FBT Install Archon 106 Black

The Archon Series: A Compact Installation Speaker Dedicated to Sound Coverage

The FBT Install Archon 106 fits within an "installation" logic: a passive speaker designed to integrate neatly into a venue while ensuring stable and controlled sound coverage. Its reduced size and 2-way configuration make it a suitable solution when seeking a discreet system capable of covering an area evenly without multiplying diffusion points. Within the Archon range, this model prioritizes compactness and ease of implementation while retaining performance-oriented elements such as the constant directivity horn.

Who Is the FBT Install Archon 106 For?

This passive sound reinforcement speaker is suitable for integrators, installers, and venue operators who want reliable coverage for voice and background or reinforcement music in spaces where footprint matters: retail stores, reception areas, multipurpose rooms, bars, restaurants, meeting rooms, or circulation zones. Thanks to its wide dispersion, it helps achieve more uniform coverage over the listening area, provided orientation and placement are carefully managed. In multi-speaker configurations, it integrates easily into a distributed system driven by a suitable amplifier.

Directivity, Components, and Integration: What Makes the Difference

With a 2-way architecture, the Archon 106 combines a 6" (152 mm) woofer and a 1" (25.4 mm) tweeter. The crossover frequency is specified at 2.5 kHz to preserve clarity and balance of the sound message depending on the system configuration.

Constant Directivity Horn: More Even Coverage

The constant directivity horn is an asset in installation: it aims to maintain consistent dispersion over the specified coverage angle (110 deg horizontal and 110 deg vertical). Practically, this helps limit "too loud" or "too weak" zones when the speaker is correctly positioned and better controls the orientation of the high-frequency range, often critical for intelligibility.

Power, Filtering, and System Coherence

The RMS power is rated at 150 W, with a peak power of 600 W, and a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. The manufacturer recommends a 300 W RMS amplifier, allowing headroom for transients if the system is properly tuned. A recommended high-pass filter at 45 Hz (24 dB/oct slope) is also specified: in installations, this is useful to protect the system when used without a subwoofer or to optimize power handling and bass clarity depending on the context.

Designed for Neat Mounting and Durability

The 12 mm birch plywood enclosure favors robust construction, and the steel grille with dust protection adds extra security for use in public spaces. The 6 threaded M5 mounting points facilitate integration into fixed installations, and the Euroblock input complies with common installation wiring practices. Finally, the rotating FBT logo badge allows maintaining a consistent aesthetic regardless of speaker orientation.

Technical specifications

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Model	FBT Install Archon 106	Horn	constant directivity
Type	Passive sound reinforcement speaker	Dispersion	110 deg H x 110 deg V
Series	Archon	Frequency Response	60 Hz - 22 kHz
FBT Reference	36251	Sensitivity	91 dB
Color	Black	Max Peak SPL	119 dB
Configuration	2-way	Crossover Frequency	2.5 kHz
RMS Power	150 W	Recommended High-Pass Filter	45 Hz - 24 dB/oct
Peak Power	600 W	Enclosure	12 mm birch plywood (0.47")
Recommended Amplifier	300 W RMS	Grille	steel with dust protection
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms	Input Connector	Euroblock
Woofer	6" (152 mm), voice coil 1.5" (32 mm)	Threaded Mounting Points	6 x M5
Tweeter	1" (25.4 mm), voice coil 1" (25.4 mm)