About the JBL Arena 55IW
Versatile home theater performance
Versatile home theater performance
Eight rotating cams clamp the speaker in place inside your wall.
JBL's Arena 55IW in-wall speaker combines two 5-1/4" woofers with a smooth 1" silk dome tweeter to provide rich, full-range performance without taking up any floor space. Because the tweeter is centrally located, it's ideal for your home theater's center channel when installed horizontally. You'll get crisp, balanced audio in all your seating locations — even the ones off to the side.
The 55IW is an equally capable left- or right-channel speaker as well. Enjoy an immersive front soundstage by using one in each of your home theater's front three speaker locations, or add a pair in the side or the back of your room for dynamic surround sound.
Great for music too
The Arena series' rich, distinctive sound was modeled after JBL's legendary M2 Master Reference Monitor — one of the best speakers they ever created. JBL's proprietary HDI waveguide fills your room with immersive, theater-like sound. But the 55IW isn't just for TV and movies. Install a pair in rooms where you want to enjoy music for a powerful two-channel experience.
Match your decor
The 55IW not only sounds terrific, but sports a sleek design too. The low-profile grille is magnetic, so attaching it to the speaker is a breeze. It's also paintable, so you can match it to your room's decor. The zero-bezel edge means no bulk around the sides of the grille, making it virtually disappear into your wall.
DIY installation
JBL's rotating-cam design makes your in-wall installation go smoother. Once you have the 55IW in place, simply use a screwdriver to tighten each cam for a secure grip against the back of the drywall. If this is a do-it-yourself installation, check out our guide to installing in-wall and in-ceiling speakers, along with our selection of in-wall speaker wire. Free lifetime technical support is provided with every Crutchfield purchase.
Product highlights:
- dual 5-1/4" polycellulose woofers
- 1" silk dome tweeter
- frequency response 40-20,000 Hz
- power handling: up to 120 watts RMS
- 8-ohm impedance
- sensitivity 88 dB
- includes paintable magnetic grille
- cutout dimensions: 6-3/8" W x 14-1/8" H
- grille dimensions: 7-1/2" W x 15-3/16" H
- mounting depth: 3-7/16"
- warranty: 5 years
- Our 60-day money-back guarantee
- MFR # ARENA55IWAM
What's in the box:
- In-wall loudspeaker
- Grille
- 2 Scrim cloths (1 installed)
- Mounting Template
- Instruction Manual
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Features & specs
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Quantity in Package | Single | |
| Tweeter | Soft-dome | |
| Aimable Tweeter | No | |
| Woofer Composition | Polycellulose | |
| Woofer Surround | Rubber | |
| Connector Type | Spring post | |
| Bi-Amp Inputs | No | |
| Built-in Back-box | No | |
| Moisture Resistance | ||
| Indoor (Moisture-resistant) | No | |
| Outdoor (Partial Exposure) | No | |
| Outdoor (Full Exposure) | No | |
| Specs | ||
| Tweeter Size | 1 | |
| Midrange Size | N/A | |
| Woofer Size | 5.25 | |
| Speaker Shape | 6.375 x 14.125 | |
| Cutout Width | 6.375 | |
| Cutout Height | 14.125 | |
| Mounting Depth | 3.4375 | |
| Power Range (Watts) | up to 120 | |
| Sensitivity | 88 dB | |
| Impedance (Ohms) | 8 | |
| Frequency Response | 40-20kHz | |
| Parts Warranty | 5 Years | |
| Labor Warranty | 5 Years | |
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Features
Two-Way Driver Design: The JBL Arena 55IW in-wall loudspeaker utilizes a two-way driver design with a single 1" silk soft-dome tweeter and two 5.25" polycellulose long-throw woofers with rubber surround. Computer-optimized driver positioning and a precision crossover network result in ideal performance and lifelike soundstage imaging.
High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide: The JBL Arena 55IW in-wall speaker's tweeter incorporates a High Definition Imaging (HDI) Waveguide. This High Definition Imaging (HDI) waveguide technology takes its cues from the legendary JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor. The HDI waveguide aids in the tweeter's ability to produce a lifelike soundstage with accuracy and clarity.
Zero-Bezel Magnetic Grille: The zero-bezel magnetic grille is nearly invisible (protruding only 0.25" from wall), seamlessly blending into your room's decor. The grille is also paintable for an even more seamless look.
In-Wall Installation: The JBL Arena 55IW in-wall loudspeaker offers a sturdy, reliable installation design that fits walls from 0.5" to 2" thick. Specialty locking clamps secure the in-wall speaker in place and are designed to minimize vibration. There needs to be at least 1" between the edge of the supplied mounting template and any rafters or other obstructions behind the wall, so the speaker's locking mechanism will have room to engage fully.
- Frame Diameter (w/ Grille): 7.5" (w) x 15.1875" (h) x 0.25" (d)
- Cutout Opening: 6.375" (w) x 14.125" (h) x 3.4375" (d)
Spring Post Terminals: The JBL Arena 55IW in-wall speaker is fitted with a set of spring-post terminals which will accept bare-wire (up to 10AWG), pin-connectors, and banana plugs (single or dual). The spring-post terminals are gold-plated for maximum signal transfer and resistance to corrosion.
Applications: The JBL Arena 55IW in-wall loudspeaker is engineered for the custom installer with a whole-house, seamless audio and visual design in mind. In addition to distributed whole-house audio, the Arena 55IW in-wall speaker can also be used in more conventional stereo & home theater applications.
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Choose the JBL Arena 551 w as my surround sound speakers which are soundings great !!!
Jerry from Scottsdale, AZ