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Speaker symbol

Also called Loudspeaker

A loudspeaker: a small rectangle with a horn opening out from it.

Speaker symbol, ANSI / IEEE 315ANSI / IEEE
Speaker symbol, IEC 60617IEC 60617

What the speaker symbol means

A loudspeaker: a small rectangle with a horn opening out from it.

ANSI and IEC symbols

ANSI / IEEE 315

A rectangle with a horn.

ANSI SVG
IEC 60617

Loudspeaker. The same rectangle and horn.

IEC SVG

Where you see it

Public address and general alarm systems, alarms and audio outputs.

Frequently asked questions

What does the speaker symbol look like?

On ANSI drawings: A rectangle with a horn. In IEC 60617: The same rectangle and horn.

Is the speaker symbol the same in IEC and ANSI?

Yes, it is drawn the same way in most legends.

Where is a speaker used?

Public address and general alarm systems, alarms and audio outputs.

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