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AtlasIED GD87W 8" 2-Way 16W Coaxial Ceiling Speaker with Baffle & 70.7V Transformer

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AtlasIED GD87W 8" 2-Way 16W Coaxial Ceiling Speaker with Baffle & 70.7V Transformer
Key Features
  • Passive, Non-Shielded Design
  • 8" Woofer, 3" Tweeter
  • 16W RMS Power Handling
  • Integrated Multi-Tap Transformer
The white Atlas Sound GD87W is a passive, non-shielded 8" ceiling speaker with an 8W multi-tap transformer designed for voice amplification and background music reproduction in a variety of environments ranging from academic institutions to industrial buildings. When driven by a 70V/100V power amplifier (available separately), the 8" treated paper woofer and 3" tweeter yield a nominal frequency range of 45 Hz to 19 kHz. A built-in crossover network ensures proper distribution of frequencies to the speaker components.

With a 120° dispersion pattern and a pre-installed CRS baffle, the GD87W is well suited for installation in tile bridges, mounting rings, and enclosures. The color-coded 6" wire lead ensures simple wiring at the desired tap setting. The GD87W includes mounting hardware for easy installation.

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AtlasIED GD87W Overview

The white Atlas Sound GD87W is a passive, non-shielded 8" ceiling speaker with an 8W multi-tap transformer designed for voice amplification and background music reproduction in a variety of environments ranging from academic institutions to industrial buildings. When driven by a 70V/100V power amplifier (available separately), the 8" treated paper woofer and 3" tweeter yield a nominal frequency range of 45 Hz to 19 kHz. A built-in crossover network ensures proper distribution of frequencies to the speaker components.

With a 120° dispersion pattern and a pre-installed CRS baffle, the GD87W is well suited for installation in tile bridges, mounting rings, and enclosures. The color-coded 6" wire lead ensures simple wiring at the desired tap setting. The GD87W includes mounting hardware for easy installation.

Multi-purpose coaxial loudspeaker for voice transmission, music, and signal reproduction in commercial, industrial, and institutional applications
Optimized to produce sonic quality similar to the legendary C803A speaker
45 Hz to 19 kHz nominal frequency range
High-efficiency transformer with taps at 1W, 2W, 4W, and 8W for use with constant-voltage systems
Handles 16W RMS (25W peak)
Factory-installed CRS baffle with concealed loudspeaker mounting studs
Durable white powder-coated epoxy finish on baffle
Accommodates most Atlas Sound 8" tile bridges, mounting rings, and enclosures
UPC: 612079179985

AtlasIED GD87W Specs

Active or Passive
Passive
Power Handling
RMS: 16 W
Peak: 25 W
Low Frequency Driver
8" / 20.3 cm Treated Paper with 1" / 2.5 cm Voice Coil
High Frequency Driver
3" / 7.6 cm
Frequency Response
Speaker: 45 Hz to 19 kHz (Nominal)
Speaker: 55 Hz to 15 kHz (± 5 dB)
Transformer: 50 Hz to 15 kHz (± 1 dB)
Coverage
120° (2 kHz Octave Band, -6 dB Points)
Nominal Sensitivity
96 dB (1 W at 1 m)
Nominal Impedance
8 Ohms
Power Taps
Watts at 70.7 V: 1, 2, 4, 8
Crossover
2.8 kHz
Maximum Insertion Loss
0.6 dB
Shielded
No
Input Connections
6" / 15.2 cm Color-Coded Wire Lead
Certification
ETL
Safety Rating
UL 1480 and UL 2043
Basket Materials
Stamped, Plated 20-Gauge CRS
Mounting Pattern
Speaker: 7.6" / 19.4 cm
Baffle: 11.3" / 28.6 cm
Dimensions
12.8 x 2.9" / 32.4 x 7.3 cm
Weight
2 lb / 0.9 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
5.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14 x 13.8 x 4.3"

AtlasIED GD87W Reviews

Exactly what I needed.

By Greg
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2012-08-01

Worked as replacements for 25 year old speakers perfectly.

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