Dayton Audio CCS-33B 3-Way Center Channel Speaker
- Driver Size: 4 inches
- Speaker Type: Outdoor
- Connectivity: Coaxial
- Brand Tech: Dayton Audio
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
For a compact black outdoor speaker built on a 4 inch coaxial driver and meant to stand on its own base, the CCS-33B covers a single zone patio or yard setup.
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ASIN: B000I7U1OKModel: CCS-33BCategory: Speakers
Overview
The Dayton Audio CCS-33B is an outdoor speaker built around a 4 inch coaxial driver, finished in black and designed for floor standing placement. At 6 by 12.5 by 6 inches and 5 pounds, it is sized for a patio or small yard rather than a large outdoor space.
Coaxial driver design mounts the tweeter at the center of the woofer cone, which keeps the speaker compact while still covering a wide frequency range from one point. Dayton Audio typically builds these for weather exposure given the outdoor rating, though the spec sheet here does not list a specific ingress protection figure. Floor standing mounting means it is meant to sit on a base rather than hang on a wall or bracket.
- 4-inch coaxial driver
- Outdoor speaker type
- Floor standing mounting
- Black finish
Who it's for
Someone adding sound to a patio, deck or garden bed who wants a self contained floor speaker fits this. Buyers who need a wall or ceiling mounted outdoor speaker will need Dayton's other mounting options instead.
Pros and cons
- 4 in coaxial driver in a compact enclosure
- Outdoor rated for patio or yard use
- Light at 5 lb for easy repositioning
- Floor standing only, no wall or ceiling mount noted
- No stated weatherproof rating despite outdoor listing
Performance notes
A coaxial 4 inch driver puts the tweeter at the acoustic center of the woofer, which helps the CCS-33B project a coherent sound field from a small enclosure rather than splitting highs and lows across separate drivers. Coaxial connectivity ties it into a wired speaker run from an amplifier, and the floor standing design means it needs ground or base space rather than a wall bracket.
Specifications
| Brand | Dayton Audio |
|---|---|
| Model | CCS-33B |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Driver Size | 4 incheslower than 64% of 34 speakers |
| Weight | 5 poundslower than 85% of 35 speakers |
| Dimensions | 6 × 12.5 × 6 inches |
| Dimensions | 6 x 12.5 x 6 in |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | Black |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connectivity | Coaxial |
| Mounting | Floor Standing |
| Other details | |
| Speaker Type | Outdoor |
| Brand Tech | Dayton Audio |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Dayton Audio CCS-33B rated for outdoor use?
Yes, it is listed as an outdoor speaker type.
What size driver does the CCS-33B use?
A 4 inch coaxial driver, which combines tweeter and woofer at one point.
How is the Dayton Audio CCS-33B mounted?
It is floor standing, meant to sit on its own base rather than a wall bracket.