SCS 8

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Two-Way Spatially Cued Cinema Ceiling Surround Loudspeaker with Coaxial 8” LF

Key Features:
• Easy mounting system and ideal coverage allows for the SCS 8 to be the perfect
loudspeaker for ceiling surround applications in immersive systems
• 250-watt power handling (2-hour AES, average continuous pink noise) and high
sensitivity provide high SPL capability
• Consistent 120° x 120° broadband pattern coverage
• Extraordinarily clear cinema surround with extended frequency response for special
effects
• Components:
-- 200 mm (8 in) woofer with Kevlar-reinforced cone and 50 mm (2 in) voice coil
-- 25 mm (1 in) exit compression driver with unique patented design and high-
temperature polymer diaphragm
• 70 Hz – 20 kHz frequency response
• Coaxial 2-way design with high-power passive crossover network
• Overload protection

Description:
The SCS 8 Spatially Cued Cinema Surround is a full-range loudspeaker optimized for multi-channel surround formats and is designed for overhead or
standard wall installations.
The SCS 8 is comprised of a high-power coaxial 200 mm (8 in) low frequency driver and 25 mm (1 in) high frequency compression driver. The coaxial
design utilizes a unique tapered pole-piece design and transitions to the cone of the low frequency driver as a large diameter pattern control horn for
the high frequencies, both eliminating high-frequency beaming and extending pattern control to the lowest possible frequencies. The result is a coaxial
speaker with wide, extremely consistent 120° broadband coverage.
Component features include a Kevlar-reinforced low-frequency cone for reliability, well-damped surround edge for smooth frequency response, high-
temperature 50 mm (2 in) voice coil and reduced distortion through saturated-gap magnet geometry. The high-frequency compression driver features a
unique patented design, high-temperature polymer diaphragm and fluid cooling for high output levels with low distortion.
The enclosure is constructed of thick ABS and fiberglass and is heavily braced to maximize low-frequency performance. A heavy-duty U-type mounting
bracket is included.

Specifications:
System: Physical:
Frequency Range (-10 dB) 70 Hz – 20 kHz (4pi) Enclosure Construction ABS and fiberglass, heavily braced
Frequency Response (±3 dB) 90 Hz – 20 kHz (4pi) Attachment Options 2 x M10 points for included U-bracket
Coverage Pattern1 120° x 120° M6 secondary safety attachment point on back panel
Input Power Handling 125 W (32.5 Vrms), pink/IEC Grille Construction Corrosion-resistant, zinc-rich steel
(AES 100-Hour Rating) Input Connection CE-compliant covered barrier strip terminals.
Input Power Handling 250 W (44.7 Vrms), pink/IEC Barrier terminals accept up to 9 mm outside 4 mm
(AES 2-Hour Rating) inside openlug (#6, #8 or #10) plus bare wire up to
Half-Space Sensitivity 94 dB, 1 W @ 1m, ref 2.83 V 2.5 mm2 (12 AWG) wire or spade lugs.
Maximum SPL2 118 dB (peaks of 124 dB) @ 1m Dimensions (H x W x D) 300 x 300 x 305 mm (11.8 x 11.8 x 12.0 in)
Depth with included U-bracket: 359 mm (14.2 in)
Crossover Network 2.1 kHz
HF Filter: 3rd order (18 dB/oct) high-pass Colors Black
LF Filter: 2nd order (12 dB/oct) low-pass Net Weight 8.2 kg (18 lb)
Nominal Impedance 8 ohms With U-Bracket: 10 kg (22 lb)
Minimum Impedance 5.3 ohms @ 190 Hz Shipping Weight 11.4 kg (25 lb)
Included Accessories Steel U-bracket
Transducers:
Low Frequency Driver 1 x C328, 200 mm ( 8 in) woofer, 50 mm (2 in) voice 1
Average 1 kHz to 10 kHz.
coil 2
Calculated based on power rating and measured full-space sensitivity.
High Frequency Driver 1 x 2414H-C, 25 mm (1 in) diaphragm and voice coil JBL continually engages in research related to product improvement. Some materials,
diameter, patented design, fluid-cooled production methods and design refinements are introduced into existing products
without notice as a routine expression of that philosophy. For this reason, any current
HF Driver Protection Minimum audibility SonicGuard™ HF overload JBL product may differ in some respect from its published description, but will always
protection equal or exceed the original design specifications unless otherwise stated.

Note: specifications are subject to change without notice. 12/2018. © 2018 Harman International. www.jblpro.com
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Two-Way Spatially Cued Cinema Ceiling Surround Loudspeaker with Coaxial 8” LF

Dimensions: Graphs:
Dimensions in mm (inches)
102 [4.0]
6.3 [R.25] Frequency response in half-space (2 π, solid line) and
359
5.1 [R.20] x 28 [1.1] full-space (4 π, dotted line)
[14.2]
6.3 [R.25] 105

5.1 [R.20] 3.8 [R.15] x 24 [.95]

305
[12.0] 95
51 [2.0]

SPL (dB)
88 [3.5]
62 [2.5]
85
140
[5.5]
25 [1.0]
75
64
[2.5]

65
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Bracket Rotational Range = ±90°
Frequency (Hz)

300
[11.8] Beamwidth vs. Frequency

300 [11.8]

45º

Conical

294 1000 10000 20000

90º 176 [11.6] Frequency (Hz)

[6.9]

64 272
[2.5] [10.7]

Off-Axis Frequency Response

10
M6 secondary safety attachment point

0 0 deg
220
Attenuation (dB)

[8.65] 10 deg

-10 20 deg
30 deg
40 deg
-20

-30
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)

Attaching the U-Bracket to the Cabinet: Impedance

Attaching the U-Bracket to the Cabinet 100
Impedance (Ohms)

10
M10 Bolt

Friction Gasket

Flat Washer
Lock Washer 1
20 100 1000 10000 20000
Frequency (Hz)