Tannoy PCI 8DC Dual Concentric 8 inch Premium In-Ceiling Installation Loudspeaker

The Tannoy PCI 8DC is a premium dual concentric in-ceiling loudspeaker designed for high-quality installation applications. Featuring an 8" (200mm) multi-fibre paper cone low-frequency driver and a 1" (25mm) titanium dome high-frequency driver with Tulip WaveGuide™, this speaker delivers exceptional clarity and wide dispersion. With a frequency response of 50 Hz - 30 kHz, 100W continuous power handling (400W peak), and 91 dB sensitivity, it is ideal for demanding commercial and residential installations.

Advantages

• Dual Concentric driver technology ensures coherent point-source sound reproduction.
• Wide 90° conical dispersion provides consistent coverage across the listening area.
• Magnetic, paintable perforated steel grille blends seamlessly into any ceiling.
• Gold-plated spring terminals ensure reliable, corrosion-free connections.
• Compact cutout diameter (250mm) and shallow mounting depth (150mm) simplify installation.

Suitable for

• Background music and paging systems in retail, hospitality, and offices
• High-quality audio in conference rooms, boardrooms, and lecture halls
• Residential distributed audio systems
• Places of worship and public venues

Key specifications

• Speaker Type: In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
• Driver Configuration: Dual Concentric
• LF Driver: 8" (200mm) Multi-fibre Paper Cone
• HF Driver: 1" (25mm) Titanium Dome with Tulip WaveGuide™
• Frequency Response (-3dB): 50 Hz - 30 kHz
• Power Handling (Continuous): 100 W
• Peak Power Handling: 400 W
• Nominal Impedance: 8 Ohms
• Sensitivity (1W/1m): 91 dB
• Dispersion Angle: 90° Conical
• Crossover Frequency: 1.8 kHz
• Cutout Diameter: 250 mm
• Mounting Depth: 150 mm
• Grille: Magnetic, Perforated Steel (Paintable)
• Connector: Gold-plated Spring Terminals
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 - 200 W RMS

Recommendations

For optimal performance, pair the PCI 8DC with a high-quality amplifier delivering 20-200W RMS. Ensure proper ceiling support and use appropriate back boxes for fire-rated installations.