Das Audio ACTION-525

An ACTION-500 Series Speaker Designed as a "True" Stage Tool

The DAS ACTION-525 is part of the ACTION-500 series with a clear philosophy: prioritize quality materials and coherent design to achieve a reliable, musical, and consistent result in the field. The choice of birch plywood, identical to that used in touring systems, aims for a more "alive" and better-controlled acoustic behavior than a more basic enclosure, while ensuring excellent mechanical durability. This approach is also reflected in the ISO-flex finish, suited to the demands of transport, stage use, and regular performances.

Within the range, the ACTION-525 is the answer when you need a passive 2-way speaker capable of delivering more acoustic pressure and greater foundation than a single 38 cm model, without moving to a heavier, more complex configuration. It is particularly relevant for events where impact in the low and low-mid frequencies makes a difference, while maintaining simple deployment.

For Whom and What: Front of House, Event Sound Reinforcement, Vocals and Amplified Music

The ACTION-525 targets contractors, venues, and musicians seeking a versatile passive PA speaker for live sound reinforcement. Thanks to its headroom and coverage, it suits both music (bands, DJs, artists) and applications where intelligibility is a priority (speeches, vocals, conferences, presentations, A/V). Its trapezoidal shape facilitates stage integration, either front of house or side fill depending on the setup, while remaining within a simple-to-deploy system logic.

For optimal performance and effective long-term protection, the passive versions of the ACTION-500 series are designed to operate with amplifiers and processors featuring stored presets and limiters. In this context, the DSP-226 is recommended, along with amplification from the PA series (with the PA-1500 recommended in the specifications).

Two 38 cm Drivers + M-44 Driver: The Balance Between Impact, Projection, and Simplicity

Dual 38 cm: More Impact Without Complicating Dispersion

The concept of the ACTION-525 is straightforward: two 38 cm woofers in a passive 2-way speaker to achieve a higher SPL than a single 38 cm speaker, with reinforced bass suited to performances requiring body and presence. This architecture emphasizes solid low frequencies and energetic low-mids, useful for live music as well as DJ playback, while remaining easy to integrate into a passive inventory.

M-44 Driver and 90 x 60 Directivity: Usable Coverage

The high-frequency section relies on the M-44 HF driver paired with a BC-916 waveguide, offering a coverage pattern of 90deg horizontal by 60deg vertical. This directivity aims for efficient dispersion that is easier to control in varied environments (rooms, events, conferences), limiting unwanted spill outside the target area and helping maintain good vocal clarity.

Birch Plywood Enclosure, ISO-flex Finish, System Integration

The birch plywood enclosure and ISO-flex paint contribute to durability and consistent sound quality. For integration, the speaker is equipped with Speakon NL4 connectors for input and output, and features M10 rigging points to meet stage and installation requirements. Altogether, this forms a passive 2-way speaker designed to work "like a system": appropriate amplification, recommended processing, and efficient daily operation.

Technical specifications

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Type	passive 2-way system	Material	birch plywood
Frequency range (-10 dB)	47 Hz - 20 kHz	Geometry	trapezoidal enclosure
Horizontal coverage (-6 dB)	90deg	Rigging points	M10
Vertical coverage	60deg	Finish	ISO-flex paint
Nominal impedance	4 ohms	Color	black
RMS power handling	700 W	Depth	515 mm
Peak power handling	2800 W	Dimensions (H x W x D)	1,090 x 445 x 515 mm
Sensitivity on axis 1W / 1 m	99 dB SPL	Net weight	38.5 kg
Maximum peak SPL at 1 m	134 dB	LF driver	15MI
Recommended amplifier	PA-1500	HF driver	M-44
Recommended processor	DSP-226	Horn / waveguide	BC-916
Audio input connector	1 x Speakon NL4	Carton dimensions (H x W x D)	1,165 x 515 x 560 mm
Audio output connector	1 x Speakon NL4	Shipping weight	41.5 kg