“Most in-ceiling speakers require a highly skilled installer to measure and cut precise speaker holes into ceiling tiles, which is a messy, expensive, time-consuming process,” said Rick Kamlet, HARMAN/JBL Senior Manager, Installed Loudspeakers. “The JBL-LCT 81C/TM drops right into standard metric ceiling grids, for fast, neat installation that doesn’t require cuts or modifications to the ceiling and doesn’t contaminate the client’s space. “These speakers really check all the boxes: They’re efficient and affordable, sound great, and can be installed in minutes. And now, with a metric version, anyone in the world can take advantage of their clarity and versatility.”
When it comes to installs, safety comes first. The JBL-LCT 81C/TM is UL1480 and UL2043 certified, allowing use in ceiling plenum spaces where certifications are required. Two safety seismic attachment tabs are provided for securing to a ceiling deck.
JBL Professional also introduced the JBL MTC-CSTeth1 retrofit safety tether for JBL Control 10, 20 and 40 Series ceiling speakers with press-in grilles. This durable, reliable safety tether is constructed from strong, highly flame-resistant aramid fiber cord and is virtually invisible and acoustically transparent.
The JBL-MTC-CSTeth1 is sold in packs of ten and supports JBL Control 10 Series, Control 20 Series and Control 40 Series speaker lines.
