Tannoy CVS 801-BK 8" Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeaker (Black,Pair) - TA-CVS 801-BK

Product Overview

The Tannoy CVS 801-BK is an 8-inch coaxial ceiling loudspeaker in a black finish for background and foreground music plus voice paging across commercial spaces. Sold as a pair, it combines wide constant-directivity coverage with the power handling and low distortion of more expensive systems. EN 54-24 and UL certifications make this coaxial ceiling loudspeaker suitable for life-safety and air-handling installations where 70V/100V distributed audio is required.

Product Description

The CVS 801-BK pairs an 8-inch polypropylene woofer with a butyl rubber surround and a 1-inch ferrofluid-cooled soft-dome tweeter in a coaxial layout, producing wide constant-directivity coverage and clear program audio for restaurants, hotels, houses of worship, and commercial facilities of all types. It handles 90 watts continuous and 360 watts peak, providing headroom for foreground music as well as paging. The loudspeaker is EN 54-24:2008 certified Type A for fire detection and fire alarm voice systems, UL 1480 certified for fire-protected signalling systems, and UL 2043 certified for air-handling (plenum) spaces, making it a strong choice where life safety and code compliance are priorities. Multiple 70V and 100V transformer taps support distributed line operation, with an 8-ohm direct input available for low-impedance use, and a low-insertion-loss 60 W line transformer with an accessible tapping switch simplifies level setting. A UV- and weather-resistant ABS front with a plated steel fire-can enclosure, a powder-coated aluminium grille in semi matt black, and a steel cover with strain-relief clamping for fire-rated cable round out the installation-grade construction; mounting C-ring and ceiling tile rails are included. This ceiling loudspeaker is part of the wider Tannoy commercial loudspeaker collection; for the same model in a light finish, compare the Tannoy CVS 801 in white.

Key Features

• 8" Coaxial Driver — An 8-inch polypropylene woofer with butyl surround and a 1-inch soft-dome tweeter deliver coherent full-range coverage.
• 360 W Peak Power Handling — Rated at 90 watts continuous and 360 watts peak for music and paging headroom.
• EN 54-24 Type A Certified — Certification for fire detection and fire alarm systems supports voice-evacuation and life-safety installations.
• UL 1480 and UL 2043 Certified — Approved for fire-protected signalling systems and air-handling (plenum) spaces for code-compliant ceiling installs.
• 70V / 100V Distributed Line Operation — Multiple transformer taps and an 8-ohm direct input provide flexibility on constant-voltage or low-impedance systems.
• Low Insertion Loss Transformer — A 60 W line transformer with an accessible tapping switch simplifies level setting during commissioning.
• Fire-Rated Construction — A plated steel fire-can enclosure with a steel cover and strain-relief clamp secures fire-rated cabling.
• Semi Matt Black Finish — The black finish and powder-coated aluminium grille suit dark ceilings and exposed-structure interiors.
• 10-Year Warranty Program — Backed by Tannoy's 10-year warranty program and engineered in the U.K. for long-term reliability.

Typical Applications

• Commercial meeting space
• House of worship
• Multi-purpose room
• Government space
• Auditorium

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the CVS 801-BK certified for life-safety voice systems?
Yes. It is EN 54-24:2008 certified Type A for fire detection and fire alarm systems, and UL 1480 certified for fire-protected signalling systems.

Can it be installed in plenum / air-handling ceilings?
It is UL 2043 certified for air-handling spaces, supporting code-compliant installation above suspended ceilings used as return-air plenums.

Does it work on 70V and 100V distributed audio?
The CVS 801-BK offers multiple 70V and 100V transformer taps plus an 8-ohm direct input for low-impedance amplifier connections.

Is it sold individually or as a pair?
It is sold as a pair, supplied with mounting C-rings and ceiling tile rails for each loudspeaker.

What warranty and support are included?
The CVS 801-BK is covered by Tannoy's 10-Year Warranty Program and is engineered in the U.K. Contact Creation Networks for project pricing and AV system design assistance.