Klipsch CDT-5800-C User Manual

CDT-5800-C
With integrated whole-house audio systems
becoming more popular than ever, Klipsch
designed the CDT-5800-C to meet the
market’s demand for a high-performance in-
ceiling loudspeaker that easily challenges the
inherent limitations of fixed locations.
Thanks to a new patent-pending gimbal
mechanism, known as Controlled
Dispersion Technology™ (CDT), both the
high and low frequencies of the CDT-5800-
C can be directed towards the listening area.
Because the tweeter is independently
adjustable from the woofer, this speaker
offers even more precise localization.
The CDT-5800-C features a 1-inch titanium
tweeter mated to a swiveling 100-degree
Tractrix® Horn. This swiveling horn design
dramatically increases efficiency by enabling
the speaker to produce more output using
less energy. Additionally, a horn-loaded
tweeter works well in instances where you
want to point the sound to a specific location
because it has more controlled directivity
than a conventional dome tweeter.
The speaker’s 8-inch Cerametallic™ woofer
also has great positioning capabilities. It can
rotate a full 360 degrees and then shift 15
degrees in any direction. This flexibility
combined with the swiveling tweeter puts
you in complete control of where the sound
will go. Other professional grade features,
such as a premium network and treble and
bass contour switches, help the CDT-5800-
C establish a new benchmark in
architectural audio excellence.
8" Two-Way Pivoting In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 49Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
SENSITIVITY 94dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms
CR
OSSO
VER FREQUEN
CY 2230Hz
POWER HANDLING 50 watts (200 watts peak)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL/TYPE ABS/ Infinite baffle, front flush with ceiling
DRIVE C
OMPONENT
S
Two-way system using one 1" (2.5cm) titanium
dome compression tweeter with a swiveling
100° Tractrix Horn and one 8" (20.3cm)
piv
o
ting aluminum cone w
oof
er
WIRE
G
A
UGE A
CC
OMMOD
ATED 12
WEIGHT
7
.4 lbs. (3.4k
g)
DIAMETER
1
1" (2
7
.9cm)
MOUNTIN
G DEPTH
5.4" (1
3.7cm)
CUT
OUT DIMENSIONS
9.8" (2
4.9cm)
INS
T
ALL
A
TION
KIT IK-800-C (sold separately)
FIRE
RA
TED IN
CL
OSURE
ME-800-C (sold separately)
■
High sensitivity and power handling
■
Swiveling Tractrix Horn compression driver tweeter
■
Treble and midbass attenuation switches
■
Paintable to blend with ceiling
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Available in a white finish, the paintable CDT-5800-C can be paired with
a Klipsch IK-800-C installation kit (sold separately). This revolutionary
kit design incorporates a mud ring, breakaway wire tie and color-
coded brackets for easy speaker size identification. It also includes
perforated metal wings that easily fasten to the studs via screws, staples
or nails. Painted white for easy marking and placement, these metal
wings can be folded around the edge of the studs if necessary.

Klipsch CDT-5800-C Specifications

General

Sensitivity	94dB @ 2.83V / 1m
Power Handling	50W RMS / 200W Peak
Impedance	8 Ohms
Type	In-Ceiling Speaker
Enclosure Material/Type	ABS
Woofer	Cerametallic cone
Tweeter	1" Titanium dome
Grille Dimensions	11"
High Frequency Driver	1" Titanium dome
Cutout Dimensions	9.8"

Summary

Product Overview and Features

Controlled Dispersion Technology (CDT)

Explains the patent-pending gimbal mechanism for directing high and low frequencies precisely.

Swiveling Tractrix Horn Tweeter

Details the 1-inch titanium tweeter mated to a swiveling 100-degree horn for increased efficiency.

8-inch Cerametallic Woofer

Highlights the woofer's positioning capabilities, rotation, and flexibility for sound direction control.

Installation and Finish

Describes the paintable white finish and the IK-800-C installation kit for easy setup.

Technical Specifications

Frequency Response

Specifies the audio frequency range the speaker can reproduce.

Sensitivity

Measures the speaker's efficiency in converting power to sound output.

Nominal Impedance

Indicates the speaker's electrical resistance.

Crossover Frequency

Defines the frequency at which audio signals are divided between drivers.

Power Handling

Specifies the continuous and peak power the speaker can handle.

Enclosure Material/Type

Details the construction material and design type of the speaker enclosure.

Drive Components

Lists the specific drivers used in the speaker system.

Wire Gauge Accommodated

Specifies the compatible wire gauge for connections.

Weight

Provides the total weight of the speaker.

Diameter

Indicates the overall diameter of the speaker.

Mounting Depth

Specifies the required depth for installation.

Cutout Dimensions

Provides the necessary dimensions for cutting a hole for installation.

Installation Kit

Identifies the recommended or included installation kit.

Fire Rated Enclosure

Indicates if the enclosure meets fire rating standards.