JBL AC895

Manufacturers Info

Brand: JBL (Clone)

Model: AC895

Style: Progressive Transition

Coverage (H x V): 90 x 50

Minimum Frequency: ----

Throat: 1"

Mounting Type: 1-3/8"-18 TPI

Dimensions: 7.95" W x 7.95" H x 5.59" D

202 x 202 x 142 mm

Additional Notes:

Chinese clone of the JBL Progressive Transition waveguide used in their AC895 speaker.

Measurements:

Test Notes: Off axis and polars measured using a Celestion CDX1-1731

Mic distance 1m, measurements gated at 5ms and are smoothed at 1/48 Octave.

Horizontal:

Vertical:

Raw Horizontal Off Axis Response

Raw Vertical Off Axis Response

Horizontal Off Axis Response - Normalized to On Axis

Vertical Off Axis Response - Normalized to On Axis

Horizontal Polar Response - Normalized to On Axis

-6dB Coverage Angle Highlighted

Vertical Polar Response - Normalized to On Axis

-6dB Coverage Angle Highlighted

Final Notes:

Very interesting horn design with horizontal lobes that protrude into the center before widening. Dispersion pattern of this waveguide appears to be a little wider then the spec roughly 100 H x 60 V, though the profile on this clone might not be identical to an official JBL version. Horizontal dispersion is mostly consistent except for that narrowing at 12-13k. Vertical is more uneven and interestingly widens at the top end opposite of most. Since the waveguide dimensions are square low frequency pattern control is similar on both axis though the vertical coverage begins to widen a little earlier because it uses a tighter angle.