Turbosound Aspect TA500 for Sale | Professional 3-Way Polyhorn Loudspeaker

The Turbosound Aspect TA500 for sale is a professional three-way point-source loudspeaker designed for touring, live events, theatres, clubs and fixed installations. It combines a 15-inch low-frequency driver, custom 10-inch mid-frequency driver and high-frequency driver, with the MF and HF sections using Turbosound’s Polyhorn technology. The TA500 provides a controlled 50° horizontal × 25° vertical dispersion pattern and can be operated in bi-amped or tri-amped configurations.

Turbosound TA500 Specifications

These specifications are based on the TA500 documentation; Turbosound also produced related TA500 variants, so the exact model plate should be checked when listing a particular cabinet.

Three-Way Professional Loudspeaker Design

The TA500 uses a three-way architecture consisting of a Turbo-loaded neodymium 15″ LF driver, a custom 10″ MF driver mounted on a Polyhorn, and a dedicated HF driver using another Polyhorn. This configuration was developed to provide high output while maintaining controlled coverage across the listening area.

The cabinet can be configured for either bi-amped operation with a passive high-frequency section or fully tri-amped operation, giving professional system designers flexibility when building an Aspect PA system.

Turbosound Polyhorn Technology

A defining feature of the Aspect TA500 is Turbosound’s Polyhorn architecture.

The MF and HF sections are designed to produce a controlled wavefront across approximately:

50° Horizontal × 25° Vertical

The TA500 was specifically designed with wider horizontal and vertical coverage than the narrower TA880 and TA890 Aspect models, making it particularly suitable for medium- and near-field applications.

High SPL Capability

Despite its relatively compact format for a professional Aspect cabinet, the TA500 is capable of substantial acoustic output.

Published specifications indicate approximately:

135 dB continuous

and

141 dB peak SPL.

This makes it suitable for professional applications where both output and controlled directivity are important.

60 Hz – 20 kHz Frequency Range

With appropriate DSP, the published frequency range is:

60 Hz – 20 kHz ±4 dB

The TA500 can therefore operate as a three-way full-range loudspeaker while also being integrated with dedicated subwoofers when additional low-frequency extension and output are required.

Power Handling

The passive TA500 divides its continuous power handling across three frequency sections:

Published sensitivities are approximately 106 dB for LF, 105 dB for MF and 112 dB for HF at 1 W/1 m.

Designed for Professional Aspect Systems

Turbosound developed the Aspect platform as a modular point-source system capable of scaling from smaller events to medium-scale flown or ground-stacked concert systems.

Typical applications for the TA500 include:

• Concerts and touring
• Theatre productions
• Live music venues
• Clubs
• Event production
• Professional PA rental
• Houses of worship
• Fixed installations

The cabinet can also be integrated with TA880 or TA890 systems for front-fill or side-fill applications.

Ground-Stacked or Flown Configurations

The TA500’s trapezoidal cabinet can be deployed in ground-stacked configurations or flown using the appropriate system hardware.

Its controlled dispersion also allows multiple cabinets to be incorporated into properly designed arrays.

For any flown installation, only compatible, inspected, appropriately rated rigging hardware should be used, with installation handled by qualified professionals.

Professional Cabinet Construction

The standard TA500 enclosure uses 15 mm and 18 mm birch plywood construction and measures approximately:

977 mm high × 574 mm wide × 498 mm deep

with a published net weight of approximately:

52 kg.

The cabinet incorporates professional Speakon connectivity, including 2 × NL8MP and 1 × NL4MP connectors.

TA500 with Turbosound Subwoofers

For applications requiring stronger low-frequency reinforcement, the TA500 can form the mid/high or full-range component of a larger system with suitable subwoofers.

Correct DSP, crossover, limiting and amplifier configuration should be based on the exact cabinets and system design.

Why Buy a Turbosound Aspect TA500?

For professionals maintaining classic Aspect equipment, the TA500 remains interesting because it combines three-way architecture, Polyhorn technology, 50° × 25° controlled dispersion, high sensitivity and substantial SPL capability in a scalable point-source enclosure.

Used TA500 cabinets can also be particularly useful for buyers expanding an existing Aspect inventory or sourcing matching equipment for a legacy installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Turbosound TA500 a three-way speaker?

Yes. It uses a 15″ LF driver, 10″ MF driver and dedicated HF driver.

What is the coverage pattern?

The TA500 provides approximately 50° horizontal × 25° vertical coverage.

What is the frequency range?

Published specifications give a range of approximately 60 Hz – 20 kHz ±4 dB with DSP.

Can the TA500 be bi-amped or tri-amped?

Yes. The standard TA500 supports switchable bi-amped or tri-amped operation.

What is its maximum SPL?

Published specifications state approximately 135 dB continuous and 141 dB peak.

Can the TA500 be flown?

Yes, the standard cabinet was designed to support flown installations with the appropriate external flying system.