NHT IC2 6.5-Inch 3 Tweeter In-Ceiling Speaker (Pair)

by NHT

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 4.8 x 9.7 x 9.7 inches ; 5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 11 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0002JF5FY
• Item model number: iC2
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #122,912 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The iC2 occupies the #2 position in NHT's ceiling speaker lineup and is the most affordable model to feature NHT's patented and exclusive 3-tweeter array. The 3-tweeter array provides wide, smooth response up to 60 degrees off axis with great intelligibility no matter where you are in the room. The iC2 is a better choice for almost any distributed sound application in your home, office or in commercial installations. It is suitable for rear and back channel use in surround sound systems, bedrooms, hallways, entry ways, waiting rooms and secondary rooms where high quality music and speech are desired and the budget allows for a better solution.

Patented 3-tweeter array creates a smooth even response and great sound throughout in the room

Buying any NHT speaker means you care about getting the best speaker value for your hard earned money. It means and you care about quality craftsmanship and high-end performance. It means you're ready to join the family of fanatics who love music, movies and the best gear that produces them. Welcome to the club--Now Hear This!

2-Way In-Ceiling Design

The iC2 is a unique high quality 2-way system that employs a 6.5" polypropylene long-throw woofer and a coaxially mounted 3 x 1" silk dome tweeter array--both managed by a very high quality 2nd order crossover network. The drive units are moisture resistant, all the hardware is stainless steel, the frame is polypropylene and the mounting lip is gasketed which allows use in bathrooms, covered patios and other high moisture areas. A proprietary diffuser is also included for the inside grill center which provides a smooth response when a listener is located directly under the speaker.

High quality 2-way system built for easy installation and long life

Easy Installation and Long Life

The iC2, like all NHT architectural speakers, is designed for easy installation and is ruggedly built. A convenient cardboard template for the cutout is included to make installation location positioning and retrofit cutting easier. The iC2 has a fail-proof, 4-point spring-loaded, dog-ear clamping system that grabs the ceiling material, even when the mounting surface is uneven, with integrity and simplicity. The springs help maintain the pressure and seal with the ceiling surface and thereby eliminates the speaker from coming loose and prevents paint lines from cracking over the life of the installation. This feature is very important because sheetrock compresses when clamped--non-spring loaded, rigid clamping systems can become loose over time and begin to vibrate and the air seal can leak causing the speaker to lose bass as well. The speaker terminals are gold plated, high-quality, easy to use spring-loaded, push-to-open type which will also help maintain contact with the speaker wire over the life of the installation better than 5-way binding posts.

Paintable Grills for Custom Room Designs

The iC2 is painted with a neutral white primer and may be painted to match with typical latex paints. When painting, the grill and speaker frame is painted separately. A convenient cardboard paint shield is included to protect the drive units in the speaker frame.

Custom Framing Bracket Available

For new construction, NHT makes the iCB6 (sold separately): a new construction framing bracket which allows you accurately place the iC series of speakers during the framing stages of construction, much like a recessed lighting fixture. The iCB6 provides a lip that the sheetrock or wall finishing crew flushes up to to provide perfecting mounting for the iC1, 2 or 3. Note: the iCB6 is NOT required for retrofit installations in existing ceilings and walls.

Technical Specifications

• System type: 2-way in-ceiling loudspeaker
• Woofer: 6.5" long-throw polypropylene cone
• Tweeter: 3 x 1" fluid cooled soft dome
• Crossover: 2.2kHz, 18dB/octave high-pass, 6dB/octave low pass
• Response: 60Hz - 20kHz, +/- 3dB
• Sensitivity: 86dB (2.83v@1m)
• Impedance: 8 ohms nominal
• Recommended Amplifier Power: 10W/ch minimum, 100W/ch maximum
• Inputs: 2 each professional grade, gold plated spring posts
• Weight: 5 lbs
• Cutout Dimensions: 8-13/16" dia.
• Bezel Dimensions: 9-11/16" dia.
• Depth Behind Wall: 4-13/16"
• Finish: Matte white (paintable)

Product Description

The IC2 features NHT’s patented 3-tweeter array that produces flat frequency response up to 60 degrees off-axis and creates a consistent sound-field. No more hot spots and dull spots, just smooth, even tonality no matter where you are in the room. The IC2 uses a 6.5-Inch polypropylene woofer and three, fabric dome tweeters offset at 120-degree intervals. The drivers are moisture resistant allowing use near pools, under overhangs or in the kitchen or bath. Designed for ease of installation, the IC2 like all NHT architectural product is ruggedly built and has a spring-loaded clamping system that grabs the ceiling material with integrity and simplicity. Sold in pairs only.