ATEN AS106 6.5-Inch Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeakers (Pair)
The ATEN AS106 delivers ceiling-mounted audio coverage as a matched pair, making it a straightforward choice for commercial intercom systems, paging zones, and AV distribution installations where consistent sound reproduction across a space matters more than point-source placement. The white speaker grille is paintable, giving integrators flexibility to match ceiling finishes without ordering custom hardware.
Overview
Designed for fixed installation, the AS106 ships two speakers per carton — confirmed pair pricing, no guesswork on quantities when quoting multi-zone projects. Audio is sourced via a 5.08mm Euroblock connector, the same termination standard common in commercial amplifiers and zone controllers, so field wiring is clean and reliable without adapter hardware. If you're building out a ceiling speaker system or expanding an existing ATEN AV and control product line, the Euroblock input integrates directly with most commercial mixers and matrix amplifiers without additional interface hardware.
Key Features
- Paintable White Grille and Baffle: Both the grille and baffle ship in white but accept paint — useful in finished commercial spaces where ceiling aesthetics are a client requirement, avoiding a separate materials order.
- 5.08mm Euroblock Audio Input: The industry-standard Euroblock termination used across commercial audio and paging equipment means the AS106 drops into existing wiring schemes without adapters or punch-down blocks.
- ≤5% Total Harmonic Distortion: At or below 5% THD, the AS106 stays within acceptable distortion limits for speech-intelligibility applications — paging, intercom, and background music — where clarity at moderate SPL matters more than high-fidelity audiophile performance.
- CE, WEEE, and RoHS Certified: Compliance with CE, WEEE, and RoHS means the AS106 is clearance-ready for European installations and meets environmental materials standards — relevant for enterprise procurement teams with green-sourcing mandates.
- Storage Temperature Range -20°C to 60°C: Wide storage tolerance means these can stage in a van or unheated warehouse without risk — practical for integrators managing job-site logistics across variable climates.
- Pair-Sold Configuration: Sold and packaged as a matched pair (2 pcs/carton), which simplifies BOM line items and ensures consistent driver matching across a stereo or dual-mono zone without cherry-picking.
Integration and Compatibility
The Euroblock input connector is compatible with the vast majority of commercial zone amplifiers and AV distribution systems that use screw-terminal or plug-in Euroblock outputs. No proprietary amplifier is required. For multi-zone paging or background music deployments, pair the AS106 with a compatible zone amplifier that provides appropriate per-channel wattage for the speaker's load — verify impedance and power handling with your amplifier spec sheet before finalizing the design.
What's in the Box
- 2x ATEN AS106 6.5-Inch Coaxial Ceiling Loudspeakers (matched pair)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the AS106 sold as a single speaker or a pair?
A: The AS106 is sold and packaged as a matched pair — 2 speakers per carton. Quantity pricing reflects both units.
Q: What type of audio input connector does the AS106 use?
A: The AS106 uses a 5.08mm Euroblock connector for audio input, which is the standard screw-terminal plug used across most commercial amplifiers and zone controllers.
Q: Can the speaker grille be painted to match a ceiling?
A: Yes. Both the speaker grille and baffle ship in white and are paintable, giving installers flexibility to match the ceiling finish in finished commercial spaces.
Q: What certifications does the AS106 carry?
A: The AS106 is CE, WEEE, and RoHS certified — relevant for European market compliance and enterprise green-sourcing requirements.
Q: What is the THD (total harmonic distortion) spec for the AS106?
A: The AS106 is rated at ≤5% THD, which is within the accepted range for speech-intelligibility and paging applications in commercial environments.
The AS106 is a paired ceiling speaker with a specific practical advantage worth calling out: the 5.08mm Euroblock input means you're not hunting for adapter cables on the job site. In commercial paging and intercom installs, that termination choice alone saves meaningful time when daisy-chaining zones off a matrix amp. The ≤5% THD rating is appropriate for speech-first applications — I wouldn't use it as the spec anchor for a high-fidelity music system, but for overhead paging in a warehouse or corridor, it does the job cleanly.
Technical Highlights:
- Euroblock Input (5.08mm): Direct compatibility with commercial-grade zone amplifiers and paging controllers — no adapter hardware, no field improvisation, clean screw-terminal termination in finished ceiling spaces.
- ≤5% THD Rating: Keeps distortion in check for voice-clarity applications; adequate for paging, intercom, and background music at moderate drive levels in commercial rooms.
- Paintable Grille and Baffle: White paintable finish means the AS106 can blend into virtually any ceiling color scheme without requiring a custom order or a separate surface prep step.
Deployment Considerations:
- The AS106 ships as a confirmed matched pair (2 pcs/carton) — price and quote your BOM per pair, not per unit, to avoid quantity errors on multi-zone jobs.
- Evidence does not include impedance, power handling, or frequency response specs. Verify these with the ATEN datasheet before finalizing amplifier pairing — under-driving or over-driving a ceiling speaker is a common field mistake that affects both performance and longevity.
The AS106 fits best in commercial intercom, paging, and background audio zones — think retail corridors, office common areas, or light industrial spaces — where Euroblock-wired zone amplifiers are already in the rack and a clean, paintable ceiling finish is a client requirement.
