Crestron Saros 8 in. 2-Way All-Weather Surface Mount Indoor/Outdoor Speaker
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PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Crestron Saros 8 in. 2-Way All-Weather Surface Mount Indoor/Outdoor Speaker - Local Warranty
A surface-mount, all-weather 2-way speaker for indoor and outdoor commercial or residential installs, with an 8 in. IMPP woofer, ceramic-coated aluminium tweeter and built-in 80 W 70/100V multi-tap transformer.
Key Features
- 8 in. (203 mm) injection-moulded polypropylene (IMPP) woofer
- 1 in. (25 mm) ceramic-coated aluminium tweeter
- IPX6 rated, weatherised construction; UL 1480A safety rated
- 160 W program / 250 W peak at 8 Ohms; 57 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
- Built-in 80 W 70/100V multi-tap transformer with 8 Ohm setting
- Die-cast aluminium mount with pan (±90°) and tilt (±18°) adjustment
- Suitable for residential and commercial applications
SAROS SMT8T-AW Datasheet — Technical Specifications
General
| Product Name | Saros® 8 in. 2-Way All Weather Surface Mount Indoor/Outdoor Speaker |
| Brand | Crestron |
| Part Numbers | SAROS SMT8T-AW-B-T-EACH (black textured), SAROS SMT8T-AW-W-T-EACH (white textured) |
| Sold As | Single speaker |
Features & Performance
| Woofer | 8 in. IMPP |
| Tweeter | 1 in. ceramic-coated aluminium |
| Crossover Point | 2 kHz |
| Impedance | 8 Ohm nominal with tap set to 8 Ohm |
| Transformer Taps | 10 W, 20 W, 40 W, 80 W, 8 Ohm |
| Frequency Response | 57 Hz–20 kHz ±3 dB |
| Frequency Range | 42 Hz–20 kHz ±10 dB |
| Power Handling | 160 W program, 250 W peak (8 Ohm) |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB @ 1 m |
| Coverage | 115° conical (speech); 110° conical (music) |
Connections & Controls
| Input | 1 x 4-pin 5 mm detachable terminal block; parallel pass-through; 12 AWG max. |
| Transformer Tap | Front-mounted, screwdriver-adjustable; selects 70/100V tap or 8 Ohm |
Environmental
| Temperature | -15.5° to 80° C (4° to 176° F) |
| Humidity | 10% to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Splash Resistance | IPX6 |
Construction & Physical
| Enclosure / Baffle | PP + fibre loaded, fire retardant, UL rated |
| Grille | Powder-coated perforated aluminium |
| Mounting | Die-cast aluminium wall mount to fit 1-gang box, pole-clamp capable, safety tether, adjustable yoke |
| Positioning | Pitch ±18°, yaw ±90° |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 379 x 239 x 245 mm (14.92 x 9.42 x 9.64 in) |
| Weight | 6.4 kg (14.12 lb) |
| Compliance | UL 1480A; UL 2239 with added safety tether kit |
Compatibility & Software Support
System Use
| Distributed Audio | 70V or 100V distributed systems via built-in 80 W multi-tap transformer |
| Low Impedance | 8 Ohm operation |
| Environment | Indoor and outdoor; residential and commercial |
Accessories (sold separately)
| SPKA-PMK-SMT8T-B-T | Preconstruction mounting kit to prepare speaker and cabling positions before the speaker arrives |
| SPKA-ST-15 | Safety tether kit for UL 2239 compliance |
Package Contents & Ordering Information
Models
| Configuration | Part number |
| Black textured, single | SAROS SMT8T-AW-B-T-EACH |
| White textured, single | SAROS SMT8T-AW-W-T-EACH |
Optional: SPKA-PMK-SMT8T-B-T preconstruction mounting kit and SPKA-ST-15 safety tether kit (sold separately).
Datasheet & Downloads
| Product page (black) | Crestron Saros SMT8T-AW-B-T-EACH product page |
| Product page (white) | Crestron Saros SMT8T-AW-W-T-EACH product page |
Frequently Asked Questions — SAROS SMT8T-AW
Is the SMT8T-AW suitable for outdoor use?
Yes. It is an all-weather indoor/outdoor speaker with IPX6 rated, weatherised construction and an operating range of -15.5° to 80° C.
Does it work on 70V and 100V systems?
Yes. A built-in 80 W multi-tap transformer (10/20/40/80 W) supports 70V and 100V systems, with an 8 Ohm setting for direct use.
How is it mounted and aimed?
It mounts to most solid flat surfaces with the die-cast aluminium bracket, which fits a 1-gang box and is pole-clamp capable; the yoke allows ±18° tilt and ±90° pan.
What is needed for UL 2239 compliance?
Crestron specifies adding the SPKA-ST-15 safety tether kit, sold separately.
Which colours are available?
Black textured (SAROS SMT8T-AW-B-T-EACH) and white textured (SAROS SMT8T-AW-W-T-EACH), each sold as a single speaker.
