{"product_id":"james-loudspeaker-pd42-4-4-2-way-pendant-speaker","title":"James Loudspeaker PD42-4 - 4\" 2-Way Pendant Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe PD42-4 is part of the pendant speaker range within the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/collections\/james-loudspeaker\"\u003eJames Loudspeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePendant Mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suspends from the structure above for spaces without a ceiling cavity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4\" 2-Way Driver Array\u003c\/strong\u003e — A 4-inch woofer and dedicated tweeter deliver balanced full-range sound.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4-Ohm Operation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Runs from standard amplifier channels for clean integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-Ceiling Ready\u003c\/strong\u003e — Brings sound closer to listeners in exposed-structure interiors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial-Grade Build\u003c\/strong\u003e — Constructed for continuous-use commercial AV environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposed-structure retail and showroom spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRestaurants, cafes, and atriums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarehouses and open-ceiling interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributed audio and multi-zone systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x:auto;-webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch;\"\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;min-width:480px;\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2-Way Pendant Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDriver Size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e4\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003eDedicated Tweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e2-Way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePendant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOperation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:8px;\"\u003ePassive \/ 4-Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a pendant speaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt is a speaker that hangs from the structure above, used where there is no ceiling cavity for flush mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the difference between the PD42-4 and the PD42-70?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PD42-4 is a 4-ohm model, while the PD42-70 is configured for 70V distributed systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is the PD42-4 typically used?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt works well in open-ceiling retail, restaurants, atriums, and exposed-structure interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PD42-4 passive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. It is a passive 4-ohm speaker that runs from standard amplifier channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the PD42-4 compare to the PD62-4?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe PD62-4 uses a larger 6.5\" driver for greater output in bigger open spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James Loudspeaker","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47710412308716,"sku":"60163","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0603\/7982\/4364\/files\/enaixrj9abuktt5z4trs.png?v=1780808635","url":"https:\/\/creationnetworks.net\/products\/james-loudspeaker-pd42-4-4-2-way-pendant-speaker","provider":"Creation Networks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}