I/O Series Owner’s Manual
Specifications
Two-Way Loudspeakers
Model I/O5 I/O8
Frequency Response ±4 dB 90 Hz to 18 kHz 80 Hz to 18 kHz
Sensitivity (1W/1m) 85 dB 87 dB
Power Capacity 60 W 120 W
Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms
Protection Auto-resetting PTC Auto-resetting PTC
Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.2" x 6.6" x 6.4"
Accessories Included I/O5 “Infin-A-Ball”
Net Weight
(Per Loudspeaker)
Shipping Weight
(Two Per Box)
(283 x 167 x 163.5 mm)
Mounting Bracket
5.2 lbs / 2.35 kg
(Per Loudspeaker)
14.64 lbs / 6.64 kg
(Per Pair)
Model I/O5T I/O8T
Frequency Response ±4 dB 100 Hz to 16 kHz 90 Hz to 16 kHz
Transformer Taps 70V = 5W, 10W, 20W
Impedance 8 ohms (Tap Select P1) 8 ohms (Tap Select P1)
Protection Auto-resetting PTC Auto-resetting PTC
Dimensions (H x W x D) 11.2" x 6.6" x 6.4"
Power Handling (8Ω RMS) 30 W 60 W
Power Handling (8Ω Cont.
PGM)
Sensitivity (1W/1m) 85 dB 87 dB
Crossover Frequency 2 kHz 2 kHz
Accessories Included I/O5 “Infin-A-Ball”
Net Weight
(Per Loudspeaker)
Shipping Weight
(Two Per Box)
100V = 10W, 20W
8Ω = 60W
(283 x 167 x 163.5 mm)
60 W 120 W
Mounting Bracket
6.74 lbs / 3.05 kg
(Per Loudspeaker)
17.72 lbs / 8.04 kg
(Per Pair)
17.7" x 10.4" x 10.2"
(450 x 265 x 260 mm)
I/O8 “Infin-A-Ball”
Mounting Bracket
14.06 lbs / 6.37 kg
(Per Loudspeaker)
38.82 lbs / 17.61 kg
(Per Pair)
70V = 10W, 20W, 40W
100V = 20W, 40W
8Ω = 120W
17.7" x 10.4" x 10.2"
(450 x 265 x 260 mm)
I/O8 “Infin-A-Ball”
Mounting Bracket
16.32 lbs / 7.4 kg
(Per Loudspeaker)
43.34 lbs / 19.66 kg
(Per Pair)
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Specifications (continued)
I/O5
FREQUENCY RESPONSE IMPEDANCE
Resolution <500 Hz = 10 Hz, >500 Hz = 40 Hz, 1/8 octave smoothing
110
100
90
dB SPL
80
70
10 100 1,000 10,000
Frequency in Hertz
32
28
24
20
16
Ohms
12
8
4
0
10 100 1,000 10,000
Min Z 40 Hz - 20000 Hz = 7.9 Ohms @ 260 Hz
Frequency in Hertz
BEAMWIDTH AXIAL Q
1000
100
Degrees
10
100 1,000 10,000
Horizontal Vertical
Frequency in Hertz
100
10
Q
1
100 1,000 10,000
Frequency in Hertz
I/O8
FREQUENCY RESPONSE IMPEDANCE
Resolution <500 Hz = 10 Hz, >500 Hz = 40 Hz, 1/8 octave smoothing
110
100
90
dB SPL
80
70
10 100 1,000 10,000
Frequency in Hertz
48
44
40
36
32
28
24
20
Ohms
16
12
8
4
0
10 100 1,000 10,000
Min Z 50 Hz - 20000 Hz = 6.8 Ohms @ 10890 Hz
Frequency in Hertz
BEAMWIDTH AXIAL Q
1000
100
Degrees
10
100 1,000 10,000
Horizontal Vertical
Frequency in Hertz
100
10
Q
1
100 1,000 10,000
Frequency in Hertz
I/O5 Dimensions
I/O Series Owner’s Manual
I/O Series Terminal Posts
Terminal Posts
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I/O5 Infin-A-Ball Mounting Bracket
I/O8 Dimensions
I/O Series Owner’s Manual
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T
I/O8 Infin-A-Ball Mounting Bracket
Vertical Position
I/O8 CABINET
PICTURE HANGER
M10 SET SCREW
M6 FLAT HD BOLT
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
AND BALL ASSEMBLY
Horizontal Position
M10 SET SCREW
M6 FLAT HD BOLT
WALL MOUNT BRACKET
AND BALL ASSEMBLY
M10
HEX NUT
I/O8 CABINET
M10
HEX NUT
I/O8 BLACK ZINC
BALL SOCKE
I/O8 BLACK ZINC
BALL SOCKET
I/O Series Owner’s Manual
Overview
The I/O5 and I/O8 are the perfect choice for audio professionals looking for compact, high
performance speakers for a wide variety of applications, including small clubs, retail
locations, theme parks, stadia, airports, music and paging systems, convention centers,
hotels and resorts. Both models are full-range design providing high power handling, high
sensitivity, and wide dynamic capability, both indoors and out.
The I/O5 is a 5-inch two-way compact system that is designed to provide superior
performance in areas where space is at a premium. The I/O5 can easily outperform
loudspeakers of a larger size format, and handles 60 watts of power. Other features include
a smooth sounding ½-inch diaphragm Mylar dome tweeter and a long throw 5-inch woofer.
The I/O8 is a compact 8-inch two-way system which can outperform competitive 10-inch
format systems, and handles 120 watts of power. The I/O5 and I/O8 offer high sensitivity
and high power handling to allow dynamic, realistic sound reproduction over their full
operation range.
Both the I/O5 and I/O8 are elegantly styled in black or white finishes, and include
Community’s unique “Infin-A-Ball” mounting bracket with the systems to allow positioning of
enclosures in exactly the right space or angled for optimum performance.
Weather-Resistant Features:
• Polypropylene LF cones for reliability and durability.
• Powder-coated painted steel grille is designed to prevent rusting.
• I/O5T and I/O8T incorporate both Hi and Low impedance selections, reducing SKU
requirements.
• Can be used in areas with high humidity -- Suitable for outdoor applications such as
swimming pools, sports stadia, leisure parks, cruise ships and schools, as well as
for indoor public address systems (indirect weather positioning will increase the life
of this product).
Other Features:
• Compact injection molded cabinet
• 90 x 50 dispersion
• Binding post inputs for easy and secure terminations
• Suitable for indoor and indirect outdoor applications of all types
• Infin-A-Ball mounting bracket included
• Available with or without a 70V/100V transformer
• Available in black or white finishes
• Five-year warranty
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Transformer Settings
I/O5T and I/O8T Models
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT USE TAP IN POSITION ONE (8 ohm) on
70V/100V SYSTEMS. DAMAGE WILL OCCUR.
Please refer to the tap setting label before making a tap selection. This label can be
removed after setting. Tap setting diagrams are also included on the back of the speaker.
I/O5T Tap Label
Back of Speaker
I/O8T Tap Label
Back of Speaker
Tap Label
Bottom of Speaker
I/O Series Owner’s Manual
Warranty Information
The Community I/O5 and I/O8 Two-Way Compact Loudspeakers are warranted in the
USA to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five (5) years,
as determined by one of the following two methods, whichever is longer:
1. Starting from the date of retail purchase, as noted on the sales receipt from an
authorized Community dealer,
OR
2. Starting from the date of manufacture, determined by the serial number, if the sales
receipt is not available.
This warranty applies to the product; therefore, the remainder of the warranty period will
be automatically transferred to any subsequent owner.
This warranty applies only to failure of a Community I/O5 and I/O8 Loudspeaker caused
by defects in materials and workmanship during the stated warranty period. It does not
apply to a unit that has been subjected to abuse, accident, modification, improper
handling/installation, or repairs made without factory authorization or by anyone other
than authorized Community Field Service Stations. This warranty is void if the serial
number has been defaced, altered or removed. Products covered by this warranty will be
repaired or replaced at the option of Community, without charge for materials or labor,
provided all the terms of this warranty have been met.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE:
Warranty service may be obtained from the factory or from an authorized Field Service
Station. To obtain factory or field warranty service for products purchased in the United
States, return the product for inspection to the address below, freight prepaid, in the
original packaging. If the original packaging is not available, call or write Community
Warranty Service to obtain proper packaging materials or hand carry the product to the
nearest Field Service Station. Call (610) 876-3400 for the nearest authorized Field
Service Station.
Community Warranty Service
333 East 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013-4511
For factory service, please call (610) 876-3400 for a Return Authorization (R/A) number
before shipping. If the product is shipped, the following information must be included in
the package:
1. Owner’s complete name, daytime phone number, return street address and return
authorization number.
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2. The serial number of the product being returned and a copy of the retail sales receipt, if
possible.
3. A complete description of the problem(s) experienced, including a brief description of
how the equipment is being used and with what brand, model and output power of
amplifier. Upon receipt, the service center will determine if the problem is covered under
warranty. If covered under warranty, the product will be repaired or replaced, at
Community’s option, and returned to the owner freight prepaid. If the problem is not
covered under warranty, the owner will be notified of the problem with an estimate of the
repair costs.
Consequential and Incidental Damages: Community shall not be liable for any
consequential or incidental damages including, without limitation, injury to persons,
property, or loss of use. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitations of
consequential or incidental damages, so the above limitations and exclusions may not
apply.
This Community warranty is not extended by the length of time which an owner is
deprived of the use of the product. Repairs and replacement parts provided under the
terms of this warranty shall carry only the remaining portion of the warranty.
Community reserves the right to change the design of any product from time to time,
without notice and with no obligation to make corresponding changes in products
previously sold or manufactured.
While this warranty gives specific legal rights, there may also be other rights that vary
from state to state. No action to enforce this warranty shall be permitted ninety days after
expiration of the warranty period.
THIS STATEMENT OF WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ANY PREVIOUS WARRANTY
STATEMENTS FOR COMMUNITY LOUDSPEAKER PRODUCTS.
WARRANTY INFORMATION AND SERVICE FOR COUNTRIES OTHER
THAN THE USA
To obtain specific warranty information and available service locations for countries other
than the United States of America, contact the authorized Community Distributor for your
specific country or region.
Community Professional Loudspeakers
333 East Fifth Street, Chester, PA 19013-4511 USA
(610) 876-3400 · Fax (610) 874-0190
www.communitypro.com
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