CARVIN ENGINEERING DATA
LSx (LIVE SOUND) LOUDSPEAKERS
76-15230C 0508
LSx2153
LSx1002
Receiving inspection
INSPECT YOUR LOUDSPEAKER FOR DAMAGE which may have occurred
during shipping. If damage is found, please notify the shipping company
& CARVIN.
SAVE THE CARTON & ALL PACKING MATERIALS. In the event you have
to re-ship your unit, always use the original carton and packing material.
CARVIN and the shipping company are not liable for any damage caused by
improper packing. SAVE YOUR INVOICE. It will be required for warranty
service if needed in the future.
SHIPMENT SHORTAGE. If you find items missing, they may have been
shipped separately. Please allow several days for the rest of your order to
arrive before inquiring.
RECORD THE SERIAL NUMBER on the enclosed warranty card for your
records. Return the warranty card with your name and comments to us, or
register online at:
USA customers register online at: www.carvin.com/registration
All other countries register online at:
www.carvinworld.com/registration
LSx1502/LSx1502A
LSx1523/LSx1523A
LSx1503/LSx1503A
LSx1802
LSx1501
LSx1801/LSx1801A
LSx1202/LSx1202A
Carvin’s new LSx (Live Sound) Series loudspeakers give new mean-
ing to high performance loudspeaker systems for today’s club scene.
Building upon the company’s long-standing reputation for state-of-the-
art systems offering great sonic performance coupled with proven reli-
ability and solid value, the new LSx Series loudspeakers deliver all the
features musicians and mobile DJs demand.
Consisting of ten models encompassing five 2-way systems, three
3-way systems, and two subwoofer systems, the LSx Series is ideally
suited to address a wide range of sound reinforcement system require-
ments—from intimate clubs to large scale, high impact music venues.
With key features like steel grills to protect the drivers, recessed steel
handles for easy transport, high order – low loss biampable crossovers
that ensure high intelligibility of spoken word and accurate reproduction
of music sources, plus Neutrik Speakon™ and quarter-inch connectors
across all models, Carvin’s new LSx Series loudspeakers are just what
your audience has been waiting for!
Going one step further, all LSx Series loudspeaker enclosures utilize
multi-layered, cross grain laminated plywood construction. Why is this
important? Unlike other materials, plywood construction results in rigid
enclosure walls that reduce flex and sonic coloration caused by cabinet
resonance, with the added benefit of a structurally more robust enclosure
designed to handle the rigors of the road. Finished with great-looking,
rugged Duratex™ sprayed on coverings, Carvin’s new LSx Series loud-
speakers look every bit as compelling as they sound!
LiMiteD WaRRanty
Parts and labor are covered for 3 years on manufacturer’s defects.
Warranty does not cover burned out drivers caused by excessive power
or distortion, or physical damage caused by general use, moisture or
dust. CAUTION: Square wave distortion from power amps can destroy
drivers much faster than clean RMS power. The power generated by
the APS internal power amps has the capacity to damage the drivers, in
which case they would not be covered under warranty.
seRvice
In the USA, please call 800-854-2235 for a RMA number (return
authorization number). Write this number on the box and enclose a
description of the problem. Prepay to Carvin 12340 World Trade Drive,
SD, CA 92128
Outside the USA, contact your dealer or go to http://www.carvinworld.
com for your nearest service center. Include a written description of the
problem with serial number and date of purchase.
LSx1202M/LSx1202MA
LSx1502M/LSx1502MA
LSx1002
LSx1202
LSx1202A
LSx1202M
LSx1202MA
System Type:
10-inch 2-Way, bass-reflex
12-inch 2-Way, bass-reflex
Active Bi-amp system
12-inch 2-Way, bass-reflex
Active Bi-amp system
Frequency Response:
72 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
70 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
70 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
85 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
76 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
76 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
Coverage Pattern:
60 degree round
90H x 60V
90H x 60V
Crossover:
2-Way
2-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF
Active LF / HF Limiters
2-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF
Active LF / HF Limiters
Crossover Frequency:
3.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
Sensitivity (1w @ 1m)/ Max SPL:
98dB /121dB
97dB /122dB
127dB
97dB / 122dB
127dB
LF Driver:
10-inch woofer
12-inch woofer
12-inch woofer
HF Driver:
1-inch titanium
1-inch titanium
1-inch titanium
Power:
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Nominal Impedance full range:
8 ohms 200w /400w /800
8 ohms 300w /600w /1200
350W / 700W
8 ohms 300w /600w /1200
350W / 700W
Bi-amp LF:
8 ohms 300w /600w /1200w
8 ohms 300w / 600w
8 ohms 300w /600w /1200w
8 ohms 300w / 600w
Bi-amp HF:
8 ohms 50w /100w /200w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
8 ohms 50w /100w /200w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
Suspension/Mounting:
1-3/8-inch pole mount cup
1-3/8-inch pole mount cup
none
Connectors:
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Two ¼ phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Dimensions (H x W x D):
18 in x 12.5 in x 11.5 in
23 in x 15.5 in x 11.75 in
22.75 in x 15.5 in x 14.75 in
480 mm x 320 mm x 295 mm
585 mm x 395 mm x 300 mm
580 mm x 395 mm x 375 mm
Net Wt:
21 lb (10 kg)
33 lb (15 kg)
37 lb (17 kg)
33 lb (15 kg)
37 lb (17 kg)
Optional Accessories:
CVS1002A cover
CVS1202B cover
CVS1202MA cover
LSx1502
LSx1502A
LSx1502M
LSx1502MA
System Type:
15-inch 2-Way, bass-reflex
Active Bi-amp system
15-inch 2-Way, bass-reflex
Active Bi-amp system
Frequency Response:
47 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
47 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
53 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
53 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
Coverage Pattern:
90H x 60V
90H x 60V
Crossover:
2-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF Active LF / HF Limiters
2-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF
Active LF / HF Limiters
Crossover Frequency:
2.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
2.5 k Hz
Sensitivity (1w @ 1m)/ Max SPL:
100dB / 129dB
127dB
100dB / 129dB
127dB
LF Driver:
15-inch woofer
15-inch woofer
HF Driver:
1-inch titanium
1-inch titanium
Power:
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Nominal Impedance full range:
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
350W / 700W
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
350W / 700W
Bi-amp LF:
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
8 ohms 300w / 600w
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
8 ohms 300w / 600w
Bi-amp HF:
8 ohms 50w /100w /200w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
8 ohms 50w /100w /200w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
Suspension/Mounting:
1-3/8-inch pole mount cup
none
Connectors:
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Dimensions (H x W x D):
25.75 in x 18.5 in x 11.75 in
25.75 in x 18.5 in x 15.75 in
655 mm x 470 mm x 300 mm
655 mm x 470 mm x 400 mm
Net Wt:
44 lb (20 kg)
49 lb (22.5 kg)
44 lb (20 kg)
49 lb (22.5 kg)
Optional Accessories:
CVS1502B cover
CVS1502MB cover
LSx1503
LSx1503A
LSx2153
LSx1523
LSx1523A
System Type:
15-inch 3-Way, bass-reflex
Active Tri-amp system
Dual 15-inch 3-Way, bass-reflex
Dual 15-inch 3-Way, bass-reflex
Active Tri-amp system
Frequency Response:
46 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
45 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
43 Hz – 20 kHz (-10DB)
52 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
51 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
49 Hz – 18 kHz (-3 dB)
Coverage Pattern:
90H x 60V
90H x 60V
90H x 60V
Crossover:
3-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF Active LF/MF/HF Limiter
3-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF
3-Way with Speaker Guard™ HF
Active LF/MF/HF Limiter
Crossover Frequency:
500Hz & 3.3 k Hz
500 Hz & 3.3 kHz
350Hz, 2.5 k Hz
500 Hz, 2.5 kHz
500Hz & 3.3 k Hz
Sensitivity (1w @ 1m)/ Max SPL:
101dB / 130dB
128 dB
101dB / 130dB
101dB / 130dB
128dB
LF Driver:
15-inch woofer
15-inch woofer
Dual 15-inch woofer
MF Driver:
6-inch woofer
15-inch Woofer
Dual 16-inch woofer
HF Driver:
1-inch titanium
1-inch 1.5” Dia. titanium
1-inch (1.5-inch Dia.) titanium
Power:
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Nominal Impedance full range:
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
425w / 850w
4 ohms 800w /1600w /3200
4 ohms 800w /1600w /3200
900W / 1800W
Bi-amp LF: Active Tri-amp LF
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
8 ohms 300w / 600w
4 ohms 800w /1600w /3200
4 ohms 800w /1600w /3200
4 ohms 700w / 1400w
Active Tri-amp MF
8 ohms 75w / 150w
4 ohms 150w /300w /600w
4 ohms 120w / 260w
Bi-amp MF/HF: Active Tri-amp HF
8 ohms 200w /400w /800w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
8 ohms 50w / 100w
8 ohms 80w / 160w
Suspension/Mounting:
1-3/8-inch pole mount cup
none
none
Connectors:
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two ¼ phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Dimensions (H x W x D):
28.75 in x 18.75 in x 15 in
43.75 in x 16.5 in x 15 in
46.75 in x 22.5 in x 15 in
730 mm x 480 mm x 380 mm
1110 mm x 420 mm x 380 mm
1190 mm x 570 mm x 380 mm
Net Wt:
58 lb (26.4 kg)
63 lb (28 kg)
73 lb (33 kg)
98 lb (45 kg)
106 lb (48 kg)
Optional Accessories:
CVS1503A cover
CVS2153A cover
CVS1523A cover
LSx1801
LSx1801A
LSx1802
System Type:
18-inch Sub, bass-reflex
Active SubWoofer system
Dual 18-inch Sub, bass-reflex
Frequency Response:
29 Hz – 265 Hz (-10DB)
24 Hz – 265 Hz (-10DB)
35 Hz – 150 Hz (-3 dB)
30 Hz – 150 Hz (-3 dB)
Active Protection
Active Sub Limiter
Crossover:
Low Pass
Low Pass with High Pass Line Out
Low Pass
Crossover Frequency:
150 Hz
80 Hz or 120 Hz switchable
150 Hz
Sensitivity (1w @ 1m):
98dB / 127dB
128dB
102dB / 134dB
LF Driver:
18-inch woofer
Dual 18-inch woofer
Power:
Continuous / Program / Peak
Continuous / Peak
Continuous / Program / Peak
8 ohms 400w /800w /1600w
4 ohms 800w /1600w /3200
700W / 1400W
4 ohms 1600w /3200w / 6400w
Suspension/Mounting:
Top: 1-3/8-inch Pole Mount Cup
none
Connectors:
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two Bal. XLR
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon’s
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
One Bal. 1/4 TRS phone jack
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
Dimensions (H x W x D):
23.5 in x 19.75 in x 22.75 in
23.5 in x 40 in x 22.75 in
600 mm x 505 mm x 580 mm
600 mm x 1020 mm x 580 mm
Net Wt:
69 lb (31 kg)
77 lb (35 kg)
122 lb (55 kg)
Optional Accessories:
CVS1801A cover
LSx1501
15-inch Sub, bass-reflex
37 Hz – 265 Hz (-10DB)
45 Hz – 150 Hz (-3 dB)
Low Pass
150 Hz
97dB / 123dB
15-inch woofer
Continuous / Program / Peak
Nominal Impedance full range:
Top: 1-3/8-inch Pole Mount Cup
Two NL-4 Neutrik Speakon
Two ¼ TS phone jacks
23.5 in x 19.75 in x 22.75 in
600 mm x 505 mm x 580 mm
56 lb (26 kg)
CVS1801A cover
CVS1802A cover
