Rated 4.9 (112 reviews)
The Optimal Audio Column 16 is a passive column loudspeaker with sixteen 2.2-inch full-range drivers in a slim 1.1m enclosure. It covers 150° horizontally and 5° vertically, runs at 8Ω or on 70V and 100V lines through built-in transformer taps, and ships with a pan-and-tilt wall bracket and an IP54 weatherisation kit. It is the larger of the two Column models, for bigger and more acoustically demanding spaces.
16 x 2.2″
Drivers · Full range
150° x 5°
Dispersion · H x V
240W
Rated Power · AES
IP54
Rating · With terminal cover
In the boxPan-and-tilt wall bracket, metal safety strap, IP54 weatherisation kit and a spare grille cloth.
Features
Sixteen 2.2″ full-range drivers in a passive column array
150° horizontal x 5° vertical dispersion
8Ω, 70V or 100V operation via built-in transformer taps
IP54 when fitted with the supplied terminal cover
Speech and Music DSP presets via the Optimal Audio WebApp
Paintable to match the surrounding architecture
Works with SmartAmp, Zone controllers and Sub 10 or Sub 15 subwoofers
White finish
Specifications
| Model | Column 16 White |
| SKU | COLUMN16-W |
| Type | Full range, passive column array, 16x 2.2″ loudspeaker with transformer |
| Drivers | 16x 2.2″ (56mm) full range |
| Frequency Response | 80Hz to 20kHz (-10dB) |
| Rated Power | 240W (AES) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8Ω |
| Sensitivity | 90dB (1W/1m) |
| Maximum SPL | 113dB continuous, 119dB peak at 1m |
| 70V Transformer Taps | 7.5, 15, 30, 60W |
| 100V Transformer Taps | 15, 30, 60, 120W |
| Dispersion | 150° H x 5° V (-6dB) |
| High Pass Filter | 24dB per octave at 80Hz |
| IP Rating | IP54 with accessory terminal cover |
| Enclosure | ABS |
| Connector | 4-pin Euroblock |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 100 x 1100 x 155mm |
| Weight | 8kg |
| Colour | White |
