JBL LCT 81C/T ceiling speaker
- 8 high-efficiency ceiling tile speaker
- 2′ × 2′ lay-in false ceiling design
- No ceiling tile cutting required
- Clear sound for music & announcements
- Wide 100° sound coverage
- Built-in 70V / 100V transformer
- High sensitivity for loud output
- Low-profile design for shallow ceilings
- Plenum-rated & safety certified
- Estimated Delivery : Up to 4 business days
- Free Shipping & Returns : On all orders over $200
The JBL LCT 81C/T is a low-profile 2′ × 2′ lay-in ceiling tile loudspeaker designed for fast installation and reliable commercial sound performance. Featuring a high-efficiency 8-inch (200 mm) dual-cone driver, it delivers clear speech and smooth background music for offices, corporate spaces, hotels, retail stores, hospitals, and educational institutions. This speaker fits directly into standard 2′ × 2′ suspended ceiling grids, eliminating the need for tile cutting and reducing installation time. With high 96 dB sensitivity, it produces excellent sound output even with low-power amplifiers, making it ideal for distributed PA and background music systems.
Specifications-Audio & Performance
| Driver | High-efficiency 200 mm (8″) dual-cone driver with 25 mm (1″) voice coil |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 100 Hz – 16 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 96 dB (average 2 kHz–6 kHz) |
| Coverage Angle | 100° conical |
| Maximum SPL (1 m) | 108 dB (low-impedance), 116 dB peak at 8 Ω106 dB at top 70V/100V tap |
Power & Connectivity
| Impedance | 8 Ω (in low-impedance setting) |
| Transformer Taps | 10 W, 5 W, 2.5 W (plus 1.3 W @ 70V only) |
| Power Handling (Low-Z) | 40 W Continuous Program & 20 W Continuous Pink Noise |
| Input Connectors | Bare wire inside protected compartment |
| Tap Selector | Rotary switch accessible on back can |
Installation & Construction
| Mount Type | Lay-in 2′ × 2′ suspended ceiling grid (no tile cutting) |
| Depth | ~103 mm (4.1″) low-profile fit |
| Materials | Steel rear enclosure, metal front baffle & perforated grille |
| Grille Color | White |
| Safety/Certifications | UL1480A, UL2043, NFPA90 & NFPA70 certified for plenum spaces |
Dimensions & Weight
| Speaker Size | 607 × 607 × 103 mm (23.9″ × 23.9″ × 4.1″) |
| Net Weight (Each) | ~7.1 kg (15.7 lbs) |
| Shipping Weight | ~8.3 kg each / ~16.5 kg per pair |















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