{"product_id":"canton-inceiling-p4-16-einbaulautsprecher-weiss","title":"Canton InCeiling P4-16 Ceiling Speaker, White (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Canton InCeiling P4-16 is the 16-ohm version of the compact P4 ceiling speaker, built for installations where several speakers hang in parallel on one amplifier channel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"16\" in the name stands for exactly one number: 16 ohms nominal impedance instead of the usual 8. Mechanically and acoustically it's the twin of the P4 – same 135 mm chassis, same 150 mm cutout, same 74 mm installation depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy the InCeiling P4-16?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause wiring speakers in parallel halves the impedance, and amplifiers don't like that. Four 8-ohm speakers in parallel come out to 2 ohms – the point at which most power amplifiers' protection circuits step in. Four P4-16s in parallel land at a comfortable 4 ohms instead. That's exactly why Canton builds this variant: for area coverage in hotel lobbies, restaurants, conference rooms – and for large residential installations where many zones hang off just a few channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same clear, compact sound as the standard P4, just electrically designed differently: same chassis, same frequency range from 50 Hz, same 50 watts nominal power handling. At identical voltage, a higher-impedance version naturally plays quieter – which in practice hardly matters, since you're running several of them anyway and sizing the amplifier accordingly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is the InCeiling P4-16 suited for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fixed installations with many speakers on few channels, planned by someone who works out the total impedance. \u003cstrong\u003eStraight talk:\u003c\/strong\u003e for a single pair in one room it's the wrong choice – take the normal 8-ohm P4 there and get more level out of the same amplifier. If you're not sure which variant your project needs, better to ask once too often beforehand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOur verdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA specialist, not an all-rounder – and irreplaceable in its niche. When an area needs even coverage and the channel count is limited, the P4-16 solves the problem cleanly on the speaker side instead of expensively on the amplifier side. We work out the wiring beforehand at HD Zürisee in Wädenswil, before anyone cuts into the first ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical data\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eType: passive ceiling speaker, round, compact, 16-ohm installation version (Canton InCeiling Premium P Series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 16 ohms (P4 standard version: 8 ohms)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended use: parallel operation of several speakers on one amplifier channel (manufacturer specification)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrivers: 1 × 25 mm tweeter Aluminium Black (AB), swivelling; 1 × 135 mm woofer\/midrange Aluminium Titanium Black (ATB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustic principle: bass-reflex system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency range: 50–40,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrossover frequency: 3,000 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: not specified by Canton for the 16-ohm version\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 50 watts nominal \/ 100 watts music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutout (Ø): 150 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation depth: 74 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOuter diameter (Ø): 177 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCeiling thickness: max. 40 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1 kg per piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConnection: speaker terminal, 4-pin connector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting: ceiling install via clamp brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront grille: magnetically attached, paintable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: white\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of delivery: 2 ceiling speakers (sales unit: pair)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the 16 in the name stand for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e16 ohms nominal impedance. The normal InCeiling P4 is conventionally designed for 8 ohms, the P4-16 for double that. That keeps the total impedance amplifier-friendly even when several speakers hang in parallel on one channel. All mechanical dimensions are identical to the P4.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many P4-16s can I put on one amplifier channel?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the numbers, two in parallel give 8 ohms, four give 4 ohms, eight give 2 ohms. Up to four is uncritical for most stable power amplifiers, beyond that it gets tricky. What matters is your amplifier's power and impedance stability – we're happy to work that out for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat ceiling cutout does it need, and can it go in the bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cutout is 150 mm at 74 mm installation depth, the trim covers 177 mm, the ceiling panel can be up to 40 mm thick. A back chamber is optional, but mandatory under fire-protection regulations. It isn't approved for moisture rooms or outdoor areas – that's where the P6 Outdoor belongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the P4-16 sound different from the regular P4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcoustically it's the same speaker: same chassis, same frequency range, same power handling. Only the electrical design differs. Canton doesn't state a separate sensitivity figure for the 16-ohm version; at the same voltage, a higher-impedance version fundamentally plays quieter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy the Canton InCeiling P4-16 from HD Zürisee?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause multi-speaker installations fail on the wiring, not on the speaker. We size impedance, cable gauges and amplifier power as a whole before you order – with experience from around three decades of installation work. Call us or send us your room list.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe right power comes from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/endstufen\"\u003epower amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e, an overview is at \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/alle-verstaerker\"\u003eall amplifiers\u003c\/a\u003e. For wiring larger installations, check the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lautsprecherkabel\"\u003espeaker cables\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehor\"\u003eaccessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Canton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53135613460816,"sku":null,"price":600.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/3262\/8048\/files\/canton-inceiling-p4-16-einbaulautsprecher-weiss-frontansicht.png?v=1785867288","url":"https:\/\/hdzuerisee.ch\/en\/products\/canton-inceiling-p4-16-einbaulautsprecher-weiss","provider":"HD Zürisee AG","version":"1.0","type":"link"}