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Electro-Voice 309-8T 8" 2-Way 16W Ceiling Loudspeaker with Transformer (Black)

BH #EL3098T • MFR #F.01U.117.890
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Electro-Voice 309-8T 8" 2-Way 16W Ceiling Loudspeaker with Transformer (Black)
Key Features
  • Passive Design
  • 8" Woofer, Wide-Dispersion Tweeter
  • 16W Power Handling
  • For 70V/100V Constant-Voltage Systems
The Electro-Voice 309-8T is a passive 8" ceiling loudspeaker designed for voice amplification and background music reproduction in waiting rooms, offices, retail stores, and restaurants. The 8W multi-tap transformer allows the 309-8T to be driven by a 70V or 100V constant-voltage power amplifier (available separately). Equipped with an 8" woofer and a coaxially mounted tweeter, the 309-8T yields a frequency response of 85 Hz to 18 kHz, 16W power handling, and a maximum long-term output of over 108 dB SPL.

A built-in 3 kHz crossover network ensures proper frequency distribution to the speaker components. Input connectivity via push terminals allows easy tap selection and straightforward hookup to your power amp. The 309-8T may be front- or rear-mounted to a standard ceiling speaker baffle.

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Electro-Voice 309-8T Overview

The Electro-Voice 309-8T is a passive 8" ceiling loudspeaker designed for voice amplification and background music reproduction in waiting rooms, offices, retail stores, and restaurants. The 8W multi-tap transformer allows the 309-8T to be driven by a 70V or 100V constant-voltage power amplifier (available separately). Equipped with an 8" woofer and a coaxially mounted tweeter, the 309-8T yields a frequency response of 85 Hz to 18 kHz, 16W power handling, and a maximum long-term output of over 108 dB SPL.

A built-in 3 kHz crossover network ensures proper frequency distribution to the speaker components. Input connectivity via push terminals allows easy tap selection and straightforward hookup to your power amp. The 309-8T may be front- or rear-mounted to a standard ceiling speaker baffle.

For reproduction of speech and music in offices, retail stores, restaurants, and more
8" woofer with high-temperature voice coil
Coaxially mounted wide-dispersion tweeter
16W long-term output capacity
Pre-installed 8W transformer with taps of 1 to 8 watts allows connection to 70V or 100V power amp
Built-in crossover network centered at 3 kHz

Electro-Voice 309-8T Specs

Active or Passive
Passive
LF Driver
8" / 20.3 cm Speaker
HF Driver
Wide-Dispersion Cone Tweeter
Frequency Response
85 Hz to 18 kHz
Power Capacity
16 W (85 Hz to 18 kHz, Band-Limited Pink Noise, 6 dB Crest Factor)
Pressure Sensitivity
96 dB SPL (1 W, 500 Hz to 3 kHz, Reference of 20 µPa)
Maximum SPL
Maximum Long-Term Output: 108 dB SPL (16 W Input, 1 m, Reference of 20 µPa)
Impedance
Nominal: 8 Ohms
Minimum: 6 Ohms (11 kHz)
Inputs
Push Terminals
Transformer Taps
Watts at 70/100 V: 1, 2, 4, 8
Insertion Loss
< 1 dB
Crossover Network
Frequency: 3 kHz
Slope: 6 dB/Octave
Construction Material
Frame: 22-Gauge Stamped Steel
Cutout Diameter
7.2" / 18.4 cm
Dimensions
8.1 x 3.3" / 20.7 x 8.3 cm
Weight
3.2 lb / 1.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
3.75 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4 x 13.2 x 7.9"

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