
The SMS-STR fires sound upward into the plenum or open ceiling, letting it bounce off the deck and settle evenly across the space. The result is a calm, uniform background that raises speech privacy and acoustic comfort without drawing attention to the source.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Power | 10 W |
| Line voltage | 25 V / 70 V |
| Sensitivity | 92 dB |
| Enclosure material | Painted 19-gauge steel |
| Frequency response | 100 Hz to 10 kHz |
| Connectors | 120 mm (4¾") wire lead |
| Driver | 13 cm (5") full range |
| Color | White (RAL 9016) or Black (RAL 9011) |
| Anchor device | 10 mm hook at the center |
| Seismic security | 3× 5 mm holes on the top edge |
| Certification | UL 62368 / UL 2043 |
| Chicago CCEA approved | Yes, CCEA version available |
| Weight | 1.9 kg (4.2 lb) |
| Shipping weight | 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) |
| Dimensions | Ø 19.5 × 12 cm (Ø 7⅝ × 4¾") |
| Box dimensions | 26 × 26 × 15 cm (10¼ × 10¼ × 6") |




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