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Black rectangular outdoor speaker with 12-inch woofer and tweeter, mounted on U-bracket

JBL

JBL AWC129-BK 12" 2-way home audio speaker

SKU CH-0YP0-5BQP0 MPN AWC129-BK

All-weather 12-inch coaxial speaker handles 400 W RMS and 1600 W peak with 96 dB sensitivity down to 55 Hz

  • Driver size400 W
  • Frequency range55 Hz
  • Rated impedance8 Ohms
  • Audio sensitivity96 dB
  • Product colorBlack
  • All-weather design suits indoor and outdoor venues
  • 12-inch Kevlar woofer handles 400 W RMS power
  • 96 dB sensitivity delivers loud, clear output
  • 55 Hz low-frequency response adds deep bass
  • Coaxial 2-way layout aligns woofer and tweeter

All-weather 12-inch coaxial speaker

The JBL AWC129-BK is a compact two-way loudspeaker built for permanent indoor or outdoor installation. Its sealed coaxial driver and UV-resistant enclosure withstand rain, humidity and temperature swings without degradation. Venues such as stadiums, water parks and cruise ships use it for both speech reinforcement and background music.

8-ohm nominal impedance

The speaker presents an 8-ohm load, matching the majority of commercial distributed-line and low-impedance amplifiers. This single electrical parameter determines whether your existing amplifier can drive the cabinet safely and deliver rated power without protection trips or thermal shutdown.

400 W RMS power handling

The 12-inch Kevlar woofer and 1-inch polymer-diaphragm tweeter combine for 400 watts continuous pink-noise capacity, enough for high-SPL foreground music in mid-size outdoor zones. Peak transients up to 1600 watts are tolerated for short bursts, but sustained operation above the RMS rating will overheat the voice coil and compress dynamics.

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Price $1,100.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameJBL
Product colorBlack
Audio & video
Driver size400 W
Frequency range55 Hz
Rated impedance8 Ohms
Audio sensitivity96 dB

Questions about this item

What does the 400 W rating mean when the speaker is installed in a real system?

The 400 W RMS rating shows the continuous power the 12" Kevlar woofer and 1" polymer-diaphragm tweeter can handle without damage, so an amplifier delivering up to 400 W per channel will drive them cleanly at high output levels.

The spec lists 8 ohms nominal impedance — what does that cap in practice?

An 8-ohm nominal load lets most home and commercial amplifiers deliver their rated power without current limiting, and it keeps cable losses low on the long runs typical of outdoor installations.

What does the speaker physically need to fit or mount in a venue?

The cabinet measures 15.8 inches high by 15.8 inches wide, weighs 41.67 lb, and ships with a U-bracket and grille so it can be wall- or pole-mounted indoors or outdoors.

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