The DSPPA DSP163HD is a two-way high fidelity horn that delivers 13W on a 70V line or 25W on a 100V line, with a 200Hz to 15kHz response. It suits malls, stations, car parks and outdoor mosque courtyards that want background music and announcements from the same speaker.
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The DSPPA DSP163HD looks like a classic outdoor horn but sounds cleaner than a typical paging horn. It is a two-way design with a 200Hz to 15kHz frequency response, so background music, recorded recitation and announcements all come through clearly. Power is 13W on a 70V line or 25W on a 100V line, and the unit weighs 3.3 kg.
DSPPA DSP163HD key specifications
- Power: 13W at 70V, 25W at 100V via the built-in transformer.
- Sensitivity: 103±2 dB (1W, 1m).
- Maximum SPL: 117±2 dB.
- Frequency response: 200Hz to 15kHz.
- Water resistance: IPX6.
One speaker for music and paging
Many small horns roll off the low and high end to focus on speech. The DSP163HD reaches down to 200Hz and up to 15kHz, which means background music in a mall car park or open walkway does not sound thin and metallic. Play soft music all day and let the paging microphone cut in with a clear announcement, without installing two kinds of speaker.
Long cable runs on 70V/100V lines
The built-in transformer puts the speaker on standard 70V or 100V distribution. DSPPA says this approach reduces line loss over long distances and lets you wire several horns in parallel. Output is set by the line voltage, 13W on 70V and 25W on 100V, and the cable lands on red and white terminals.
Materials that handle sun and rain
The grille is aluminum alloy and the body is ABS, which the datasheet says does not rust. With an IPX6 rating the horn can go in exposed spots. A wall bracket comes with it; fix it with three Φ8mm screws and point the horn at the area you want covered.
Where it fits in Saudi Arabia
DSPPA lists train stations, shopping malls, parking areas, factories and places of worship among its applications. Locally, that translates to:
- Outdoor mosque courtyards and open prayer grounds.
- Mall and commercial complex car parks in Riyadh and Jeddah.
- Transit stops and open walkways in residential compounds.
- Hotel and resort grounds that run background music.
System compatibility
Any amplifier with a 70V or 100V output will drive it, whether a zoned mixer amplifier or a 100V power amplifier. Budget 25W per horn on a 100V line and leave headroom on the amplifier. It can share a line with DSP162HD and DSP154H horns, as long as the combined load stays below the amplifier rating.
Placement tips for the DSP163HD
Mount the horn high enough that it covers the area from above, and point it away from the paging microphone to reduce feedback. Along long walkways, several horns at moderate level give more even coverage than one loud unit. Where an area mixes music and paging, give it its own amplifier zone so you can set its level independently.
DSP163HD vs DSP162HD vs DSP154H
The DSP162HD is the bigger sibling: 25W at 70V or 50W at 100V, 121 dB maximum SPL against 117 dB, and 104 dB sensitivity against 103 dB. Its response starts at 250Hz rather than 200Hz, and it weighs 4.5 kg. The DSP154H is a speech-only horn with 15W and a 400Hz to 8kHz range. Choose the DSP163HD when music quality matters most and moderate power covers the area.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the DSP163HD good for music or just paging?
Both. It is a two-way horn with a 200Hz to 15kHz response, so it handles background music and announcements.
What power does it draw on a 70V line?
13W on a 70V line and 25W on a 100V line, according to DSPPA's datasheet.
Can it be mounted where it gets rained on?
Yes. It is IPX6 rated, with an aluminum alloy grille and rust-free ABS body, and ships with a wall bracket.
Specifications
- Model: DSP163HD
- Type: Two-way high fidelity horn speaker
- Power: 13W / 25W
- Input voltage: 70V / 100V
- Power by line voltage: 13W at 70V, 25W at 100V
- Transformer: Built-in 70V/100V transformer
- Sensitivity (1W/1m): 103±2dB
- Max SPL (1m): 117±2dB
- Frequency response: 200Hz - 15kHz
- Water resistance: IPX6
- Material: Aluminum alloy grille, ABS body
- Weight: 3.3 kg
- Mounting: Wall bracket, fixed with three Φ8mm screws
- Connection: Red and white terminals for the line cable
Features
- Two-way design with a 200Hz to 15kHz response: plays background music at decent quality, not just speech.
- 13W on 70V or 25W on 100V: connects in parallel with other speakers on standard PA lines.
- 103±2 dB sensitivity and 117±2 dB max SPL: clear sound in busy car parks and concourses.
- IPX6 rated: aluminum alloy grille and an ABS body that does not rust in exposed locations.
- 3.3 kg with mounting bracket: fixes to a wall with three Φ8mm screws and aims where you need coverage.