Blaze Audio CBL523 Technical Data Sheet
BLAZE BY SONANCE
Passive, 2-way Constant Beamwidth Loudspeaker
CBL523
The CBL523 supports and compliments the other members of the Blaze Audio loudspeaker family when used for delay, under-balcony, stage edge-fill and wall-mount applications.
APPLICATIONS
- Performing Arts Centers
- Commercial Theatre
- Houses of Worship
- Cafés, Bars and Restaurants
- Fitness & Sports venues
- Compact, symmetrical enclosure, ideal for under-balcony or as on wall applications.
FEATURES
- Two x 5" custom low-frequency drivers.
- Three x 2" mid-high frequency drivers.
- 160° x 55°* Constant Beamwidth pattern.
- 119 dB maximum SPL.
- Symmetrical and compact trapezoidal design.
- Powder coated steel grille with a high transmission ratio.
- Fully integrates with Blaze Audio PowerZone™ Connect amplifiers (1002 or higher).
The ultra-compact and innovatively designed CBL523 is a perfect fit where on-wall distributed audio is needed. The 20 x 35 cm (8" x 14") enclosure features two 5" proprietary low-frequency drivers complimented by a vertical constant directivity array of three 2" mid-high frequency drivers, delivering 119 dB of maximum SPL in a focused 160° (horizontal) x 55°* (vertical) pattern. The CBL523 has versatile mounting options with custom designed hardware, as well as the ability to stack and suspend two units together for increased SPL and enhanced vertical coverage & pattern control.
*Average beamwidth, 500 Hz - 5 kHz.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SYSTEM PERFORMANCE
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | 71 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 55 Hz - 18 kHz |
| Recommended High-Pass Filter | 48 Hz |
| Horizontal Nominal Dispersion (-6 dB) | 160° |
| Vertical Nominal Dispersion (-6 dB) | 55° (Average beamwidth, 500 Hz - 5 kHz) |
| Recommended Crossover Frequency | 520 Hz |
| Long Term Power Handling (Full Range) | 160 W |
| Impedance | 4Ω |
| Pressure Sensitivity @1W/1m (2.83 V) | 91 dB |
| Max SPL @1W/1m | 119 dB |
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
| Enclosure | 12 mm Baltic birch plywood, engineered plastics. |
| Finish | Two-part spray catalyzed Polyurea coating on plywood. |
| Grille | 16-gauge (1,6 mm) perforated steel, powder-coated finish, black. |
| Environmental | Indoor use only. |
| Connectors/Bi-Amp | Two (2) parallel-wired NL4 Neutrik® speakON® connectors. |
| Suspension / Mounting | Wall/Ceiling Mount and Suspension Options. Hardware sold separately. |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 8.08" x 13.78" x 8.90" (205,32 x 350 x 226,21mm) |
| Net Weight | 15 lbs / 6,8 kg |
| Shipping Weight | 18 lbs/8,16 kg |
| Color Variants | Black or White |
| Product Version | CBL523 |
1. Frequency response and range measured on-axis with recommended active EQ in an anechoic environment.
2. Power handling tested using pink noise filtered to meet IEC 268-5, 6 dB crest factor, 100 hours, with recommended EQ.
3. Sensitivity measured in free field (no boundary-loading gain) with recommended active EQ, referenced to 1W/1m.
4. Maximum SPL calculated from sensitivity and power handling specifications, exclusive of power compression (100 Hz - 10 KHz).
VERIFIED WITH KLIPPEL
