Behringer B1500D-Pro (Behringer B-1500 D Pro)
High-performance 1400-Watt powered subwoofer for PA applications
Powerful 15'' long-excursion transducer with high temperature voice coil
provides incredibly accurate and pulse-pounding bass
Extremely high sound pressure level (126 dB half space 1 W @ 1 m)
Precise reproduction of ultra-low frequencies (35 – 150 Hz) for "bulletproof"
punch and impact
State-of-the-art 1400-Watt Class-D amplifier with comprehensive over-excursion,
thermal and clip limit protection
Built-in active stereo crossover provides high-pass filtered outputs for
full-range loudspeakers
Tunable and switchable Bass Boost plus Phase switch for ultimate low-frequency
performance
Variable High Cut control for perfect sound alignment
Subwoofer Level control to adjust the balance between subwoofer and the
full-range speakers
Power, Signal and Clip LEDs for perfect monitoring
Intelligent limiter for maximum sound performance and woofer protection
Internal switch-mode power supply for noise-free audio, superior transient
response and very low power consumption
Pole socket for mounting with commercial spacer poles
Ergonomically shaped handles for easy transport
Rugged steel grill for optimal speaker protection
High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany
Our EUROLIVE B1500D-PRO and B1800D-PRO active subwoofers are destined to
become the new standard in low-frequency reproduction. Packed with an incredible
array of truly professional features, these brutes provide extreme levels of
low-end punch, with the kind of definition and clarity typically reserved for
much larger systems.
Class-D amplifiers (with switch-mode power supplies) drive the custom-designed
low frequency drivers for sonically optimized output. And the best part of
all—these new B1500D-PRO and B1800D-PRO provide a much better power-to weight
ratio than many competing active subwoofers. Powered by 1400 Watts — in your
choice of 15" and 18" versions. As always, the speakers are made by BEHRINGER in
our own factory.
Put simply, these cool-running systems are much lighter, making them ultra-easy
to transport and set up— and our no-compromise design means you get
amazingly-deep, chestpounding bass that will keep the party going all night
long. They’ll add needed bottom-end to your active full-range speaker system.
What is Class-D Technology?
Instead of operating relatively continuously like Class AB circuits, Class-D
amps switch on and off thousands of times per second, delivering power only when
needed. In other words, the amplifier is either fully on or fully off , which
significantly reduces power losses from the output devices given off as heat.
Less heat means our amps don’t need massive heat sinks, and that means we can
make them lighter. Our no-compromise design means the B1500D-PRO and B1800D-PRO
will deliver full power with incredible fidelity all night long, without the
need for lengthy rest cycles.
When used in conjunction with switching-mode power supplies, which don’t require
huge and heavy transformers, our Class-D amplifiers provide tremendous dynamic
punch and superior fidelity. The resulting speaker systems are much lighter,
making them easy to transport and set up.
Custom-Designed Transducers
The transducers (woofers and tweeters) are the only part of a sound system you
actually hear, so we don’t cut any corners. We custom-design and built our
transducers from scratch. Not only do we wind our own voice coils, we process
the paper pulp into cones and even machine our own backplates. This enables us
to control the quality, and frankly, make better components.
Take control
The B1500D-PRO and B1800D-PRO feature balanced XLR inputs and outputs, as well
as balanced XLR THRU jacks for connecting additional enclosures. A BOOST
FREQUENCY knob targets a boost frequency between 45 Hz and 90 Hz. Flick the
BOOST switch to give your selected frequency a +6 dB boost. These subs also
feature a HIGH CUT dial to control the upper corner frequency for the
subwoofer’s amplifier. The HIGH CUT dial does not affect the THRU signals, only
signals directed to the subwoofer (however, it does affect the signals sent out
through the Output sockets of the subwoofer to reach the full-range speakers). A
LEVEL knob controls the input gain, and the PHASE switch reverses output phase
to compensate for frequency cancellation between the subwoofer and satellite
speakers. LEDs show operational status at a glance, including power, signal
present and input overloads.
This subwoofer offers a lot of power and a lot of punch for such a small package. The size of the enclosure shocked me when I received this sub. It is rather narrow and not that bulky. When I turned it on, the power to size ratio blew me away! For its size and price, the clarity and power is excellent. I am also a huge fan of the high pass filter that is put on the main speaker outputs as well as the frequency boost option. This subwoofer is worth the price. I am planning on buying a 2nd one to have a dual subwoofer setup with the main speakers pole mounted on top of the subs.