Things to Look Out For When Choosing Your Horn Speakers

Things to Look Out For When Choosing Your Horn Speakers

Things To Look Out For When Choosing Your Horn Speakers

Getting the correct choice of horn speakers is important to have an effective public address. Horn speakers are typically used in noisy environments and are suitable for public address systems, announcements, paging and security intercoms. Traditional horn speakers, however, are not suitable for producing background music due to their lower frequency range. 

Here are some things to look out for when choosing your horn speakers.


Sound output must be higher than the environment's ambient noise level

Every environment is different. Although horn speakers can be installed in outdoor and/or indoor environments with high ambient noise levels, not all horn speakers can serve these noisy areas effectively.

Select a horn speaker that gives a significantly higher sound output to overcome the background noise and sound pressure levels within the area. The clarity and dispersion of sound are paramount if the horn speakers are used to provide critical voice evacuation. 

TOA's CS-760B horn speaker has a frequency response range wider than a regular horn speaker. It is engineered to provide full-range sound projection, with a rotary switch function that facilitates hassle-free impedance change. The sound is evenly dispersed to every distinct area in the environment. Sound quality is also exceptionally high, which makes it suitable even for the playing of background music. 


Hardy design to overcome different environmental conditions

If the horn speaker is installed outdoors, consider different environmental conditions like rain and changing temperatures, which can affect the longevity of your horn speakers. To reduce costly maintenance, repairs, and downtime, invest in a horn speaker with a hardy design that can tackle any conditions such as high rainfall, temperatures changes and humidity. 

A tip is to look at the Ingress Protection (IP) number. The first digit is the dust protection grade and the second digit is the water protection grade. The higher the numbers, the greater the protection. At IP66 range, you can premanently install the horn speakers outdoor.

TOA's CS-760B horn speaker are rated IP66 and even painted with a special paint coat to prevent color degradation, ensuring their long-lasting exterior conditions. Their encloures are also constructed of stong composite materials, with additional stainless steel brackets and screws provided to ensure the unit's weatherproof capability. 


Summary

There are various types of horn speakers available in the market. When choosing your horn speaker, be sure to consider the following: 

- Sound output must be higher than the environment's ambient noise level
- Hardy design to overcome different environmental conditions

Looking for horn speakers in Singapore? At TOA Electronics Pte Ltd, our mission is to supply you with high-quality equipment with first-class sound. 
Available in black or white, our CS-760B horn speakers offer the best-in-class audio output for all your public address systems, announcements, paging and security intercoms. 

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