COLUMN / ARRAY · INSTALLED SOUND
CBT 70J-1
Constant Beamwidth Technology™ Two-Way Line Array Column with Asymmetrical Vertical Cove
The CBT 70J-1, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control consistency, utilizing complex analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering to accomplish superior, consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor column speakers. (shown with included grille removed)
- Continuous (RMS)
- 500 W
- CONTINUOUS (RMS)
- Peak power
- 2,000 W
- PEAK POWER
- Max SPL
- 125 dB
- MAX SPL
- Frequency range
- 60 Hz – 20 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE
Supplied and supported in Pakistan by KYAF, the official HARMAN Professional distributor.
AT A GLANCE
Specifications
- 500 W
- Continuous (RMS)
- 2,000 W
- Peak power
- 125 dB
- Max SPL
- 60 Hz – 20 kHz
- Frequency range
- 4 pcs, 130 mm
- Low-frequency driver
- 16 pcs, 25 mm
- High-frequency driver
- Narrow:
- Sensitivity
- 8 ohms
- Impedance
| Drivers | Four 130 mm (5 in) LF drivers Sixteen 25 mm (1 in) HF drivers |
|---|---|
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 60 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | Vertical: Switchable, Narrow Mode: 25° (±10°), Broad Mode: 45° (±10°), Horizontal: 150° (±20°) |
| Sensitivity | Narrow: (speech mode) 98 dB (1 kHz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 93 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) Broad: (speech mode) 96 dB (1 kHz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 92 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms; Min Imp: 4.0 ohms @ 1kHz, 5.4 ohms @ 225Hz |
| Power Capacity | 500 W (2000 W peak), 2 hrs 350 W (1400 W peak), 100 hrs |
| Maximum SPL (1m) | Narrow: (speech mode) 125 dB cont ave (131 peak) (music mode) 120 dB cont ave (126 peak) Broad: (speech mode) 123 dB cont ave (129 peak) (music mode) 119 dB cont ave (125 peak) |
| Low Frequency Drivers | 4 pcs, 130 mm (5 in) drivers, dual magnet neodymium, 38 mm (1.5 in) voice coil, damped blended textile surround, coated diaphragm for moisture, UV, and salt resistance, shielded. |
| High Frequency Drivers | 16 pcs, 25 mm (1 in) drivers, dual magnet neodymium, encased magnet and coated diaphragm for moisture, UV and salt resistance, shielded. |
| Enclosure | Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille |
| Outdoor Capability | IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant. |
| Color | Black or white (-WH) |
| Insert Points | 10 M6 swivel (pan)/tilt (16 mm deep) insert points on back panel. |
| Mounting | Included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously variable +/-15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel of cabinet conform to industry standard rectangular 127 x 70 mm (5.0 x 2.75 in) pattern for OmniMount® 60.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 694 x 170 x 237 mm(27.4 x 6.7 x 9.3 in) |
| Net Weight | 9.5 kg |
| Included Accessories | Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket |
| Optional Accessories | MTC-PC2 terminal panel coverMTC-CBT-SMB1 Stand-Mount Bracket for use with 35 mm heavy duty speaker stand MTC-CBT-FM2 flush-mount low-profile wall-mount bracket |
| CBT 70J-1 | CBT 50LA-1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | Four 130 mm (5 in) LF drivers Sixteen 25 mm (1 in) HF drivers | Eight 50 mm(2 in) Full-Range |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) | 60 Hz – 20 kHz | 80 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | Vertical: Switchable, Narrow Mode: 25° (±10°), Broad Mode: 45° (±10°), Horizontal: 150° (±20°) | Vertical 20° (1.5 kHz - 16 kHz, ±10°) Horizontal 150° (ave, 1 kHz – 4 kHz, ±20°) |
| Sensitivity | Narrow: (speech mode) 98 dB (1 kHz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 93 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) Broad: (speech mode) 96 dB (1 kHz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 92 dB (300 Hz - 18 kHz) | 93 dB (speech mode, 2 kHz - 14 kHz)89 dB (music mode, 300 Hz - 18 kHz) |
| Impedance | 8 ohms; Min Imp: 4.0 ohms @ 1kHz, 5.4 ohms @ 225Hz | 8 ohms |
| Maximum SPL (1m) | Narrow: (speech mode) 125 dB cont ave (131 peak) (music mode) 120 dB cont ave (126 peak) Broad: (speech mode) 123 dB cont ave (129 peak) (music mode) 119 dB cont ave (125 peak) | Speech mode: 115 dB cont ave (121 peak) Music mode: 111 dB cont ave (117 peak) |
| Enclosure | Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille | Fiberglass reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille |
| Outdoor Capability | IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant. | IP-55 rated, per IEC529, when installed with optional MTC-PC2 panel cover. UV, moisture and 200-hr ASTM G85 acid-air/salt-spray resistant. |
| Color | Black or white (-WH) | Black or White (-WH) |
| Insert Points | 10 M6 swivel (pan)/tilt (16 mm deep) insert points on back panel. | Ten M6 insert points on back panel. |
| Mounting | Included swivel (pan)/tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously variable +/-15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel of cabinet conform to industry standard rectangular 127 x 70 mm (5.0 x 2.75 in) pattern for OmniMount® 60.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. | Included swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket provides continuously variable +/-80 degree left-right swivel aiming (at no up/down tilt -- see Bracket Guide for maximum swivel range at various up/down tilt angles), continuously adjustable ±15 degree tilt, as well as 5 degree fixed increment points within the range. Ten threaded mounting points located on back panel conform to industry standard rectangular 108 x 51 mm (4.25 x 2.0 in) pattern for OmniMount® 30.0 and other compatible third-party brackets. Threaded mounting points can be utilized for suspension. |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 694 x 170 x 237 mm(27.4 x 6.7 x 9.3 in) | 528 x 99 x 153 mm (20.8 x 3.9 x 6.0 in) |
| Net Weight | 9.5 kg | 4.1 kg |
| Included Accessories | Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket | Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket |
FOR DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS
Downloads
- PDFCBT 70J-1 Spec SheetPDF · 2.3 MB · version B, updated: Mar 2026
- PDFMTC-CBT-70T Spec SheetPDF · 1.74 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFCBT BrochurePDF · 973 KB · updated: Oct 2020
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- DWGCBT 3D DWG DrawingDWG · 4.11 MB · updated: Jul 2025
- ZIPCBT 3D DXF DrawingsZIP · 8.14 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- ZIPCBT 2D DXF/PDF DrawingZIP · 1.23 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFCBT-1 Series - EU Declaration of ConformityPDF · 508 KB · updated: Aug 2026
JBL's own files, opened here on the KYAF site.

CBT 70J-1
Constant Beamwidth Technology™ Two-Way Line Array Column with Asymmetrical Vertical Cove
DESIGN
Every part of the CBT 70J-1, labelled.

FEATURES
What the CBT 70J-1 brings.

The CBT 70J-1, with Constant Beamwidth Technology™, represents a breakthrough in pattern control consistency, utilizing complex analog delay beam-forming and amplitude tapering to accomplish superior, consistent vertical coverage without the narrow vertical beaming and out-of-coverage lobing that are typical of straight form-factor column speakers. (shown with included grille removed)
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