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Item# ARENA8ICAM
Description
Arena 8IC
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
- 100W
- Frequency Response
- 30Hz - 20kHz
Audio Specifications
- Loudspeaker Sensitivity
- 88dB 2.83V @ 1m
- Low Frequency Driver Size and Material
- 8" (203mm) Polycellulose Woofer
- High Frequency Driver Size and Material
- 1" (25mm) Silk-Dome Tweeter
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Reviews and Q&A
Customer Reviews
Rated 5 out of
5
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Sis 420 from
Best product
I've had this product for a month. And I use it every day I love it I recommend this to anyone who wants to buy it
Date published: 2017-05-31
Rated 5 out of
5
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julie8110 from
awesome sound
love how great the quality and sound is awesome great quality
Date published: 2017-04-27
Rated 5 out of
5
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MVSBOSS from
Great ceiling speakers for my 5:1 system
I did a lot of research of various speakers before selecting the JBL Arena 81C's. They provide a very clean sound. I do wish that the tweeter could be rotated, but we just 'pointed' them inward and the highs come through nicely. I put the boxes the speakers came in over the top (attic side) of the speaker to keep the insulation out of them. Seems to have helped with the bass coming through too. Great price, free delivery and no tax.
Date published: 2019-11-28
Rated 4 out of
5
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musiclvr25 from
Love this product
I absolutely love JBL. The sound is so clear and crisp I could listen to it all day long. 100% recommended!
Date published: 2017-04-21
Rated 5 out of
5
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LM130 from
Best speaks for ceiling!
I recommend. Excellent quality! Best ceiling speakers !!!!
Date published: 2022-03-24
Product Q&A
I am looking for quality surround sounds speakers to put in my ceilings in the theater room as well as my living room and outside patio. The patio and living room will be on one receiver, while the theater room will have a dedicated receiver.
For indoor/outdoor speakers, check out our JBL Control X. Aside from delivering deep, powerful bass and crisp, detailed sound regardless of location, its rugged design can also handle the elements making it the perfect indoor/outdoor stereo speakers for any setup. Check out this link for more information about our JBL Control X: https://bit.ly/335wP2U. For the theater room, we recommend our JBL SP8CII speakers. Its design allows it to deliver true JBL quality sound, yet without taking up valuable floor and shelf space. Movies sound more immersive and your favorite music comes alive. Check out this link for more information on our JBL SP8CII: https://bit.ly/2OxV6JI.
Date published: 2021-06-06
I'd like to have 2 in-ceiling speakers in my kitchen and another 2 in my living room, controlled by a Google Nest Hub (as 2 separate zones) to play music. Which JBL speakers do you recommend for this and what type of receiver to you recommend as well?
We would like to get more information to help you out, please contact us so we can assist you:https://bit.ly/2zwFkYM
Date published: 2021-06-06
what pre-construction mud ring fits the Arena 8ic?
We would like to work with you directly to help you with your issue. Please submit a case request at https://www.jbl.com/support-contact.html and the Customer Service Team will be more than happy to assist you.
Date published: 2021-06-06
Will these ceiling speakers match (timbre) with my existing JBL SP8ii rear channels?
We recommend using our JBL SP8ii with our other JBL SoundPoint speakers for the sound to match. Check this guide regarding what speakers match best for your JBL SP8ii: https://bit.ly/36gEakP
Date published: 2021-06-06
I was thinking of using the Arena 8IC speakers in our indoor pool room - it is climate controlled but does get a bit humid at times. Will these hold up to some humidity?
Our JBL Arena 8IC may not hold up with this kind of set-up since it is not a weatherproof speaker.
Date published: 2021-12-18
I can't find a maximum SPL for this speaker on the specs. Looking at installing in a Dolby Atmos theatre
We do not measure the max SPL for our speakers. The only information we have is for the sensitivity rating. The ARENA 8IC has a sensitivity rating of 88dB 2.83V @ 1m.
Date published: 2021-06-06
is this a stereo speaker? and are these weather resistant? I have single rough-in in kitchen and bathroom
These are not stereo speakers. The only in-ceiling stereo speaker is the STUDIO 2 6ICDT. You can check it out at the link below. It is not available yet, but is coming soon. None of our in-ceiling speakers are weather resistant, but they can certainly be used in a kitchen or bathroom as long as water is not sprayed directly at them.
http://www.jbl.com/loudspeakers/STUDIO2+6ICDT.html?cgid=loudspeakers&dwvar_STUDIO2%206ICDT_color=Black#prefn1=isRefurbished&srule=product-name-ascending&sz=12&start=1&prefv1=false
Date published: 2021-06-06
would these be suitable for a Dolby Atmos set up>
Yes, the JBL Arena 8IC can be used for a Dolby Atmos setup.
Date published: 2021-06-06
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