Preset Selector Switch (13). Here is a listing of those Presets: VOICE, ACOUSTIC, MONITOR, PRGM MUSIC, DJ, LIVE MUSIC
  Here is a brief description of what each Preset does to the nominally flat response of the speaker system:
  VOICE Preset:
  Filters out the low and high frequencies outside the normal voice bandwidth to reduce booming or sibilance, and provides a mild presence boost to help with intelligibility.
  ACOUSTIC Preset:
  This Preset provides a nominally flat frequency response, within the limits of the systems drivers and nearby acoustic environment.
  MONITOR Preset:
  Mild low-shelf cut to account for the floor location, mid-bass EQ to counter the floor bounce notch, and mild presence boost for vocals, very slight roll-off of extreme high frequencies to minimize hash.
  STREAM/PLAYBACK Preset:
  This Preset is intended for use with recorded music, with a mild bass-boost, a slight upper mid-bass emphasis for punch, and some high frequency boost with subsequent extreme high frequency taper off. Dynamic bass boost employed.
  CLUB/DJ Preset:
  Provides maximum bass boost, with some EQ for punch and presence, with some high frequency boost with subsequent extreme high frequency taper off. Dynamic bass boost employed.
  LIVE MUSIC Preset:
  Very mild bass boost, with mild EQ for punch and presence, with some high frequency boost with subsequent slight extreme high frequency taper off. Dynamic bass boost employed.
   
• THRU/MIX OUT jack (14):
  This jack is intended for the use of linking multiple AQ™12’s in a line or to provide a feed to a powered subwoofer, or other electronics that needs to receive a full range version of the input signal. The output signal of the thru/mix output jack is selected by the Mix/Dir button (15).
• MIX/DIR button (15) When in the normal (out) position, the THRU/MIX OUT jack (14) passes the input signal present at the input jack (6) thru to another device. Pushing the button in engages the MIX function, where the Bluetooth® signal source is mixed with the analog input present at the input jack (6).
• POWER LED (16)
  It illuminates when the power switch is on and power is present.
• LIMIT LED (17)
  It turns Red when the power amp engages the "Soft Limiting" and Compression system. Should only be blinking occasionally, if it is on all the time, or most of the time, the signal will be highly compressed