Community High Power 15 Inch 3-Way 60 X 40 IP8-1153/64B

Community IP8-1153/64B High Power 15-Inch 3-Way Loudspeaker (60° x 40° Coverage)

Extreme Clarity. Extended Coverage. Unmatched Flexibility.

The Community IP8-1153/64B is a 3-way point source loudspeaker engineered to deliver powerful full-range performance and pinpoint control in high-demand audio environments. Designed for top-tier venues, it combines high-output SPL, precise directivity, and rich, natural sound for speech and music.

With its 15" LF driver, midrange M200HP compression driver, and HF compression driver—all featuring ketone polymer diaphragms—the IP8-1153/64B provides stunning clarity and seamless reproduction from 30 Hz to 18.5 kHz. A large rotatable 18" waveguide and user-selectable biamp or triamp operation give system designers complete control over coverage and configuration.

Key Features

• 3-way high-power point source loudspeaker with 60° x 40° rotatable waveguide

• Matched ketone polymer MF and HF diaphragms for consistent tonal character and superior intelligibility

• M200HP midrange compression driver delivers hallmark Community mid clarity and articulation

• 800W LF power handling with 275W MF/HF crossover support

• Selectable biamp or triamp operation with acoustically resultant 8th-order crossover

• IP55W rated for weather-resistant performance, indoor or outdoor

Ideal Applications

• Churches and Worship Spaces

• Performing Arts Venues and Auditoriums

• Stadiums and Arenas

• Corporate and Convention Centers

• Themed Entertainment and Amusement Parks

• Nightclubs and High-Performance Hospitality Venues

Technical Specifications

• Operating Mode: Biamp or Triamp (with DSP)

• Coverage Pattern: 60° x 40°, rotatable waveguide

• Frequency Response: 30 Hz – 18.5 kHz

• Transducers:

  • LF: 15" neodymium driver, 3" voice coil

  • MF: M200HP, 2" exit, ketone polymer diaphragm

  • HF: 1.4" exit, 2.6" voice coil, ketone polymer diaphragm

• Power Handling (Continuous / Peak):

  • LF: 600W / 2400W

  • MF: 150W / 600W

  • HF: 125W / 500W

  • MF/HF combined: 275W / 1100W

• Sensitivity (@1W/1m):

  • LF: 96 dB

  • MF: 107 dB

  • HF: 108 dB

  • MF/HF: 107 dB

• Max SPL:

  • LF: 130 dB peak / 124 dB continuous

  • MF: 135 dB peak / 129 dB continuous

  • HF: 135 dB peak / 129 dB continuous

  • MF/HF: 137 dB peak / 131 dB continuous

• Equalized Sensitivity: 93 dB

• Equalized Max SPL: 127 dB peak / 121 dB continuous

• Recommended Amplification:

  • LF: 600W–1200W @ 8 ohms

  • MF: 150W–300W @ 8 ohms

  • HF: 125W–250W @ 8 ohms

  • MF/HF: 275W–550W @ 8 ohms

• Input Connection: (2) 6-position screw terminal blocks (indoor)

• Rigging/Mounting Points: (15) M10 threaded rigging points

• Environmental Rating: IP55W (IEC 60529), MIL-STD-810G

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 39.00" x 22.10" x 26.30" (991 x 561 x 668 mm)

• Weight: 105 lbs (47.6 kg)