Meridian, MS – March 2026: 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.