James Loudspeaker VXQ48 - 4" Performance Level 8 Quad Tweeter Rectangle

Product Overview

The James Loudspeaker VXQ48 is a 4-inch quad-tweeter architectural flush-mount loudspeaker with a rectangle baffle, built for high-fidelity ceiling and wall audio in commercial AV spaces. Part of the Visual Experience (VXQ) Performance Level 8 series, this rectangle trimless in-ceiling speaker pairs a 4-inch driver with a quad-tweeter array for wide, even high-frequency coverage. It is engineered for integrators who want a discreet rectangular flush-mount speaker that aligns cleanly with linear architectural lines. The VXQ48 suits boardrooms, retail, and hospitality where audio performance and clean aesthetics matter equally.

Product Description

The VXQ48 uses a 4-inch driver paired with a four-tweeter array to broaden high-frequency dispersion and improve coverage uniformity across the listening area. Its rectangle baffle and trimless XPC grille system allow the speaker to sit flush with the ceiling or wall, with the grille concealing mounting hardware for a clean finished look; the rectangular format suits layouts that favor linear visual alignment. As a passive loudspeaker, it integrates with standard amplifier and distribution-matrix infrastructure, and an optional 70V 20W transformer accessory adapts it for distributed-audio and constant-voltage line systems. The Performance Level 8 designation reflects James Loudspeaker's high-output architectural tier.

Within the rectangle VXQ family, the VXQ48 is the compact 4-inch option, while the VXQ68 steps up to a 6-inch driver and the VXQ88 to an 8-inch driver for greater output and larger rooms. Compatible accessories include the VXQ4-NT trimless rectangle grille, a shallow back-box enclosure, and a custom grille-painting service. Additional models are in the James Loudspeaker collection through Creation Networks.

Key Features

• Quad-Tweeter Array — Four tweeters widen high-frequency dispersion for more uniform coverage across the room.
• 4-Inch Driver — Compact driver size suited to distributed coverage and tighter ceiling layouts.
• Rectangle Trimless Baffle — XPC trimless grille system lets the speaker sit flush with the surface for clean linear alignment.
• Performance Level 8 — James Loudspeaker's high-output architectural performance tier.
• Passive Operation — Integrates with standard amplifier and matrix infrastructure for low-impedance systems.
• 70V Ready — Optional 70V 20W transformer accessory enables distributed-audio line operation.

Typical Applications

• Corporate boardrooms and conference rooms
• Retail and showroom background audio
• Hospitality lobbies and dining spaces
• Residential whole-home audio with architectural finish requirements
• Commercial spaces requiring discreet rectangular flush-mount speakers

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the VXQ48 powered?
It is a passive loudspeaker driven by an external amplifier or matrix; an optional 70V 20W transformer adapts it for constant-voltage systems.

What does the quad-tweeter array do?
Four tweeters broaden high-frequency dispersion for more even coverage across the listening area than a single tweeter.

Is this round or rectangle?
The VXQ48 has a rectangle baffle; the round equivalent is the VXQ48R.

Does it mount flush?
Yes. It uses the trimless XPC grille system to sit flush with the ceiling or wall surface.

What is the driver size?
It uses a 4-inch driver, the compact option in the rectangle VXQ series.

Can I add a back-box enclosure?
Yes. A shallow rectangle enclosure accessory is available for the 4-inch rectangle VXQ models.