Description
Fuller Background Music from Six 8-Inch Ceiling Speakers
The TEXONIC CM80T-6 package includes six 8-inch coaxial ceiling speakers for commercial background music, paging and everyday announcements. The larger woofer provides fuller low-frequency reproduction than compact commercial ceiling speakers, making the CM80T especially useful where music quality is an important part of the customer experience.
Designed for 70V and 100V distributed audio systems, the six matching speakers can cover one open commercial area or be distributed between several connected rooms using one compatible commercial amplifier.
Why Choose an 8-Inch Commercial Ceiling Speaker?
Not every commercial project needs a larger ceiling speaker. Compact 6-inch models are an excellent choice when ceiling space, discreet appearance and voice coverage are the main priorities.
The CM80T is a better fit when background music matters as much as paging. Its 8-inch woofer extends the published response down to 60Hz, helping music sound fuller through the ceiling without requiring speakers to operate at excessive volume.
How Can Six Ceiling Speakers Be Used?
Speaker quantity alone does not determine coverage. Room shape, ceiling height, furnishings, ambient noise and required listening level all affect final placement. However, six speakers provide useful flexibility for many small-to-medium commercial layouts.
| Example Space | Example Speaker Layout | Audio Goal |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurant or Café | 4 dining area + 2 counter / entrance | Comfortable music across customer areas |
| Retail Store | Distributed across sales floor and checkout | Consistent music and announcements |
| Open Office | Two staggered rows of three | Even low-level background audio |
| Three Rooms | 2 speakers per room | Shared music or paging program |
| Hotel / Hospitality | Lobby, lounge and common areas | Fuller ambient music |
These layouts are examples only. Final speaker positioning should be based on the actual room dimensions and ceiling plan.
Recommended 100V Setup for Background Music
For many restaurants, retail stores, offices and hospitality spaces, a practical starting point is 10W per speaker on a 100V system.
This configuration provides useful amplifier reserve while allowing the CM80T speakers to deliver balanced background music and paging. Higher tap settings can be used when the space requires additional output, provided the amplifier is sized for the resulting total load.
Six-Speaker Power & Amplifier Guide
| Speaker Line | Tap Each | 6-Speaker Load | Suggested Amplifier |
|---|---|---|---|
| 70V | 5W | 30W | 60W or higher |
| 100V | 10W | 60W | EX120D – 120W |
| 100V | 20W | 120W | EX240D – 240W |
| 100V | 40W | 240W | EX350D – 350W |
Select the amplifier according to the combined transformer-tap wattage of all connected speakers. Do not size a commercial amplifier from speaker quantity alone.
Package Specifications
| Brand | TEXONIC |
| Package SKU | CM80T-6 |
| Speaker Model | CM80T |
| Package Quantity | 6 ceiling speakers |
| Speaker Type | Two-way coaxial commercial ceiling speaker |
| Woofer | 8″ polypropylene |
| Tweeter | 1″ coaxial |
| Speaker-Line Input | 70V / 100V constant voltage |
| 70V Power Taps | 5W / 10W / 20W per speaker |
| 100V Power Taps | 10W / 20W / 40W per speaker |
| Frequency Response | 60Hz–20kHz |
| Sensitivity | 93dB ±3dB @ 1W / 1m |
| Ceiling Cutout | 240mm / approximately 9.45″ |
| Speaker Dimensions | 270mm diameter × 105mm depth / approximately 10.63″ × 4.13″ |
| Construction | ABS enclosure with powder-coated metal grille |
| Mounting | Four-tab flush-mount ceiling installation |
| Approx. Weight | 2.1kg / 4.63 lb per speaker |
| Finish | White |
