About the JBL PD6200/64 8-inch 2-Way Horn-Loaded Speaker with 60° x 40° Horn
The JBL PD6200/64 is a compact, high-performance two-way horn-loaded loudspeaker engineered for precise, high-intelligibility sound reinforcement in demanding commercial and installed sound applications. Its design centers on an 8-inch low-frequency driver coupled with a high-frequency compression driver mounted to a constant-directivity horn. This horn-loaded architecture provides high acoustic efficiency and controlled dispersion, enabling the loudspeaker to deliver clear, articulate audio with significant output capability relative to its size. The specified 60° by 40° coverage pattern offers a versatile, slightly asymmetrical dispersion that is effective for targeting sound to audience areas while managing reflections in typical rectangular rooms. This makes it a suitable choice for applications such as corporate auditoriums, courtrooms, lecture halls, houses of worship, and transportation hubs where speech clarity, even coverage, and reliable performance are critical.
The loudspeaker's performance is characterized by its controlled directivity and power handling. The 60° x 40° horn ensures that acoustic energy is directed precisely where it is needed, providing consistent frequency response and sound pressure levels across the designated coverage area, which enhances both speech intelligibility and music reproduction. The enclosure is constructed from durable, void-free plywood and finished with a rugged, textured coating, built to withstand the long-term demands of 24/7 operation in public and commercial spaces. As a passive system, it requires connection to an external amplifier and system processor. This allows system designers to apply precise crossover filters, equalization, and limiting via external digital signal processing (DSP), tailoring the loudspeaker's response to the specific acoustics of the installation and ensuring optimal integration within a larger, zoned audio system.
Installation flexibility is facilitated by multiple integrated rigging points, allowing for secure flying, wall mounting, or ceiling suspension to achieve the optimal orientation and angle. Its compact form factor enables discreet placement in spaces where visual intrusion must be minimized. By combining the efficiency and directivity control of horn-loaded design with a robust, compact enclosure, the PD6200/64 serves as a reliable and articulate component for system integrators and consultants who need to deliver consistent, high-fidelity sound coverage in challenging acoustical environments where a slightly narrower vertical pattern is beneficial.