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James Loudspeaker PD42-4 - 4" 2-Way Pendant Speaker

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James Loudspeaker  |  SKU: 60163

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Product Overview

The James Loudspeaker PD42-4 is a 4" 2-way pendant speaker built for open-ceiling commercial AV installations where in-ceiling mounting is not possible. This hanging pendant loudspeaker suits exposed-structure retail spaces, restaurants, and atriums with open or very high ceilings. Its 2-way driver array delivers balanced full-range audio while suspended in the listening area.

Product Description

The PD42-4 is part of the pendant speaker range within the James Loudspeaker collection, pairing a 4" woofer with a dedicated tweeter in a 2-way design housed in a suspended enclosure. Because it hangs from the structure above, the pendant brings sound closer to listeners in spaces with open ceilings, warehouses-turned-retail, and architectural interiors where there is no ceiling cavity for flush mounting. The 4-ohm design runs from standard amplifier channels.

For 70V distributed systems, integrators specify the matching PD42-70 instead, while larger open spaces may call for the 6.5" PD62-4. As a passive 4-ohm speaker, the PD42-4 integrates cleanly into zoned amplification and multi-room audio. The 2-way configuration balances speech intelligibility and music reproduction for background and foreground audio.

Key Features

  • Pendant Mounting — Suspends from the structure above for spaces without a ceiling cavity.
  • 4" 2-Way Driver Array — A 4-inch woofer and dedicated tweeter deliver balanced full-range sound.
  • 4-Ohm Operation — Runs from standard amplifier channels for clean integration.
  • Open-Ceiling Ready — Brings sound closer to listeners in exposed-structure interiors.
  • Commercial-Grade Build — Constructed for continuous-use commercial AV environments.

Typical Applications

  • Exposed-structure retail and showroom spaces
  • Restaurants, cafes, and atriums
  • Warehouses and open-ceiling interiors
  • Distributed audio and multi-zone systems

Technical Specifications

Type 2-Way Pendant Speaker
Driver Size 4"
Tweeter Dedicated Tweeter
Channels 2-Way
Mounting Pendant
Operation Passive / 4-Ohm

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a pendant speaker?
It is a speaker that hangs from the structure above, used where there is no ceiling cavity for flush mounting.

What is the difference between the PD42-4 and the PD42-70?
The PD42-4 is a 4-ohm model, while the PD42-70 is configured for 70V distributed systems.

Where is the PD42-4 typically used?
It works well in open-ceiling retail, restaurants, atriums, and exposed-structure interiors.

Is the PD42-4 passive?
Yes. It is a passive 4-ohm speaker that runs from standard amplifier channels.

How does the PD42-4 compare to the PD62-4?
The PD62-4 uses a larger 6.5" driver for greater output in bigger open spaces.

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