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SPECS
P E A V E Y

E L E C T R O N I C S

SP™ 4X
SPECIFICATIONS
Frequency response, 1 meter
on-axis, swept-sine in anechoic
environment:
51 Hz - 16 kHz (±3 dB)

Usable low frequency limit
(-10 dB point):
41 Hz

Power handling:
Full Range:
1,000 W continuous
2,000 W program
4,000 W peak
Low Frequency Section:
1,000 W continuous
2,000 W program
4,000 W peak
High Frequency Section:
60 W continuous
120 W program
240 W peak

Sound pressure level, 1 Watt,
1 meter in anechoic environment:
Full Range:
98.0 dB SPL, (2.00 V input)
Low Frequency Section:
99.0 dB SPL, (2.00 V input)
High Frequency Section:
107.0 dB SPL, (2.83 V input)

Maximum sound pressure level
(1 meter):
Full Range:
128.0 dB SPL continuous
134.0 dB SPL peak
Low Frequency Section:
129.0 dB SPL continuous
135.0 dB SPL peak
High Frequency Section:
124.8 dB SPL continuous
130.8 dB SPL peak

Transducer complement:
Low Frequency Section:
2x 15 in. Woofer, Vented
1508-8 HE BWX

High Frequency Section:
1x .875 in. exit/51 mm voice coil
compression driver on CD horn
RX22™ on a CH®-941

Box tuning frequency:
Low Frequency Section:
55 Hz

Harmonic distortion:
1% rated power
2nd Harmonic:
100 Hz:
2.40%
1 kHz:
0.19%
3rd Harmonic:
100 Hz:
0.18%
1 kHz:
0.64%
10% rated power
2nd Harmonic:
100 Hz:
7.01%
1 kHz:
0.71%
3rd Harmonic:
100 Hz:
0.52%
1 kHz:
0.80%

Crossover frequency (internal
passive):
Low Frequency - High Frequency:
1,400 Hz

Recommended active crossover
frequency region and slope:
Low Frequency - High Frequency:
1,600 Hz at 18 dB/octave

Time offset:
Low Frequency:
High Frequency:

0.00 ms
0.65 ms

Impedance (Z):
Full Range:
Nominal:
Minimum:
Low Frequency:
Nominal:
Minimum:

4.0 Ω
3.4 Ω
4.0 Ω
3.1 Ω

Nominal:
Minimum:

8.0 Ω
6.0 Ω

Input connections:
1x 1/4 in. phone jack (input), 1x 1/4 in.
phone jack (thru only) and 1x Neutrik®
NL4 Speakon® (biamp only)

Enclosure materials and finish:
3/4" OSB finished in black carpet

Mounting provisions:
This unit is not designed for overhead
suspension

Dimensions (H x W x D):
Front:
49.00 in. x 21.00 in. x 22.75 in.
1245 mm x 533 mm x 578 mm
Rear:
49.00 in. x 14.00 in. x 22.75 in.
1245 mm x 356 mm x 578 mm

Net Weight:
125 lbs. (56.8 kg)

Features:
• Quasi three-way, full range/
biampable PA enclosure
• Sound Guard™ HF driver protection
circuit
• RX22™ driver with a 2" titanium
diaphragm coupled to a CH® 941 90°
X 40° constant-directivity horn
• Dual 15" BWX Black Widows® with
Kevlar® cones and field replaceable
baskets
• SP™ X series trapezoidal cabinet
and styling
• External voicing switch
• Neutrik biamp jack

Description
The SP 4X is both a cosmetic and
performance redesign of the SP 4G
loudspeaker system. This high power
handling, two-way loudspeaker system is
comprised of a 15" BWX woofer with a
Kevlar impregnated cone and an RX22
compression driver coupled to a CH 941
constant directivity horn. This unit can be
driven in full-range mode simply by
plugging into the 1/4" phone jack on the
input plate. A thru-only 1/4" phone jack
connector is also provided to allow a
second loudspeaker to be connected
without making a cable run back to the
amplifier. A Neutrik Speakon connector is
provided as an input for biamp operation.
The trapezoidal design of the enclosure
allows arrays to be constructed much
more easily than it would be using a
rectangular shaped box. This shape also
greatly reduces the build-up of standing
waves on the inside of the enclosure.
This ensures a minimum of mid-bass and
mid-range coloration of the reproduced

sound due to the cabinet. The SP 4X is
constructed of 3/4" OSB and covered with
Peavey’s durable black carpet. Polymer
corners are also a part of the unit to
provide added protection to the enclosure.
A powder-coated expanded, metal grille
covers the lower part of the front of the
enclosure to protect the low frequency
driver from unforeseen accidents.
A voicing switch on the input cup
allows for the selection of two different
response settings for the loudspeaker
system. The normal position will yield a
more flat response. The EQ position will
have decreased output in the mid-range
and upper mid-range areas. This position
may be preferred for some types of
program material. The response curve for
each position is given in figure 1.
Sound Guard III is the redesign of
Peavey’s proprietary circuit for high
frequency driver protection for the new
RX22 compression driver. This is an
integral part of the crossover for the SP
4X. The input signal is routed through the
Sound Guard III circuit in both full-range
and biamp modes of operation. When the
high frequency drive level to the SP 4X
exceeds a predetermined threshold the
Sound Guard III circuit in engaged. The
effect that this has is to subtly decrease
the signal level going to the RX22 so that
it will not be damaged due to long-term
overpowering. Short duration transients

will not be attenuated by Sound Guard III
and have the possibility to damage the
RX22. The Sound Guard III circuit is a
dynamic circuit that will attenuate the
signal more the larger the signal is, very
similar to a compressor. This is
accomplished through the use of a
specially selected dynamically resistive
light bulb. If the bulb in your Sound Guard
III should ever burn out, a replacement
may be obtained from an Authorized
Peavey Service Center. However, if a
Peavey replacement bulb is not readily
available, a Sylvannia SK3 bulb may be
located at various loudspeaker or
electronics parts stores.

Frequency Response
This measurement is useful in
determining how accurately a given unit
reproduces an input signal. The frequency
response of the SP 4X is measured at a
distance of 1-meter using a 1 Watt (into
the nominal impedance) swept-sine input
signal. As shown in figure 1, the selected
drivers in the SP 4X combine to give a
smooth frequency response from 51 Hz —
16 kHz.

Power handling
There are many different approaches
to power handling ratings. Peavey rates
this loudspeaker system’s power handling
using a full-range form of the AES

Amplitude Response (1W 1m On-Axis)
110
dB SPL (re 20 Pa)

High frequency:

100
90
80
Switch Position
Normal
EQ

70
60
20

50

100

200

Figure 1

500
1k
Frequency (Hz)

2k

5k

10k

20k

Impedance
100
50
30
20

Z
( ) 10
5
3
2
1
20

Figure 2

50

100

200

500
1k
Frequency (Hz)

2k

5k

10k

20k

Standard 2-1984. Using audio band 20 Hz
to 20 kHz pink noise with peaks of four
times the RMS level, this strenuous test
signal assures the user that every portion
of this system can withstand today’s high
technology music. This rating is contingent
upon having a minimum of 3 dB of
amplifier headroom available.

Harmonic distortion
Second and third harmonic distortions
vs. frequency are plotted in figures 5 and
6 for two power levels. Ten percent (10%)
of rated input power and either one
percent (1%) of rated input power or one
Watt, whichever is greater. Distortion is
read from the graph as the difference
between the fundamental signal

(frequency response) and the desired
harmonic. As an example, a distortion
curve that is down 40 dB from the
fundamental is equivalent to 1% distortion.

shall be 1,000 Watts, maximum program
power of 2,000 Watts and a peak power
input of at least 4,000 Watts, with a
minimum amplifier headroom of 3 dB. The
nominal radiation geometry shall be 90
degrees in the horizontal plane and 40
degrees in the vertical plane. The outside
dimensions shall be 49.00 inches high by
21.00 inches wide by 22.75 inches deep.
The weight shall be 125 pounds. The
loudspeaker system shall be a Peavey
model SP 4X.

Mounting
Warning: This unit is not designed for
overhead suspension

Architectural and Engineering
Specifications
The loudspeaker system shall have an
operating bandwidth of 51 Hz - 16 kHz.
The nominal output level shall be 98.0 dB
when measured at a distance of one
meter with an input of one Watt. The
nominal impedance shall be 4.0 Ohms.
The maximum continuous power handling

This product is manufactured under U.S.
Patent 6,064,745.

Harmonic Distortion : 10% Rated Power
120

dB SPL (re 20 Pa)

110
100
90
80
70
60
50
20

50

100

200

500
1k
Frequency (Hz)

2k

5k

10k

20k

2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic

Figure 3

Harmonic Distortion : 1% Rated Power
110

dB SPL (re 20 Pa)

100
90
80
70
60
50
40
20

Figure 4

50

100

200

500
1k
Frequency (Hz)

2k

5k

10k

2nd Harmonic
3rd Harmonic

20k

SP™ 4X INPUT

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.
Peavey Electronics Corporation • 711 A Street • Meridian • MS • 39301
(601) 483-5365 • FAX (601) 486-1278 • www.peavey.com
©2001

80304852

Printed in the U.S.A. 3/01



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