CS 1226T Retired

Two-Way 70/100 V SpeedMount Ceiling Speaker System
Key Features
  • Patented two-piece speaker system for suspended ceilings in division-of-labor installations
  • Enclosure and speaker cartridge can be installed separately by low-voltage and AV system contractors
  • Provides significant time and cost savings in ceiling speaker installation
  • 3/4" (1.9 cm) dome tweeter
  • 6.5" (16.5 cm) woofer with a tuned bass reflex port
  • 8 ohm direct or 70/100 volt operation on a 6 position, behind-the-grille selector
The Extron CS 1226T
Model Version Description Part #
 CS 120P SpeedMount Enclosure, Pair 70-976-01
 CS 26T Two-Way,Open Back Speaker, Transformer, Pair 60-1307-03 Retired
 CS 1226T Two-Way SpeedMount System, Pair 42-170-03 Retired

This product has been retired.
Suggested Replacement
CS 1226T Plus

The Extron CS 1226T SpeedMount® Ceiling Speaker System is a patented low profile, plenum rated two-piece speaker system designed for division-of-labor installations. The innovative speaker system consists of the CS 120P plenum rated enclosure and a CS 26T two-way speaker cartridge. The CS 120P enclosure installs quickly into 2' x 2' (61 cm x 61 cm) or metric 600 mm x 600 mm suspended ceiling grids. The CS 26T speaker cartridge features a 6.5" (16.5 cm) woofer and a 3/4" (1.9 cm) tweeter in a coaxial design, and can be used in 70/100 volt or 8 ohm operation. The CS 1226T is available as a complete assembly, or the CS 120P and CS 26T can be purchased separately to accommodate division-of-labor installations, with the enclosures installed during rough-in and the speaker cartridges during final installation.

The innovative, patented two-piece design of the SpeedMount Ceiling Speaker System greatly simplifies installation of ceiling speakers, especially when a large quantity is needed for a facility. Instead of waiting until the final phase of installation, when ceiling access is limited, a low-voltage contractor can begin during rough-in by placing a CS 120P enclosure into the ceiling grid, and running speaker cable through it. This leaves the AV installer with a simple procedure of connecting the CS 26T speaker cartridge to the wiring and securing it into the enclosure.

1' x 2' Plenum Rated Enclosure

The CS 120P plenum rated enclosure features a shallow 5" (12.7 cm) profile, which simplifies installation into congested ceiling spaces around piping and ducts. The integrated tile bridge of the enclosure rests with the ceiling tile on the grid, evenly distributing the weight of the enclosure and the CS 26T. This avoids the need to assemble V-rails and C-rings, greatly reducing the number of installation steps and the chance of losing installation hardware. Additionally, the CS 120P is reinforced to minimize acoustical vibrations.

Compatible with US and International Ceiling Grids

The CS 120P features removable sizing tabs, which allow the enclosure to be placed into US-style 2' x 2' suspended ceilings. The tabs can be removed, allowing the CS 120P to be installed into metric 600 mm x 600 mm ceilings.

Two-Way Speaker Cartridge

The CS 26T speaker cartridge installs quickly and easily into the CS 120P enclosure. It delivers high performance, full-range audio reproduction, with a frequency range of 70 Hz to 20 kHz. The CS 26T is optimized for a wide range of audio presentation applications for music, program, and voice. It features a power rating of 30 watts continuous pink noise and 60 watts continuous program capacity, as well as a tuned bass reflex port optimized for the CS 120P enclosure.

This speaker cartridge offers both direct 8 ohm or 70/100 volt operation with a behind-the-grille, six position power selector switch. For room balancing with 70/100 volt systems, the behind-the-grille power selector switch allows for 16, 8, 4, 2, and 1 watt settings in 70 volt operation, and 16, 8, 4, and 2 watt settings for 100 volt operation.

The CS 26T features a thin-edged bezel for a refined appearance on the ceiling. The grille attaches magnetically to the baffle and quickly snaps into place. The white grille and bezel can be painted to match the architectural elements of the environment.