Sonance ct8 Specification Guide

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Performance Specifications:
Radiating Surface:
85.5 in
2
(532.3cm
2
) Planar Diaphragm (fits 
standard 8” diameter speaker openings)
Driver System:
0.82 lb (0.37kg) Magnet with 1.02” (26mm) 
voice coil
Frequency Response: 
80Hz – 15kHz ±4dB
Power Rating: 
20 Watts RMS as per EIA standard RS-426-A
Pressure Sensitivity: 
94dB, 1W/1m 
Maximum Output:
106dB @ 1 meter
System Impedance:
8 ohms nominal; 5.5 ohms minimum
Transformer:
Primary Voltage — 70.7 Volts
Primary Taps — 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 Watts; 
8 ohm bypass
Dimensions (Dia x D): 
13” x 2
3
/
8
” (330mm x 60mm)
Product Weight: 
4.2 lbs. (1.9kg) each
Shipping Weight: 
12.0 lbs. (5.5kg) pair
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Architects and Engineers Specification:
The loudspeaker shall be a full-range device, producing frequencies from 80Hz
to 15kHz in both horizontal and vertical planes. Total radiating surface shall
be 85.5 in
2
(532.3cm
2
). The high-frequency dispersion shall be at least 140° up
to 15kHz in both horizontal and vertical planes. The loudspeaker shall have a
sensitivity of 94dB (1W/1m) with a power rating of 20 watts RMS according to
EIA standard RS-426-A.
The loudspeaker shall have an exterior frame constructed of stamped steel,
with a powder-coated white enamel finish, measuring 13” (330mm) in 
diameter and a total unit depth of 2
3
/
8
” (60mm), not including backcan.
Mounting facilities shall be screw mount.
The complete unit shall weigh no more than 4.2 lbs. (1.9kg).
The loudspeaker shall be the Sound Advance CT8 or equivalent.
Polar Response:
Optional accessories:
PBB8-10:
Backcan for ducted air return ceilings
12¼” x 4¼” (311mm x 106mm), Dia x D; 
10¼” (260mm) Cutout Dia
1.7 lb (0.7kg)
UMB8-10:
Universal mounting bracket for solid or suspended ceilings
2.7 lb (1.23kg)
ECS8-10:
Line-level enclosure compensation module for installations
using the PBB8-10 backcan
CT8
Wide-Dispersion Speaker for 8” Installations
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Specifications subject to change without notice. For the latest Sound Advance product information please go to 
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05/06
500Hz
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On-Axis Frequency Response:
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