NHT iC2 ARC - 6.5inch Ceiling Speaker

The NHT iC2-ARC is a modern, 3rd generation high-end in-ceiling speaker utilizing a number of unique technologies that work together to deliver an audio performance well beyond your expectations.

Sold as single units rather than speaker pairs, iC2-ARC in-ceiling speakers can ideally be used for multi-room audio, as home theater speakers for any channel, in office commercial venues or anywhere you want affordable high-end sound hidden from view. Weather and moisture resistant materials make the iC2-ARC suitable for outdoor eventss, covered patios, and master bathrooms as well. The iC2-ARC features a beautiful, redesigned micro-perforated, bezel-less grill that attaches magnetically and reduces the installed footprint by almost 10% over its predecessor. The iC2-ARC ceiling speaker technologies include NHT’s proprietary 3-tweeter array to deliver the widest, sound field currently available in any ceiling mount speaker. The 3-tweeter array is nested in the center of a long-throw 6.5” polypropylene woofer.

These components are then assembled into the remarkable new Anti-Resonant Casting or ARC “monocoque” chassis and 3-tweeter array sub-assembly to provide unprecedented strength and a lifetime of durability while acoustically reducing frame vibrations – “distortions” - to inaudible levels. Just before we install the speaker components, a smooth rubberized paint finish process is applied to the chassis that works together with ARC to help reduce surface vibrations that can blur the sound.

The iC2-ARC is also an integrated, serviceable design and features a bezel-less grill/frame design (no exposed frame lip or wide trim ring around the grill) and the beautiful micro-perforated grill attaches and centers itself magnetically. Simply said, with over 25 years of acoustic design under our belt, the iC2-ARC is simply NHT’s best mid-size ceiling mount speaker to date. For new construction (exposed ceilings joists), be sure to use the companion iCB6 pre-construction bracket that IS NOT used for retrofit application (existing structures).

The Architect Series is NHT's collection of acclaimed, inconspicuous, and easy to use in-wall, in-ceiling and Outdoor speakers that are perfect for background or foreground home theater and distributed audio in any application. NHT's patented three-tweeter array provides flat response up to 60 degrees off-axis, which eliminates "hot-spots" and "not-spots". Our Architect models are also moisture resistant, and can thus be used in a variety of outdoor applications. As such, Architect Series speakers offer the same high-end, not high price reputation that has kept NHT a favorite of consumers, musicians and engineers for over 25 years.

Specifications

• Configuration 2-way infinite baffle with patented three tweeter array
• Woofer 6.5" long throw aluminum cone
• Tweeter 1” soft dome tweeters
• Frequency Response 63Hz - 20kHz
• Sensitivity 86dB
• Impedance 8 ohms nominal, 5.7 ohms minimum
• Inputs professional grade, gold plated spring posts
• Power Handling 10W/ch minimum, 100W/ch maximum
• System Type In Ceiling Speaker
• Dimensions Cutout Dimensions – 8.375" dia. Bezel Dimensions – 9.44" dia. Depth - 4 13/16"
• Weight 4.8 lbs.
• Chassis Material ARC© - Anti-resonant casting
• Finish Black / White BMC