
Peavey
Peavey SP 4BX Passive Speaker Dual 15" Black Widow Woofers
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Peavey SP 4BX passive speaker with dual 15" Black Widow woofers delivering 4000 watts of peak power for large venue sound reinforcement.
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Overview
Key Features
Quasi-three-way, full-range, bi-ampable sound reinforcement system
2000 watts program, 4000 watts peak
Two 15 inch BWX Black Widow 4 inch voice coil woofers
Sensitivity: 100 dB (1W/1m) anechoic
Full-range inputs include a Neutrik Speakon 4 pin jack and two 1/4 inch phone jacks
Specifications
Speaker Type
Passive
Woofers
2x 15" BWX Black Widow with 4" Voice Coil
HF Driver
RX 22
Program Power
2000 Watts
Peak Power
4000 Watts
Sensitivity
100 dB (1W/1m) Anechoic
Inputs
Neutrik Speakon 4-pin, 2x 1/4" Phone Jacks
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- Dual 15-inch Black Widow woofers with 4-inch voice coils produce deep, powerful low-end and midrange output.
- 4000 watts peak power handling allows the SP 4BX to perform at high volume levels in large venues.
- 100 dB sensitivity rating means the speaker produces significant volume even with moderate amplifier power.
- Both Speakon and 1/4-inch inputs provide flexible connection options for different amplifier setups.
- Peavey Black Widow drivers are field-replaceable, simplifying maintenance and reducing long-term ownership costs.
👎 Cons
- As a passive enclosure, it requires a separate power amplifier, adding cost and complexity to the setup.
- The large dual-15-inch cabinet is heavy and bulky, making transport and setup physically demanding.
- No built-in crossover details are specified, so users may need an external crossover or processor for optimal driver management.
- The enclosure design is utilitarian and lacks modern cosmetic features found in some competing passive cabinets.
- Single-enclosure coverage may be uneven in very large spaces without additional cabinets or delay speakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Peavey SP 4BX a powered or passive speaker?
The SP 4BX is a passive speaker enclosure. It requires an external power amplifier to operate and does not have a built-in amp.
What is the power handling capacity of the SP 4BX?
The SP 4BX handles 2000 watts of program power and 4000 watts of peak power, so you need an amplifier capable of driving it within that range.
What type of connections does the SP 4BX accept?
It accepts both Neutrik Speakon 4-pin connectors and two 1/4-inch phone jacks, giving you flexibility in how you connect your amplifier.
What drivers are inside the SP 4BX?
It contains two 15-inch BWX Black Widow woofers with 4-inch voice coils for low and mid frequencies, plus an RX 22 compression driver for high-frequency reproduction.
What is the sensitivity rating of this speaker?
The SP 4BX has a sensitivity of 100 dB at 1 watt/1 meter (anechoic), which means it produces high output levels relative to the power fed into it.