8" In-Ceiling Subwoofer Loudspeaker for
Installation Applications
Ceiling subwoofer loudspeaker for
installation applications
100 Watts continuous,
400 Watts peak power
8" polypropylene long-excursion
driver with butyl rubber surround
for enhanced durability and
long-term reliability
Extended deep bass output
UL 1480 certied for re-protected
signalling systems
UL 2043 certied for
air-handling spaces
UV and weather resistant UL 94
V-0 ABS front with plated steel re
can enclosure
Powder coated aluminium mesh
grille with dust protection
The CVS 801S is a ceiling subwoofer
engineered to provide superb audio
performance in both background and
foreground music sound systems.
Ideally suited for a wide variety of
applications, from restaurants and
hotels to houses of worship and
businesses of all types, the CVS 801S
oers the power handling, extended
bass output and low distortion
typically found in more expensive products. UL 1480 certication for re-
protected signalling systems and UL 2043 for air-handling spaces make
the CVS 801S the perfect choice where safety is a top priority.
Multiple transformer taps for 70 V
and 100 V line systems or 8 Ohm
direct input
Low insertion loss 80 W line
transformer with easily accessible
tapping switch
Acoustic low-pass bae design
allows use without crossover
Semi matt white nish ts
unobtrusively in any environment
Mounting C-ring and ceiling tile
rails included
Steel cover and strain relief clamping
mechanism for re rated cable
10-Year Warranty Program*
Designed and engineered in the U.K.
Exceptional Sound and
Reliability
The design comprises a 200 mm (8.00")
polypropylene long-excursion driver mounted
in a UV and weather resistant UL 94-V0 ABS
front with a plated steel re can enclosure.
Dust protection is provided in the form of
an attractive powder coated aluminium mesh
grille. The mineral loaded polypropylene
cone material and butyl rubber surround
enhance durability and long-term reliability.
CVS 801S' acoustic low-pass bae design
allows use with other loudspeakers without
the need for a crossover, making it an ideal
choice for applications requiring excellent
music and speech sound quality combined
with exceptional reliability.
*Warrant y details can be fo und at musictrib e.com.
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Comprehensive Installation Package
Supplied with an integral zinc-plated steel back can with recessed termination box, the CVS 801S
satises the vast majority of installation application requirements and features a semi matt white
nish that ts unobtrusively into any environment. The removable locking connector has screw
terminals for secure wire termination and “loop through” facility. A steel cover and strain relief
clamping mechanism are provided for use with re rated cabling. Security toggle clamps make
for quick and easy installation, while two tile support rails and one C-ring are also included in the
package. A plaster (mud) ring is available as an optional accessory. Rounding out these impressive
features is custom-designed low insertion loss 80 W line transformer with easily accessible
tapping switch, which ensures pristine performance and optimal versatility.
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We always strive to provide the best possible Customer Experience. Our products are made in our own
Music Tribe factory using state-of-the-art automation, enhanced production workows and quality
assurance labs with the most sophisticated test equipment available in the world. As a result, we have
one of the lowest product failure rates in the industry, and we condently back it up with a generous
Warranty program.
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Frequency Response Sensitivity 1 W / 1 m
Full Range
90
Impedance
80
70
60
50
20
70
60
50
40
1001k10k20k
Frequency (Hz)
30
Impedance (ohm)
20
10
0
201001k10k20k
Frequency (Hz)
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Dimensions
(10.67")
271 mm
Ø
292.5
305.5
317.5
332.5
mm
mm
mm
mm
(11.52")
(12.03")
(12.5")
(13.09")
(12.01")
305 mm
Ø
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Technical Specications
Performance
Frequency response (+3dB, -3 dB)
Frequency response (-10 dB)
Sensitivity at 1m/1W
Power handling (LoZ)
*1 Average
Programme
Peak
Recommended amplier power
Nominal Impedance (Switch to LoZ)
Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Switch to LoZ)
Average
118 d B
Peak SPL
Transformer taps
70 V
100 V
Transducers
Low frequency
53 Hz-200 Hz
92 dB
Physical
66 Hz-200 Hz
100 W
200 W
400 W
200 W @ 8 Ω
8 Ω
115 d B
112 d B
80 W/ 40 W/ 20 W/ 10 W
80 W/ 40 W/ 20 W
200 mm (8") Paper cone
Dimensions
Bezel diameter (grille max diameter)
Rear face of baffle to rear of back can
Rear face of baffle to top of safety loop
Rear face of baffle to rear of flex conduit
Hole cutout diameter
Net weight
Included accessories
Optional accessories
48" Tile rail
Packed quantity
Notes
*1 Average p ower rating i s under IEC-shape d pink noise wi th a 6dB cres t factor f or 100 hours co ntinuousl y.
Euroblock-style connector with
screw terminals (with input cover
and cable gland supplied)
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Architecture & Engineering Specications
The Ceiling Subwoofer System shall consist of a 200 mm (8.0") bass driver mounted in a vented, band-pass enclosure. The injection moulded,
paintable front bae in UL94V-0 ABS material.
The backcan shall be constructed of zinc plated steel. A termination box shall be integrated with the backcan, a removable locking connector
with screw terminals for secure wire termination with “loop through” facility shall be provided. Strain relief will be provided by a clamping
mechanism for use with plenum rated cable or conduit. A safety ring is located on the rear of the backcan for a load bearing safety bond.
Performance of the ceiling speaker shall meet or exceed the following criteria: Frequency response measured on axis shall be 53 Hz -200 Hz
(-10 dB from rated sensitivity, measured in an IEC bae in an anechoic chamber) with no equalization. Sensitivity shall be 92 dB (1 W @ 1m).
Long term power handling capacity as dened in EIA-426B test shall be 100 W, recommended amplier power 200 W. The nominal system
impedance shall be 8 Ω (in low impedance setting).
The ceiling speaker system shall be equipped with an 80 W high performance line transformer for use in 70.7 or 100 Volt distributed audio
systems with 80, 40, 20, 10* watt taps available. An easily accessible rotary switch located on the front bae shall be available for selecting
transformer and low impedance settings. A weather resistant perforated aluminium grille covers the transducer and switch.
Two support rails and one C-Ring shall be included with the ceiling speaker system. The front face diameter shall not exceed 305 mm (12"),
overall depth from the front of the ceiling to the top of the cable clamp shall not exceed 317.5 mm (12.5"). The template cut out diameter shall
be 273 mm (8.75").
The Ceiling Speaker System shall be the.....CVS801S.
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