Up 6
Two-way passive, full-range 6” ceiling speaker
Features
- 6” coaxial driver
- Discreet size
- Unobtrusive design
- 16 ohm or 70/100V line operation
- Range of power taps
- Wide conical coverage pattern
- Integrated mounting hardware
- Pendant and bezel-less grille accessory available
Bars/Restaurants & Cafes
Retail
Wedding Venues
Hotels
Education Facilities
Houses of Worship
Corporate Offices
Museums
Fitness Studios
Residential
Up 6 is a no-compromise two-way, passive 6” ceiling speaker delivering consistent coverage and full frequency sound to a wide range of cost conscious, commercial environments that require higher sound pressure levels from hotels and concourses to retail outlets, bars and restaurants.
An integral fixing system is included to achieve a simple and clean installation. Up 6 has a steel back can, perforated steel grill and is finished in neutral white.
The Pendant 2 and Grille 2 accessories offer further flexibility in installation and applications, allowing you to either elegantly suspend Up 6 speakers as stylish pendants or achieve a sleek, bezel-less grille appearance. These accessories are available in both black and white, helping to blend into any architectural environment.
Up 6 features a 6” (162mm) low frequency driver paired with a 0.7″ (20mm) metal dome tweeter. It is suitable for both high quality speech and music reproduction. A conical 110° coverage pattern delivers consistent, high performance sound where it needs to go.
Each Up 6 can be run on a series of 70 or 100 Volt taps or at low impedance. The 16 ohm setting allows up to four units to be connected to each amplifier channel at low impedance. Tap selection is via a rotary switch behind the removable grille.
A SmartAmp or powered Zone will provide amplification, optimal sound performance and loudspeaker protection via presets. When coupled with Zone and WebApp, system set up and end user control is simple and intuitive, and can be further enhanced by ZonePad wall controllers.
| TYPE | Two-way, full range, passive, ceiling speaker |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE (with preset) | 115Hz – 18kHz ± 3dB -10dB @ 80Hz |
| DRIVERS | LF: 6.5” (162mm), Coated paper HF: 1” (25mm) exit/ 0.7” (20mm) Metal dome |
| RATED POWER | 60W (AES) 120W (Peak) |
| NOMINAL IMPEDANCE | 16Ω |
| SENSITIVITY (1W/1m) | 90dB |
| MAXIMUM SPL | 108dB (cont), 111dB (peak) |
| CROSSOVER | 2.7kHz passive |
| RECOMMENDED HIGH-PASS FILTER | 24dB/octave @ 80Hz |
| TRANSFORMER TAPS @ 70V | 60, 30, 15, 7.5W |
| TRANSFORMER TAPS @ 100V | 60, 30, 15W |
| DISPERSION (-6dB) | 110˚ conical |
| BACK CAN | Zinc-plated Steel |
| BAFFLE | ABS |
| PROTECTIVE GRILLE | Perforated steel with cloth backing |
| FIRE RATING | UL94-V0 |
| CONNECTORS | 4 Pin Euroblock with link out |
| FITTINGS | C-ring support backing plate |
DIMENSIONS (inc. Grille) | (Ø) 251mm x (D) 205.1mm (Ø) 9.88” x (D) 8.08” |
CUT-OUT DIAMETER | 222mm (8.74”) |
| WEIGHT | 3.0kg (6.6lbs) |
- 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans)
- cutout template
- paint shield
- removable locking multi-pin connector
Optimal Audio Up 6 Ceiling Speaker FAQs
The Up 6 is a versatile, full-range ceiling speaker designed for background music and speech in various commercial environments, offering a good balance between performance and features. Here are some common applications:
- Retail stores: Background music in medium to large retail spaces.
- Offices: Background music and announcements in open-plan areas or conference rooms.
- Hotels and hospitality: Background music and announcements in hallways, common areas, or conference rooms.
- Restaurants and bars: Up 6 can be suitable for areas with moderate ambient noise where clear audio is important.
- Classrooms: Up 6 might be suitable for medium-sized classrooms depending on the desired volume and ambient noise levels.
There are notable features and benefits:
- Full-range sound: Delivers clear and balanced audio for music and speech applications with a 6-inch low-frequency driver and a 0.7-inch metal dome tweeter.
- Discreet design: The compact size and neutral white finish allow for easy integration into ceilings with minimal visual impact.
- Wide coverage: Offers a consistent 110° conical coverage pattern, ensuring good sound dispersion throughout a medium to large-sized space.
- Passive design: Requires a separate amplifier to function. Optimal Audio offers compatible amplifiers like their Amp series.
- Enclosed backcan: Provides better sound isolation and allows for more flexibility in ceiling cavity depth compared to open-backed designs.
- Easy installation: Includes an integral fixing system for simple and secure mounting in compatible ceilings.
- Built-in transformer: The Up 6 features a built-in transformer, allowing connection to constant voltage distributed speaker systems (70V or 100V) commonly used in commercial applications. This eliminates the need for individual amplifiers at each speaker location.
Feature |
Up 6 |
Up 4 |
Up 6O |
Driver size |
6 inch |
4 inch |
6 inch |
SPL |
108db (cont) 111dB (peak) |
102db (cont) 105dB (peak) |
108db (cont) 111dB (peak) |
Sound Coverage |
110° |
120° |
110° |
70/100V line operation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Low impedance operation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Design |
Enclosed backcan |
Enclosed backcan |
Open-backed |
Ceiling cavity depth |
More versatile |
More versatile |
Requires depth |
The Up 6 is a passive speaker and requires a separate amplifier to function. Since it has a built-in transformer, it can be used with 70V/100V distributed speaker systems or with a low impedance amplifier depending on your setup. Optimal Audio offers compatible amplifiers like their Smartamp series with appropriate power output to drive the Up 6 speakers effectively. When choosing an amplifier, consider the number of Up 6 speakers you plan to connect, the type of speaker connection (70V/100V or low impedance), and the desired listening volume in your space.
