Overview

The ultra-compact and innovatively designed CBL523 is a perfect fit where front-fill, balcony-fill, delay and on-wall distributed audio is needed.

The 8” x 14” enclosure features two 5” low-frequency drivers complimented by a vertical constant directivity array of three 2” high-frequency drivers, delivering 119dB of maximum SPL in a focused 160° (horizontal) x 15° (vertical) pattern.

The CBL523 has versatile mounting options with custom designed hardware, as well as the ability to stack and suspend two units together for increased SPL and an increased 30° vertical pattern.

Features

• (2x) 5” custom LF drivers
• (3x) 2” vertically arrayed HF drivers
• 160° x 15° constant directivity pattern
• Components have been selected solely for their performance.
• 119dB maximum SPL
• Symmetrical and compact trapezoidal design
• Powder coated steel grille with a high transmission ratio
• Tuned with a passive crossover and integration with Blaze Audio amplifiers with custom DSP and FIR filtering

Specifications

SYSTEM PERFORMANCE

• Frequency Response (-3dB): 71 Hz – 18 kHz
• Frequency Range (-10 dB): 55 Hz – 18 kHz
• Recommended High-Pass Filter: 48 Hz
• Horizontal Nominal Dispersion (-6 dB): 160°
• Vertical Nominal Dispersion (-6 dB): 15°
• Recommended Crossover Frequency: 520 Hz
• Long Term Power Handling (Full Range): 160 W
• Impedance: 4 ohms
• Pressure Sensitivity (Low Freq @ 1W/ 1m): 101 dB
• Pressure Sensitivity @ 1W/1m (2.83V): 91 dB
• Max System SPL @ 1m” (2.83v): 119 dB

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Enclosure: 12mm Baltic birch plywood, engineered plastics.
• Finish: Two-part spray catalyzed Polyurea coating on plywood.
• Grille: 16-gauge (1.6mm) perforated steel, powder-coated finish, black.
• Environmental: Indoor use only
• Connectors/Bi-Amp: Two (2) parallel-wired NL4 Neutrik Speakon connectors.
• Suspension/Mounting: Wall/Ceiling Mount and Suspension Options. Hardware sold separately.
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 8.08” x 13.78” x 8.75” (205.32 x 350 x 222.29 mm)
• Net Weight: 15lbs / 6.8kg
• Shipping Weight: 18lbs / 8.16kg
• Product Version: CBL523-PAS