Crest Audio reinforces its networked loudspeaker portfolio with new PoE++ CiP model

Crest Audio, a brand of Peavey Electronics, has expanded its networked loudspeaker lineup with the introduction of two PoE++ powered models, the CiP 26 and CiP 5. Designed for modern AV-over-IP environments, the new speakers deliver power, audio and control through a single Ethernet cable using PoE++ technology, eliminating the need for separate power supplies or amplifier racks and simplifying installation for integrators.

The CiP 26 offers full-range performance with dual 6.5-inch woofers and wide sound coverage, making it suitable for hospitality venues, collaboration spaces and presentation environments. Meanwhile, the compact CiP 5 is designed for more focused applications such as boardrooms, classrooms and retail spaces. Both models support Dante and AES67 networking, providing scalable and flexible audio solutions for today’s network-centric commercial AV systems.

Crest Audio, a brand of Peavey Electronics Corporation, has announced the introduction of two new PoE++ powered loudspeakers: the CiP 26 and the CiP 5. Designed for today’s fully networked AV environments, both models combine professional sound quality with streamlined, network-cable installation — reflecting the growing shift toward smarter, more scalable commercial audio systems.

As organisations increasingly adopt networked-based infrastructures, the need for loudspeakers that integrate seamlessly into AVoIP ecosystems continues to grow. The CiP Series answers that demand by delivering both power, control and audio over a single Ethernet cable using PoE++ (IEEE 802.3bt Type 4 90W), removing the requirement for local mains power or separate amplifier racks. The result is cleaner installations, faster deployment and greater flexibility for integrators and end users alike.

Commenting on the launch, Christoph Sesseck, Sales Manager EMEA for Peavey Commercial Audio, said: “We are seeing a clear shift toward network-first audio design. Integrators want solutions that reduce infrastructure complexity while maintaining professional performance standards. With these latest additions to our CiP speaker line, we are giving our partners scalable loudspeaker options that combine the latest networking protocols integration, PoE++ simplicity and the sonic character that Crest Audio is known for. It’s about making high-quality commercial audio easier to deploy and easier to manage.”

The CiP 26 is a compact yet high-output two-way loudspeaker designed for applications where full-range performance and musical impact matter. Featuring 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 metre.

With a frequency response spanning 65 Hz to 20 kHz and a wide 120° horizontal by 75° vertical coverage pattern, the CiP 26 is equally at home delivering dynamic foreground music in hospitality venues as it is supporting speech and presentation audio in larger collaboration spaces. A supplied wall-mount bracket simplifies installation, with connectivity coming via a single RJ-45 connector.

Complementing the CiP 26, the CiP 5 offers a compact solution tailored for a more controlled soundstage. Equipped with a premium 5.25-inch woofer and 0.75-inch tweeter in a bi-amplified configuration, it delivers up to 101 dB peak SPL with a more focused 90° by 60° sound dispersion pattern. This makes it ideally suited to

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 24VDC external power available where required. Its compact enclosure and included U-bracket allow for quick, secure installation across a wide range of commercial settings.

Together, every loudspeaker in the CiP range shares the same design philosophy: professional performance delivered through simplified infrastructure. Whether supporting distributed background music or driving higher-energy foreground applications, the CiP Series gives integrators a cohesive, scalable solution that reflects how modern commercial audio systems are designed today — networked, efficient and ready to grow