JBL CSS8018 | 8 inch Commercial Series Ceiling Speaker

The JBL CSS8018 Commercial Series Ceiling Speaker is an outstanding solution for those seeking excellent performance for paging and background music applications. With a high sensitivity design, this speaker ensures maximum sound level output even at low tap settings, making it a versatile addition to any commercial audio setup. Whether you are outfitting an office, restaurant, or retail space, the CSS8018 delivers consistent and clear audio, ensuring your message or music is heard exactly as intended.Designed with a high-quality dual-cone configuration, the JBL CSS8018 provides detailed and dynamic sound across a wide frequency range. Its robust 10 Watt multi-tap transformer is compatible with 100V, 70V, and 25V distributed speaker lines, making integration into existing systems straightforward and hassle-free. The speaker’s impressive 97 dB sensitivity ensures it performs effectively in various environments, delivering crisp and clear sound with minimal effort.For optimal performance, the CSS8018 requires the specifically designed CSS-BB8 pre-install backcan. This ensures the speaker’s sound quality is maintained and meets all necessary safety standards, including suitability for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA 90, and NFPA 70. The innovative design of the JBL CSS8018 makes it not only a reliable audio solution but also a smart investment for businesses aiming to enhance their auditory experience.

Key Features

• High-quality dual-cone ceiling speaker
• Very high 97 dB sensitivity
• 10 Watt multi-tap transformer for 100V, 70V, and 25V distributed speaker lines
• Requires CSS-BB8 pre-install backcan

Specifications

• Driver Size: 200 mm (8 in)
• Driver Sensitivity: 97 dB
• Frequency Range: 50 Hz – 17 kHz (Driver/Grille Assembly), 90 Hz – 17 kHz (Installed in CSS-BB backcan)
• Coverage: 110 degrees (2 kHz)
• Driver Continuous Power Handling: 20 Watts
• Taps: 100V - 10W, 5W, 2.5W; 70V - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W; 25V - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W
• Transformer Insertion Loss: 1.5 dB
• Maximum Transformer Connection: Bare wire
• Motor Mass: 283 g (10 oz)
• Safety Agency: Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA 90 and NFPA 70
• Matching CSS Backcan: CSS-BB8
• Other Compatible Backcans: MTC-81BB8, MTC-200BB6, MTC-300BB8
• Bolt Mounting Circle to Backcan: 4 points on 286 mm (11.25 in) diameter
• Cutout Diameter: 216 mm (8.5 in) open-back, 295 mm (11.7 in) in CSS-BB backcan
• Depth (behind grille): 73 mm (2.9 in)
• Grille Diameter: 327 mm (12.9 in)
• Net Weight: 1.58 kg (3.5 lb)
• Shipping Weight: 2.25 kg (5.0 lb)

Package Contents

• JBL CSS8018 8 inch Commercial Series Ceiling Speaker
• 4 pcs M4 x 40 mm sheet metal screws for attaching speaker/driver/transformer assembly to corresponding backcan