JBL CSS8004 Commercial Series Ceiling Speaker Installation Instruction
- June 13, 2024
- JBL
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JBL CSS8004 Commercial Series Ceiling Speaker
Key Features
- Affordably priced, high-quality dual-cone type ceiling speaker.
- Pre-assembled speaker / transformer / grille assembly.
- Suitable for most paging or background music applications, including retail stores, restaurants, schools, and other facilities.
- Very high sensitivity provides maximum sound levels using minimal amplifier power.
- Quality triple-voltage transformer (100V, 70V and 25V).
- Packs of six pieces contain individually packaged speakers for shipping
JBL’s Commercial Series Ceiling
- Speakers provide excellent performance for paging and background music applications. High sensitivity across the product line provides maximum sound level, even at low tap settings.
- Model CSS8004 is a 100 mm (4 in) speaker with 90 dB sensitivity and a 5-Watt multi-tap transformer.
- Model CSS8008 is an 200 mm (8 in) speaker with high 96 dB sensitivity, greater bass extension than the CSS8004, and a 5-Watt multi-tap transformer.
- Model CSS8018 is a higher-power 200 mm (8 in) speaker, with very high 97 dB sensitivity and a larger 10-Watt multi-tap transformer.
- The speaker’s pre-attached triple-voltage transformer provides versatility by allowing use on 100V, 70V or 25V distributed loudspeaker lines.
- The drivers feature a full 25 mm (1 in) diameter voice coil with a Kapton coil-former and high-temperature wire for better power dissipation and long-term reliability. For installation convenience, the speaker grille and transformer are pre-attached to the driver. Grilles are painted, zinc-plated, cold-rolled steel. The 200 mm (8 in) models feature a standard 286 mm (11¼ in) bolt-mounting diameter. Matching CSS backcans are made of zinc-plated steel with powder-coated finish. CSS steel pre-install backcans can be installed, wired, and inspected prior to installation of the speaker.
Loudspeaker Assemblies
| CSS8004| CSS8008| CSS8018
---|---|---|---
Driver Size (dual-cone)| 100 mm (4 in)| 200 mm (8 in)| 200 mm (8 in)
Driver Sensitivity (mid-range)
(1W [2.83V], 1m, 2k – 6k Hz)
| 90 dB| 96 dB| 97 dB
Frequency Range (-10 dB) Driver/Grille Assembly:
Installed in CSS-BB backcan:
| 85 Hz – 18 kHz
130 Hz – 18 kHz
| 55 Hz – 16 kHz
100 Hz – 16 kHz
| 50 Hz – 17 kHz
90 Hz – 17 kHz
Coverage (2 kHz)| 175°| 120°| 110°
Driver Continuous Power Handling1| 15 Watts| 15 Watts| 20 Watts
100V Taps| 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W| 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W| 10W, 5W, 2.5W
70V Taps| 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W, 0.7W| 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W, 0.7W| 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W
25V Taps| 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W, 0.7W| 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W, 0.7W| 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W
Transformer Insertion Loss| 1.5 dB Maximum| 1.5 dB Maximum| 1.5 dB Maximum
Transformer Connection| Bare wire| Bare wire| Bare wire
Motor Mass| 200 g (7 oz)| 200 g (7 oz)| 283 g (10 oz)
Safety Agency| Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043,
NFPA 90 & NFPA 70, when
installed with corresponding UL Listed backcan, below. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker.
Transformer UL registered per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849.
Matching CSS Backcan| CSS-BB4| CSS-BB8 (0.15 cu ft)| CSS-BB8 (0.15 cu ft)
Other Compatible Backcans| n/a| MTC-81BB8 (0.26 cu ft)
MTC-200BB6 (0.5 cu ft) MTC-300BB8 (1.0 cu ft)
| MTC-81BB8 (0.26 cu ft)
MTC-200BB6 (0.5 cu ft) MTC-300BB8 (1.0 cu ft)
Bolt Mounting Circle to Backcan| 4 points on 165 mm
(6.5 in) diameter
| 4 points on 286 mm
(11.25 in) diameter
| 4 points on 286 mm
(11.25 in) diameter
Cutout Diameter
Open-back: In CSS-BB backcan
| 125 mm (5.0 in)
170 mm (6.7 in)
| 216 mm (8.5 in)
295 mm (11.7 in)
| 216 mm (8.5 in)
295 mm (11.7 in)
Depth (behind grille)| 94 mm (3.7 in)| 71 mm (2.8 in)| 73 mm (2.9 in)
Grille Diameter| 198 mm (7.8 in)| 327 mm (12.9 in)| 327 mm (12.9 in)
Net Weight (ea)| 0.90 kg (1.0 lb)| 1.27 kg (2.8 lb)| 1.58 kg (3.5 lb)
Shipping Weight (ea)| 1.26 kg (2.8 lb)| 1.94 kg (4.3 lb)| 2.25 kg (5.0 lb)
Included Accessories| 4 pcs M4 x 40 mm sheet metal screws for attaching
speaker/driver/transformer
assembly to corresponding backcan.
Continuous Pink Noise Rating (IEC-shaped pink noise with a 6 dB crest factor, for 100 hrs continuously), 2.83V input level.
JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials, production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.
CSS8004/CSS8008/CSS8018 Commercial Series Ceiling Speakers
Backcans & Tile Rails
| CSS-BB4| CSS-BB8| CSS-TR4/8
---|---|---|---
Compatibility| CSS-8004 speaker, CSS-TR4/8 tile rails| CSS-8008 and CSS-8018
speakers, CSS-TR4/8 tile rails
| CSS-BB4 and CSS-BB8
backcans
Dimensions| 89 deep x 214 diameter mm
(3.5 x 8.4 in)
| 108 deep x 334 diameter mm
(4.3 x 13.2 in)
| 600 x 36 x 8 mm
(23.6 x 1.4 x 0.3 in)
Bolt Mount Circle| 4 points on 165 mm
(6.5 in) diameter
| 4 points on 286 mm
(11.25 in) diameter
| n/a
Air Space| 1.4 liters (0.05 cu ft)| 4.0 liters (0.15 cu ft)| n/a
Material| Steel, zinc-plated, powder-coated| Steel, zinc-plated, powder-
coated| Punched/formed steel, zinc-plated
Conduit Knockouts| Five (5) knockouts:
4 on sides spaced at 90° and 1 at center of top panel
| Five (5) knockouts:
4 on sides spaced at 90° and 1 at center of top panel
| n/a
Attachment Points| 4 points on 165 mm (6.5 in) diameter with clip nuts
for 4 screws.
| 4 points on 286 mm (11.25 in) diameter. Clip nuts for 4 screws.| 2 points
screw onto backcan, each rail.
Safety Agency| Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043,
NFPA 90 & NFPA 70, when installed with corresponding UL Listed loudspeaker,
above. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. CUL Listed. In accordance with
IEC60849/EN60849.
Net Weight (ea)| 0.38 kg (0.9 lb)| 0.87 kg (2.0 lb)| 0.18 kg (0.4 lb)
Shipping Weight (ea)| 0.47 kg (1.1 lb)| 1.04 kg (2.3 lb)| 0.21 kg (0.5 lb)
Included Accessories| 4 pcs M4 x 8 mm machine screws for attaching two tiles
rails to backcan| (M4 x 8 mm machine screws for attaching rails are packaged
with backcans)
Frequency Response & Impedance: Transformer bypassed, 10° off-axis (typical for coverage area), driver/grille assembly
CSS8004
CSS8008
CSS8018
Connection
CSS8004 and CSS8008
| Orange| Green| Gray| Yellow| Black
---|---|---|---|---|---
25V| 0.7W| 1.3W| 2.5W| 5W| COM
| White| Blue| Brown| Orange| Black
70V| 0.7W| 1.3W| 2.5W| 5W| COM|
100V| 1.3W| 2.5W| 5W| N/C| COM|
CSS8018
| Orange| Green| Gray| Yellow| Black
---|---|---|---|---|---
25V| 1.3W| 2.5W| 5W| 10W| COM
| White| Blue| Brown| Orange| Black
70V| 1.3W| 2.5W| 5W| 10W| COM
---|---|---|---|---|---
100V| 2.5W| 5W| 10W| N/C| COM
Coverage
CSS8004
CSS8008
CSS8018
Assembly
CSS8004
CSS8008 & 8018
Dimensions
CSS8004
CSS8008 and CSS8018
CSS-BB4
CSS-BB8
CSS-TR4/8
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the JBL CSS8004 Commercial Series Ceiling Speaker?
The JBL CSS8004 is a commercial-grade ceiling speaker designed for background music and paging applications in various commercial spaces.
What is the power rating of the JBL CSS8004 ceiling speaker?
The speaker has a power handling capacity of 4 watts RMS and 16 watts peak.
What is the speaker's frequency response range?
The JBL CSS8004 typically has a frequency response range of 80Hz to 15kHz, providing clear audio reproduction for speech and background music.
Does the JBL CSS8004 come with a built-in transformer for impedance matching?
Yes, the speaker features a built-in 70V/100V transformer, allowing it to be used in distributed audio systems.
What is the speaker's sensitivity rating?
The sensitivity of the JBL CSS8004 is usually around 86 dB, meaning it can produce a reasonable volume level with low power input.
Can the JBL CSS8004 be used in both commercial and residential applications?
While it is primarily designed for commercial installations, it can also be used in residential settings where a distributed audio system is desired.
What size cutout is required for installation?
The speaker typically requires a cutout diameter of approximately 200 mm (7.9 inches).
Is the JBL CSS8004 suitable for use in damp environments like bathrooms?
The speaker is not specifically designed for damp environments, so it's best to avoid installing it in areas with high humidity or direct water exposure.
Can the CSS8004 be used as part of a larger speaker system?
Yes, the speaker can be integrated into larger audio systems for background music and announcements in commercial spaces.
Does it come with a grille for a clean installation look?
Yes, the JBL CSS8004 includes a paintable, powder-coated aluminum grille that can be installed to blend in with the ceiling.
What are the dimensions of the JBL CSS8004 ceiling speaker?
The speaker's dimensions are approximately 230 mm (9 inches) in diameter and 104 mm (4.1 inches) in height.
Can the JBL CSS8004 be used for paging announcements?
Yes, the speaker is suitable for paging and background music distribution in commercial applications.
Does it require a separate amplifier for operation?
Yes, the JBL CSS8004 requires a separate amplifier, especially when used in a 70V or 100V distributed audio system.
Can multiple CSS8004 speakers be daisy-chained together?
Yes, multiple CSS8004 speakers can be daisy-chained in a distributed audio system using the built-in transformer.
What is the speaker's nominal impedance when used without the transformer?
Without the transformer, the JBL CSS8004 has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms.
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