JBL Professional CSS8008 Commercial Series Round Ceiling Speaker
- 8 inch driver, 1 inch voice coil
- Multi-tap transformer for 100V, 70V and 25V lines
- 5 watts maximum, 96 dB sensitivity
- 55 Hz to 16 kHz range in the driver and grille assembly
- 11 1/4 inch bolt mounting diameter
- Single speaker, white and paintable
Updated 2 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A commercial ceiling speaker for paging and background music across a shop, school or restaurant. It is sold individually, with back cans extra.
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ASIN: B004W4EB9GModel: CSS8008Category: Ceiling & In-Wall Speakers
Overview
Not a home stereo speaker, this is a distributed-line ceiling unit with a transformer that is already attached to the driver. The painted steel grille is paintable to match a ceiling, and the standard bolt ring fits into existing sound systems.
The reason to buy is high sensitivity that gets loud on low tap settings, which suits announcements and store music. The limit is that it is one speaker, the back can is optional and the listing carries some home-audio fields that do not apply.
Who it's for
Commercial spaces that run many speakers from one constant-voltage amplifier suit this unit, especially where the ceiling already has a standard bolt pattern. Home users who want stereo imaging or deep bass should choose a hi-fi speaker instead.
Pros and cons
- Paintable steel grille
- Standard bolt mounting
- Taps for several line voltages
- Back can is optional
- Low maximum wattage
- Weight figure looks wrong
Performance notes
High sensitivity means a small amount of amplifier power produces a lot of sound, which matters when many speakers share a line. The transformer taps set how much of the line power this speaker draws. A back can changes the usable frequency range.
Specifications
| Brand | JBL |
|---|---|
| Model | CSS8008 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Woofer diameter | 8 inches |
| Tweeter diameter | 1 inches |
| Item dimensions d x w x h | 15"D x 15"W x 4"H |
| Item weight | 300 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Speaker maximum output power | 5 watts |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Input voltage | 25 volts |
| Power source | Passive |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | white |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Mounting type | Ceiling Mount |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Other details | |
| Speaker type | In-Ceiling |
| Additional features | 100 Volt, 70 Volt |
| Impedance | 8 ohm |
| Frequency response | 16 KHz |
| Number of audio channels | 1 |
| Number of items | 1 |
| Builtin media | Power Cable, Speaker, User Manual |
Frequently asked questions
What is in the JBL CSS8008 box?
The listing names the speaker, a power cable and a user manual. The CSS-BB8 back can is optional and sold separately.
Is the JBL CSS8008 sold as a pair?
No. The listing says it is sold individually.
Which line voltages does it support?
The 5-watt multi-tap transformer is for 100V, 70V and 25V distributed lines.
Does the CSS8008 have Bluetooth or app control?
No. It is a passive wired speaker for an amplifier, whatever the control fields say.