The Tannoy QCI 8DC is a professional 8-inch dual concentric ceiling loudspeaker designed for high-performance commercial audio installations. Utilizing Tannoy’s dual concentric driver technology, it delivers precise point-source audio with excellent phase coherence, wide dispersion, and smooth frequency response. This makes it ideal for environments requiring high-quality music and speech reproduction, including hotels, offices, retail spaces, restaurants, and conference facilities.
The QCI 8DC features a robust ABS back-can and low-profile grille, allowing discreet integration into ceilings while providing durability for commercial environments. Its dual concentric driver ensures consistent sound coverage and minimal distortion, even at higher volume levels.
The speaker supports 70V/100V distributed audio systems as well as 8-ohm low-impedance operation, making it flexible for small and large multi-zone installations. A front-accessible low-loss transformer tap selector allows installers to easily configure power levels during installation or commissioning.
Engineered for reliability and long-term performance, the QCI 8DC includes UL1480 and UL2043 compliance, ensuring safety in commercial ceiling installations. This loudspeaker is suitable for background music, paging systems, and high-fidelity commercial audio applications.
Features
- 8″ dual concentric ceiling loudspeaker for high-performance commercial installations
- Dual concentric driver for superior phase coherence and smooth frequency response
- Wide dispersion for consistent sound coverage
- Supports 70V / 100V line systems and 8-ohm low-impedance operation
- Low-insertion-loss transformer with front-accessible taps
- Robust ABS enclosure with low-profile grille
- Safety cable attachment for secure ceiling installation
- Ideal for offices, hotels, restaurants, retail stores, and conference facilities
- High-quality reproduction for both speech and music
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | Tannoy QCI 8DC |
| Product Type | Dual Concentric Ceiling Loudspeaker |
| LF Driver | 8″ (200 mm) mineral-loaded polypropylene cone |
| HF Driver | 0.75″ (19 mm) ferrofluid-cooled dome, coaxially mounted |
| Frequency Response (-10 dB) | 50 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Frequency Response (-3 dB) | 65 Hz – 20 kHz |
| Power Handling | 120 W continuous / 240 W program / 480 W peak |
| Sensitivity | 91 dB (1 W / 1 m) |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Transformer Taps | 70V: 60 W / 30 W / 15 W • 100V: 60 W / 30 W / 15 W |
| Coverage Angle | Approx. 110° conical |
| Enclosure | ABS back-can with low-profile design |
| Grille | Powder-coated steel, paintable |
| Cutout Diameter | 273 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 6.5 kg |
| Certifications | UL1480, UL2043, CE |
















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