Hanwha SPA-W100B Black IP Wall Speaker

The Hanwha SPA-W100B is a professional-grade IP wall speaker engineered for public address, security announcements, and integrated audio distribution in enterprise and institutional environments. Built on PoE/PoE+ power delivery, it eliminates the need for separate power infrastructure while providing robust, intelligible audio output across diverse spaces.

Key Features

• High-output audio: 101dB SPL (PoE+) with 10W Class D amplifier for clear, commanding sound
• Professional dual-driver design: 5" low-frequency and 0.5" high-frequency passive speakers
• Flexible power options: PoE (97dB SPL) or PoE+ (101dB SPL) via single Ethernet cable
• Wide frequency range: 120Hz–20kHz (-10dB) for natural voice and music reproduction
• IP54 weatherproof rating for indoor and semi-outdoor installations
• Advanced audio codecs: WAV and MP3 (64–320 kbps, 16–48 kHz sampling)
• Text-to-Speech (TTS): English (US/UK), German, French, Spanish, Russian
• Expandable storage: 1GB internal memory plus microSD slot (up to 32GB)
• Multi-zone PA control: Support for up to 256 zones via multicast; up to 255 groups
• SIP VoIP integration with major platforms (Grandstream, Yealink, Cisco, Asterisk)
• Dry contact I/O: One input and one relay output for event triggering and control
• Comprehensive security: SHA-2 encryption, digest authentication, user access logging

Technical Specifications

• Output Level: +6dBV ± 3dB; THD+N <0.1% (AES17); S/N Ratio >91dB (A-weighted)
• Connectivity: 10/100 Base-T Ethernet; supports IPv4, HTTP, SIP, mDNS, DNS, NTP, TCP, UDP, DHCP
• Audio Format Support: MP3, WAV mono/stereo
• Coverage Pattern: 180° × 120° (1kHz); 120° × 70° (4kHz)
• Operating Conditions: -20°C to +50°C (-4°F to +122°F); 10–85% RH non-condensing
• Dimensions: 170W × 250H × 134D mm; Weight: 2.5 kg
• Available Colors: Black, White
• Certifications: EMC (KS C 9832/9835, EN 55032/55035, FCC Part 15, ICES-003); Safety (KC 62368-1, UL 62368-1, CAN/CSA 62368-1)

Applications

• Educational institutions: Classroom announcements and emergency notifications
• Commercial buildings: Background music, paging, and corporate communications
• Retail environments: Store announcements and customer messaging
• Transportation hubs: Public address and wayfinding audio
• Healthcare facilities: Nurse call integration and facility announcements
• Security systems: Emergency alerts and integrated audio verification

Ted Perry

Perspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.

The SPA-W100B excels in deployments requiring centralized, IP-based audio distribution without proprietary hardware. Its dual PoE power options provide flexibility: standard PoE supports 97dB SPL for typical office and retail use, while PoE+ unlocks 101dB output for larger spaces and outdoor coverage. The 2-way passive speaker design with separate 5" woofer and 0.5" tweeter ensures voice clarity critical in emergency scenarios and intelligibility in reverberant spaces.

Multi-source PA control supporting up to 48 simultaneous audio sources (24 audio + 24 microphone channels) and 256 zones makes this speaker ideal for complex deployments spanning multiple buildings or departments. Dry contact I/O enables integration with third-party security systems, fire alarms, and environmental controls without additional middleware. The built-in TTS engine reduces content creation burden for routine announcements, while SHA-2 encryption and role-based access (admin, setup, user, guest) protect against unauthorized audio injection—a critical security concern in sensitive facilities. SUNAPI compatibility ensures seamless integration within Hanwha ecosystems while SIP support maintains vendor independence.