JBL CBT 1000
Best professional column speaker for challenging acoustic environments and outdoor venues.
This column speaker masters complex acoustics by ditching traditional lobing for precise, adjustable beam-forming. You trade the simplicity of a standard plug-and-play unit for a highly tunable, professional-grade sound field that maps perfectly to even the most challenging room geometries.
$3075.00
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JBL by Harman
Who it's for
- Audio engineers managing difficult, echo-prone acoustic environments
- Public speakers needing crystal-clear vocal clarity in large spaces
- Venue managers requiring scalable audio for diverse event layouts
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious organizations with limited capital for audio upgrades
- DIY installers lacking specialized acoustic engineering expertise
- Designers prioritizing minimalist or hidden architectural aesthetics
Performance breakdown
Beamforming Precision
Patented analog beam-forming eliminates typical lobing for exceptionally consistent vertical coverage.
Acoustic Versatility
Sixteen coverage combinations allow for precise sound mapping without external DSP.
SPL Output
Delivers massive 131 dB output capable of filling large, demanding acoustic spaces.
Environmental Durability
IP-55 rating ensures reliable performance in challenging outdoor and weather-exposed installations.
Installation Flexibility
Fourteen mounting points and included swivel brackets simplify complex wall-mount configurations.
Frequency Range
Broad 45 Hz to 20 kHz bandwidth provides full-range audio clarity.
Key Specs
Components
Six (6) 165 mm (6.5 in) LF drivers; Twenty-four (24) 25 mm (1 in) HF drivers
Frequency Range (-10 DB)
45 Hz – 20 kHz
Sensitivity
102 dB
Nominal Impedance
4 ohms
Power Capacity
1500 W (6000 W peak), 2 hrs; 1000 W (4000 W peak), 100 hrs
Maximum Input Voltage
65.0 Volts RMS (2 hrs), 130.0 Volts Peak
Max SPL (highest directivity setting, Speech voicing)
131 dB continuous average pink noise
Vertical Coverage Settings
Sixteen (16) different coverage combinations
Horizontal Coverage
Continuously variable, Tapered Horizontal Waveguide
Recommended High-Pass
35Hz, 24 dB/oct or greater
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