iC2 In-Ceiling Speaker (pair)

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MSRP: $350.00

Price: $299.00
Quantity:  

Sorry, due to continued production
delays in Japan the IC2 will not be
available until March 1st, 2012.

Product Information

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 "not" spots, just a smooth, even response, with great intelligibility no matter where you are in the room.  The iC2 is our better choice for almost any distributed sound application in your home, office or in commercial installations. It is suitable for 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.

The iC2 is a very high quality 2-way system, employing a 6.5" polypropylene woofer and a coaxially mounted 3 x 1" silk dome tweeter array managed by a very high quality 2nd order crossover network.  The drive units are moisture resistant, all the hardware is stainless steel and 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.

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 and retrofit cutting easier. The iC2 has a fail-proof, 4-point spring-loaded, dog ear clamping system that grabs the ceiling material like a politician at a BBQ, even when the mounting surface is uneven, with integrity and simplicity. The springs maintains the pressure and seal with the ceiling surface and therefore eliminates the speaker from coming loose and paint lines from cracking over the life of the installation.  This feature is important because typical sheetrock compresses when clamped - non-spring loaded, rigid clamping systems will become loose over time and begin to vibrate and the air seal can leak causing the speaker to lose bass and crack the paint line.  The speaker terminals are easy to use, high quality gold plated spring loaded - push to open types which maintain contact with the speaker wire even when the big one hits.

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.

For new construction, NHT makes the ICB6 - a new construction framing bracket which allows you accurately place the iC1/2/3 speakers location 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.

The iC2 and all other NHT iC speakers models are sold in stereo pairs only.

The Company - Let’s not forget that you’re buying an NHT speaker and that means all sorts of things like you care about getting the best speaker value for your money, that you care about quality craftsmanship and high-end performance. It also means you’re ready to join our family of fanatics who love music, movies and gear that produces them. Welcome to the club - tell a friend.

Reviews

(3) Reviews

IC2...I see, I hear

This has just become my favourite in ceiling speaker...easy to install with looks to match the performance, it is a shame to put the cover on. Enjoy.

Augie Mirabelli

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada

7/25/2009

Upgrade Me

2 weeks after installing an entire home with NHT iC speakers, my client called this morning and asked if he could "trade in" every pair of iC1's for iC2's. He boasted how he loved the "all around sound" he gets from the triple tweeters of the iC2's. We are so very happy to represent a speaker that actually makes our clients excited to own. 5 stars NHT!

Heath D

LaCrosse, WI

1/28/2010

Upgrade Me to the iC2's!

After hearing the iC2's in thier Great Room, My client has decided to upgrade every speaker in his whole house. They love them that much! Excellent performance. Couldn't be happier with NHT. Our distributed audio speakers of choice!

Heath

LaCrosse, WI

2/9/2010

Specifications

System Type - 2-way in-ceiling loudspeaker 

Woofer - 6.5" long-throw polypropylene cone 

Tweeter - 3 x 1" fluid cooled soft dome (NHT 
Patented Three Tweeter Array) 

Crossover - 2.2kHz, 18dB/octave HP, 6dB/octave LP

Response - 60Hz - 20kHz, +/- 3dB 

Sensitivity - 86dB (2.83V at 1M) 

Impedance - 8 ohms nominal 

Recommended Amplifier Power - 10W/ch minimum, 100W/ch maximum 

Inputs – 2 each professional grade, gold plated spring posts 

Shipping Weight - 11 lbs. 

Cutout Dimensions - 8 13/16" dia. 

Bezel Dimensions - 9 11/16" dia. 

Depth Behind Wall - 4 13/16" 

Finish - Matte white primer(paintable)

Sold in stereo pairs only.