Crest Audio has announced the introduction of two new PoE++ powered loudspeakers: the CiP 26 and the CiP 5.
Designed for today’s fully networked audiovisual environments, both models combine professional sound quality with streamlined installation via network cabling, reflecting the growing shift toward smarter, more scalable commercial audio systems.
As organizations increasingly adopt network-based infrastructures, the need for loudspeakers that integrate seamlessly into AVoIP ecosystems continues to grow. The CiP Series addresses this demand by delivering power, control and audio over a single Ethernet cable using PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4, 90 W), eliminating the need for local mains power or separate amplifier racks. The result is cleaner installations, faster deployment and greater flexibility for both integrators and end users.
We are seeing a clear shift toward network-first audio design. Integrators are looking for solutions that reduce infrastructure complexity without compromising professional performance standards. With these new additions to our CiP loudspeaker line, we are offering partners scalable options that combine integration of the latest networking protocols, the simplicity of PoE++ and the sonic character Crest Audio is known for. It’s about making high-quality commercial audio easier to deploy and manage, said Christoph Sesseck, Sales Manager EMEA at Peavey Commercial Audio.
The CiP 26 is a compact, high-output two-way loudspeaker designed for applications where full-range performance and musical impact are essential. Equipped with dual 6.5-inch woofers paired with a 1-inch dynamic tweeter, its bi-amplified architecture delivers clarity and headroom, reaching peak sound pressure levels of 103 dB at one meter.
With a frequency response of 65 Hz to 20 kHz and a wide coverage pattern of 120° horizontal by 75° vertical, the CiP 26 is equally suited to dynamic foreground music in hospitality venues as it is to supporting speech and presentation audio in larger collaboration spaces. An included wall-mount bracket simplifies installation, while connectivity is provided through a single RJ-45 connector.
Complementing the CiP 26, the CiP 5 offers a compact solution designed for a more controlled soundstage. Equipped with a premium 5.25-inch woofer and a 0.75-inch tweeter in a bi-amplified configuration, it delivers up to 101 dB peak SPL with a more focused dispersion pattern of 90° by 60°. This makes it ideal for boardrooms, classrooms, meeting rooms, boutique retail spaces and distributed background music systems, where intelligibility and tonal balance are essential.
Like the CiP 26, the CiP 5 supports Dante and AES67 (sNET) audio networking and PoE++ power over a single Ethernet cable, with optional 24 VDC external power available when required. Its compact enclosure and included U-bracket allow for quick, secure installation across a wide range of commercial environments.
Together, every loudspeaker in the CiP range shares the same design philosophy: professional performance delivered through simplified infrastructure. Whether supporting distributed background music systems or higher-energy foreground applications, the CiP Series provides integrators with a cohesive, scalable solution that reflects how modern commercial audio systems are designed today — networked, efficient and ready to grow.
