Features and Specifications: A very popular single speaker for home theaters and whole house audio, ICE640TT in-ceiling speaker includes a 6 1/2" polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround, dual 3/4" silk dome tweeters for smooth vocals, and 150W power handling. This single in-ceiling speaker uses dual 16 ohm voice coils and includes a switch for 16 ohm stereo operation or 8 ohm mono bridged setup.
What Is Butyl Rubber Surround?
With almost double the shelf life of foam, butyl rubber has been the choice of speaker designers looking to optimize the sound based upon materials that go together. The Surround is just one of the integral parts of the speaker's motor structure. Butyl Rubber gives the speaker more excursion capability featuring a deeper bass with a wider frequency response, and its shelf life is closer to 25 years compared to the foam at 12 to 15 years.
Do I need special cable for in-ceiling speakers?
Wiring is not included with in-ceiling speakers so you will have to purchase some. While wiring requirements will depend on your local building codes, OSD Audio offers CL3/FT4 cable that is UL (fire) rated for all residential and most commercial in-wall and in-ceiling applications. (The exception is you cannot run this cable in heating or cooling ducts in commercial applications.) This cable includes a heavy-duty outer jacket approved for in-wall/in-ceiling installation. The high quality plastic jacket is also very flexible so it's easy to run the wires inside the wall.
Testing the Sound Quality of In-ceiling Speakers
Many customers like to test the sound quality of their new OSD Audio in-ceiling speakers before they install them. Keep in mind, however, that these flush-mount speakers are designed to be used in the wall or ceiling. Uninstalled in-wall/in-ceiling speakers will sound weak and tinny because without the proper enclosure (in this case your house wall) the speaker can’t produce the sound pressure level it needs. If you want to try them out, we recommend mounting the in-ceiling speakers into a box of about 3 cubic ft. or larger; or simply mount them in the ceiling and then listen. This will give you an accurate measure of the sound quality.
Paint the Grilles for a Custom Touch!
Many of our customers like to paint the grille of their in-ceiling speakers to match their room décor. Painting the grilles/trim won’t harm your speakers but be sure to use spray paint; never a brush. Brushing the grilles can clog the holes and interfere with sound quality. We also recommend using a fine spray paint gun, the inexpensive kind that you can pick up at your local hardware store. Our in-ceiling speakers also come with a paint shield to help guide you.
For a retrofit installation, no construction bracket is needed.
- Woofer: 6 1/2" polypropylene woofer with butyl rubber surround
- Tweeter: Dual 3/4" Silk Dome tweeters.
- Dual 16 ohm voice coils; switch for 16 ohm stereo operation or 8 ohm mono bridged setup
- Power handling: 150W
- Frequency Response 40Hz - 22kHz
- Sensitivity 89db
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Unit Dimension: 9 1/2" diameter x 3 3/8" deep
- Cut-Out Diameter: 7 5/8"
- Mounting depth (assuming .5" drywall): 3 3/8"
- 10-year warranty
- Weather-resistant design includes powder-coated grill that will not rust
- New Construction Bracket Use Model NCCB6
Questions and Answers:  By James from San Diego on November 6, 2011 I'm interested in the ICE640TT for installation in my bathroom which will be connected to my receiver via a Zone B output. The receiver can output 100w max on zone B. I also want to control the volume using one of the rotary volume controls you guys sell. I haven't wired a system with a volume control before. Since this speaker can handle up to 150 watts (I'm assuming peak, not RMS?) does that mean the SVC100 will be sufficient? I guess I'm asking, do you match the volume control to the peak output of the receiver or to that of the speaker? By Customer Service - Q&A on November 7, 2011Answer:The SVC100 will work fine. The output of the amplifier/receiver is more important.
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By David from Ridgewood ,NJ on January 26, 2012 Is there some type of cover I should be ordering to cover this speaker on the attic side of the unit-protect it from damange and insulation filtering into the unit? By Customer Service - Q&A on January 26, 2012Answer:David,
No back box is required for these speakers, with normal insulation they will be perfectly fine.
CLBy Jason from Hobart, Indiana on April 3, 2012 Can I use a different bracket for this speaker? The recommended one is out of stock. By Customer Service - Q&A on April 3, 2012Answer:Hi Jason,
The speakers do not have another bracket. For a retrofit installation, no construction bracket is needed. You simply cut the drywall and the dog-eared clasps secure the speaker around the trim. If this is new construction and you prefer to have the bracket, it will be back in stock 5/31/12
CL/MAProduct Reviews: Write a Review5 user rated 4.8 out of 5 stars
the best experience buying online so far. Saved 25% over circuit city and it arrived in 2 days. - Saul
I recently purchased an ATC6DM High Performance Ceiling Single Stereo Speaker and a pair of LS545 Heavy Duty Patio Speakers. Although these are among some of your more economical options for speakers of their type, they sound much better than my expectations in terms of sound clarity and bass reflex (as good or better than the Pioneer speakers that comprise the rest of my whole-house setup.) Also, not being a professional, I greatly appreciated the ease of installation - which speaks to the overall quality of your products. I had done some comparison shopping locally at both of the mega-electronics chainstores, and their product selection, quality and prices weren't even close to what you offer. Thanks for offering great speakers that enhance my whole-house audio experience! - BobG
Put in kitchen and dining room worked great. Easy install. sound good. Think I should of went one size bigger - rau
Excellent selection and product. Really fast shipping and good packaging.
I just installed the speakers and switch. Everything works perfectly and sounds great! - Gregory
I have purchased these speakers for 2 home installations. The first home was mine and I literally have them in every room including bathrooms. With the switch box to turn them on and off, the system is fantastic. So good, a client of mine (I'm a handyman) wanted the same set-up. I will now be ordering 8 more for my 3rd installation.
What more can I say - Steve You May Also Like: |
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