The Harman Professional Café Audio System Gold Bundle is a complete, easy-to-use background audio solution designed specifically for cafés, coffee shops, bakeries, boutique retail stores, and small hospitality venues. Featuring premium JBL Control 426C/T ceiling speakers, powerful Crown CTD-4125 amplification, advanced BSS signal processing, and an intuitive BSS wall controller, this bundle delivers warm, enveloping sound with simple day-to-day operation. Whether you're enhancing ambience with background music or providing clear announcements, this system ensures consistent, high-quality audio throughout your space.

Key Features

  • Complete Bundle for Simplified Installation: Includes speakers, amplifier, DSP, and wall controller, everything required for a professional café audio system.
  • Enhanced Coverage Speakers: JBL Control 426C/T loudspeakers deliver wide, evenly balanced sound with premium clarity, reducing audio hot spots and improving customer ambience.
  • Perfect for Café Environments: Designed to deliver smooth, reliable audio across seating, ordering, and lounge areas, powered by the Crown CTD-4125 amplifier and BSS BLU-50v2 DSP.
  • Clean & Discreet Installation: Stylish bezel-less ceiling speakers blend seamlessly into any modern interior.
  • Simple Daily Control: Staff can adjust volume and select sources using the BSS EC-4BV wall controller—no technical experience required.
  • Professional Reliability: Built with robust commercial-grade components from JBL, Crown, and BSS for dependable everyday use.
  • Scalable & Flexible: Perfect for small venues today and easily expandable as your business grows.

Specifications

A premium 6.5" in-ceiling loudspeaker featuring JBL’s CRBI™ technology for exceptionally smooth and even sound coverage. Designed for higher-fidelity background music and paging, it delivers clear, consistent audio across café and retail spaces.

Type 6.5" high-performance full-range ceiling speaker with CRBI™ technology
Frequency Range 72 Hz – 19 kHz (–10 dB)
Frequency Response 95 Hz – 17 kHz (±3 dB)
Coverage 110° conical
Sensitivity 89 dB (100 Hz – 10 kHz)
Power Handling 110 W continuous pink noise / 220 W program (12-ohm mode)
Transformer Taps 60 W, 30 W, 15 W, 7.5 W (70V) / 60 W, 30 W, 15 W (100V)
Impedance 12 Ω nominal
Grille Bezel-less, magnetic, paintable grille
Dimensions Ø 253 mm (9.9") × 190 mm (7.4") depth
Ceiling Cutout 223 mm (8.8")
Colour White
Weight 4.2 kg (9.3 lbs) each

A 4-channel commercial amplifier with power sharing and built-in DSP for optimised performance with JBL speakers. Reliable and efficient, it provides clean, consistent amplification for multi-zone or distributed audio systems.

Channels 4
Power Output 125 W × 4 (8Ω / 4Ω / 70V / 100V)
Power Sharing Yes — shares 500 W across all four channels
DSP Built-in DSP with JBL Control 400 Series speaker tunings
Inputs Analog + Dante/AES67 network audio
Signal-to-Noise Ratio 104 dB (analog), 113 dB (Dante)
Frequency Response 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.5 dB)
Dimensions 358 × 220 × 43 mm (1RU half-rack)
Weight 3.2 kg (7.1 lbs)

A compact digital signal processor that manages routing, tuning, and optimisation of your entire audio system. It ensures balanced, high-quality sound throughout the venue while supporting easy monitoring and configuration.

Inputs / Outputs 4 analog inputs + 4 analog outputs
Digital Audio 48-channel BLU link (low-latency bus)
Phantom Power 48 V selectable (per input)
Logic I/O 12 control inputs + 6 logic outputs
Control Software Configured via HiQnet London Architect
Power PoE+ or 12–48 V DC
Mounting Rack-, wall-, or desk-mountable
Dimensions 219 × 197 × 41 mm
Weight 1.28 kg (2.82 lbs)

An intuitive wall-mounted control panel featuring a volume knob, 4-programmable multicolour buttons, and a clear LCD display. It allows staff to easily adjust audio levels and sources without needing technical training.

User Controls Push/rotary encoder, encoder ring, 4-programmable multicolour buttons, LCD screen
Display 64 × 128-pixel LCD
Power PoE (Power over Ethernet)
Modes 1-zone, 4-zone, or hybrid
Lockout Remote lock + PIN unlock
Max Cable Length 100 m (328 ft)
Colour Options Black or White
Form Factor Single-gang (EU Version)
Weight 0.5 kg (1 lb)

Bundle Includes

  • Ceiling Speaker: 8 ×
  • Wall Control: 1 × BSS EC-4BV
  • Amplifier: 1 × Crown CTD-4125
  • DSP: 1 × BSS BLU-50v2

Application Examples

Cafés & Coffee Shops Warm, welcoming ambience with wide, evenly distributed background music.
Bakeries & Dessert Bars Soft, pleasant audio that enhances the customer experience.
Boutique Retail Stores High-quality in-ceiling audio to support your brand atmosphere.
Hotel Lounges & Reception Areas Professional, consistent audio with easy wall-mounted control.
Small Restaurants Comfortable, consistent audio across dining and service spaces.

The Harman Professional Café Audio System Gold Bundle provides an elevated level of performance with upgraded JBL Control 426C/T speakers and a more powerful Crown CTD-4125 amplifier. With premium components from JBL, Crown, and BSS, it delivers a rich, consistent audio experience ideal for cafés and hospitality venues seeking a higher-fidelity solution.