JBL Intellivox DSX180 - 10 x 4-inch Powered Column Loudspeaker with 130-Degree Horizontal/Adjustable Vertical Coverage and Bottom Amplifier in White Finish

The JBL Professional Intellivox DSX180 is a compact, high-performance powered column loudspeaker designed to deliver exceptional speech intelligibility and refined audio fidelity in smaller, less reverberant environments. With its advanced beam steering technology and unobtrusive design, the DSX180 is also an excellent fill system for larger Intellivox installations, covering shadowed zones with precision. Featuring ten custom-designed 4-inch loudspeakers and four 1-inch horn-loaded dome tweeters, this array is powered by an eight-channel class-D amplifier, supported by a sophisticated switched-mode power supply for reliable operation. With coverage extending up to 25 meters, the DSX180 maintains consistent sound pressure and clarity across its listening area.

The DSX180 employs JBL's patented Digital Directivity Synthesis (DDS) technology for vertical beam shaping, complemented by fixed 130-degree horizontal coverage. Its dome tweeters enhance horizontal dispersion at high frequencies while delivering superior sound quality for speech and music. The built-in 32-bit floating-point DSP offers extensive audio control, including delay, parametric EQ, automatic volume control (AVC), and eight user-definable presets. Advanced surveillance functions ensure compliance with stringent Voice Alarm (VA) requirements, making the DSX180 suitable for life safety applications. Users can configure and monitor the system through JBL's intuitive WinControl software for seamless integration.

Housed in a slim aluminum enclosure with a white RAL 9010 finish, the DSX180 blends effortlessly into architecturally sensitive spaces. For extended low-frequency performance, it can be paired with JBL subwoofers. Robust construction and advanced technology make the Intellivox DSX180 an ideal choice for auditoriums, houses of worship, and conference centers requiring discreet yet powerful sound solutions.

Features

• Compact powered column loudspeaker with ten 4-inch full-range drivers and four 1-inch horn-loaded dome tweeters
• Adjustable vertical beam shaping with 130-degree fixed horizontal dispersion
• Covers areas up to 25 meters with consistent sound pressure and clarity
• Frequency response from 130 Hz to 20 kHz with high-frequency extension up to 18 kHz
• Maximum SPL of 92 dB peak (A-weighted at 30 meters)
• Eight-channel class-D amplifier with advanced DSP for precise audio control
• Built-in 32-bit floating-point DSP with delay, parametric EQ, AVC, and eight presets
• Designed for life safety applications with integral surveillance features
• Remote control and monitoring via RS-485 interface and JBL WinControl software
• Slim aluminum enclosure with RAL 9010 white finish for discreet installation
• Dimensions: 70.1 x 5.3 x 3.6 inches, weight: 42 lbs
• Optimized for smaller venues or as a fill system in larger Intellivox installations
• Compatible with JBL subwoofers for extended low-frequency performance
• Compliant with EN 62368-1 safety standards and EN 55032 EMC standards

Specifications

Acoustical

• Frequency range
  • 4" loudspeaker: 230 - 10k Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • Horn loaded dome tweeter: 2k - 18k Hz (+/-3 dB)
  • Complete array: 130 - 20k Hz (+/-3 dB)
• Max SPL
  • Continuous: 89 dB SPL (A-weighed at 30 m)
  • Peak: 92 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: 25 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 ringbuffers, dual input configuration
• Control unit
  • Network interface type: serial full-duplex RS-485, autoswitching 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 consumption11: 58 VA (idle) / 220 VA (male speech STIPA) / 408 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:
  • 12 x 4" full range
  • 4 x 1" horn loaded dome tweeter
• Dimensions: 70.1 x 5.3 x 3.6 inches
• Default colour
  • Enclosure and grill: RAL 9010 (white)
  • Speaker baffle: RAL 9011 (black)
• Weight: 42 lbs
• Standards
  • Safety: EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017
  • EMC: EN 55032:2012/AC:2013 class A, EN 55103-2:2009