JBL CBT 200LA-1-WH - 650W 32 x 2-inch Passive 70V/100V Column Loudspeaker with 150 x 15/30-Degree Coverage in White Finish

The JBL Professional CBT 200LA-1-WH is a cutting-edge passive column loudspeaker that utilizes JBL's patented Constant Beamwidth Technology to provide superior pattern control and coverage consistency. Designed for high-performance applications, this speaker delivers clear, even sound with exceptional coverage, making it ideal for a wide range of environments such as transit centers, conference rooms, cathedrals, gymnasiums, theme parks, and other acoustically challenging spaces. Its 200 cm (6.6 feet) height ensures superior throw capabilities, allowing it to project sound over long distances with minimal loss of clarity and power.

The CBT 200LA-1-WH features a modular design consisting of two separate loudspeaker modules (top and bottom), each 100 cm tall, that together form a 32-driver array. The innovative design allows the vertical coverage to be adjusted for each module, offering several configuration options. These include symmetrical narrow (15°) coverage for long-throw applications, symmetrical broad (30°) coverage for medium-throw applications, or asymmetrical progressive-gradient coverage. The progressive-gradient setting directs more sound towards the far areas of the listening space, leveling out the SPL difference from front to back and ensuring a consistent sound experience across the venue. The ability to adjust coverage vertically without the need for external DSP processing makes this speaker highly versatile and adaptable to various project requirements.

The speaker also features a wide horizontal dispersion of 150°, ensuring that sound is distributed evenly across the listening area. With the inclusion of the Music/Speech switch, the CBT 200LA-1-WH can be easily adjusted to suit different applications. In Music mode, the speaker provides a flat frequency response, while in Speech mode, a mid-range presence boost is applied to enhance speech intelligibility, even at longer throw distances. This feature makes the CBT 200LA-1-WH an excellent choice for both music and speech applications, offering optimal clarity and intelligibility in large venues.

The speaker is equipped with 32 full-range 50 mm (2 in) drivers, each featuring dual neodymium magnets for light weight, wide bandwidth, and high output levels. Copper-capped pole pieces reduce inductance and flux modulation, resulting in extended high-frequency response and reduced distortion at high drive levels. Butyl rubber surrounds ensure long-term reliability, even in high humidity environments, while weather-treated cones and shielded magnets protect the speaker from environmental factors. Dynamic SonicGuard technology further improves performance by minimizing distortion at high drive levels and preventing damage due to overpowering.

The CBT 200LA-1-WH is built with a durable fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet and a painted aluminum grille, providing excellent protection against the elements, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. The speaker is rated IP-55 when installed with the optional MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover, ensuring it can withstand UV, moisture, and salt spray. The speaker also features stainless steel external screws and outdoor-capable terminals for added durability. Additionally, the speaker's slim design (98.5 mm/3.8 in width) allows it to blend seamlessly into a variety of architectural styles and environments.

Installation is made easy with the included swivel (pan)/tilt wall-mount bracket, which allows for flexible positioning of the speaker. The 28 M6 threaded mounting points on the back panel provide options for suspension or mounting using compatible third-party brackets. For flush mounting, optional MTC-CBT-FM1 brackets can be used. The speaker is available in both black and white finishes to suit different decor preferences.

Features

• Patented Constant Beamwidth Technology for consistent vertical coverage without lobing or vertical beaming
• 32-driver array with top and bottom modules, offering 200 cm (6.6 feet) of height for superior throw and pattern control
• Adjustable vertical coverage with narrow (15°), broad (30°), and asymmetrical progressive-gradient options for flexible coverage
• Wide horizontal coverage of 150° ensures even sound distribution across large venues
• Music/Speech switch for optimal sound performance: flat frequency response in Music mode, mid-range boost in Speech mode
• High-output performance with 650W (2600W peak) power handling and maximum SPL of 129 dB peak in narrow speech mode
• 32 full-range 50 mm drivers with dual neodymium magnets for lightweight design and wide bandwidth
• Dynamic SonicGuard overload protection for minimizing distortion and maximizing clarity at high drive levels
• Weather-treated drivers and weather-resistant fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet for both indoor and outdoor use
• IP-55 rated for outdoor durability when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover
• Dimensions: 78.8 x 3.8 x 6.0 inches, Net Weight: 31 lbs
• Flexible installation options with 28 M6 threaded mounting points and included swivel (pan)/tilt wall-mount bracket
• Available in black or white finish to match any decor

Specifications

System

• Components: Thirty-two 50 mm (2 in) Full-Range Drivers
• Frequency Range: 80 Hz - 20 kHz
• Frequency Response: 130 Hz - 18 kHz (narrow coverage, music mode setting)
• Coverage:
  • Narrow Mode: 15° (500 Hz - 16 kHz, +15°/-2°, <60° down to 220 Hz, <90° down to 140 Hz)
  • Broad Mode: 30° (400 Hz - 12 kHz, +15°/-8°, <60° down to 220 Hz, <90° down to 140 Hz)
  • Asymmetrical Progressive-Gradient Mode: Top speaker module at "Narrow" and bottom speaker module at "Broad," for "J-type" coverage, sending higher sound levels toward the far area of the listening space, 300 Hz - 12 kHz, +15°/-8°, <60° down to 220 Hz, <90° down to 140 Hz
  • Horizontal: 150° (average, 1 kHz - 4 kHz, ±20°)
• Sensitivity:
  • Narrow (speech mode): 95 dB (2 kHz - 5 kHz)
  • Broad (speech mode): 93 dB (2 kHz - 5 kHz)
  • Asymmetrical Progressive-Gradient Mode (on-axis): 94 dB (2 kHz - 5 kHz)
• Nominal Impedance (direct): 8Ω per half (top and bottom) for 4 ohms total (in thru mode). Min-Z for system = 2Ω.
• Power Capacity (thru setting):
  • 650W (2600W peak), 2 hrs
  • 400W (1600W peak) 100 hrs
• Max SPL:
  • Narrow (speech mode): 123 dB continuous average (129 dB peak)
  • Broad (speech mode): 121 dB continuous average (127 dB peak)
  • Asymmetrical Progressive-Gradient Mode (on-axis): 122 dB continuous average (128 dB peak)
• 70V/100V Transformer Type:
  • Set individually per speaker module (top and bottom): 120W, 60W, 30W (15W at 70V only), and direct 8Ω, via switch. Total (with top and bottom set to same): 240W, 120W, 60W (30W at 70V only) and direct 4Ω. Max insertion loss less than 1 dB at any tap.

Enclosure

• Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille
• Connectors: Two (one for top half and one for bottom half), screw-down terminal strip, zinc-plated copper base, nickel-plated metal screws/washers. Accepts up to 9 mm outside, 4 mm inside open lug (#6, #8, or #10 lug), or bare wire (up to 12 AWG/2.5 mm)
• Outdoor Capability: IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture, and 200-hour salt-spray resistant.
• Colors: Black or White (WH)
• Configuration: Two pieces (top and bottom half), each 100 cm tall, connected together via Coupler Plate. Top/bottom orientation of each piece must be observed.
• Insert Points: 28 M6 insert points on back panel (36 total with 8 center points being utilized by the Coupler Plate).
• Mounting: Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket (must be mounted to threaded points on Coupler Plate) provides continuously variable 480° left-right swivel aiming (up to ±5° up/down tilt), continuously adjustable ±10° up/down tilt, as well as 5° fixed increment tilt angles to ±10°. Twenty-eight available threaded mounting points (M6 diameter x M1 thread pitch x 17 mm deep) located on back panel. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. Compatible with OmniMount 30.0 brackets.
• Dimensions: 78.8 x 3.8 x 6.0 inches
• Weight: 31 lbs
• Included Accessories: Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket, Coupler plate
• Optional Accessories: MTC-PC2 terminal panel cover, MTC-CBT-FM1 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket (2 pieces required), MTC-CBT-SMBI stand-mount bracket for use with 35 mm speaker stands (heavy duty stand required)