CDT-3800-C
With integrated whole-house audio systems
becoming more popular than ever, Klipsch
designed the CDT-3800-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-3800-
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-3800-C features a 1-inch
aluminum 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 copper-colored IMG
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 contour
switch, give the CDT-3800-C an edge that
will exceed your expectations.
8" Two-Way Pivoting In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE 56Hz-20kHz ± 3dB
SENSITIVITY 92dB @ 1 watt/1 meter
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 8 ohms
CROSSOVER FREQUENCY 3455Hz
POWER HANDLING50 watts (200 watts peak)
ENCLOSURE MATERIAL/ TYPE ABS, Infinite baffle, front flush with ceiling
DRIVE COMPONENTS Two-way system using one 1" (2.5cm)
Aluminum dome compression tweeter with a
swiveling 100° Tractrix Horn and one
8" (20.3cm) pivoting IMG woofer
WIRE GAUGE ACCOMMODATED 12
WEIGHT 7.3 lbs. (3.3kg)
DIAMETER 11" (27.9cm)
MOUNTING DEPTH 5.4" (13.7cm)
CUTOUT DIMENSIONS 9.8" (24.9cm)
INSTALLATION KIT IK-800-C (sold separately)
FIRE RATED ENCLOSURE ME-800-C (sold separately)
■High sensitivity and power handling, strong bass
■Swiveling Tractrix Horn tweeter for clear sound in any location
■Treble attenuation switch
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All specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2004
Available in a white finish, the paintable CDT-3800-C can be paired
with the 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.
