The ic5 in-ceiling loudspeaker is the uber-capable ic6’s smaller brother, offering the same dynamic full-range sound while sacrificing only the last few dB of output.
The ic5’s included compact square and round, frameless perforated grilles disappear into any commercial, retail, corporate or professional environment. 16-ohm and 70V/100V operation.
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| Description: | 5” High-output Weather Resistant In-Ceiling Loudspeaker System |
| Operation: | Passive, Requires 1 Theory Loudspeaker Controller Amp Channel 16-ohms or 70V/100V Operation, Selectable |
| DSP Requirements: | Requires Model-Specific Theory-Certified DSP Loudspeaker Processing |
| Drivers: | 1 x 5″ THEORY Coaxial Driver: 5” Carbon Fiber Low Frequency Driver 1.4″ THEORY AdvancedPoly™ Compression Driver |
| Enclosure: | Molded ABS Frame with Powder Coated Steel Integral Back Can |
| Terminals: | Euroblock Connector with Parallel Output |
| Outdoor Capability: | Indoor and Outdoor Use (when used with optional ic5 all-weather grille) |
| Mounting Points: | 3 x Retractable Dog Ears |
| Bandwidth: | 78Hz -23kHz, -3dB; 65Hz – 23kHz, -6dB 69Hz – 25kHz, -10dB (Corrolates to subjective perception) |
| Coverage: | 120 Degrees Conical (-6dB @ 10kHz) |
| Sensitivity**: | 88dB (LF); 106dB (HF) SPL/2.83V/1m |
| Power Handling: | 80W (AES); 160W (Continuous); 320W (Peak) |
| Minimum Recommended Power: | 50W rms |
| Maximum Output: | 108dB SPL / 1m (based on AES power rating) 114dB SPL / 1m (peak) |
| Nominal Impedance: | 16-ohms; Hi-Z (70V/100V) Selectable |
| Transformer Taps: | 30W, 15W, (7.5W, 70V) |
| Colors: | White Perforated Paintable Metal Grilles (Square and Round included) |
| Dimensions: | Speaker: 8.3″ DIAMETER (211mm) x 8″ D (200mm) Round Grille: 8.4” DIAMETER (213mm) x 0.16” D (4mm) Square Grille: 8.4” SQ. (213mm) x 0.16” D (4mm) Cutout: 7.6” DIAMETER (193mm) |
| Total Installed Depth: | 8″ (198mm) |
| Maximum Wall Thickness: | 1.5″ (38mm) |
| Net Weight: | 8.8 lbs. (4.0 kg) |
| Included Accessories: | White Paintable Round Indoor Grille White Paintable Square Indoor Grille Cutout Template |
| Optional Accessories: | Pre-construction Bracket Ceiling Tile Bridge White Paintable All-Weather Grille |
The ic5 Frequency Response is remarkably flat and extended insuring the highest accuracy and highest-resolution available. Even at very low levels, the sound is crystal clear, open and delicate.
Even the reflected sound from an ic5 loudspeaker is accurate and extended. The ic5 will fill your room with coherent, accurate sound everywhere. Shown is the CEA2034 for Half Space Estimated In-Room response which predicts the measured response in a typical reflective room.
Even at 90° off-axis – literally at the surface of the ceiling – the response of the ic5 is smooth, with gradual, controlled HF roll off. So should you be up there painting the ceiling, you’re going to enjoy the performance of the ic5.
The ic5 offers wide dispersion all the way to the very top audio octave. Everyone hears wide-band, detailed sound.
The dispersion of the ic5 exceeds 120° at 10kHz Even the bad tables in the dining room receive detailed, clean clear sound.
Here is the data shown in the Directivity Contour Plot shown again on a polar map, making it easier to “see” how the sound is dispersed from the loudspeaker itself. The 0° axis represents the axis perpendicular to the speaker grille – in order words, that axis straight down when the speaker is mounted into a ceiling. The ic5 coverage is very wide and uniform, all the way to the top audio octave: >120° at -6dB! Everyone in a broad area receives full-range sound with delicate, extended treble response.
The Sound Power is the sum of the total output of a loudspeaker. The ic5 Sound Power Response is smooth and extended, indicating that the ic5 will fill a room with neutral, wide-bandwidth sound everywhere.
Theory in-ceiling loudspeaker pre-construction brackets allow you to easily reserve space in the ceiling during the construction phase of the project. Each bracket shows the loudspeaker model number so no errors are made prior to drywall.
A 24” spacing tile bridge kit is available to make installation into drop ceilings painless and secure.
