JBL IVX-587001 Intellivox DS115 Column Loudspeaker with Amplifier at Top

JBL Intellivox DS115 – Beam-Shaping Column, Amp at Top

Product Overview

The JBL Intellivox DS115 (amplifier at top) is the most compact member of the Intellivox DDS range, designed primarily as a fill system for larger Intellivox installations. It delivers high-frequency coverage to off-axis and shadowed areas, closing coverage gaps where conventional loudspeakers struggle. With digitally steered beam shaping, the DS115 covers distances up to 15 meters while holding consistent SPL, making it well suited to reverberant spaces such as transport hubs, houses of worship, and atriums. This model places the amplifier section at the top of the column.

Product Description

The DS115 uses six custom 4-inch drivers and two 1-inch dome tweeters in a slim, architecturally discreet column, powered by an 8-channel Class-D amplifier with a high-efficiency switched-mode power supply for long-term reliability. Vertical beam shaping using JBL's DDS (Digitally Directivity Synthesis) technology, combined with 32-bit floating-point DSP, steers the vertical pattern electronically to maximize speech intelligibility and musical clarity without physical aiming.

Onboard processing includes dual line inputs, volume control, 8-band parametric EQ, and up to 20 seconds of delay, with Automatic Volume Control (AVC) referencing a built-in ambient microphone to adapt output to changing background noise. The DS115 is network-ready through JBL's WinControl software, supports firmware upgrades with eight user-definable, password-protected presets, and includes integral surveillance functions for life-safety compliance. The amp-at-top configuration is selected based on cabling routes, mounting height, and where power and signal connections are most accessible relative to the structure.

Key Features

• Compact beam-shaping fill column — closes high-frequency coverage gaps in larger Intellivox systems.
• Six 4-inch drivers and two dome tweeters — extended response up to 20 kHz in a slim enclosure.
• 8-channel Class-D amplifier — switched-mode power supply for efficient, reliable operation.
• Vertical beam shaping with DDS technology — electronic steering for high speech intelligibility.
• 32-bit floating-point DSP — dual line inputs, 8-band parametric EQ, and up to 20 s delay.
• Automatic Volume Control — built-in ambient mic adapts level to background noise.
• WinControl network management — remote configuration and monitoring.
• Integral surveillance — life-safety compliance for voice-alarm applications.
• Amplifier at top — configuration for installations where top-mounted connections suit the structure.

Typical Applications

• Fill coverage for larger Intellivox installations in reverberant spaces.
• Transport terminals, atriums, and houses of worship requiring speech intelligibility.
• Shadowed or off-axis zones needing supplemental high-frequency coverage.
• Life-safety voice-alarm systems requiring surveillance functions.

Technical Specifications

Competitor Comparison

As a compact fill column, the DS115 is positioned to support larger steerable systems rather than serve as a primary long-throw array like the Renkus-Heinz IC Live X. Its integral surveillance and AVC make it a strong fit for life-safety voice-alarm installations, while WinControl provides centralized configuration across an Intellivox system.

What's in the Box

• JBL Intellivox DS115 beam-shaping column (amp at top)
• Swivel wall-mount hardware
• Product documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "amp at top" mean? The amplifier electronics are housed at the top of the column. Choose this configuration based on where power and signal cabling enter relative to the mounting position; the DC115 places the amplifier at the bottom.

Is the DS115 a standalone main system? It is designed primarily as a fill system for larger Intellivox installations, covering shadowed and off-axis zones, though it can serve smaller spaces up to 15 m throw.

Does it support life-safety applications? Yes. It includes integral surveillance functions for voice-alarm and life-safety compliance.

Can it play music as well as speech? Yes. It is suitable for both speech and music and can be expanded with JBL active subwoofers for extended low-frequency support.

For Intellivox system design and WinControl setup, contact the Creation Networks team at creationnetworks.net.