FBT Install Libra 5CT W

The LIBRA Series: An "installation" approach designed for discretion and efficiency

The FBT Install LIBRA 5CT is part of the Libra series, a range focused on the practical needs of installed sound reinforcement: reduced footprint, understated aesthetics, and quick setup. With its Italian manufacturing and white color, it aims for harmonious integration in environments where the speaker should blend in, while maintaining precise reproduction for voice and background music.

What are the intended uses for the FBT LIBRA 5CT?

This speaker is particularly suited for fixed installations requiring high intelligibility and controlled coverage : microphone announcements, background music, multi-zone distribution, or discreet sound reinforcement. Its compact size allows use in places such as shops, reception halls, restaurants, meeting rooms, cultural spaces, or circulation areas when the goal is to achieve uniform sound without multiplying bulky speakers.

Thanks to its passive design and Euroblock connectors, the LIBRA 5CT is well suited for centralized architectures (equipment racks, amplifiers in technical rooms) and neat cabling, especially when installation aesthetics are a key criterion.

Acoustic design and integration: clarity, dispersion, and coherence

A compact 2-way speaker serving voice and music

The LIBRA 5CT combines a 5-inch woofer with a 1-inch tweeter, featuring an internal crossover at 3 kHz. This 2-way architecture is designed to provide clear reproduction, with distinct separation between the midrange (essential for voice) and the high frequencies (details, articulation, presence). The frequency response from 80 Hz to 20 kHz allows effective dispersion for speech and background music, while remaining coherent for near-field listening.

90deg x 90deg directivity: even coverage and easier placement

The 90deg x 90deg dispersion promotes uniform coverage, useful to limit "hot spots" and improve listening comfort. This also assists during setup, especially in spaces where the speaker must cover a specific area (waiting zone, aisle, counter, room) without excessive spill onto adjacent surfaces.

Linking and neat wiring: Euroblock input and link connectors

The Euroblock connectors for input and link comply with fixed installation standards: secure connections, tidy mounting, and the ability to daisy-chain multiple speakers. The suspension included complements the "install" approach by facilitating mounting and orientation to optimize sound coverage relative to the audience.

Settings and treatment recommendations

To optimize performance in installations, FBT recommends a high-pass filter at 70 Hz with a 24 dB per octave slope, which helps relieve the speaker in the low-frequency range and improves cleanliness and stability. An external recommended filter is also mentioned (FBT DSP Processor), useful when securing operation (filtering, equalization, limiting) and harmonizing dispersion across multiple zones.

Technical specifications

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Speaker	passive 2-way	Power selector	3.5 W - 60 W
Series	Libra	Woofer	5 inches (127 mm), 1.5-inch (38 mm) voice coil
Manufacturing	Italy	Tweeter	1 inch (25 mm), 1-inch (25 mm) voice coil
Color	white	Internal crossover	3 kHz
Nominal impedance	16 ohms	Dispersion H x V	90deg x 90deg
Sensitivity	93 dB	Frequency response	80 Hz - 20 kHz
Power	60 W	Input	Euroblock
Power (IEC 268-5)	240 W	Link	Euroblock
Recommended amplifier	120 W rms	Enclosure material	robust molded ABS
Max continuous SPL	114 dB	Suspension	included
Max peak SPL	117 dB