Introducing the Pure Resonance Audio C6 and C8—What You Need to Know

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Pure Resonance Audio released two new 70V ceiling speakers—the C6 and C8. Ideal for educational and business applications, both commercial ceiling speakers provide full-range high-quality sound for background music, sound masking, or paging.

Differentiated by size and wattage, the C6 and C8 are two-way 70-volt ceiling speakers with a compact flush-mount design that seamlessly blends into the ceiling.

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The C6 features an easy-access 30-watt 70-volt transformer with an 8-ohm bypass, a 6.5-inch woofer, and an adjustable 1-inch tweeter–all designed for the best possible sound coverage in your space. This 6.5-inch 70V in-ceiling speaker would be ideal for classrooms, conference rooms, and other similar business applications.

Features of the C6:

  • 6.5-inch woofer and 1-inch adjustable tweeter.
  • Multiuse functionality for high-quality background music, sound masking, paging, announcements, and more. 
  • 30 watts of high-quality performance with 88dB sensitivity and a wide 130Hz-17kHz frequency range.
  • Mounting doglegs for quick and easy installation.

The C8 70V ceiling mount speaker features an 8-inch low-frequency woofer, 1-inch high-frequency tweeter, and an easy-access 60-watt 70-volt transformer with an 8-ohm bypass. The C8 is an ideal commercial ceiling speaker for retail stores, restaurants, hospitality venues, auditoriums, classrooms, conference rooms, or any demanding business setting.

Features of the C8

  • Optimal versatility for quality background and foreground music, powerful paging, and more.
  • Powerful performance with 60-watts of power handling, 94dB sensitivity, and a broad 55Hz-20kHz frequency range.
  • Quick and easy installation with a spring-loaded support system.

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Both models feature a removable magnetic grill and front access 70-volt / 100-volt multi-tap transformer switch with an 8-ohm bypass. Tile bridges are also available for secure mounting in drop tile ceilings.

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