About the MartinLogan Installer Series IC8
Rich overhead sound MartinLogan
Rich overhead sound MartinLogan
In-ceiling speakers, like MartinLogan's Installer Series IC8, can give you great sound without taking up any floor space. Use a pair of these stealthy speakers for music, or as overhead effects channels in your custom-installed home theater system.
Tight bass and textured midrange come courtesy of an 8" mineral-filled polypropylene woofer, while a 1" titanium dome tweeter dishes out clear, smooth highs.
DIY installation
If this is a do-it-yourself install, check out our guide to installing in-ceiling speakers, along with our selection of in-wall speaker wire. You can paint the included magnetic grille to have your speaker blend in with your décor.
Product highlights:
- ideal for an in-ceiling music system or overhead surround effects in a home theater system
- 1" titanium dome tweeter
- 8" mineral-filled polypropylene woofer
- frequency response: 45-20,000 Hz (±3 dB)
- recommended amplifier power: 15-60 watts
- sensitivity: 90 dB
- impedance: 8 ohms
- ultra-thin bezel and paintable magnetic grille provide seamless integration into your décor
- optional square grille available; sold separately
Dimensions and warranty:
- speaker cutout diameter: 9-3/8"
- overall diameter: 10-7/16"
- mounting depth: 3-13/16"
- weight: 4.4 lbs.
- warranty: 5 years
- MFR # IC8
What's in the box:
MartinLogan Installer Series IC8 owner's manual
- In-ceiling loudspeaker
- Grille
- User's Manual
- Cutout Template
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Features & specs
Features | ||
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Quantity in Package | Single | |
Tweeter | Hard-Dome | |
Aimable Tweeter | No | |
Woofer Composition | Mineral-filled poly | |
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 | |
Speaker Shape | Round | |
Woofer Size | 8 | |
Cutout Width | 9.375 | |
Cutout Height | 9.375 | |
Mounting Depth | 3.8125 | |
Power Range (Watts) | 15-60 | |
Sensitivity | 90 dB | |
Impedance (Ohms) | 8 | |
Frequency Response | 45-20kHz | |
Parts Warranty | 5 Yrs w/ Registration | |
Labor Warranty | 5 Yrs w/ Registration |
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Features
Installer Series: Manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance, the new Installer Series by MartinLogan is a line of affordable, high-performance, ultra-low-profile custom installation in-ceiling and in-wall speakers. Featuring titanium dome tweeters and mineral-filled polypropylene drivers, each model comes with a remarkably robust mounting-lock system and paintable micro-perf, bezel-free grilles for a nearly invisible installation.
Two-Way Driver Design: The IC8 in-ceiling loudspeaker utilizes a two-way driver design with a 1" titanium dome tweeter and a 8" mineral-filled poly cone woofer. The titanium dome tweeter is ferrofluid damped and cooled for smooth high-frequency performance with amazing clarity across a wide listening area. The mineral-filled polypropylene cone bass/midrange driver features a robust computer-optimized ferrite magnet and a high-power motor structure to deliver detailed midrange performance and clean, extended bass response.
Precision Crossover: Carefully hand-built using only the finest polyester capacitors and air-core coils, Installer Series crossovers employ MartinLogan's proprietary Vojtko topology for extremely low distortion and seamless driver integration. This precision-tuned network preserves even the most microscopic sonic nuances while handling the full dynamics of any source.
Spring-Loaded Binding Posts: Spring-loaded binding posts feature a larger wire access hole and connect via banana plug (single/dual), pin-connector, or bare speaker wire (up to 12AWG). The spring-loaded binding posts are gold-plated for excellent signal transmission and resistance to corrosion.
Micro-Perforated Grilles: MartinLogan's Installer Series speakers feature ultra-low profile, paintable, micro-perforated grilles with no visible bezel for a near invisible integration into amost any ceiling. A series of powerful magnets hidden inside the speaker quickly secure grilles into place, reducing the risk of warping or damage during installation. The outer frame of the speaker with the grille installed measures 10.4375" (diameter) x 0.3125" (depth).
Robust Mounting-Lock System: A simple, yet robust mounting-lock system allows quick, trouble-free installation. Pocketed screw holes help hold the drill steady, making installation a snap. When not in use, mounting locks are held securely within a self-contained housing. When moved into place, they couple the chassis firmly to the ceiling, increasing the rigidity of surfaces. If ever removed, the locks retract and latch back in their housings. Each speaker includes a full-size installation template featuring quick-reference instructions, and cut guides for marking the cutout hole. The IC8 requires a round cutout that measures 9.375" (diameter) x 3.8125" (depth). There needs to be at least 1.0" around the cutout behind the ceiling to accommodate the four mounting locks.
Applications: The MartinLogan Installer Series in-ceiling speakers are ideal for 2-channel stereo, multi-channel home theater, and distributed audio installations.
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Using it for Atmos, and they are fantastic for that use case. Installation is easy with the cutouts, and the magnetic grill gives a nice clean finish. Strongly recommend breaking in for a few days at moderate volume to get the bass to come through.
Joel from Round Rock, TX