JBL Commercial 15 Watt Paging Horn (6 in masterpack) 15W PAGING HORN W
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- Full JBL Commercial manufacturer's warranty
- Free shipping in the continental US
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- SKU
- CSS-H15
Description
JBL Commercial 15 Watt Paging Horn with Transformer (6-Pack)
The JBL CSS-H15 is a compact paging horn engineered for clear, intelligible speech reproduction in studio monitoring and distributed audio applications. This focused acoustic unit delivers efficient coverage with minimal installation footprint, making it suitable for multiroom monitoring systems, voice-over recording environments, cue systems, and announcement playback across networked studio spaces. The included transformer provides flexible voltage configuration for integration into existing 70V or 100V distributed audio systems, enabling scalable studio network expansion without dedicated amplifier channels.
Audio Performance & Coverage
The horn produces 105 dB average sensitivity (1 kHz – 6 kHz), peaking at 111 dB at 2 kHz, ensuring speech intelligibility and monitoring clarity in professional listening environments. A 70° horizontal × 90° vertical coverage pattern concentrates sound efficiently while a 350 Hz high-pass filter eliminates low-frequency rumble and system noise, keeping vocal clarity crisp and articulate across the 400 Hz – 7.5 kHz frequency range — ideal for tracking vocals, dialogue recording, and studio cue mixes.
Transformer & System Integration
The built-in 15-watt transformer supports both 70V and 100V line operation with selectable taps (15W, 7.5W, 3.8W, 1.9W, and 0.9W on 70V; 15W, 7.5W, 3.8W, and 1.9W on 100V), allowing precise level matching and system impedance balancing across multiroom studio setups. An 8-ohm bypass capability up to 15W RMS (60W peak) accommodates direct low-impedance amplifier connection when distributed voltage operation is not required, providing versatility for both networked and standalone monitoring configurations.
Key Features
- 33 mm (1.3 in) driver with phenolic diaphragm for durable, consistent performance
- Built-in 15-watt transformer for 70V or 100V distributed audio systems
- Selectable transformer taps: 70V (15W, 7.5W, 3.8W, 1.9W, 0.9W) and 100V (15W, 7.5W, 3.8W, 1.9W)
- 8-ohm bypass operation up to 15W RMS (60W peak) for direct amplifier connection
- 105 dB average sensitivity (1 kHz – 6 kHz); 111 dB at 2 kHz
- 70° horizontal × 90° vertical coverage angle for focused sound projection
- 350 Hz high-pass filter reduces ambient noise and system rumble
- 400 Hz – 7.5 kHz frequency range optimized for speech intelligibility
- ABS plastic horn construction with stainless steel mounting hardware
- IP-65 weather rating for indoor and outdoor installations
- 6-pack quantity for multi-unit distributed paging deployments
This horn delivers the speech clarity, system flexibility, and durability required for professional studio installations where consistent vocal intelligibility and multiroom monitoring reliability are non-negotiable.
More Information
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Country of Manufacture | China |
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At a Glance
The JBL Commercial 15 Watt Paging Horn is designed for speech-intelligibility applications rather than music production, so it's not suited for recording or mixing sessions. The 6-pack delivers focused, articulate midrange output optimized for announcements and emergency alerts in commercial environments. If your workflow involves installing or documenting facility audio systems, this horn's flexible transformer taps and weather resistance make it a straightforward, dependable choice for multi-zone paging deployments.
Who This Is For
Great for
- ✓ Commercial paging
- ✓ Emergency announcements
- ✓ Facility management
- ✓ Retail environments
- ✓ Transportation hubs
Not the best pick for
- – Music reproduction
- – High-fidelity audio
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the built-in transformer do, and how flexible is it for different systems?
The transformer supports both 70V and 100V distributed audio lines with multiple selectable taps (15W, 7.5W, 3.8W, 1.9W, and 0.9W on 70V; 15W, 7.5W, 3.8W, and 1.9W on 100V), allowing you to match impedance and level precisely to your existing installation. It also includes an 8-ohm bypass option for direct amplifier connection at up to 15W RMS (60W peak) if you're not using a distributed voltage system.
Is this horn suitable for music playback or background music?
No. This horn is engineered specifically for speech intelligibility and paging; it has a 350 Hz high-pass filter and frequency response optimized for vocal clarity (400 Hz – 7.5 kHz), not full-range music reproduction. High-fidelity audio or music playback is outside its design scope.
What coverage pattern does the horn provide, and how loud is it?
The horn produces a 70° horizontal × 90° vertical coverage pattern that concentrates sound efficiently with 105 dB average sensitivity and a peak of 111 dB at 2 kHz, ensuring announcements remain intelligible even in noisy environments like retail floors and transportation hubs.
Can these horns be used outdoors?
Yes. Each horn has an IP-65 weather rating and stainless steel mounting hardware, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations.
Why is this sold as a 6-pack, and what does that mean for my installation?
The 6-pack is sized for multi-zone commercial paging deployments where you need distributed coverage across a facility—retail stores, warehouses, office buildings, or transportation terminals. You can configure each horn's transformer taps independently to balance levels across different zones and distances.
Do I pay sales tax on this order?
We collect sales tax only on orders shipped to California. Orders shipped to any other US state are charged $0 sales tax at checkout when you buy direct from our website. On this item that is roughly $13 less out the door than the same listed price at a national retailer or on a marketplace. Marketplaces such as eBay, Reverb and Amazon collect sales tax in nearly every state as marketplace facilitators no matter who the seller is, so the same item at the same price costs less bought direct. Free US shipping and 30-day returns are included. Some states ask buyers to self-report use tax on out-of-state purchases.
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