Up 6O
Two way passive, full range open back 6” ceiling speaker
Features
- 6” Coaxial Driver
- Discreet size without back can
- Unobtrusive Design
- 16 ohm or 70/100V line operation
- Wide Conical Coverage Pattern
- Integrated Mounting Hardware
- Bezel-less grille accessory available
Bars/Restaurants & Cafes
Retail
Wedding Venues
Hotels
Education Facilities
Houses of Worship
Corporate Offices
Museums
Fitness Studios
Residential
Up 6O is a discreet 6” ceiling speaker delivering consistent coverage and crisp, clear sound to a wide range of cost conscious, commercial environments from hotels and concourses to retail outlets, bars and restaurants.
Up 6O is supplied without a back can for ceilings with a minimum cavity depth, while an integral fixing system is included to achieve a simple and clean installation. The steel perforated grille is finished in neutral white.
With the addition of the Grille 2 accessory, Up 6O can be easily enhanced with a bezel-less grille appearance and is available in both black and white, helping to blend into any architectural environment.
Up 6O 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 6O 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 onboard presets. When teamed with Zone and WebApp, system set up and end user control is effortless, and can be further supplemented by ZonePad wall controllers.
Specifications
| TYPE | Two-way, full range, passive, ceiling speaker |
| FREQUENCY RESPONSE (with preset) |
65Hz to 18kHz ±3dB -10dB @ 50Hz |
| 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 @ 60Hz |
| TRANSFORMER TAPS @ 70V | 60, 30, 15, 7.5W |
| TRANSFORMER TAPS @ 100V | 60, 30, 15W |
| DISPERSION (-6dB) | 110˚ conical |
| BACK CAN | N/A |
| BAFFLE | ABS |
| PROTECTIVE GRILLE | Perforated steel |
| FIRE RATING | UL94-V0 |
| CONNECTORS | 4 Pin Euroblock with link out |
| FITTINGS | C-ring support backing plate |
| DIMENSIONS (inc. Grille) | (Ø) 251mm x (D)103.5mm (Ø) 9.88” x (D) 4.1” |
| CUT-OUT DIAMETER | 222mm (8.74”) |
| WEIGHT |
2.24kg (4.94lb) |
Accessories (included)
- 2 tile support rails (for 2 ft or 600 mm tile spans)
- cutout template
- paint shield
- removable locking multi-pin connector
Accessories (available separately)
Subwoofer
Optimal Audio Up 6O Ceiling Speaker FAQs
The Up 6O is a cost-effective, open-backed ceiling speaker designed for background music and clear speech in larger commercial environments with sufficient ceiling cavity depth. Here are some common applications:
- Retail stores: Background music in large retail spaces.
- Warehouses and factories: Background music for employee areas.
- Transportation hubs: Background music and announcements in stations or terminals (consider ambient noise levels).
- Large offices: Background music and announcements in open-plan areas.
- Restaurants and bars (with background music needs): Up 6O can be suitable for larger areas with moderate ambient noise.
Important Note: Due to its open-back design, Up 6O requires a ceiling with sufficient cavity depth to accommodate the speaker without obstruction.
There are some 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.
- Open-back design: Provides a cost-effective option but requires sufficient ceiling cavity depth for installation.
- Easy installation: Includes an integral fixing system for simple and secure mounting in compatible ceilings.
Here’s a table summarising the key differences between Up 6O, Up 4O, and Up 6 to help you choose the best model:
Feature | Up 6O | Up 4O | Up 6 |
Design | Open-backed | Open-backed | Enclosed backcan |
70/100V line operation | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Low impedance operation | Yes | No | Yes |
Ceiling cavity depth | Requires depth | Requires depth | More versatile |
Sound Coverage | 110° | 130° | 110° |
SPL | 108dB (cont) 111dB (peak) | 100dB (cont) | 108dB (cont) 111dB (peak) |
Driver size | 6 inch | 4 inch | 6 inch |
The Up 6O is a passive speaker, so it requires a separate amplifier to function. Optimal Audio offers compatible amplifiers like their Smartamp series with appropriate power output to drive the Up 6O speakers effectively. When choosing an amplifier, consider the number of Up 6O speakers you plan to connect and the desired listening volume in your space.
