WALL / SURFACE MOUNT · INSTALLED SOUND
CSS 8018
200 mm (8 in) Commercial Series Ceiling Speakers
JBL’s Commercial Series Ceiling Speakers provide excellent performance for paging and background music applications. High sensitivity across the product line provides maximum sound level, even at low tap settings.
- Continuous (RMS)
- 20 W
- CONTINUOUS (RMS)
- Peak power
- –
- PEAK POWER
- Max SPL
- 103 dB
- MAX SPL
- Frequency range
- 50 Hz – 17 kHz
- FREQUENCY RANGE
Supplied and supported in Pakistan by KYAF, the official HARMAN Professional distributor.
AT A GLANCE
Specifications
- 20 W
- Continuous (RMS)
- 103 dB
- Max SPL
- 50 Hz – 17 kHz
- Frequency range
- 110° conical
- Coverage
| Drivers | 200 mm (8 in) Full-Range |
|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 97 dB (2k - 6k Hz) |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) Driver/Grille Assembly | 50 Hz – 17 kHz |
| Installed in CSS-BB backcan | 90 Hz – 17 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | 110° conical |
| Driver Continuous Power Handling | 20 Watts |
| Transformer Taps | 10W, 5W, 2.5W |
| Transformer Taps | 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W |
| Transformer Taps | 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W |
| Transformer Insertion Loss | 1.5 dB Maximum |
| Transformer Connection | Bare wire |
| Motor Mass | 0.283 kg |
| Safety Agency | Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA 90 & NFPA 70, when installed with corresponding UL Listed backcan, below. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. Transformer UL registered per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849. |
| Matching CSS Backcan | CSS-BB8 (0.15 cu ft) |
| Other Compatible Backcans | MTC-81BB8 (0.26 cu ft) MTC-200BB6 (0.5 cu ft) MTC-300BB8 (1.0 cu ft) |
| Bolt Mounting Circle to Backcan | 4 points on 286 mm (11.25 in) diameter |
| Cutout DiameterOpen-back | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| In CSS-BB backcan | 295 mm (11.7 in) |
| Depth (behind grille) | 73 mm (2.9 in) |
| Grille Diameter | 327 mm (12.9 in) |
| Net Weight (each) | 1.58 kg |
| Shipping Weight (ea) | 2.25 kg |
| Included Accessories | 4 pcs M4 x 40 mm sheet metal screws for attaching speaker/driver/transformer assembly to corresponding backcan. |
| Power Rating | See transformer taps |
| Transformer Taps | 100V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W 70V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W 25V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W |
| Maximum SPL (1m) | 103 dB (top 25V/70V/100V tap) |
| Input Connectors | Bare wire |
| Color | White |
| Backcan | formed steel (accessory) |
| Baffle/Rim | Metal |
| Ceiling Cutout Size | 216 mm (8.5 in) |
| Plenum Usage | Yes, with accessory backcan |
| CSS 8018 | CSS8004 | |
|---|---|---|
| Drivers | 200 mm (8 in) Full-Range | 100 mm (4 in) |
| Sensitivity | 97 dB (2k - 6k Hz) | 90 dB (2k - 6k Hz) |
| Frequency Range (-10 dB) Driver/Grille Assembly | 50 Hz – 17 kHz | 85 Hz – 18 kHz |
| Installed in CSS-BB backcan | 90 Hz – 17 kHz | 130 Hz – 18 kHz |
| Coverage Angle | 110° conical | 175° conical |
| Driver Continuous Power Handling | 20 Watts | 15 Watts |
| Transformer Taps | 100V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W 70V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W 25V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W | 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W |
| Transformer Taps | 100V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W 70V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W 25V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W | 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W, 0.7W |
| Transformer Taps | 100V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W 70V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W 25V Taps - 10W, 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W | 5W, 2.5W, 1.3W, 0.7W |
| Transformer Insertion Loss | 1.5 dB Maximum | 1.5 dB Maximum |
| Transformer Connection | Bare wire | Bare wire |
| Motor Mass | 0.283 kg | 0.2 kg |
| Safety Agency | Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA 90 & NFPA 70, when installed with corresponding UL Listed backcan, below. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. Transformer UL registered per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849. | Suitable for use in air handling spaces per UL1480, UL2043, NFPA 90 & NFPA 70, when installed with corresponding UL Listed backcan, below. S7232/UL Listed, Signaling Speaker. Transformer UL registered per UL1876. In accordance with IEC60849/EN60849. |
| Matching CSS Backcan | CSS-BB8 (0.15 cu ft) | CSS-BB4 |
FOR DESIGNERS AND INSTALLERS
Downloads
- PDFCSS8004/CSS8008/CSS8018 Spec SheetPDF · 1.24 MB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFCommercial Series Introductory SheetPDF · 250 KB · updated: Oct 2019
- PDFControl Contractor Brochure (2024)PDF · 14 MB · version D, updated: Feb 2024
- PDFCSS8000 Declaration of ConformityPDF · 145 KB · updated: Oct 2019
- ZIPEase SPK/DLL Files - Full JBL Pro LineZIP · 21 MB · updated: May 2024
- PDFCSS8018 Install InstructionsPDF · 36.1 KB · updated: Oct 2020
- PDFCeiling Speaker Accessory GuidePDF · 570 KB · version 2026-04, updated: May 2026
- PDFSeries Application Guide (Chinese)PDF · 11.5 MB · version 1.7, updated: Apr 2020
JBL's own files, opened here on the KYAF site.

CSS 8018
200 mm (8 in) Commercial Series Ceiling Speakers
DESIGN
Everything at the back of the box.

FEATURES
What the CSS 8018 brings.

JBL’s Commercial Series Ceiling Speakers provide excellent performance for paging and background music applications. High sensitivity across the product line provides maximum sound level, even at low tap settings.
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