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SxA technical specifications

Only Electro-Voice builds
powered loudspeakers this good.
®

,

, and

powered loudspeakers

What sets the SxA™ family above all other powered
loudspeakers is the name on the box: Electro-Voice®
Professionals know, use, and trust their sound to
EV®. We’ve been building loudspeakers for
75 years, and amplifiers for more
than 50 years. Only Electro-Voice
can put all that innovation and
experience together to build
powered speakers that
work so well in so many
different applications.

Power requirement:

I n n o v a t i v e

t h i n k i n g . . .

Electro-Voice has a long track record of important loudspeaker innovations.
While other speaker manufacturers ramble on and on about their products,
just remember that a lot of the technology they use was invented by Electro-Voice.
For example: Other speaker manufacturers often talk about their “constant-directivity” or
“CD” horns. Electro-Voice invented and patented CD horns and ours do the job right,
accurately spreading the full range of music and speech across their coverage pattern.
Most manufacturers still haven’t caught up with other Electro-Voice “firsts” such as flat-wire
voice coils, pure titanium compression driver diaphragms, and equalized crossover networks.
Electro-Voice is one
of the world’s largest
manufacturers of
premium loudspeaker
components.

Enclosure material:
Grille:
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Net weight (each):
Shipping weight:

. . . i n

e v e r y

p r o d u c t

SxA™ powered loudspeakers are the newest members of
our highly successful line of Sx Series™ lightweight
speakers. Like the Sx Series, SxA powered loudspeakers
demonstrate that we don’t just reserve our best
innovations for our most expensive concert systems.
When the name Electro-Voice is on the box, you know
you’re getting the best in the business.

Sx 180

65 Hz - 20 kHz
124 dB
65° horizontal, 65° vertical
350 W 10 ms burst, 150 W continuous
80 W 10 ms burst, 50 W continuous
-35 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
-12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
12” (300mm)
1.25” (31.75mm) compression driver

55 Hz - 20 kHz
126 dB
80° horizontal, 55° vertical
350 W 10 ms burst, 150 W continuous
80 W 10 ms burst, 50 W continuous
-35 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
-12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
15” (381mm) DL15BFH
1.25” (31.75mm) compression driver

XLR, XLR+1/4”phone combo
XLR
Shelving; LF ±6dB @ 140 Hz
HF ±4dB @ 5 kHz
110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
600 W
Polypropylene structural foam
Powder-coated steel with foam backing
23.1” x 16.9” x 12.3”
(586mm x 429mm x 312mm)
43 lbs (19.5 kg)
47 lbs (21.3 kg)

XLR, XLR+1/4”phone combo
XLR
Shelving; LF ±6dB @ 140 Hz
HF ±4dB @ 5 kHz
110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
600 W
18mm plywood
Powder-coated steel with fiber backing
24.6” x 17.2” x 13.1”
(625mm x 437mm x 333mm)
49 lbs (22.2 kg)
53 lbs (24.0 kg)

Amp limiter indicator

Signal present
indicator
Mic input

AC power on indicator
LF/HF equalization
controls

Master gain

AC power switch, fuse,
and power connector

Mic input

Electro-Voice also sparked a revolution in loudspeaker
design more than 25 years ago when we created the pro
audio industry’s first lightweight, high-output speakers.
Today, more than a million EV® lightweight speakers are
used around the world, many in places you wouldn’t
expect such as Notre Dame Stadium, Broadway theaters,
and large churches. Nobody has more experience with
professional lightweight speakers than Electro-Voice.

Electro-Voice Constant-directivity horns maintain their
coverage patterns throughout their frequency range.
Other CD horns often collapse coverage in the
vertical plane at high frequencies.

Sx 250

Sx 100
Frequency response (-10 dB):
Maximum SPL:
Coverage:
LF amplifier power:
HF amplifier power:
Mic input sensitivity:
Line input sensitivity:
LF transducer:
HF transducer:
Connectors:
Balanced mic, line inputs:
Balanced output:
Equalization:

Line output to additional SxA speakers

Line input

The ins and outs of SxA powered loudspeakers.
High-pass output to SxA
two-way speakers

Master gain

Line output to other
SxA speakers

Frequency control for
variable crossover

Line input

AC power switch

Frequency response (-10 dB): 38 Hz - 120 Hz
Maximum SPL: 126 dB
LF amplifier power: 650 W 50 ms burst, 300 W continuous
Line input sensitivity: -12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
LF transducer: 18” (450mm) DL18MT
Voice coil diameter: 2.5” (63.5mm)
Connectors:
Line input: XLR
Balanced output: XLR
High-pass balanced output: XLR
Power requirement: 110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
700 W
Enclosure material: 18mm Plywood
Grille: Powder-coated steel with foam backing
Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.5” x 21” x 23.5”
(800mm x 533mm x 596mm)
Net weight (each): 98 lbs (44.5 kg)
Shipping weight: 102 lbs (46.3 kg)

Why they sound so darn good: SxA technical notes
SxA two-way powered loudspeakers borrow a key technology from
Electro-Voice® concert systems: our exclusive Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD®)
technology. RMD identifies and dampens acoustic and mechanical resonances
that would color the sound. The result is pure vocal reproduction and the
smoothest, most detailed mids available. Thanks to RMD, the sound quality
doesn’t change at different listening levels.
High-current amplifiers with beefy power supplies are perfectly matched to
each SxA driver. “Over-easy” limiters built into each SxA speaker prevent amp
clipping from damaging the drivers, and preserve the spectral balance of your
sound — even when pushed hard. The amps contain 24-dB-peroctave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers and customized signal
processing to make the speakers sound their best.
SxA100 and SxA250 reproduce high frequencies with
the Electro-Voice® DH2010a, one of the best sounding
and most reliable drivers available. This pure titanium driver
is coupled to our TimePath™ phase plug for smooth, extended HF response.
Both SxA100 and SxA250 have narrower-than-typical coverage to control room
surface reflections and to throw their sound farther, improving intelligibility at
the back of the room.
With their intelligent design and well-integrated components and amplifiers,
the SxA family of powered loudspeakers deliver beautifully balanced sound in
real-world applications.

ELECTRO-VOICE®
12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 U.S.A.
TEL: 800-392-3497
FAX: 952-736-4582

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www.electrovoice.com

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
©2001 Telex Communications PA-20600 1/02

If you
perform music
give speeches
spin disks
or sing praises

you belong
to the
family

The versatility to fit
any application.

The audio quality to deliver your best performance.
The power to reach your audience.

We put a lot of thought into the design, features, and performance of SxA™ powered loudspeakers. Each one is a precisely
matched combination of our own lightweight, powerful amplifiers; well-designed, efficient Electro-Voice® speaker
components; and rugged, roadworthy enclosures. The carefully balanced SxA combination of components, electronics, and
enclosures delivers full, rich sound, incredible flexibility, and high acoustic output. The ease-of-use, convenience, and durability
of SxA powered loudspeakers easily blow away the competition.

Musicians, MBAs, ministers — anyone who stands before an
audience depends on a sound system to excite, to motivate, to
inspire. That’s why we developed a family of powered loudspeakers
that anyone can use: Electro-Voice® SxA100 and SxA250 full-range
powered speakers, and the SxA180 powered subwoofer.
Everything you need for high-quality sound reinforcement is packed
into these self-contained, easy-to-transport-and-set-up systems.
There’s no separate amplifier rack, no complicated wiring. The SxA100
and 250 full-range speakers include built-in two-channel mixers with
mic and line inputs and two-band EQ. Just connect the SxA™ speakers
(if you’re using more than one), plug in the power, plug in a microphone
and maybe a CD player or keyboard, and you’re good to go. Whether
you’re a band on tour, or a salesperson making a presentation, SxA power
loudspeakers make it easy to sound your best.

Even in simple
setups, you can mix
a microphone and a
line input (cassette,
CD player,
FOR
MICROPHONES
instrument, computer
sound card, etc.)
Need more sound to
TO
INPUT
cover a large area?
LINE
FROM CD PLAYERS,
Just cascade the
KEYBOARDS, TAPE DECKS,
signal to additional
OR FROM MIXER OUTPUTS
SxA speakers.

POWER
CORD
FOR
CASCADING
SIGNALS
TO OTHER
SXA
SPEAKERS

SxA for musicians
No matter what kind of music you play, there’s
an SxA system that’s perfect for what you do.
The range, clarity, and projection of SxA
powered loudspeakers ensure that the audience
hears every note, every nuance of your
performance. SxA100 is superb for solo gigs in
small-to-medium rooms when you just need
reinforcement for your voice, acoustic guitar, or
keyboard. For more volume, and warmer, richer
lows, you’ll want the SxA250. You can always
turn an SxA100 or SxA250 on its side as a
self-powered floor monitor. And when you play
bigger gigs, add the SxA180 powered subwoofer
for chest-pounding bass that fills the space with
full-impact sound. With so many uses, you’ll
never outgrow your SxA powered loudspeakers.

Sx 100

SxA for DJs
SxA powered loudspeakers provide
the energy and excitement that
dance grooves need, with plenty of
power and clarity to cut through
crowd noise. Add the SxA180
powered subwoofer to your system
for the classic Electro-Voice
thundering bass that gets the whole
room shakin’. For DJs, the SxA250 is
the way to go for rounder, fatter
sound and higher output. All SxA
systems are easy to setup, tear
down, and load out. Convenient pole
mounting of the two-ways above the
SxA180 sub eliminates the need for
separate speaker stands. The SxA
family is amazingly compact for a
system that sounds so big.

SxA for sound
reinforcement
and A/V
Sound reinforcement can
throw all kinds of different
situations at you: a sales
presentation in a low-ceiling
meeting room, bingo in a church
basement, a wedding reception under an outdoor tent.
SxA powered loudspeakers have the flexibility to work
in all these venues and many more. Thanks to the SxA
family’s versatile mounting and flying options, and
room-filling performance, your audience won’t miss a
thing. And legendary EV® reliability means years of
trouble-free operation and happy customers.

Sx 180

Sx 250

12-inch, full-range powered loudspeaker

15-inch, full-range biamped loudspeaker

Pound for pound, inch for inch, SxA100 is the most versatile powered
speaker available. Its 12-inch woofer is perfect at reproducing voices and
instruments like guitars and horns. SxA100 has the most compact
enclosure of any professional, full-range powered speaker — goes
anywhere for performances, presentations, or parties. Large HF horn with
65° x 65° pattern gives SxA100 tremendous projection capability in
horizontal or vertical use. TimePath™ phase plug allows response to 25 kHz.
• Polypropylene structural foam enclosure is extremely strong, yet light.
• Includes F200 adapters for use as a powered floor monitor, and stand
adapter for pole mounting. Can be flown and arrayed using optional Mb
Series hardware.
• Dynamic 350-watt LF and 80-watt HF amplifiers deliver 124 dB
maximum output capability.

A concert-quality speaker disguised as a 49-lb powered system.
SxA250 delivers superb music reproduction with premium EV®
components, including a cast frame DL 15-inch woofer for higher output
and warmer lows. Its multi-angle enclosure makes SxA250 more versatile:
perfect as a floor monitor, or horizontally oriented as a FOH system. The
80° x 55° CD horn gives SxA250 wide coverage, yet provides better
control and longer throw than competitive systems.
• Tour-grade 18 mm plywood enclosure with Futura™ finish that’s
resistant to dings, and damage, and the effects of weather.
• Handles on top and side of enclosure for easier lifting regardless
of orientation. Built-in stand adapter for pole mounting.
• Optional Sx1 kit for safe overhead suspension.
• Dynamic 350-watt LF and 80-watt HF amplifiers deliver 126 dB
output capability.

18-inch, biamped subwoofer
A direct-radiating, 18-inch Electro-Voice® DL18MT woofer — the
same driver that has toured the world in EV concert systems — pushed
by 650 dynamic watts delivers legendary, floor-shaking EV bass.
While 18-inch subs aren’t light and compact, the SxA180
is easy to move thanks to its removable transport dolly.
• Tour-grade 18 mm plywood enclosure with Futura™ finish that’s
resistant to dings, and damage, and the effects of weather.
• Included 34-inch pole allows mounting of SxA100/250 above
the 180 sub, eliminating the need for separate speaker stands.
• Transport dolly covers large storage compartment with ample
room for mounting pole, cables, and other accessories.
• Variable active crossover with 24-dB-per-octave filters.
Filtered high-pass line output feeds full-range speakers for louder,
cleaner sound.

TO
INPUT
LINE

LINE-LEVEL
HI-PASS
OUT

Two SxA100s (shown in their optional SxZB tote bags)
easily fit in the trunk of a car. The tote bags have
extra room for audio and power cables.

1

2

3

When your gig is done, just take the
SxA full-range off its mounting pole...

...pack the pole and your cables in
the SxA180 storage compartment...

FROM
HIGH PASS
OUTPUT

TO INPUT

4
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL SxA
SYSTEMS

Versatile SxA full-range speakers
make excellent floor and sidefill
monitors — with amps built in.

For big, wide-range,
full-impact sound, add
the SxA180 powered
subwoofer. A variable
frequency crossover
inside the SxA180
sends the bass to the
subwoofer and
everything else to
SxA full-range
speakers for better
sound and higher
POWER volume. A two-box,
UNIT
three-way SxA
system can rival the
sound quality of
a much bigger
concert system.

...attach the SxA180 back
panel/transport dolly...

...then roll everything away.
Who needs roadies?

POWER
CORD
SxA180
PLAYS THE LOW
FREQUENCIES

FULL
RANGE

FROM
MIXER
OUTPUT

The versatility to fit
any application.

The audio quality to deliver your best performance.
The power to reach your audience.

We put a lot of thought into the design, features, and performance of SxA™ powered loudspeakers. Each one is a precisely
matched combination of our own lightweight, powerful amplifiers; well-designed, efficient Electro-Voice® speaker
components; and rugged, roadworthy enclosures. The carefully balanced SxA combination of components, electronics, and
enclosures delivers full, rich sound, incredible flexibility, and high acoustic output. The ease-of-use, convenience, and durability
of SxA powered loudspeakers easily blow away the competition.

Musicians, MBAs, ministers — anyone who stands before an
audience depends on a sound system to excite, to motivate, to
inspire. That’s why we developed a family of powered loudspeakers
that anyone can use: Electro-Voice® SxA100 and SxA250 full-range
powered speakers, and the SxA180 powered subwoofer.
Everything you need for high-quality sound reinforcement is packed
into these self-contained, easy-to-transport-and-set-up systems.
There’s no separate amplifier rack, no complicated wiring. The SxA100
and 250 full-range speakers include built-in two-channel mixers with
mic and line inputs and two-band EQ. Just connect the SxA™ speakers
(if you’re using more than one), plug in the power, plug in a microphone
and maybe a CD player or keyboard, and you’re good to go. Whether
you’re a band on tour, or a salesperson making a presentation, SxA power
loudspeakers make it easy to sound your best.

Even in simple
setups, you can mix
a microphone and a
line input (cassette,
CD player,
FOR
MICROPHONES
instrument, computer
sound card, etc.)
Need more sound to
TO
INPUT
cover a large area?
LINE
FROM CD PLAYERS,
Just cascade the
KEYBOARDS, TAPE DECKS,
signal to additional
OR FROM MIXER OUTPUTS
SxA speakers.

POWER
CORD
FOR
CASCADING
SIGNALS
TO OTHER
SXA
SPEAKERS

SxA for musicians
No matter what kind of music you play, there’s
an SxA system that’s perfect for what you do.
The range, clarity, and projection of SxA
powered loudspeakers ensure that the audience
hears every note, every nuance of your
performance. SxA100 is superb for solo gigs in
small-to-medium rooms when you just need
reinforcement for your voice, acoustic guitar, or
keyboard. For more volume, and warmer, richer
lows, you’ll want the SxA250. You can always
turn an SxA100 or SxA250 on its side as a
self-powered floor monitor. And when you play
bigger gigs, add the SxA180 powered subwoofer
for chest-pounding bass that fills the space with
full-impact sound. With so many uses, you’ll
never outgrow your SxA powered loudspeakers.

Sx 100

SxA for DJs
SxA powered loudspeakers provide
the energy and excitement that
dance grooves need, with plenty of
power and clarity to cut through
crowd noise. Add the SxA180
powered subwoofer to your system
for the classic Electro-Voice
thundering bass that gets the whole
room shakin’. For DJs, the SxA250 is
the way to go for rounder, fatter
sound and higher output. All SxA
systems are easy to setup, tear
down, and load out. Convenient pole
mounting of the two-ways above the
SxA180 sub eliminates the need for
separate speaker stands. The SxA
family is amazingly compact for a
system that sounds so big.

SxA for sound
reinforcement
and A/V
Sound reinforcement can
throw all kinds of different
situations at you: a sales
presentation in a low-ceiling
meeting room, bingo in a church
basement, a wedding reception under an outdoor tent.
SxA powered loudspeakers have the flexibility to work
in all these venues and many more. Thanks to the SxA
family’s versatile mounting and flying options, and
room-filling performance, your audience won’t miss a
thing. And legendary EV® reliability means years of
trouble-free operation and happy customers.

Sx 180

Sx 250

12-inch, full-range powered loudspeaker

15-inch, full-range biamped loudspeaker

Pound for pound, inch for inch, SxA100 is the most versatile powered
speaker available. Its 12-inch woofer is perfect at reproducing voices and
instruments like guitars and horns. SxA100 has the most compact
enclosure of any professional, full-range powered speaker — goes
anywhere for performances, presentations, or parties. Large HF horn with
65° x 65° pattern gives SxA100 tremendous projection capability in
horizontal or vertical use. TimePath™ phase plug allows response to 25 kHz.
• Polypropylene structural foam enclosure is extremely strong, yet light.
• Includes F200 adapters for use as a powered floor monitor, and stand
adapter for pole mounting. Can be flown and arrayed using optional Mb
Series hardware.
• Dynamic 350-watt LF and 80-watt HF amplifiers deliver 124 dB
maximum output capability.

A concert-quality speaker disguised as a 49-lb powered system.
SxA250 delivers superb music reproduction with premium EV®
components, including a cast frame DL 15-inch woofer for higher output
and warmer lows. Its multi-angle enclosure makes SxA250 more versatile:
perfect as a floor monitor, or horizontally oriented as a FOH system. The
80° x 55° CD horn gives SxA250 wide coverage, yet provides better
control and longer throw than competitive systems.
• Tour-grade 18 mm plywood enclosure with Futura™ finish that’s
resistant to dings, and damage, and the effects of weather.
• Handles on top and side of enclosure for easier lifting regardless
of orientation. Built-in stand adapter for pole mounting.
• Optional SK1 kit for safe overhead suspension.
• Dynamic 350-watt LF and 80-watt HF amplifiers deliver 126 dB
output capability.

18-inch, biamped subwoofer
A direct-radiating, 18-inch Electro-Voice® DL18MT woofer — the
same driver that has toured the world in EV concert systems — pushed
by 650 dynamic watts delivers legendary, floor-shaking EV bass.
While 18-inch subs aren’t light and compact, the SxA180
is easy to move thanks to its removable transport dolly.
• Tour-grade 18 mm plywood enclosure with Futura™ finish that’s
resistant to dings, and damage, and the effects of weather.
• Included 34-inch pole allows mounting of SxA100/250 above
the 180 sub, eliminating the need for separate speaker stands.
• Transport dolly covers large storage compartment with ample
room for mounting pole, cables, and other accessories.
• Variable active crossover with 24-dB-per-octave filters.
Filtered high-pass line output feeds full-range speakers for louder,
cleaner sound.

TO
INPUT
LINE

LINE-LEVEL
HI-PASS
OUT

Two SxA100s (shown in their optional SxZB tote bags)
easily fit in the trunk of a car. The tote bags have
extra room for audio and power cables.

1

2

3

When your gig is done, just take the
SxA full-range off its mounting pole...

...pack the pole and your cables in
the SxA180 storage compartment...

FROM
HIGH PASS
OUTPUT

TO INPUT

4
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL SxA
SYSTEMS

Versatile SxA full-range speakers
make excellent floor and sidefill
monitors — with amps built in.

For big, wide-range,
full-impact sound, add
the SxA180 powered
subwoofer. A variable
frequency crossover
inside the SxA180
sends the bass to the
subwoofer and
everything else to
SxA full-range
speakers for better
sound and higher
POWER volume. A two-box,
UNIT
three-way SxA
system can rival the
sound quality of
a much bigger
concert system.

...attach the SxA180 back
panel/transport dolly...

...then roll everything away.
Who needs roadies?

POWER
CORD
SxA180
PLAYS THE LOW
FREQUENCIES

FULL
RANGE

FROM
MIXER
OUTPUT

The versatility to fit
any application.

The audio quality to deliver your best performance.
The power to reach your audience.

We put a lot of thought into the design, features, and performance of SxA™ powered loudspeakers. Each one is a precisely
matched combination of our own lightweight, powerful amplifiers; well-designed, efficient Electro-Voice® speaker
components; and rugged, roadworthy enclosures. The carefully balanced SxA combination of components, electronics, and
enclosures delivers full, rich sound, incredible flexibility, and high acoustic output. The ease-of-use, convenience, and durability
of SxA powered loudspeakers easily blow away the competition.

Musicians, MBAs, ministers — anyone who stands before an
audience depends on a sound system to excite, to motivate, to
inspire. That’s why we developed a family of powered loudspeakers
that anyone can use: Electro-Voice® SxA100 and SxA250 full-range
powered speakers, and the SxA180 powered subwoofer.
Everything you need for high-quality sound reinforcement is packed
into these self-contained, easy-to-transport-and-set-up systems.
There’s no separate amplifier rack, no complicated wiring. The SxA100
and 250 full-range speakers include built-in two-channel mixers with
mic and line inputs and two-band EQ. Just connect the SxA™ speakers
(if you’re using more than one), plug in the power, plug in a microphone
and maybe a CD player or keyboard, and you’re good to go. Whether
you’re a band on tour, or a salesperson making a presentation, SxA power
loudspeakers make it easy to sound your best.

Even in simple
setups, you can mix
a microphone and a
line input (cassette,
CD player,
FOR
MICROPHONES
instrument, computer
sound card, etc.)
Need more sound to
TO
INPUT
cover a large area?
LINE
FROM CD PLAYERS,
Just cascade the
KEYBOARDS, TAPE DECKS,
signal to additional
OR FROM MIXER OUTPUTS
SxA speakers.

POWER
CORD
FOR
CASCADING
SIGNALS
TO OTHER
SXA
SPEAKERS

SxA for musicians
No matter what kind of music you play, there’s
an SxA system that’s perfect for what you do.
The range, clarity, and projection of SxA
powered loudspeakers ensure that the audience
hears every note, every nuance of your
performance. SxA100 is superb for solo gigs in
small-to-medium rooms when you just need
reinforcement for your voice, acoustic guitar, or
keyboard. For more volume, and warmer, richer
lows, you’ll want the SxA250. You can always
turn an SxA100 or SxA250 on its side as a
self-powered floor monitor. And when you play
bigger gigs, add the SxA180 powered subwoofer
for chest-pounding bass that fills the space with
full-impact sound. With so many uses, you’ll
never outgrow your SxA powered loudspeakers.

Sx 100

SxA for DJs
SxA powered loudspeakers provide
the energy and excitement that
dance grooves need, with plenty of
power and clarity to cut through
crowd noise. Add the SxA180
powered subwoofer to your system
for the classic Electro-Voice
thundering bass that gets the whole
room shakin’. For DJs, the SxA250 is
the way to go for rounder, fatter
sound and higher output. All SxA
systems are easy to setup, tear
down, and load out. Convenient pole
mounting of the two-ways above the
SxA180 sub eliminates the need for
separate speaker stands. The SxA
family is amazingly compact for a
system that sounds so big.

SxA for sound
reinforcement
and A/V
Sound reinforcement can
throw all kinds of different
situations at you: a sales
presentation in a low-ceiling
meeting room, bingo in a church
basement, a wedding reception under an outdoor tent.
SxA powered loudspeakers have the flexibility to work
in all these venues and many more. Thanks to the SxA
family’s versatile mounting and flying options, and
room-filling performance, your audience won’t miss a
thing. And legendary EV® reliability means years of
trouble-free operation and happy customers.

Sx 180

Sx 250

12-inch, full-range powered loudspeaker

15-inch, full-range biamped loudspeaker

Pound for pound, inch for inch, SxA100 is the most versatile powered
speaker available. Its 12-inch woofer is perfect at reproducing voices and
instruments like guitars and horns. SxA100 has the most compact
enclosure of any professional, full-range powered speaker — goes
anywhere for performances, presentations, or parties. Large HF horn with
65° x 65° pattern gives SxA100 tremendous projection capability in
horizontal or vertical use. TimePath™ phase plug allows response to 25 kHz.
• Polypropylene structural foam enclosure is extremely strong, yet light.
• Includes F200 adapters for use as a powered floor monitor, and stand
adapter for pole mounting. Can be flown and arrayed using optional Mb
Series hardware.
• Dynamic 350-watt LF and 80-watt HF amplifiers deliver 124 dB
maximum output capability.

A concert-quality speaker disguised as a 49-lb powered system.
SxA250 delivers superb music reproduction with premium EV®
components, including a cast frame DL 15-inch woofer for higher output
and warmer lows. Its multi-angle enclosure makes SxA250 more versatile:
perfect as a floor monitor, or horizontally oriented as a FOH system. The
80° x 55° CD horn gives SxA250 wide coverage, yet provides better
control and longer throw than competitive systems.
• Tour-grade 18 mm plywood enclosure with Futura™ finish that’s
resistant to dings, and damage, and the effects of weather.
• Handles on top and side of enclosure for easier lifting regardless
of orientation. Built-in stand adapter for pole mounting.
• Optional Sx1 kit for safe overhead suspension.
• Dynamic 350-watt LF and 80-watt HF amplifiers deliver 126 dB
output capability.

18-inch, biamped subwoofer
A direct-radiating, 18-inch Electro-Voice® DL18MT woofer — the
same driver that has toured the world in EV concert systems — pushed
by 650 dynamic watts delivers legendary, floor-shaking EV bass.
While 18-inch subs aren’t light and compact, the SxA180
is easy to move thanks to its removable transport dolly.
• Tour-grade 18 mm plywood enclosure with Futura™ finish that’s
resistant to dings, and damage, and the effects of weather.
• Included 34-inch pole allows mounting of SxA100/250 above
the 180 sub, eliminating the need for separate speaker stands.
• Transport dolly covers large storage compartment with ample
room for mounting pole, cables, and other accessories.
• Variable active crossover with 24-dB-per-octave filters.
Filtered high-pass line output feeds full-range speakers for louder,
cleaner sound.

TO
INPUT
LINE

LINE-LEVEL
HI-PASS
OUT

Two SxA100s (shown in their optional SxZB tote bags)
easily fit in the trunk of a car. The tote bags have
extra room for audio and power cables.

1

2

3

When your gig is done, just take the
SxA full-range off its mounting pole...

...pack the pole and your cables in
the SxA180 storage compartment...

FROM
HIGH PASS
OUTPUT

TO INPUT

4
OUTPUT TO
ADDITIONAL SxA
SYSTEMS

Versatile SxA full-range speakers
make excellent floor and sidefill
monitors — with amps built in.

For big, wide-range,
full-impact sound, add
the SxA180 powered
subwoofer. A variable
frequency crossover
inside the SxA180
sends the bass to the
subwoofer and
everything else to
SxA full-range
speakers for better
sound and higher
POWER volume. A two-box,
UNIT
three-way SxA
system can rival the
sound quality of
a much bigger
concert system.

...attach the SxA180 back
panel/transport dolly...

...then roll everything away.
Who needs roadies?

POWER
CORD
SxA180
PLAYS THE LOW
FREQUENCIES

FULL
RANGE

FROM
MIXER
OUTPUT

SxA technical specifications

Only Electro-Voice builds
powered loudspeakers this good.
®

,

, and

powered loudspeakers

What sets the SxA™ family above all other powered
loudspeakers is the name on the box: Electro-Voice®
Professionals know, use, and trust their sound to
EV®. We’ve been building loudspeakers for
75 years, and amplifiers for more
than 50 years. Only Electro-Voice
can put all that innovation and
experience together to build
powered speakers that
work so well in so many
different applications.

Power requirement:

I n n o v a t i v e

t h i n k i n g . . .

Electro-Voice has a long track record of important loudspeaker innovations.
While other speaker manufacturers ramble on and on about their products,
just remember that a lot of the technology they use was invented by Electro-Voice.
For example: Other speaker manufacturers often talk about their “constant-directivity” or
“CD” horns. Electro-Voice invented and patented CD horns and ours do the job right,
accurately spreading the full range of music and speech across their coverage pattern.
Most manufacturers still haven’t caught up with other Electro-Voice “firsts” such as flat-wire
voice coils, pure titanium compression driver diaphragms, and equalized crossover networks.
Electro-Voice is one
of the world’s largest
manufacturers of
premium loudspeaker
components.

Enclosure material:
Grille:
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Net weight (each):
Shipping weight:

. . . i n

e v e r y

p r o d u c t

SxA™ powered loudspeakers are the newest members of
our highly successful line of Sx Series™ lightweight
speakers. Like the Sx Series, SxA powered loudspeakers
demonstrate that we don’t just reserve our best
innovations for our most expensive concert systems.
When the name Electro-Voice is on the box, you know
you’re getting the best in the business.

Sx 180

65 Hz - 20 kHz
124 dB
65° horizontal, 65° vertical
350 W 10 ms burst, 150 W continuous
80 W 10 ms burst, 50 W continuous
-35 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
-12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
12” (300mm)
1.25” (31.75mm) compression driver

55 Hz - 20 kHz
126 dB
80° horizontal, 55° vertical
350 W 10 ms burst, 150 W continuous
80 W 10 ms burst, 50 W continuous
-35 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
-12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
15” (381mm) DL15BFH
1.25” (31.75mm) compression driver

XLR, XLR+1/4”phone combo
XLR
Shelving; LF ±6dB @ 140 Hz
HF ±4dB @ 5 kHz
110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
600 W
Polypropylene structural foam
Powder-coated steel with foam backing
23.1” x 16.9” x 12.3”
(586mm x 429mm x 312mm)
43 lbs (19.5 kg)
47 lbs (21.3 kg)

XLR, XLR+1/4”phone combo
XLR
Shelving; LF ±6dB @ 140 Hz
HF ±4dB @ 5 kHz
110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
600 W
18mm plywood
Powder-coated steel with fiber backing
24.6” x 17.2” x 13.1”
(625mm x 437mm x 333mm)
49 lbs (22.2 kg)
53 lbs (24.0 kg)

Amp limiter indicator

Signal present
indicator
Mic input

AC power on indicator
LF/HF equalization
controls

Master gain

AC power switch, fuse,
and power connector

Mic input

Electro-Voice also sparked a revolution in loudspeaker
design more than 25 years ago when we created the pro
audio industry’s first lightweight, high-output speakers.
Today, more than a million EV® lightweight speakers are
used around the world, many in places you wouldn’t
expect such as Notre Dame Stadium, Broadway theaters,
and large churches. Nobody has more experience with
professional lightweight speakers than Electro-Voice.

Electro-Voice Constant-directivity horns maintain their
coverage patterns throughout their frequency range.
Other CD horns often collapse coverage in the
vertical plane at high frequencies.

Sx 250

Sx 100
Frequency response (-10 dB):
Maximum SPL:
Coverage:
LF amplifier power:
HF amplifier power:
Mic input sensitivity:
Line input sensitivity:
LF transducer:
HF transducer:
Connectors:
Balanced mic, line inputs:
Balanced output:
Equalization:

Line output to additional SxA speakers

Line input

The ins and outs of SxA powered loudspeakers.
High-pass output to SxA
two-way speakers

Master gain

Line output to other
SxA speakers

Frequency control for
variable crossover

Line input

AC power switch

Frequency response (-10 dB): 38 Hz - 120 Hz
Maximum SPL: 126 dB
LF amplifier power: 650 W 50 ms burst, 300 W continuous
Line input sensitivity: -12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
LF transducer: 18” (450mm) DL18MT
Voice coil diameter: 2.5” (63.5mm)
Connectors:
Line input: XLR
Balanced output: XLR
High-pass balanced output: XLR
Power requirement: 110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
700 W
Enclosure material: 18mm Plywood
Grille: Powder-coated steel with foam backing
Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.5” x 21” x 23.5”
(800mm x 533mm x 596mm)
Net weight (each): 98 lbs (44.5 kg)
Shipping weight: 102 lbs (46.3 kg)

Why they sound so darn good: SxA technical notes
SxA two-way powered loudspeakers borrow a key technology from
Electro-Voice® concert systems: our exclusive Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD®)
technology. RMD identifies and dampens acoustic and mechanical resonances
that would color the sound. The result is pure vocal reproduction and the
smoothest, most detailed mids available. Thanks to RMD, the sound quality
doesn’t change at different listening levels.
High-current amplifiers with beefy power supplies are perfectly matched to
each SxA driver. “Over-easy” limiters built into each SxA speaker prevent amp
clipping from damaging the drivers, and preserve the spectral balance of your
sound — even when pushed hard. The amps contain 24-dB-peroctave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers and customized signal
processing to make the speakers sound their best.
SxA100 and SxA250 reproduce high frequencies with
the Electro-Voice® DH2010a, one of the best sounding
and most reliable drivers available. This pure titanium driver
is coupled to our TimePath™ phase plug for smooth, extended HF response.
Both SxA100 and SxA250 have narrower-than-typical coverage to control room
surface reflections and to throw their sound farther, improving intelligibility at
the back of the room.
With their intelligent design and well-integrated components and amplifiers,
the SxA family of powered loudspeakers deliver beautifully balanced sound in
real-world applications.

ELECTRO-VOICE®
12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 U.S.A.
TEL: 800-392-3497
FAX: 952-736-4582

w

www.electrovoice.com

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
©2001 Telex Communications PA-20600 1/02

If you
perform music
give speeches
spin disks
or sing praises

you belong
to the
family

SxA technical specifications

Only Electro-Voice builds
powered loudspeakers this good.
®

,

, and

powered loudspeakers

What sets the SxA™ family above all other powered
loudspeakers is the name on the box: Electro-Voice®
Professionals know, use, and trust their sound to
EV®. We’ve been building loudspeakers for
75 years, and amplifiers for more
than 50 years. Only Electro-Voice
can put all that innovation and
experience together to build
powered speakers that
work so well in so many
different applications.

Power requirement:

I n n o v a t i v e

t h i n k i n g . . .

Electro-Voice has a long track record of important loudspeaker innovations.
While other speaker manufacturers ramble on and on about their products,
just remember that a lot of the technology they use was invented by Electro-Voice.
For example: Other speaker manufacturers often talk about their “constant-directivity” or
“CD” horns. Electro-Voice invented and patented CD horns and ours do the job right,
accurately spreading the full range of music and speech across their coverage pattern.
Most manufacturers still haven’t caught up with other Electro-Voice “firsts” such as flat-wire
voice coils, pure titanium compression driver diaphragms, and equalized crossover networks.
Electro-Voice is one
of the world’s largest
manufacturers of
premium loudspeaker
components.

Enclosure material:
Grille:
Dimensions (H x W x D):
Net weight (each):
Shipping weight:

. . . i n

e v e r y

p r o d u c t

SxA™ powered loudspeakers are the newest members of
our highly successful line of Sx Series™ lightweight
speakers. Like the Sx Series, SxA powered loudspeakers
demonstrate that we don’t just reserve our best
innovations for our most expensive concert systems.
When the name Electro-Voice is on the box, you know
you’re getting the best in the business.

Sx 180

65 Hz - 20 kHz
124 dB
65° horizontal, 65° vertical
350 W 10 ms burst, 150 W continuous
80 W 10 ms burst, 50 W continuous
-35 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
-12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
12” (300mm)
1.25” (31.75mm) compression driver

55 Hz - 20 kHz
126 dB
80° horizontal, 55° vertical
350 W 10 ms burst, 150 W continuous
80 W 10 ms burst, 50 W continuous
-35 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
-12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
15” (381mm) DL15BFH
1.25” (31.75mm) compression driver

XLR, XLR+1/4”phone combo
XLR
Shelving; LF ±6dB @ 140 Hz
HF ±4dB @ 5 kHz
110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
600 W
Polypropylene structural foam
Powder-coated steel with foam backing
23.1” x 16.9” x 12.3”
(586mm x 429mm x 312mm)
43 lbs (19.5 kg)
47 lbs (21.3 kg)

XLR, XLR+1/4”phone combo
XLR
Shelving; LF ±6dB @ 140 Hz
HF ±4dB @ 5 kHz
110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
600 W
18mm plywood
Powder-coated steel with fiber backing
24.6” x 17.2” x 13.1”
(625mm x 437mm x 333mm)
49 lbs (22.2 kg)
53 lbs (24.0 kg)

Amp limiter indicator

Signal present
indicator
Mic input

AC power on indicator
LF/HF equalization
controls

Master gain

AC power switch, fuse,
and power connector

Mic input

Electro-Voice also sparked a revolution in loudspeaker
design more than 25 years ago when we created the pro
audio industry’s first lightweight, high-output speakers.
Today, more than a million EV® lightweight speakers are
used around the world, many in places you wouldn’t
expect such as Notre Dame Stadium, Broadway theaters,
and large churches. Nobody has more experience with
professional lightweight speakers than Electro-Voice.

Electro-Voice Constant-directivity horns maintain their
coverage patterns throughout their frequency range.
Other CD horns often collapse coverage in the
vertical plane at high frequencies.

Sx 250

Sx 100
Frequency response (-10 dB):
Maximum SPL:
Coverage:
LF amplifier power:
HF amplifier power:
Mic input sensitivity:
Line input sensitivity:
LF transducer:
HF transducer:
Connectors:
Balanced mic, line inputs:
Balanced output:
Equalization:

Line output to additional SxA speakers

Line input

The ins and outs of SxA powered loudspeakers.
High-pass output to SxA
two-way speakers

Master gain

Line output to other
SxA speakers

Frequency control for
variable crossover

Line input

AC power switch

Frequency response (-10 dB): 38 Hz - 120 Hz
Maximum SPL: 126 dB
LF amplifier power: 650 W 50 ms burst, 300 W continuous
Line input sensitivity: -12 dBu to 0 dBu for full output
LF transducer: 18” (450mm) DL18MT
Voice coil diameter: 2.5” (63.5mm)
Connectors:
Line input: XLR
Balanced output: XLR
High-pass balanced output: XLR
Power requirement: 110-130 VAC, 50-60 Hz, or
220-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz
700 W
Enclosure material: 18mm Plywood
Grille: Powder-coated steel with foam backing
Dimensions (H x W x D): 31.5” x 21” x 23.5”
(800mm x 533mm x 596mm)
Net weight (each): 98 lbs (44.5 kg)
Shipping weight: 102 lbs (46.3 kg)

Why they sound so darn good: SxA technical notes
SxA two-way powered loudspeakers borrow a key technology from
Electro-Voice® concert systems: our exclusive Ring-Mode Decoupling (RMD®)
technology. RMD identifies and dampens acoustic and mechanical resonances
that would color the sound. The result is pure vocal reproduction and the
smoothest, most detailed mids available. Thanks to RMD, the sound quality
doesn’t change at different listening levels.
High-current amplifiers with beefy power supplies are perfectly matched to
each SxA driver. “Over-easy” limiters built into each SxA speaker prevent amp
clipping from damaging the drivers, and preserve the spectral balance of your
sound — even when pushed hard. The amps contain 24-dB-peroctave Linkwitz-Riley crossovers and customized signal
processing to make the speakers sound their best.
SxA100 and SxA250 reproduce high frequencies with
the Electro-Voice® DH2010a, one of the best sounding
and most reliable drivers available. This pure titanium driver
is coupled to our TimePath™ phase plug for smooth, extended HF response.
Both SxA100 and SxA250 have narrower-than-typical coverage to control room
surface reflections and to throw their sound farther, improving intelligibility at
the back of the room.
With their intelligent design and well-integrated components and amplifiers,
the SxA family of powered loudspeakers deliver beautifully balanced sound in
real-world applications.

ELECTRO-VOICE®
12000 Portland Avenue South, Burnsville, Minnesota 55337 U.S.A.
TEL: 800-392-3497
FAX: 952-736-4582

w

www.electrovoice.com

SPECIFICATIONS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
©2001 Telex Communications PA-20600 1/02

If you
perform music
give speeches
spin disks
or sing praises

you belong
to the
family



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