JBL Intellivox DS115 - 6 x 4-inch Powered Column Loudspeaker with 130-Degree Horizontal/Adjustable Vertical Coverage and Top Amplifier in White Finish

The JBL Professional Intellivox DS115 is a compact yet powerful 6 x 4-inch powered column loudspeaker, engineered to deliver precise sound reinforcement with exceptional clarity and control. Designed primarily as a fill system for larger Intellivox installations, the DS115 ensures high-frequency coverage in off-axis or shadowed areas, maintaining even sound pressure across the audience area. With a typical throw of 15 meters and adjustable vertical beam shaping via advanced DDS (Digital Directivity Synthesis) technology, this speaker is ideal for venues requiring targeted sound reinforcement in architecturally sensitive environments. Its slim, unobtrusive design seamlessly integrates into any space, while its extended high-frequency response up to 20 kHz makes it suitable for both speech and music applications, especially when paired with JBL active subwoofers.

Powered by eight class-D amplifiers and supported by sophisticated DSP, the Intellivox DS115 delivers remarkable sound quality and reliability. The 32-bit floating-point DSP offers a range of audio processing capabilities, including equalization, delay, automatic volume control, and vertical beam control. The unit also features integrated surveillance functions, making it suitable for voice alarm systems and life safety applications. Users can easily control and monitor the DS115 via JBL's proprietary WinControl software, allowing for remote management of beam files, DSP settings, and surveillance features. The speaker's network-ready design and upgradeable firmware ensure compatibility with modern control systems and future-proof operation.

Constructed with durability in mind, the DS115 includes a robust aluminum enclosure and grill finished in white (RAL 9010) to blend into a variety of settings. It is equipped with six 4-inch full-range transducers and two 10 mm ferrofluid-cooled dome tweeters, driven by an eight-channel amplifier, to provide consistent and accurate audio coverage. The top-mounted amplifier and compact design allow for discreet installation in corporate, hospitality, and public spaces requiring superior audio performance and precision control.

Features

• Compact powered column loudspeaker with 6 x 4-inch full-range transducers and 2 x 10 mm dome tweeters
• Adjustable vertical beam shaping using advanced DDS technology
• 130-degree fixed horizontal dispersion for wide coverage
• Typical throw of up to 15 meters with even sound pressure distribution
• 32-bit floating-point DSP offering equalization, delay, volume control, and beam shaping
• Integrated surveillance functions for voice alarm and life safety applications
• Dual line inputs with transformer-balanced connections for versatile signal compatibility
• Class-D amplifier with 8 x 40W RMS output and sophisticated thermal and current protection
• Network-ready design with RS-485 interface for remote control and monitoring via WinControl software
• Upgradeable firmware ensures compatibility with evolving control systems
• Durable aluminum enclosure with RAL 9010 white finish for discreet integration
• Frequency response: 130 Hz to 20 kHz (+/-3 dB) with extended high-frequency clarity
• Maximum SPL: 88 dB peak (A-weighted at 30 meters)
• Compact dimensions: 45.2 x 5.3 x 3.6 inches, weighing 28 lbs
• Energy-efficient power supply with thermal protection and current limiting
• Compliant with EN 62368-1 safety standards and EN 55032/EN 55103-2 EMC standards

Specifications

Acoustical

• Frequency Range
  • 4" loudspeaker: 230 - 10k Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • 10 mm tweeter: 6k - 20k Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • Complete array: 130 - 20k Hz (+/-3 dB)
• Max SPL
  • Continuous: 85 dB SPL (A-weighed at 30 m)
  • Peak: 88 dB SPL (A-weighed at 30 m)
• Coverage
  • Horizontal (fixed): 130 deg (-6 dB, averaged 1k to 4k Hz)
  • Vertical (adjustable): defined by the DDS algorithm
  • Typical throw : 15 m
• Dynamic Range: >100 dB

Electrical

• Input
  • Nominal level: 0 dBV (RMS, line input)
  • Maximum level: +19 dBV (peak, line input)
  • Type: dual line input, transformer balanced
  • Impedance (balanced): 6k8 Ω
• DSP module
  • Type: floating point 900 MFLOPS 32 bits
  • Memory: 64 Mb SDRAM + 3 Mb non volatile
  • AD - DA conversion:: 24 bits sigma-delta 128 x oversampling
  • Auxilliary processor: 200 nsec single cycle RISC
  • Sample rate: 48.8 kHz (default)
  • Latency: 3.7 ms
  • Signal processing: 21 sec (pre-delay) + 2 x 10 sec (input channel delay), equalizer and compensation filtering, volume, individual RMS and peak limiters on each output, ambient noise level dependent gain adaptation ('fail-safe'), eight output filters + delay ring buffers, dual input configuration
• Control unit
  • Network interface type: serial full-duplex RS-485, auto switching 115k2, 57k6, 38k4,19k2 baud, optically isolated
  • Maximum number of units8: 126 units
• Remote surveillance
  • general status (DSP running, signal present etc.)
  • amplifier monitoring and load monitoring schemes
  • external pilot tone detection (20k5 - 28k Hz, level >= -22 dBV)
  • built-in ambient noise microphone, override through
  • external ambient mic
  • frost protection
  • fan control for optional external fan (24 V DC / 3 W max.)
  • thermal overload protection
• Failure
  • internal hardware bypass circuit
  • failure relay (external connector, maskable conditions) SPDT 100 mA / 24 V
  • jumper configurable for volt-free or impedance-sensing (10k / 20k Ω) operation
  • failure status can be indicated at front by bi-colour LED
• Power amps
  • Type: PWM (class D)
  • Power: 8 x 40 Wrms(4 ohm)
  • Protection: thermal shutdown if Tjunction> 150 °C, current limiting output stage
• Connectors
  • General type: 5 mm pitch cage clamp (as WAGO series 231)
  • Audio inputs: 6p male
  • RS-485 interface: 5p male
  • Ambient noise and temp sensor: 5p female
  • Failure detect and fan control: 5p female
• PSU
  • Mains: 3p IEC
  • Mains voltage (+5/-10 %)10: 230 or 115 V
  • Mains fuse(s): 1 x 6.3 A (slow type)
  • Power consumption: 58 VA (idle) / 175 VA (male speech STIPA) / 325 VA (full load)
  • Power factor: 0.55 (idle) / 0.60 (full load)
  • Max mains inrush current: 25 A short-time peak (@ 230 V)
  • Protection: thermal protection, output current limiting, under-voltage lock out

General

• Temperature range (ambient): 0 to 40 °C (32 - 104 °F)
• Transducers:
  • 6 x 4" full range
  • 2 x 10 mm ferrofluid cooled tweeter, coaxially mounted
• Dimensions: 45.2 x 5.3 x 3.6 inches
• Default colour
  • Enclosure and grill: RAL 9010 (white)
  • Speaker baffle: RAL 9011 (black)
• Weight: 13 kg (28 lbs)
• Standards
  • Safety: EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
  • EMC: EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 class A, EN 55103-2:2009