Pioneer Pro XY-2E, 8-Inch 2-Way Passive/Bi-Amp Mid-High Loudspeaker

The Pioneer Pro XY-2E, 8-Inch 2-Way Passive/Bi-Amp Mid-High Loudspeaker is much more than an XY-2 in an enclosure. We’ve kept the X-phase system but we’ve enabled individual control of the 8-inch cone driver and 1-inch compression driver, which wasn’t previously possible.

Bi-Horn

The 8-inch mid-range driver and the 1-inch compression driver are attached to the integrated waveguide with their depths perfectly aligned to minimize the difference of physical distance and reduce cancellation around the crossover frequency. This unique Bi-horn combines mid and high frequencies in a deep position inside the waveguide, improving the blend of the sounds compared to the performance of a conventional separated horn structure. The waveguide’s curved shape perfectly controls dispersion at 50 degrees horizontal and 35 degrees vertical, providing natural sound with high SPL in the targeted area while reducing the sound pressure outside that area.

Passive or Bi-Amp Control Option

The XY-2E offers two different control settings. As standard, the passive crossover option is engaged – producing the iconic XY series sound. Reconfigure the existing cabling and you can individually manipulate the 1-inch exit neodymium compression driver and 8-inch neodymium cone driver in a bi-amp configuration with no need for additional parts.

X-Phase System with Gold X-Phase Plug

Driver cone cancellation is minimized thanks to our custom X-Phase system. The convex shape forces sound waves into small slits which are arranged in a fan shape, allowing all sound waves to exit in perfect phase aliment. The sound waves are forced over the top and bottom of the X-phase plug, producing higher SPL and greater sound projection over long distances.

Suitable for Various Configurations

The XY-1 and XY-2E can be quickly and easily deployed in a variety of fixed install and touring scenarios enabling numerous flying and ground stacking configurations. Deploy from low ceilings in single units or horizontal arrays using the CP-XY1VC1 flying cradle or the CP-XY1DF1 jointing plate respectively. Or create an array of up to nine speakers – 3 x 3 – using a combination of CP-XY1DF1 cradles and CP-XY1CON1 plates. Additionally, integrate the XY-2 underneath the XY-1 and XY-2E arrays for increased MHF coverage.

Impact-Resistant Finish

The new loudspeakers are housed in robust wooden enclosures ideal for guarding against bumps and scrapes on the road and in tight spaces. The black units also feature an elastothane coating for weather resistance and extra protection against impact.

Product Specifications

Loudspeaker Type: 8” two-way Passive/Bi-amp mid-high loudspeaker

Enclosure: 15 mm / 0.6" birch plywood

Finish: Impact and weather resistant textured polyurethane paint,

System data

Frequency response (+/ -3dB)

Passive mode: 235 Hz–17 kHz (-10 dB @ 150 Hz)

Bi-amp mode: MF: 235 Hz–3.5 kHz (-10 dB @ 150 Hz) / HF: 1.4 kHz–17 kHz

Sensitivity (1W/1m)

Passive mode: 107 dB

Bi-amp mode: MF: 107 dB / HF: 110 dB

Nominal Impedance

Passive mode: 8 Ω

Bi-amp mode: MF: 8 Ω / HF: 8 Ω

Power Handling AES

Passive mode: 270 W RMS, 1080 W Peak

Bi-amp mode: MF: 200 W RMS, 800 W Peak / HF: 70 W RMS, 280 W Peak

Transformer taps: 50 °H × 35 °V

Power Handling (RMS/Program)

130 dB(cont.), 136 dB(peak)

Loudspeaker data

Maximum SPL

MF: 8" neodymium cone driver

HF: 1" exit neodymium compression driver

Loudspeaker data

Driver Configuration

Neutrik speak ON NL4MD-V x 2

Box Dimensions (W x H x D): 21" x 23" x 22"

Box Weight: 64 lb