Martin Audio XE500

The Martin Audio XE500 is a professional 2-way stage monitor crafted for high-demand live and touring environments. Featuring a coaxial driver setup and Differential Dispersion™ technology, it provides powerful, precise coverage and high SPL performance on stage. Configurable for passive or bi-amped operation and fully optimized for integration with iKON amplifiers, the XE500 delivers flexibility and consistent sound quality.

Key Features

• Coaxial 15″ LF driver (4″ voice coil) paired with a 1.4″ HF compression driver

• Differential Dispersion™ offers wide coverage (approx. 60°) close in, narrowing to improve focus further out

• Exceptional output capability: up to ~143 dB peak SPL in bi-amped mode

• Switchable passive/active crossover configuration for versatile usage

• Rugged road-ready enclosure with built-in risers, ergonomic handles, and robust feet

Minimum Specifications

• Speaker Type: Non-powered

  • Crossover: Switchable active/passive (~1.2 kHz crossover point)

• Frequency Response (Hz): Approx. 55 Hz – 18 kHz

• Power Handling RMS: LF ~500 W AES / HF ~100 W AES

• Impedance (Ohm): LF 4 Ω / HF 8 Ω

• Sensitivity (dB): Not specified

• Driver Size LF (Inch): 15"

• Driver Size HF (Inch): 1.4" (with ~3" voice coil)

• Enclosure Type: Front-ported wedge monitor

• Cabin Material: Multi-laminate birch/beech plywood

• Crossover Frequency: Approx. 1.2 kHz

• Dispersion: ~60° horizontal (close), focusing to ~30° at distance; ~90° vertical

• Panflex: No

• Dimensions (H × D × W): Approx. 34 × 56 × 65 cm

• Weight: Approx. 29 kg

• Connectivity Options: 4× SpeakON NL4 inputs (parallel wired)

• Built-in Amplifier: No

• IP Rate: Not rated

• Year of Release: 2024

• List Price Excluding VAT: Approx. €3,500