JBL CBT 100LA-1-WH 100cm Tall Line Array Column Speaker

The JBL CBT 100LA-1-WH is a compact yet powerful line array column speaker engineered for speech, music, and general-purpose reinforcement in mid-to-large venues. Its slender profile and integrated mounting hardware make it a practical choice for permanent installations, touring applications, and temporary event setups where vertical coverage and consistent directivity matter. This model delivers professional output with minimal footprint.

Coverage & Directional Control

Vertical pattern coverage switches between 40° for medium-throw and 15° for long-throw applications, giving you precise control over where sound lands. The switchable voicing provides a flat response in music mode or a mid-range presence peak in speech mode, ensuring clear intelligibility or accurate reproduction depending on your content.

Power & Connectivity Options

The built-in 70V/100V transformer offers five tap settings—100W, 50W, 30W, 15W (at 70V), and 8Ω direct—making it equally at home in distributed audio systems or traditional amplified setups. Maximum output reaches 121 dB in speech mode and 118 dB in music mode, sufficient for most mid-sized installations without excessive headroom demand.

Key Features

• Sixteen 50 mm (2 in) full-range drivers
• Frequency range: 80 Hz – 20 kHz (−10 dB)
• Impedance: 8 ohms in Thru mode
• 70V/100V transformer with switchable taps: 100W, 50W, 30W, 15W (70V only), and 8Ω through
• Switchable vertical pattern coverage: 40° and 15°
• Switchable voicing: flat response (music mode) and mid-range presence peak (speech mode)
• Fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet with painted aluminum grille
• Enclosure dimensions: 1000 × 98.5 × 153 mm (39.4 × 3.8 × 6.0 in)
• Net weight: 15.8 lb (7.2 kg)
• Eighteen M6 inserts on back panel for secure rigging and system expansion
• Swivel (pan) and tilt wall-mount bracket included
• Maximum SPL: 121 dB (speech mode) / 118 dB (music mode)

The CBT 100LA-1-WH combines transformer flexibility, professional directivity control, and lightweight construction to handle installed and mobile applications with consistent performance.