The AWC159 is an all-weather compact 2-Way coaxial loudspeaker with 15" LF, from JBL's all-weather installed range. The low-frequency section uses Kevlar-reinforced cone with weather treatment, 75 mm (3 in) voice coil. High frequencies come from 2408H-2 38 mm (1.5 in) diaphragm and voice coil diameter, patented high-temperature annular polymer diaphragm, copper-clad aluminum coil, fluid-cooled. Nominal coverage is 90 degrees x 90 degrees. Frequency range is 52 Hz - 20 kHz. JBL rates it at 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs. 300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs.

The enclosure is ABS with Glass enclosure, heavily braced. The grille is Corrosion-resistant zinc-rich extra-thick powder coated steel grille, 3-layer assembly with foam and woven poly mesh backing. Transformer taps are 70V: 300W, 150W, 75W, 38W 100V: 300W, 150W, 75W. Crossover: Passive. Rigging: Two M10 (fine-thread) points for included U-bracket. M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel. Environmental rating: IP56 per IEC529, with a minimum 5 degrees downward aiming angle. Exceeds Mil Spec 810 for humidity, salt spray, temperature & UV, and ASTM G85 for acid-air/salt-spray (336 hrs).

Type	All-Weather Compact 2-Way Coaxial Loudspeaker with 15" LF
Frequency Range (-10dB)	52 Hz - 20 kHz
Frequency Response (+/-3 dB)	80 Hz - 20 kHz
Coverage Pattern	90 degrees x 90 degrees
Directivity Factor (Q)	11.1 (1 kHz - 16 kHz)
Directivity Index (DI)	9.7 dB (1 kHz - 16 kHz)
System Power Rating	500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs. 300 W (1200 W peak), 100 hrs
Sensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)	98 dB (Ave. 80 Hz - 20 kHz)
Maximum SPL (1m)	Direct 8: 125 dB (peaks of 131 dB) 300 W Tap: 123 dB (peaks of 129 dB)