JBL CBT 100LA-1-WH - 325W 16 x 2-inch Passive 70V/100V Column Loudspeaker with 150 x 15/40-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The JBL Professional CBT 100LA-1-WH is a versatile, high-performance column loudspeaker designed to provide exceptional sound coverage and clarity in challenging acoustics. Featuring JBL's patented Constant Beamwidth Technology, this speaker delivers consistent vertical coverage with reduced beaming and out-of-coverage lobing, making it a perfect choice for a wide range of environments including lecture halls, transit centers, conference rooms, cathedrals, multipurpose spaces, and in-wall recessed installations. The CBT 100LA-1-WH is ideal for applications where even sound distribution, speech intelligibility, and high-quality audio are paramount.

At 100 cm (39.4 inches) in height, the CBT 100LA-1-WH line array is engineered for precise pattern control, extending coverage throughout the intelligibility band. The speaker's compact design is particularly well-suited for spaces with architectural constraints while delivering consistent performance. Its ability to switch between narrow (15°) and broad (40°) vertical coverage modes provides flexibility to meet the needs of various application scenarios. Whether it's a medium-throw environment or a long-throw setup, the CBT 100LA-1-WH allows easy in-venue adjustments, making it a versatile solution for a wide variety of projects.

Equipped with 16 x 2-inch drivers, the CBT 100LA-1-WH utilizes dual neodymium magnets for light weight and high output. Copper-capped pole pieces improve driver performance by reducing inductance and flux modulation, which increases high-frequency extension and reduces distortion. The drivers feature durable butyl rubber surrounds, ensuring long-lasting performance even in challenging environments with high humidity. Additionally, the speaker is weather-treated to provide outdoor durability, and the fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet ensures robustness, while the painted aluminum grille resists rusting in the harshest conditions.

The CBT 100LA-1-WH includes Dynamic SonicGuard protection, which helps minimize distortion at high output levels by limiting low-frequency excursion. This dynamic protection maximizes clarity, ensuring clear and intelligible audio while protecting the drivers from overpowering. With a maximum SPL of 121 dB in speech mode and 118 dB in music mode, the CBT 100LA-1-WH delivers powerful sound with clarity and precision, even at long distances.

Installation is simple and versatile, with an included swivel (pan)/tilt wall-mount bracket that allows for continuous horizontal adjustment of up to 50° and vertical tilt of up to 15°. This provides the ability to precisely direct sound where it's needed. Additionally, 18 M6 mounting points on the back panel are compatible with third-party mounting brackets or can be used for suspension via forged shoulder steel eyebolts. The speaker's design is compatible with the MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover, and it offers multiple transformer tap options (120W, 60W, 30W, and 8Ω through) for flexible installation with 70V/100V systems.

The CBT 100LA-1-WH's sleek white finish makes it an excellent choice for modern, aesthetically-conscious environments. Whether installed indoors or outdoors, it provides superior sound quality, durability, and ease of use, ensuring optimal audio performance for a variety of professional applications.

Features

• 325W power handling with 1300W peak for high output and clarity
• 16 x 2-inch drivers with dual neodymium magnets for lightweight, high-output performance
• Patent-pending Constant Beamwidth Technology for consistent vertical coverage with reduced lobing
• Vertical coverage adjustable between 15° (narrow) and 40° (broad) for flexible throw and coverage requirements
• Music/Speech switch for customizable voicing, with flat response in music mode and enhanced mid-range in speech mode
• Dynamic SonicGuard overload protection for clear audio and driver protection at high volumes
• Weather-treated drivers and durable fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet for indoor and outdoor applications
• IP-55 rated for outdoor durability with UV, moisture, and acid-air/salt-spray resistance
• Maximum SPL of 121 dB (speech mode) and 118 dB (music mode) for powerful, clear sound
• Built-in 70V/100V transformer with multiple tap options for easy system integration
• Dimensions: 39.4 x 3.8 x 6 inches, weight: 15.8 lbs
• Included accessories: Swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket
• Optional accessories: MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover, MTC-CBT-FMI flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket, MTC-CBT-SMB1 stand-mount bracket

Specifications

System

• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 80 Hz - 20 kHz
• Vertical Coverage:
  • Narrow Mode: 15° (2 kHz - 16 kHz) (+10°)
  • Broad Mode: 40° (1 kHz - 16 kHz) (+10°)
• Horizontal: 1.5° (ave, 1 kHz - 4 kHz, z=0°)
• Sensitivity (2.83V@1m):
  • Narrow: (speech mode) 96 dB (2 kHz - 14 kHz)
  • Narrow: (music mode) 93 db (300 Hz - 18 kHz)
  • Broad: (music mode) 93 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz)
  • Broad: (speech mode) 90 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz)
• Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms (in Thru mode)
• Power Capacity:
  • 325 W (1300W peak), 2 hrs
  • 200 W (800W peak), 100 hrs (8 ohm setting)
• Max SPL:
  • Narrow: (speech mode) 121 dB cont ave (127 peak)
  • Narrow: (music mode) 118 dB cont ave (124 peak)
  • Broad: (music mode) 118 dB cont ave (124 peak)
  • Broad: (music mode) 115 dB cont ave (121 peak)
• 70V/100V Transformer Taps: 120W, 60W, 30W, (15W at 70V only), and 8Ω thru, via switch

Physical

• Enclosure: Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille
• Outdoor Capability: IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture, and 200-hr ASTM G53 acid-air/salt-spray resistant.
• Colors: Black or White (-WH)
• Insert Points: 18 M6 insert points on back panel
• Mounting: Included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/- 50 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt); see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles, continuously adjustable +/- 15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment positions. Eighteen threaded mounting points located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount 30 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension.
• Dimensions: 39.4 x 3.8 x 6 inches
• Net Weight: 15.8 lbs
• Included Accessories: Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket
• Optional Accessories: MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover, MTC-CBT-FMI flush mount low-profile wall-mount bracket, MTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stand