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Quest 'HPI' Series Speakers
High Performance Installation

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When compact, high fidelity audio is required, Quest Engineering’s HPI Series is at home in any demanding production environment.
High Performance Installation is not a catch phrase, it is the objective. HPI sets a new standard of reliability, design and sonic performance.

The HPI Series fully reflects a pedigree relating to large-scale audio production. Not restricted to permanent installation, the HPI series are equally at home in mobile production and rental environments.

No compromise on components or materials is evident. Superior European design and manufactured loudspeaker components coupled with Quest’s leading edge ‘Steep Slope’ x-over networks, deliver highly satisfying sonic results normally only associated with top of the market products.

All HPI series enclosures are constructed with 19mm birch ply and finished with scratch resistant paint or hard wearing carpet. Steel protective grill and a practical range of optional installation and rigging accessories complete the package.

The HPI-8 is a compact full range passive loudspeaker suited to multiple audio tasks. A high quality horn loaded compression driver matched to a 300 watt power handling high excursion woofer deliver exceptional output.

The enclosure is constructed as a ‘wedge ’ format with both wall and pole mount capability. The shape of the enclosure makes it suitable for stand alone ‘infill ’ or primary sound source where architectural considerations require a small and discrete installation.

The sonic character of the package is tuned to deliver outstanding vocal fidelity, and as a vocal monitor, requires next to no added equalization when employed with standard vocal microphones.

Music program reproduction is of sufficient quality for reference or cue monitoring in hostile environments where studio style monitors could be unsuitable.

The HPI-8 is at home in corporate audio, theatre, disco, live production and broadcast, to name a few applications in which this compact package will excel.

An installation/club version of the popular HPI-8 optimized to give the same exceptional performance out of an even smaller size. Easy installation coupled with stylish yet unobtrusive appearance make the new HPI-8 an even better choice for that difficult installation where size, (smallness) is everything without sacrificing audio quality or power handling.

HPI-8 Specifications:
Frequency Range -3dB 75 Hz -20K
Sensitivity @1watt/1 Mtr 97 dB
HF Coverage Angle H 90 degrees x V 60 degrees
Max SPL 123 dB
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Power Input Rating 270 Watts
Transducer 1 x 8” Long excursion driver
1 x 1” HF Compression driver
Enclosure Birch ply
Protective Grill Perforated Steel
Finish Black scratch resistant paint
Input Connections 2 x Speakon NL4
Dimensions H 450mm, W 330mm, D 280mm
Net Weight 13 Kg
Installation Options: Pole mount, wall mount

HPI-8 8inch 2way 300watt $1,295.00 inc GST
 

HPI-118S

The HPI-118S incorporates a single 18” driver designed with optimum X-mass for a partially horn loaded enclosure. The result is a full sub bass sound with very high transient attack.

Ideally suited to high power applications, the high temperature 4” voice coil coupled with aerospace materials will retain its resonant properties for the life of the drive providing uniform frequency response regardless of age.

The void free birch ply cabinet is available in both cabinet carpet and scratch resistant painted finishes complete with heavy gauge steel front grill. Provision for rear mounted wheels makes the HPI-18 a versatile unit for mobile or permanent installation.

Accessories include a high current capacity low pass filter network featuring steep slope filter technology for performance unseen in conventional passive networks. (HPI-18SP) The HPI-18S is ideal for live music and disco installations where big bass is required to cover a medium size venue space.

HPI-18S Compact Sub Bass Specifications:
Frequency Range -3dB 38 -250 Hz
Range Optional X-over (SP) 38 -140 Hz
Sensitivity @1watt/1 Mtr 101 dB
Max SPL 131 dB
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms
Power Input Rating 1000 Watts RMS
Passive x-over slope (SP) 24 dB Per Octave
Transducer 1 X 18 ” Double wound 4 ” coil
Enclosure 19mm Birch ply
Protective Grill Heavy gauge perforated steel
Finish Optional carpet / scratch resistant paint
Input Connections 2 x NL4
Dimensions H 600mm, W 800mm, D 600mm
Net Weight 49 Kg

HPI-18S 18inch subwoofer 1000watt $2,275.00 inc GST
 

HPI-218S

The HPI-218S is very high powered 2 X 18” front loaded compact sub bass enclosure featuring Quest’s DPRT** technology. It is designed for general purpose bass and sub bass enhancement for live music or high powered disco applications.

The utilisation of DPRT tech handles the potential problem of ‘spongy ’ dynamic response found in many high excursion 18” front loaded enclosures. With this combination of innovative design and quality components, ripped speaker braids, collapsed cones and sagging suspensions are greatly reduced.

DPRT tech eliminates the need for dedicated system controllers. The enclosure design minimises the stresses on the bass drivers to extend their working life years beyond their normal life expectancy.

The HPI-218S is suited to mobile live sound as well as large disco installation, especially where compact high output enclosures are required.

The enclosure is constructed with high quality void free ply and is available in both painted and carpet finish.

HPI-218S Sub Bass Specifications:
Frequency Range -3dB 33 -400 Hz
Range Optional X-over (SP) N/A
Sensitivity @1watt/1 Mtr 102 dB
Max SPL 131 dB
Nominal Impedance 4 Ohms
Power Input Rating 2000 Watts RMS
Passive x-over slope (SP) N/A
Transducer 2 x 18 ” Double wound long coil
Enclosure 19mm Birch ply
Protective Grill Heavy gauge perforated steel
Finish Optional carpet/ scratch resistant paint
Input Connections 2 x NL4
Dimensions H 583mm, W 1200mm, D 690mm
Net Weight 75Kg

HPI-218S dual 18inch subwoofer 2000watt $3,595.00 inc GST