CARME-153B | CARME Series 15" 3-Way 1900W Passive PA Speaker with LAVOCE Neodymium Driver, Bi-Amp, Birch Plywood, Black

The Sound Town CARME Series CARME-153B is a 15" 3-way passive loudspeaker that provides controlled full-range coverage in installed and live sound environments. It features a 15" LAVOCE woofer, a 5.5" MF neodymium transducer, and a 2" coaxial HF neodymium compression driver, delivering 950W RMS / 1900W program power (LF: 600W RMS @ 8Ω, MF/HF: 350W RMS @ 16Ω) for clear, high-output performance in venues such as churches, restaurants, meeting rooms, and live stages. It is suitable for both main PA use and high-fidelity stage monitoring in small to medium-sized environments. This speaker features an external selectable passive and bi-amp mode switch, allowing flexible system configuration for different amplification setups. Its 3-way design separates low and mid/high frequencies to reduce distortion and improve efficiency across various acoustic environments. A 90° × 60° rotatable horn provides precise sound dispersion, while integrated mounting flexibility includes a 35mm pole socket and M10 threaded insert support for secure installation in both portable and permanent setups. Compatible with vertical CARME-153BUB-V and horizontal CARME-153BUB-H U-bracket mounting options (sold separately), the CARME-153B is designed for flexible rigging and precise positioning in a wide range of venue layouts. Its durable birch plywood enclosure minimizes resonance and vibration, ensuring consistent and accurate audio reproduction in demanding professional environments. FEATURES CARME-153B FULL-RANGE 15" PASSIVE PA SPEAKER: Equipped with a 15" LAVOCE woofer, 5.5" MF neodymium transducer, and 2" coaxial HF neodymium compression driver, delivering 950W RMS / 1900W program power (LF: 600W RMS @ 8Ω, MF/HF: 350W RMS @ 16Ω) for clear, high-output professional sound in venues such as houses of worship, restaurants, meeting rooms, and stages. 3-WAY DESIGN WITH PASSIVE / BI-AMP MODE SWITCH: Features an external selectable switch for passive or bi-amp operation, allowing flexible system configuration for different amplification setups. The 3-way architecture separates low and mid/high frequencies, reducing distortion and improving efficiency across each driver section for professional sound reinforcement and monitoring applications. PRECISION COVERAGE CONTROL: Features a 90° × 60° rotatable horn for controlled sound dispersion and precise directional adjustment in installed or stage environments. FLEXIBLE MOUNTING & RIGGING SYSTEM: Integrated multi-purpose mounting adapter supports both 35mm pole mounting and M10 threaded inserts for secure installation, enabling both portable stand use and permanent wall or rigged setups. Compatible with vertical CARME-153BUB-V and horizontal CARME-153BUB-H U-bracket mounting options (sold separately). TOUR-READY CONSTRUCTION: Built with a durable birch plywood enclosure to minimize resonance and vibration, ensuring reliable performance and consistent audio reproduction in demanding environments. SPECIFICATIONS Specifications Model CARME-153B Active / Passive Passive Frequency Range 38 Hz - 20K Hz Frequency Response 38 Hz - 20K Hz Sensitivity 105 dB SPL Max 135 dB Dispersion 90º x 60º (H x V) Rotatable Configuration 15" 3-Way Professional PA DJ Speaker Transducer LF: 15" LAVOCE woofer MF: 5.5" ND transducer HF: 2" ND coaxial compression driver Voice Coil -- Magnet Neodymium Impedance LF: 8Ω (LF wired individually), MF/HF: 16Ω Power Handling 950W RMS / 1900W Program Enclosure Material High-grade 100% birch plywood Mounting Hardware CARME-153BUB-V vertical wall mount bracket, CARME-153BUB-H horizontal wall mount bracket Finish Texture coating Grill & Rigging Component Steel with anti-corrosion coat Amplifier -- Input 4-Pin Speakon (NL4) Output 4-Pin Speakon (NL4) Signal Processing -- Control -- Indicator -- Voltage 100V-240V (50-60 Hz) Crossover Parts# -- High Frequency Driver Parts# -- Low Frequency Woofer Parts# -- Dimension & Weight Product Width (in.) 16.7" Package Width (in.) 20.7“ Product Height (in.) 31" Package Height (in.) 34.4“ Product Depth (in.) 17.7" Package Depth (in.) 20.6“ Product Weight (lb.) 80lbs Package Weight (lb.) 83.2 lbs Warranty/Certifications Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year DOWNLOADS ▶ CARME Series Brochure