JBL CBT 100LA-LS-WH 100cm Tall Line Array Column Speaker with EN54-24 Compliance

The JBL CBT 100LA-LS-WH is a compact, vertically-oriented line array column designed for consistent speech intelligibility and music reproduction across medium to long-throw venues. Its slender footprint and integrated mounting hardware make installation straightforward, while the built-in 70/100V transformer accommodates both distributed and direct-wired installations common in commercial audio systems. This is purpose-built equipment for life safety applications, houses of worship, hospitality spaces, and professional AV installations requiring reliable, even coverage.

Coverage & Acoustic Voicing

The speaker features switchable vertical pattern coverage between 40° (medium-throw) and 15° (long-throw) modes, allowing you to match throw distance to room geometry without relocating the cabinet. Two selectable voicing modes—flat response for music and a mid-range presence peak for speech—optimize intelligibility and tonal balance depending on program material and venue acoustics.

Build Quality & Installation

Housed in a fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet with UL94-5VB flammability rating and finished with a painted aluminum grille, the speaker withstands demanding commercial and outdoor environments. The included swivel/tilt wall-mount bracket and eighteen M6 threaded inserts on the back panel enable flexible hanging and rigging configurations; IP-55 weather resistance is achievable with the optional MTC-PC2 panel cover.

Key Features

• 16 full-range drivers, 50mm (2 in) each
• Frequency range (-10dB): 120 Hz – 20 kHz
• Sensitivity: 96 dB (speech mode), 93 dB (music mode)
• Dimensions: 1000 x 98.5 x 153 mm (39.4 x 3.8 x 6.0 inches)
• Built-in 70/100V transformer with eight-ohm direct capability
• Power taps: 15W/30W, 30W/60W, 60W/120W, and 120W configurations
• Switchable vertical coverage patterns: 40° and 15° throw modes
• Switchable voicing for music (flat) and speech (presence peak)
• EN 54-24 certified for life safety applications
• Fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet with UL94-5VB flammability rating
• IP-55 rated when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover
• Includes swivel/tilt wall-mount bracket and eighteen M6 back-panel inserts

This EN 54-24 compliant column speaker combines life-safety certification, flexible coverage control, and rugged construction—essential qualities for critical commercial installations where consistent performance and regulatory compliance are non-negotiable.