Arena 6IC
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Arena 6IC Sound Inspired by JBLs lengendary M2 Master Reference Monitor - Image

Sound Inspired by JBL's lengendary M2 Master Reference Monitor

Arena 6IC Paintable, nearly invisible zero-bezel magnetic grill - Image

Paintable, nearly invisible zero-bezel magnetic grill

Arena 6IC Superior XL-2 installation bracket - Image

Superior XL-2 installation bracket

Features

Specs & Downloads

Item# ARENA6ICAM

Description

Arena 6IC

The nearly invisible JBL Arena architectural series speaker, seamlessly built into your custom home audio installation, immerses you in full, room-filling JBL sound.

General Specifications

Impedance
8 ohms
Recommended Amplifier Power
80W
Frequency Response
38Hz - 20kHz

Audio Specifications

Loudspeaker Sensitivity
86dB 2.83V @ 1m
Low Frequency Driver Size and Material
6-1/2" (165mm) Polycellulose Woofer
High Frequency Driver Size and Material
1" (25mm) Silk-Dome Tweeter

Documents & Downloads

Reviews and Q&A

Customer Reviews

Rated 5 out of 5 by from Arena 61C: Great speaker for Home Theater System! I purchased two Arena 61C speakers to be used as ceiling speakers for my home theater system upgrade. Great packaging to prevent shipping damage, detailed installation instructions, and nice mounting hardware for retrofit installations. I also contacted customer support for speaker location/orientation recommendations and received all necessary information promptly by email :)
Date published: 2017-09-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Speakers! I bought 4 of these speakers and I am so happy with them. They have good, strong bass and great treble as well. The magnetic grill is very easy to remove and even easier to put back on. Overall these are a great buy and I would definitely recommend them.
Date published: 2017-08-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome!!!!! Bought 4 of these for a client who was upgrading a Media Room. Used them as fronts & rears in a 5.1 surround sound system. I was amazed at how great they sound & look installed. The client was skeptical of in-ceilings for a surround sound system before he heard these. Not only did these speakers change his mind, but now he wants to upgrade all of his other speakers to JBL. Strong works JBL!!!
Date published: 2017-04-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great SQ, low sale price Bought four Arena 61C for use as Atmos front and rear speakers in a 5.2.4 home theater speaker configuration. Considered similar offerings by Canton, KEF, and Monoprice. None could match the speaker value found in the JBL Arena when on sale for $120 a pair. Bought four of these for cost of two Canton or KEF. Monoprice lacked the soft dome tweeter I was seeking. JBL's soft dome tweeters are clear and sweet, mid-bass is solid (using a sub for low bass). Components, layout and design are top notch. Definite Recommendation.
Date published: 2020-10-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best in world I bought this a few weks ago and one sight my friends came around just to watch me with it. A crowd pleaser. Thanks!
Date published: 2017-05-07
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Product Q&A

What diameter of hole is need for the 61cdt model,  I have limited space and with wood studs very close to each other.

Asked by: Jerry4597
Cutout Dimensions (D): 8" (203mm)
Answered by: Dan E
Date published: 2021-06-06

Was there ever a clear answer as to whether the Arena 6IC could be used in a covered patio environment?

Asked by: Saxmanrios
Thank you for reaching out. Our JBL Arena 61C In-Ceiling Loudspeaker with 6-1/2” woofer with its XL-2 bracket is suitable for mounting in any wall or ceiling up to 2” thick. If your patio has these requirements then yes, you can use this speaker system in that location. Please visit our website to get more information about this product. https://bit.ly/2Y94xZa
Answered by: Customer Support
Date published: 2021-11-01

Running about 30' of wire to the speaker. What size speaker wire should I run/ Is 16-2 enough?

Asked by: m1473
That should be good enough as long as the wires are capable of running through the walls.
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Whats is the weight of the Arena 6IC?

Asked by: hdc9500674
Hi there, our JBL Arena 6IC has a weight of 5.42 pounds. If you have more question. Please contact us so we can help you. https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

Do this speakers work any subwoofer? 

Asked by: Dolsen03
Yes, you could pair it with any subwoofer. You could do the adjustments or fine-tune in your amplifier/receiver crossover settings.
Answered by: Jem at Customer Support
Date published: 2021-06-06

I would like to get these installed in my bathroom. Will it withstand the steam and moisture?

Asked by: shashank350
This is not an all-weather speaker so we do not recommend using it in a sauna. However, in a typical bathroom, it will work fine. The moisture and steam may slightly shorten the life of the product, but not in a drastic way.
Answered by: Nick F
Date published: 2021-06-06

I want to use these for my rear speakers in a 7.1 setup. I don't have a rear wall, close by, as this is going to be a great room. Is there anyway to point these more towards the seating area so they aren't shooting straight down on the floor?

Asked by: LoopBack
In-ceiling speakers cannot be used in the wall due to speaker dimensions. A wall is not deep enough to accommodate the depth of an in-ceiling speaker. For quality listening, we recommend using architectural speakers according to their intended purpose.
Answered by: Mario at Customer service
Date published: 2021-06-06

I am trying to set up a 5.1 channel . Can I use these as center speaker ?

Asked by: Vamshee
The Arena 6IC is an in-ceiling speaker and yes, you can definitely use this as the center channel for your 5.1-channel system. It all depends on your preference. if you have other questions, feel free to reach out to your local JBL Support Team. Thank you!
Answered by: Zoe at Customer Service
Date published: 2021-06-06
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