Used d & b Audiotechnik Ci80

The d & b Audiotechnik Ci80 is a full-range, two-way coaxial bass-reflex loudspeaker using 8-inch and 1-inch components. Its 85° conical dispersion and compact form make it well suited to near-field positions, surround systems and delay applications. Because the conical coverage works equally in any orientation, the cabinet can be mounted horizontally or vertically to suit the installation.

The Ci80 delivers a maximum SPL of 129 dB and a wide 85° conical dispersion pattern from its coaxial two-way driver arrangement. The cabinet is built from marine plywood with an impact-resistant paint finish, a rigid metal grille backed by acoustically transparent foam, and four M8 threaded inserts for rigging accessories. The 30° angled rear side panels allow units to be placed side by side as miniature arrays.

The Ci80 is made by d & b audiotechnik, a German professional audio manufacturer founded in 1981 and based in Backnang, Germany. The company produces loudspeaker systems, line arrays, subwoofers, amplifiers and system control software for the rental, touring and installation markets. The Ci80 sits within d & b's installation loudspeaker range as a compact, versatile cabinet for near-field and surround work.

The Ci80 cabinet was offered in a standard finish as well as Special Colour and Weather Resistant variants, so used units may appear in different configurations. Four M8 threaded inserts are built into the cabinet for attaching rigging accessories, and the 30° angled rear panels allow multiple cabinets to be arrayed side by side. Checking the specific variant and included hardware is worthwhile when reviewing any used listing.

Inspect the marine plywood cabinet for structural damage, check the metal grille and acoustically transparent foam are intact, and confirm which finish variant the unit is. Verify that any M8 rigging inserts are undamaged if suspension is planned. Every 10K Used listing carries a 21-day warranty covering major functional faults, and full guidance on buying used loudspeakers is in the buying guide at 10kused.com/used-av-equipment-guide/.