Tannoy CMS 801 SUB BM 8" Compact Ceiling Mounted Subwoofer Pair - White

Get Ceiling Mounted Sound With Premium Sonic Quality With The Tannoy CMS 801 SUB BM 8" Compact Ceiling Mounted Subwoofer Pair In Semi Matte White

The CMS 801sub delivers low frequency extension into applications that require a combination of premium sonic quality and output level for music and speech reinforcement, as well as long-term operating reliability and ease-of-installation.

The 8" (200 mm) driver, with long throw multi fibre paper pulp cone, and a 2nd order 160 Hz passive crossover, are mounted in a vented, injection moulded, paintable front baffle manufactured from UV/weather resistant UL94 V-0 ABS material. Spring loaded self-aligning clamps make for quick and easy installation

SPECIFICATIONS

• Frequency Response (-3dB): 58Hz - 160Hz
• Frequency Range (-10dB): 42Hz - 300Hz
• System Sensitivity (1W @1m): 92 dB (1 W = 2.45 V for 8 Ohms)
• Rated Maximum SPL Average
• Average: 112 dB
• Peak: 118 dB
• Average (with THP60): 110 dB
• Power Handling
• Average: 100W
• Programme: 200W
• Peak: 400W
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 200W @ 6 Ohms
• Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
• Transformer Taps (via front rotary switch): 70V: 60W / 30W / 15W / 7.5W / OFF & low impedance operation
• 100V: 60W / 30W / 15W / OFF & low impedance operation Distortion: 10% Full Power (21.9V): 2nd Harmonic 70 Hz: 1.22%, 100 Hz: 0.38% / 3rd Harmonic 70 Hz: 1.90%, 100 Hz: 0.49%
• Distortion: 1% Full Power (2.45V): 2nd Harmonic 70 Hz: 0.91%, 100 Hz: 0.04% / 3rd Harmonic 70 Hz: 1.28%, 100 Hz: 0.44%
• Transducer: 1 x 8" (200 mm) Long throw woofer with multi fibre paper pulp cone
• Backcan: Zinc plated steel
• Baffle:Reflex loaded UL 94 V-0 rated ABS
• Grille: Steel, with weather resistant coating
• Safety Features: Safety ring located at rear of enclosure for load bearing safety bond
• Clamping Design: Security toggle clamp
• Min / Max Clamping Range: 0.0mm (0.0") / 20.0mm (0.79")
• Recommended Clamp Torque: 1.5Nm
• Cable Entry Options: Cable clamp & squeeze connector for conduit up to 22 mm
• Connectors: Removable locking connector with screw terminals with "loop through" facility
• Safety Agency Ratings: UL-1480, UL-2043, CE
• Hole Cutout Diameter: 11.61" (295 mm)
• Bezel Diameter: 12.80" (325 mm)
• Front of Ceiling to Rear of Backcan: 12.22" (310.5 mm)
• Front of Ceiling to Top of Safety Loop: 12.90" (327.7 mm)
• Net Weight: 13.89 lbs (6.3 kg)
• Shipping Weight (pair): 41.89 lbs (19 kg)

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