Exhibiting a true 120º wide coverage pattern, the WET2W8 employs an innovative two-way loudspeaker design. The WET2W8 satisfies a variety of sound reinforcement, down-fill, underbalcony stage edge fill, monitoring, and similar uses.
The LF drivers and centrally placed ultra-wide 120º HF pattern control horn have been engineered to provide superior uniform pattern over the widest possible bandwidth. The unique molded "Super-V" configuration of the LF drivers provides exceptional uniform mid-range coverage that would be impossible to create with a conventional flat wood baffle plate. Precise modeling and documentation prove that woofer/ horn/woofer placement in traditional underbalcony fill-type loudspeaker designs exacerbates severe vertical lobing. The Super-V configuration prevents the collapse of the horizontal coverage pattern throughout its range, especially the critical voicerange, when oriented in its usual horizontal position.
Engineered for permanent installations, the loudspeaker enclosure and faceplate are constructed of multilayer glass composite, resulting in extreme structural strength. A threelayer Weather-Stop™ grille of stainless steel mesh and open cell foam provides weather-resistance to the internal components, while all exposed hardware is stainless steel or powder-coated aluminum extrusion. A stainless steel mounting yoke is included.
The W2-2W8 can also be ordered with a factory-installed 200-watt autoformer (model W2-2W8T) for 70V/100V lines with selectable taps at 200, 100, 50 and 25 watts.
| Model | W2-2W8 |
| Product Type | Loudspeaker System |
| Format | Two-way, full-range |
| Operating Range | 65 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Frequency Response | 80 Hz - 15 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Dispersion (-6 dB) | 120º H x 60º V |
| Maximum SPL @1m | 121 dB continuous / 128 dB peak |
| Crossover Frequency | 1 kHz |
| Sensitivity in SPL (1W/1m, free space) | 97 dB (100 Hz - 13 kHz, 1/3 octave) 98 dB (250 Hz - 4 kHz, speech range) |
| Max Power Handling (passive mode) | 250W RMS, 600W Program |
| Transformer Version Taps | 200W, 100W, 50W and 25W |
| Impedance (passive) | Nominal 8Ω / Min. 4.6Ω at 190Hz |
| Low Frequency Transducers | 2 x 8" (203 mm) |
| High Frequency Transducers | 1" (25.4mm) |
| Mechanical | Specifications |
| Enclosure | Hand-laminated fiberglass |
| Finish | Black or white gelcoat |
| Rigging Provisions | Two 1/2-13 rigging points; yoke bracket included |
| Input Connection | 16-2 SJOW (12 ft / 4m) |
| Grille | Three-layer Weather-Stop™ |
| Net Weight | 40.4 lbs / 18.3 kg |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 10.13” (257 mm) x 20" (508 mm) x 11.5" (292 mm) |
