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JBL CBT 70JE-1 Extension Cabinet for the CBT 70J-1 Line Array Column

The CBT 70JE-1 is the purpose-designed extension cabinet for JBL's CBT 70J-1 line array column, from the Constant Beamwidth Technology range, specified with a stronger grille. It couples under a CBT 70J-1 to lengthen the array; the CBT 70J-1 itself is ordered separately. JBL publishes performance for the assembled pair, so the frequency range, coverage, sensitivity, impedance, power and SPL figures below describe a CBT 70J-1 and 70JE-1 working together. Transducers are Eight (8) 130 mm (5 in) LF drivers Sixteen (16) 25 mm (1 in) HF drivers. Nominal coverage is Vertical: Switchable, Narrow Mode: 25 degrees (+/-10 degrees ), Broad Mode: 45 degrees (+/-10 degrees ), Horizontal: 150 degrees (+/-20 degrees ). Frequency range is 45 Hz - 20 kHz. JBL rates it at 1000 W (4000 W peak), 2 hrs 700 W (2800 W peak), 100 hrs. Maximum SPL at 1 m is Narrow: (speech mode) 125 dB cont ave (131 peak) (music mode) 121 dB cont ave (127 peak) Broad: (speech mode) 124 dB cont ave (130 peak) (music mode) 120 dB cont ave (126 peak).

The enclosure is Fiberglass-reinforced ABS cabinet, painted aluminum grille. It measures 1388 x 170 x 237 mm(54.8 x 6.7 x 9.3 in). Net weight is 20.4 kg (45 lb). In the box: Coupler plate (included with 70JE-1) Swivel (pan) / tilt wall bracket (included with 70J-1). Ordering covers Black and White; pick the one you need above and the SKU and price follow your choice.

TypePurpose-Designed Extension for CBT 70J-1 Line Array Column Speaker. With stronger grille.
DriversEight (8) 130 mm (5 in) LF drivers Sixteen (16) 25 mm (1 in) HF drivers
Frequency Range (-10dB)45 Hz - 20 kHz
Coverage AngleVertical: Switchable, Narrow Mode: 25 degrees (+/-10 degrees ), Broad Mode: 45 degrees (+/-10 degrees ), Horizontal: 150 degrees (+/-20 degrees )
SensitivityNarrow: (speech mode) 98 dB @ 2.83V, 95 dB @ 2.0V (150 Hz - 8 kHz) (music mode) 94 dB @ 2.83V, 91 dB @ 2.0V (80 Hz - 18 kHz) Broad: (speech mode) 97 dB @ 2.83V, 94 dB @ 2.0V (100 - 8 kHz) (music mode) 93 dB @ 2.83V, 90 dB @ 2.0V (70 Hz
Impedance4 ohms; Min Imp: 2.7 ohms @ 63Hz, 3.1 ohms @ 185Hz
Power Capacity1000 W (4000 W peak), 2 hrs 700 W (2800 W peak), 100 hrs
Maximum SPL (1m)Narrow: (speech mode) 125 dB cont ave (131 peak) (music mode) 121 dB cont ave (127 peak) Broad: (speech mode) 124 dB cont ave (130 peak) (music mode) 120 dB cont ave (126 peak)
Low Frequency Drivers8 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.
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