Sonance PS-C61RT

Brian Long

Introduction

The Sonance PS-C61RT In-Ceiling Speaker features a bezel-less, magnetically secured grille for easy installation. It includes a 6.5" woofer for deep bass and a .75" tweeter for clear highs. With a UL94V-0 enclosure, integrated cable management, and multiple certifications, it ensures safety and seamless aesthetic integration.

Features, Specifications, and Manuals

Features
  • Class-leading sensitivity & sonic performance
  • Exceptional off-axis response
  • Heavy duty voice coil for longevity and reliability
  • Full-fidelity transformer for uncompromised tonality
  • Consistent voicing across product range
  • Bezel-less design for clean and minimalistic aesthetic
  • Optional black grilles in round or square
  • Magnetic grille retention for fast installation and removal
  • Finger-adjustable selector tap
  • One-step simplified painting process
Specifications
Specification Details
SKU 45166 (White)
HF Driver 0.75" (19mm) Cloth Dome, Ferrofluid Cooled
LF Driver 6.5" (165mm) Polypropylene Cone, Butyl Rubber Surround
Frequency Response (+/- 10db) 60Hz-25khz
Frequency Response (+/- 3db) 83Hz - 20kHz
Power Handling (RMS) 100W program, 50W pink noise
Sensitivity 91dB (2.83V/1m)
Rated Maximum SPL 108dB @ 1 meter (3.3 feet), 116dB peak
Nominal Impedance (Ohms) 8 ohms
Transformer Taps 70 V / 100 V: 32W, 16W and 8W 70 V: 4W
Dimensions (Diameter x D) 9.13" x 8.86" (231.9mm x 225.04mm)
Cut-Out Dimensions (Diameter) 8.25" (209.55mm)
Knockout One, Side mounted 0.75" (19mm)
Weight 6.88 lbs. (3.12kg)
Input Connector Four pin, Euroblock with loop output connections
Certifications UL1480A; UL2043; EN 54; NFPA90A; NFPA70; CSA-C22.2 No.205; CSA C22.1
Suspension Points One, on top surface
Maximum SPL (Peak) 116dB peak
Architectural Specifications
The loudspeaker shall be of the two way type comprising a single flush mount enclosure containing one 6.5” (165mm) Polypropylene Cone, Butyl Rubber Surround low frequency transducer and one coaxially mounted pivoting 1” (25mm) Cloth dome, Pivoting, Ferrofluid cooled high frequency transducer. It shall utilize a one-piece bezel-less grille design and an optional square grille adapter shall also be available if required. Frequency range shall be 65Hz – 20KHz (-3dB). Total power handling shall be 60 Watts continuous pink noise and 120 Watts program. Sensitivity measured with 2.83 volts input at 1 meter on axis averaged between 65Hz – 20KHz shall be 91dB. The unit shall be supplied with a line matching transformer suitable for 100 volt or 70 volt with a front mounted control allowing user selectable power taps of 60W, 30W, 15W, 7.5W and a 8 Ohm bypass. The back shall be constructed from deep drawn steel. The baffle shall be ported and injection molded using fire rated ABS that meets UL 94V-0. The speaker shall be suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL 1480, UL 2043, NFPA 90 and NFPA 70 S7232 UL Listed signaling speaker. Wire shall be terminated in an enclosed area on the rear of the back can with a secondary knock-out. Strain relief shall be provided for wire. A seismic attachment shall be provided on the rear of the back can to allow additional support when necessary. The system shall include a support backing plate to reinforce the ceiling material and tile support rails which can all be installed from beneath the ceiling tile. External dimensions shall be 9.13” Diameter x 8.86” Depth (232mm x 225mm). The total enclosure shall weigh 5 lbs. (2.27 kg) per unit. The loudspeaker shall be the Sonance Professional Series PS-C63RT. No other system shall be acceptable unless the above combined performance specifications are equaled or exceeded.
Manuals and Documents