SIST EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009
(Amendment)Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Elektroakustische Geräte - Teil 5: Lautsprecher (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Equipements pour systèmes électroacoustiques - Part 5: Haut-parleurs (CEI 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Oprema zvokovnega sistema - 5. del: Zvočniki (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 20-Sep-2009
- Technical Committee
- AVM - Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 03-Aug-2009
- Due Date
- 08-Oct-2009
- Completion Date
- 21-Sep-2009
Relations
- Effective Date
- 21-Sep-2010
Overview
The SIST EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009 standard, titled Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers, is a key European standard aligned with the international IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007. Published by CENELEC and adopted by multiple national electrotechnical committees, it focuses on specifications related to loudspeakers used in sound system equipment. This amendment (A1) updates the original 2003 standard by providing detailed guidance on loudspeaker terminal marking, measurement enclosures, and listening tests for quality assurance.
Key Topics
Terminal Marking
The standard defines the correct identification of loudspeaker terminals:- The positive terminal is the one where applying a positive voltage causes an increase in sound pressure at the front of the drive unit.
- Marking options for the positive terminal include a "+" symbol, red color marking, or manufacturer specification.
- Verification involves applying a positive direct current voltage to confirm the increase in acoustic output.
Listening Tests
EN 60268-5/A1 introduces two informal but essential listening assessments for loudspeaker quality:- Normal Operation Test: Uses a speech or music program signal at rated RMS voltage to verify sound level, tone quality, and the absence of defects.
- Mechanical Noise (Rattles) Test: Applies rated sinusoidal voltage across the frequency range to detect unwanted mechanical noise such as rubs or buzzes. Testing is performed at a distance over 0.3 meters from the loudspeaker for accurate evaluation.
Standard Measuring Enclosure Type B
The amendment updates dimensions and ratios for the scalable measuring enclosure type B. Key dimensions include:- Internal width set as standard (Wi = 1)
- Depth and height proportions to ensure consistent acoustic measurements under laboratory conditions
- Specifications for panel thickness and back panel tilt angle enhance measurement repeatability.
Applications
Manufacturing Quality Control
The standard's detailed terminal marking and listening test procedures are critical for loudspeaker manufacturers to ensure product consistency and operational reliability during production.Product Design and Development
Engineers designing new loudspeaker models utilize the specified measurement enclosures and listening evaluations to optimize acoustic performance and minimize mechanical noise.Compliance and Certification
Compliance with SIST EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009 facilitates market access across CENELEC member countries by meeting harmonized loudspeaker equipment standards.Audio System Installation
Audio professionals can rely on the standard to understand loudspeaker polarity and terminal connections, which is vital for proper system setup and optimal sound reinforcement.
Related Standards
- IEC 60268-1: Basic Measurement Methods and Measuring Instruments
- IEC 60268-2: Electroacoustical Accessories
- EN 60268 Series: Audio and Video Equipment Standards
- Other parts of IEC 60268 cover microphones, amplifiers, and complete sound systems to complement the loudspeaker-specific standards.
Keywords: EN 60268-5, IEC 60268-5, loudspeakers standard, sound system equipment, loudspeaker terminal marking, loudspeaker listening tests, mechanical noise testing, measuring enclosure, CENELEC sound standards, loudspeaker quality control, audio equipment compliance
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)". This standard covers: Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
SIST EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 33.160.50 - Accessories. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60268-5:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2009
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Sound system equipment - Part 5: Loudspeakers (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Elektroakustische Geräte - Teil 5: Lautsprecher (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Equipements pour systèmes électroacoustiques - Part 5: Haut-parleurs (CEI 60268-
5:2003/A1:2007)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009
ICS:
33.160.50 Pribor Accessories
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60268-5/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
July 2009
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 33.160.50
English version
Sound system equipment -
Part 5: Loudspeakers
(IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
Equipements Elektroakustische Geräte -
pour systèmes électroacoustiques - Teil 5: Lautsprecher
Part 5: Haut-parleurs (IEC 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
(CEI 60268-5:2003/A1:2007)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60268-5:2003; it was approved by CENELEC on
2009-07-01. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Central Secretariat: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
© 2009 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60268-5:2003/A1:2009 E
Foreword
The text of document 100/1189/CDV, future amendment 1 to IEC 60268-5:2003, prepared by
IEC TC 100, Audio, video and multimedia systems and equipment, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC
parallel vote and was approved by CENELEC as amendment A1 to EN 60268-5:2003 on 2009-07-01.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the amendment has to be
implemented at national level by publication of
an identical national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2010-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the amendment have to be withdrawn (dow) 2012-07-01
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Endorsement notice
The text of amendment 1:2007 to the International Standard IEC 60268-5:2003 was approved by
CENELEC as an amendment to the European Standard without any modification.
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INTERNATIONAL IEC
STANDARD 60268-5
AMENDMENT 1
2007-07
Amendment 1
Sound system equipment –
Part 5:
Loudspeakers
PRICE CODE
Commission Electrotechnique Internationale D
International Electrotechnical Commission
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FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 100: Audio, video and
multimedia systems and equipment.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
CDV Report on voting
100/1189/CDV 100/1245/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At thi
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