TANNOY CVS301 3 Inch Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker

The CVS 301 is a ceiling loudspeaker engineered to provide superb audio performance in both background and foreground music sound systems. Ideally suited for a wide variety of applications, from restaurants and hotels to houses of worship and businesses of all types, the CVS 301 offers the power handling, wide frequency response and low distortion typically found in more expensive products. EN 54-24 certification for fire detection and fire alarm systems makes the CVS 301 the perfect choice where safety is a top priority. The loudspeaker is also UL 1480 certified for fire-protected signalling systems and UL 2043 certified for air-handling spaces.

Exceptional Sound and Reliability

The design comprises a 75 mm (3.00") polypropylene full-range driver mounted in a UV and weather resistant UL 94-V0 and 94-5VB ABS front with a plated steel fire can enclosure. Dust protection is provided in the form of an attractive powder coated aluminium mesh grille. The mineral loaded polypropylene cone material and butyl rubber surround enhance durability and long-term reliability. CVS 301 is specifically designed for applications requiring the combination of excellent music and speech sound quality and exceptional reliability

Comprehensive Installation Package

Supplied with an integral zinc-plated steel back can with recessed termination box, the CVS 301 satisfies the vast majority of installation application requirements and features a semi matt white finish that fits unobtrusively into any environment. The removable locking connector has screw terminals for secure wire termination and “loop through” facility. A steel cover and strain relief clamping mechanism are provided for use with fire rated cabling. Security toggle clamps make for quick and easy installation, while two tile support rails and one C-ring are also included in the package. A plaster (mud) ring is available as an optional accessory. Rounding out these impressive features is custom-designed low insertion loss 15 W line transformer with easily accessible tapping switch, which ensures pristine performance and optimal versatility

Technical Specifications

Frequency response (+3dB, -3 dB) 85 Hz-19 kHz

Frequency response (-10 dB) 68 Hz-20 kHz

Sensitivity at 1m/1W 85 dB

Nominal coverage angle 130°

Directivity factor (Q) 4.1 averaged 1 kHz to 6 kHz

Directivity index (DI) 6.1 averaged 1 kHz to 6 kHz Power handling (LoZ) *1

Average 20 W

Programme 40 W Peak 80 W

Recommended amplifier power 40 W @ 8 Ω

Nominal Impedance (Switch to LoZ) 8 Ω

Rated maximum SPL (1 m, Switch to LoZ) 101 dB

Average 98 dB Peak SPL 104 dB

Transformer taps

70 V 15 W/ 7.5 W/ 3.8 W/ 1.9 W

100 V 15 W/ 7.5 W/ 3.8 W

Transducers Low frequency 76 mm (3") PP cone

Bezel diameter (grille max diameter) 200 mm (8")

Rear face of baffle to rear of back can 130 mm (5.12")

Rear face of baffle to top of safety loop 143 mm (5.63")

Rear face of baffle to rear of flex conduit 155 mm (6.10")

Hole cutout diameter φ172 mm (6.77")

Net weight 2.41 kg (5.30 lbs) ±10%