EAW LS432 Specifications
Acoustic Performance Partnership
Eastern Acoustic Works
LS432
One Main Street, Whitinsville MA, 01588 USA • Phone 508/234-6158 • Toll Free 800/992-5013 • Fax 508/234-8251 • Web http://www.eaw.com • email info@eaw.com
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SPECIFICATIONS
LS432
EASTERN ACOUSTIC WORKS
One Main Street, Whitinsville, MA 01588 • (508) 234 - 6158 • FAX (508) 234 - 8251 • Email info@eaw.com • Web http://www.eaw.com
EAW products are continually improved. All specifications are therefore subject to change without notice. • PUB# LS432-888138 (B)/2 pp/5/1/00 • Printed In USA
FEATURES
• High performance Column Array(tm) system
• 4x 4-in LF/3x 1-in tweeters
• Line array effects create consistent 20
°
x 140
°
coverage
• For permanent installation only
DESCRIPTION
EAW’s LS432 line source loudspeaker system brings the clas-
sic column speaker up-to-date. Sophisticated frequency shad-
ing and all-pass filtering integrates the 4x 4-in woofers and
3x 1-in soft dome tweeters, maximizing the benefits of line
source coupling while eliminating grading lobes.
The system maintains a well behaved nominal vertical cov-
erage pattern of 20
°
to below 1000 Hz. Even at 500 Hz, the
vertical pattern is still 80
°
. With the enclosure baffle defin-
ing a gentle arc, the drivers form a curved line source to help
prevent the vertical pattern from collapsing in the crossover
region.
At the same time, the drivers act as direct radiators in the
horizontal plane, giving the system an extra-wide 140
°
hori-
zontal coverage pattern with response that meets profes-
sional standards for fidelity and intelligibility.
The internal passive crossover/filter network uses complex,
asymmetrical slopes to integrate the subsystems and goes
beyond merely dividing the signal to perform critical equal-
ization functions.
APPLICATION
Like the classic column speakers of the ‘50s and 60’s, the
LS432 was designed to solve speech-only installation prob-
lems in highly reverberant spaces with low ceilings and hard
floors. These might include small houses of worship, librar-
ies or other civic spaces, and transportation hubs.
The 26-in tall, 6.25-in wide enclosure fits nicely on archi-
tectural columns and can be custom painted to blend in
with any decor. The enclosure includes a comprehensive sys-
tem of 1/4”-20 threaded mounting points for easy installa-
tion. The LS432 is available as the LS432-SLT with a 15
°
downward angle to the front baffle, letting the system be
mounted near a higher ceiling without sacrificing coverage.
DESCRIPTIVE DATA
Configuration
2-way, full range
Powering
Passive (LF/HF crossover)
LF Subsystem
4x 4-in woofer
HF Subsystem
3x1-in soft dometweeter
Coverage Angles (h
°
x v
°
)
140 x 20
Cabinet Type (shape)
Rectangular
Enclosure Materials
Baltic birch plywood
Finish
Black polyurethane
Connectors
2-terminal barrier strip
Suspension Hardware
(8) 1/4"-20 threaded mounting
points (1 each top, bottom, and
sides; 4 back)
Grille
Vinyl coated perforated steel
Options
FC142 forged shoulder eyebolt
Dimensions
Inches
Millimeters
Height
26.00
660
Width
6.25
159
Depth (max)
6.00
152
Depth (top)
5.75
146
Depth (bottom)
5.75
146
Weights
Pounds Kilograms
Net Weight
20
9.1
Shipping Weight
23
10.5
PERFORMANCE
Frequency Response (1 Watt @ 1m)
±
3 dB
200 Hz to 20 kHz
-10 dB
100 Hz
Axial Sensitivity (dB SPL, 1 Watt @ 1m)
Full Range
95
Impedance (Ohms)
Full Range
8
Power Handling, AES Standard (Watts)
Full Range
150
Calculated Maximum Output (dB SPL @ 1m)
Full Range Peak
122.8
Full Range Longterm
116.8