RCF C5215 15-Inch 500W Passive Speaker

The C5215-96 from RCF is a 15”, 500W passive speaker. It stands out as a highly adaptable controlled narrow dispersion two-way loudspeaker system designed for medium-throw applications, offering a full range of sound capabilities.

RCF C5215 Features

• 15" 500W Passive Speaker for medium-throw applications
• 1.4" compression driver with 2,5" diaphragm assembly
• 15" woofer with 3" voice coil
• Dual-function design: built in passive crossover or external bi-amp
• Rotatable Horn System for horizontal cabinet mounting applications
• HF driver AMCDP (Active Mosfet Compression Driver Protection)
• LICC (Low Impedance Compensated Crossover) network
• 14 Suspension points (M10)
• 35 mm standard internal pole mount

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• Acoustical Specifications
  • Frequency Response (-10 dB): 48Hz - 20,000Hz
  • Horizontal Coverage Angle: 90°
  • Vertical Coverage Angle: 40°
  • Max. SPL @ 1M: 133 dB
  • Directivity Index Q: 14
  • System Sensitivity: 100 dB
• Power Section
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm
  • Power Handling: 500 W RMS
  • Peak Power Handling: 2000 W peak
  • Recommended Amplifier: 1000 W
  • Protections: dynamic active mosfet
  • Crossover Frequencies: 1200 Hz
• Transducers:
  • Compression Driver: 1.4", 2.5" vc
  • Nominal Impedance: 8 ohm
  • Input Power Rating: 100 W AES, 200 W peak
  • Sensitivity: 111 dB, 1 W @ 1m
  • Woofer: 15", 3" vc
  • Input Power Rating: 400 W AES, 800 W peak
  • Sensitivity: 99 dB, 1 W @ 1 m
• Physical Specifications
  • Grille: steel with robust double mesh polyester clothing
  • Cabinet / Case Material: Baltic birch plywood
  • Hardware: 14 x M10, multiplates (top and bottom)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 16.93x18.11x27.36"
  • Weight: 77.6 pounds

More about the C5215

The C5215-96’s high-frequency component features a constant directivity horn loaded with a 2” compression driver and a 2.5” diaphragm assembly, ensuring smooth and controlled dispersion of sound.

With a 90° x 60° horn design, this loudspeaker system provides increased sensitivity for applications that require sound projection over longer distances.

The low-frequency transducer in the C5215-96 is a 15” woofer equipped with a 3” voice coil, delivering powerful and clear bass tones.

Additionally, the crossover in this system can be easily bypassed for bi-amp setups through a recessed changeover switch, offering flexibility in sound configuration.

More about Passive Speakers at SoundPro

Passive speakers are ideal for when you need flexibility and customization options. Often this means professional applications, such as venues where the sound system needs to be scalable and versatile, or for audio projects that require the most accurate and reliable sound reproduction.

All speakers need a sort of amplifier to function; while powered speakers come with amplifiers built-in, passive speakers need external gear to be connected, including external amplifiers or stereo receivers, speaker cables, and possibly an outboard crossover or other signal processing gear.

Personalization is the hallmark of passive speakers. Mix-and-match components to fit the highly-specific needs of any given project. Scale to fit a larger space or add surround sound as your audio needs change. Because there’s more space inside passive speaker housing, passive speakers can accommodate larger drivers, resulting in a more pristine, accurate sound reproduction where it’s needed most, such as concert halls, entertainment venues, or special events.