Bluesound BCS250 – Commercial Passive Ceiling Speaker, Plenum-Rated (Pair)

Product Overview

The Bluesound Professional BCS250 is a premium passive commercial ceiling speaker sold as a pair, UL 2043 plenum-rated, and designed for both low-impedance and constant-voltage (70V/100V) applications in commercial AV installations. The 3.5-inch LF driver and 1-inch HF tweeter deliver a frequency response of 65Hz–20kHz (-10dB) with 150° conical coverage, a rated power of 80W, and a maximum SPL of 110dB peak at 1 meter. The BCS250 is designed to work in conjunction with the Bluesound Professional B170S streaming amplifier, taking advantage of both its low-impedance and 70V/100V constant-voltage outputs. It is also compatible with the pendant kit for suspended ceiling applications.

Product Description

The BCS250 is built for commercial-grade ceiling audio in environments where a passive speaker is preferred — giving the integrator full control over amplifier selection and zone configuration. The tuned crossover provides uniform frequency response across the 150° coverage angle, and the low-saturation 70V/100V transformer includes taps at multiple power levels (70V: 3.5W, 7W, 15W, 30W; 100V: 7W, 15W, 30W) plus an 8Ω bypass for direct low-impedance connection. This makes the BCS250 suitable for both daisy-chained distributed speaker runs common in retail, hospitality, and government spaces, and direct low-impedance connections in conference room or boardroom applications.

The snap-fit magnetic grille and long-travel dog-ear mounting system simplify installation and drywall cutting, and the quick-connect Phoenix connector speeds up termination. The BCS250 has a slim 5-inch depth profile, requiring minimal ceiling plenum space. A 6-inch diameter cutout is required. Full EASE and CLF acoustic data is available online for system design and coverage modeling. The optional pendant kit is compatible for suspended pendant deployments in high or exposed ceiling environments.

Key Features

• UL 2043 Plenum-Rated — Certified for installation in air-handling ceiling spaces in commercial construction projects requiring plenum-rated audio equipment.
• Dual Low-Impedance and Constant-Voltage Operation — Supports 8Ω direct connection and 70V/100V distributed operation from a single speaker model, simplifying BOM for multi-zone commercial projects.
• Multiple Power Taps — 70V taps at 3.5W, 7W, 15W, 30W; 100V taps at 7W, 15W, 30W; 8Ω bypass — gives designers fine control over zone SPL levels in distributed audio runs.
• 150° Conical Coverage — Wide dispersion pattern reduces the number of speakers required for even coverage in commercial ceiling grids.
• 80W Rated Power, 110dB Peak SPL — Handles demanding commercial listening levels in retail, restaurant, and hospitality ceiling audio applications.
• Snap-Fit Magnetic Grille — Quick tool-free grille removal for servicing or aesthetic changes; available in white (included) with optional black grille accessory.
• Dog-Ear Mount System — Long-travel dog-ear brackets accommodate a range of ceiling material thicknesses for reliable secure installation.
• Phoenix Quick-Connect — Spring-loaded Phoenix connector speeds up termination in the field and reduces installation time per speaker.
• 5-Inch Depth Profile — Slim enclosure fits in tight ceiling cavities with minimal plenum clearance requirements.
• Pendant Kit Compatible — Optional pendant kit allows the BCS250 to be suspended as a hanging fixture for exposed-ceiling applications.
• Sold as a Pair — Each unit includes two BCS250 speakers for stereo or dual-mono zone coverage configurations.

Typical Applications

• Distributed audio ceiling coverage in retail, hospitality, and restaurant spaces
• Conference rooms and boardrooms paired with the B170S streaming amplifier
• Hotel lobbies, corridors, and public areas using 70V/100V distributed audio
• Government and institutional spaces requiring plenum-rated, constant-voltage ceiling audio
• House of worship narthex, lobby, and overflow room coverage
• Commercial office open-plan audio zones

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the BCS250 work with both 70V and 8Ω amplifiers?

Yes. The BCS250 includes a 70V/100V transformer with an 8Ω bypass, making it compatible with low-impedance stereo amplifiers and constant-voltage distributed audio amplifiers from a single speaker model.

Which Bluesound Professional amplifier is recommended for the BCS250?

The B170S is the recommended pairing — it provides both 8Ω low-impedance and 70V/100V constant-voltage outputs, matching all operating modes of the BCS250.

Is the BCS250 plenum-rated for commercial construction?

Yes. The BCS250 carries a UL 2043 plenum certification, qualifying it for installation in air-handling ceiling spaces as required by commercial building codes.

What ceiling cutout size is required?

The BCS250 requires a 152mm (6-inch) diameter cutout and 5 inches of ceiling depth clearance for the enclosure.

Can the BCS250 be used as a pendant speaker?

Yes. The optional pendant kit (available in black or white) converts the BCS250 to a suspended pendant fixture for high or exposed ceiling environments.