Our absolute top-of-the-line, the MK850 is an 8-inch in-ceiling speaker that delivers a new level of performance for its price range. If you're the kind of listener or movie fanatic who hears every little audio detail, this speaker is an excellent choice and is designed for the true audiophile.
Underneath the Grill
We call the MK our Ultra Reference speakers because of the premium technologies used such as a Kevlar woofer, pivoting aluminum dome tweeter and a sophisticated crossover network. These components combine to provide deep bass and exceptional top-end frequency response. Although attention to quality is a part of all OSD Audio speakers, upgrades in material, such as Kevlar, make a difference in a good, better and best scenario. First developed by DuPont in the 1960s, Kevlar has a super high strength-to-weight ratio and responds note for note without coloration, even when you crank up the volume. In addition, the MK850 has front-mounted contour switches that allow users to tailor frequency response to their room arrangement, and therefore compensate for wood floors, stone floor, carpet, etc.
Common Applications of the MK Series
With its 8-inch Kevlar woofer and high end components, the MK Series is not for background music. You will hear detail and customers tend to use these in-ceiling speakers in home theaters or listening rooms. The MK850 performs exceptionally well in large home theaters or rooms over 140 square feet. These speakers come complete with mounting templates and instructions and have paintable grilles/frames to match any dιcor.
For a retrofit installation, no construction bracket is needed.
- Woofer: 8 Kevlar Cone
- Tweeter: Pivoting 1 aluminum dome
- Power handling: 15 - 200W
- Frequency Response 25Hz - 22kHz
- Sensitivity 92db
- Contour Switches: ±3dB Bass and ±3dB Treble
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Unit Dimension: Diameter 10-3/4 X Depth 4-7/8
- Cut-Out Diameter: 9-7/8
- Quick-turn mounting arms for easy installation
- Weather-resistant design includes powder-coated aluminum grille that will not rust
- Warranty 10 Yr
- New Construction Bracket OSD-NCBC8-K
Question:
I have installed 2 pair of mk850 and have a qustion. Over the roof were i installed the speakers i have a loft, so i have the place and opertunity to "box" in the speakers. Ie mdf plates or similar, will you recomend this?
Answer:
Normally you don't need the box behind our ceiling and inwall speakers, your dry wall is the box.
But if you are concerning about the sound level affecting to other rooms or have open ceiling, a speaker box will be nice.
Yes - MDF box will be perfect, just make sure the box is big enough like 24x24x12
Write a Review6 users rated 5 out of 5 stars
After trying both ICE850 and MK850 speakers, I pick MK850 as the winner. Donít get me wrong that ICE850 is very nice speaker, especially for movie and class music. But MK850 provides noticeable more bass and better crossover. They both are superb speakers but I preferred MK850. - Eric
Great speakers! They are a perfect match with my big screen. The sounds are so realistic, I can't see how I ever did without them in the past.
These are a must have if youíre looking at a nice set of speakers. Highly recommend! - Tillman
Just installed the 3 pair of MK850s and they are tremendous. Better than my Bose system. I am thoroughly impressed and appreciate you recommending them. - Ted
Have had the speakers for a little over a week and my first impressions are very favorable. Installation was a snap, the mounting of the units are well thought out and the instructions include the templates to help determine proper location.
The sound from these are incredible. I use them for both music as well as part of my surround sound system.
The sounds from movies (THX) are tight and accurate. I donít have to turn up the volume to get the different sounds from the movies. The speakers are able to handle the various sounds; from music to voices to action effects or background noise effectively.
>From a musical aspect, the sound is also impressive. The highs are extremely tight and accurate and surprisingly, even without a subwoofer, the bass is adequate for the majority of the music I listen to. Hooking up a subwoofer adds a new dimension to my previous expectations for in-ceiling systems. I can crank up the volume with very little distortion and am amazed at the clarity of sounds from Art Pepper to Guns n Roses.
>From a ñbang for the buckî perspective, one canít find a better speaker. - Peter
Love the MK850's--these are the cornerstone of my media room. I have two sets along with the MK650's and could not be happier.
These sound as good or better than units costing much more..
These "ROCK!" - Monty
Outdoor Speaker Depot are very easy to get in touch with. They answer the phone, and they know the answers to your questions. Very easy to deal with. - Bruce
View Owner's Manual
