FBT Install Archon 110 Black

Archon: An Installation Speaker Designed for Sound Reinforcement and Reliability

The FBT Install Archon 110 fits within an "install" logic: a passive speaker designed to last, easy to integrate and orient, while maintaining a sonic signature suitable for both music and vocals. In the Archon range, this 10-inch format aims for the best compromise between footprint, throw, and power handling, featuring a rigid enclosure and protection adapted to demanding environments (bars, clubs, multipurpose rooms, places of worship, auditoriums, event spaces).

Intended Uses and Users

This speaker is aimed at integrators, stage managers, and technicians seeking a reliable passive solution that is simple to amplify and consistent in coverage. Its 10-inch driver offers a fast and clear response, particularly relevant for vocals, stage monitors, premium background music, or zonal sound reinforcement. On the front end, it naturally pairs with a subwoofer if the goal is to achieve more low-end foundation while maintaining excellent intelligibility.

With a nominal impedance of 8 ohms and a recommended amplification power of 700 W RMS, implementation remains straightforward, whether in a dedicated installation amplifier rack or on a standard sound reinforcement amplifier.

Acoustic Design, Coverage, and Integration: Key Points

A 10-inch Driver + 1-inch Compression Driver for Balance and Impact

The 2-way configuration is based on a 10-inch woofer with a 2.5-inch voice coil and a 1-inch tweeter (1.7-inch voice coil). This choice favors dynamic rendering, a present midrange, and precise highs, while maintaining good efficiency: the specified sensitivity of 97 dB helps achieve a comfortable level without pushing amplification to the extreme.

Constant Directivity Horn: Even Coverage, More Stable Mix

The constant directivity horn aims for even dispersion, with an angle of 80 deg (horizontal) and 50 deg (vertical). Practically, this helps maintain a more homogeneous tonal balance when moving within the coverage area and better controls reflections in reverberant rooms. This is a major asset for the intelligibility of announcements, conferences, and singing, while preserving good musical comfort.

Crossover and Implementation: Designed for Professional Systems

The crossover frequency is specified at 1.8 kHz, with an approach compatible with passive or active Bi-Amp system architectures. To protect the low-frequency driver and optimize power handling, a recommended high-pass filter at 45 Hz (24 dB/oct) prevents unnecessary excursions, especially when the speaker is used without a subwoofer or in contexts where the low end is heavily stressed.

Enclosure and Mounting: Solid, Practical, Orientable

The 15 mm Baltic birch plywood enclosure provides rigidity and durability, while the steel grille with dust protection secures the transducers during intensive use. For integration, the speaker offers a 35 mm socket and numerous rigging points (12 x M10 ) to multiply mounting scenarios: on stands, suspended, under balconies, in clusters, or precisely oriented according to the venue's acoustics. The included rotating FBT badge allows for a clean presentation regardless of orientation.

Technical specifications

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Brand / Series	FBT Install / Archon	Frequency Response	60 Hz to 18 kHz
Model	Archon 110	Woofer / Midrange	10 inches (254 mm), 2.5-inch (63.5 mm) voice coil
FBT Reference	36329	Tweeter	1 inch (25.4 mm), 1.7-inch (43.2 mm) voice coil
Type	Passive sound reinforcement speaker	Horn	Constant directivity
Configuration	2-way	Dispersion	80 deg H x 50 deg V
Color	Black	Crossover Frequency	1.8 kHz (passive or active Bi-Amp)
Nominal Impedance	8 ohms	Recommended High-Pass Filter	45 Hz - 24 dB/oct
RMS Power	350 W	Enclosure	15 mm Baltic birch plywood
Peak Power	1400 W	Grille	Steel with dust protection
Recommended Amplification	700 W RMS	Input Connectors	2x Speakon NL4 + Euroblock
Sensitivity	97 dB	Socket	35 mm
Max Peak SPL	129 dB	Threaded Attachment Points	12 x M10, 2 x M5 for U-bracket