Description
MartinLogan IC8 – Premium 8-Inch In-Ceiling Speaker (Single)
The MartinLogan IC8 is a premium two-way architectural in-ceiling loudspeaker, combining high-quality sound reproduction with discreet installation.
Part of MartinLogan’s Installer Series, the IC8 features an 8-inch mineral-filled polypropylene bass/midrange driver and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter, delivering detailed vocals, clear high frequencies and powerful bass performance.
Designed for residential audio, multi-room music and custom home cinema installations, the IC8 offers excellent sound quality without occupying valuable floor or shelf space.
This product is supplied as one individual speaker.
High-Performance 8-Inch Woofer
The IC8 features a robust 8-inch mineral-filled polypropylene cone driver, engineered to deliver controlled bass and detailed midrange reproduction.
Its substantial driver size makes it particularly suitable for larger living spaces and installations where full-bodied music performance is important.
Precision Titanium Dome Tweeter
A 1-inch titanium dome tweeter provides clear, detailed high-frequency reproduction.
Ferrofluid damping and cooling help maintain consistent performance, while the tweeter’s design supports a broad listening area.
MartinLogan Vojtko Crossover Technology
The IC8 incorporates MartinLogan’s proprietary Vojtko crossover topology, using carefully selected components to provide smooth integration between the woofer and tweeter.
This contributes to balanced sound reproduction, natural vocals and accurate musical detail.
Discreet Architectural Installation
The IC8 features an ultra-low-profile, bezel-free grille that sits discreetly against the ceiling.
Its paintable, micro-perforated magnetic grille can be finished to complement the surrounding interior, creating an elegant installation with minimal visual impact.
Secure Mounting System
MartinLogan’s mounting-lock system provides secure installation within a suitable ceiling structure.
The speaker includes an installation template to assist with accurate positioning and preparation.
Multi-Room Audio & Smart Home Integration
The MartinLogan IC8 is ideal for professionally designed multi-room audio systems.
It can be connected to compatible amplifiers, including suitable multi-zone amplification systems used in Control4 smart home installations.
Applications include:
- Living rooms and lounges
- Kitchens and dining rooms
- Bedrooms and dressing rooms
- Home cinema surround and overhead effects
- Multi-room music systems
- Residential smart home installations
- Suitable commercial and hospitality interiors
Key Features
- Premium two-way in-ceiling loudspeaker
- 8-inch mineral-filled polypropylene woofer
- 1-inch titanium dome tweeter
- MartinLogan Vojtko crossover technology
- Frequency response from 45Hz to 20kHz
- 90dB sensitivity
- Compatible with 8-ohm amplification
- Low-profile architectural design
- Paintable magnetic micro-perforated grille
- Secure mounting-lock installation system
- Optional square grille available separately
- Suitable for stereo, multi-room and home cinema applications
- Supplied individually
Complete Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MartinLogan |
| Model | IC8 |
| Product series | Installer Series |
| Speaker type | Two-way architectural in-ceiling loudspeaker |
| Installation | Flush-mounted in ceiling |
| Frequency response | 45Hz–20,000Hz (±3dB) |
| Recommended amplifier range | 15–90 watts |
| Maximum power handling | 60 watts |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
| Impedance | Compatible with 8 ohms |
| Crossover frequency | 2,500Hz |
| High-frequency driver | 1-inch (25mm) titanium dome |
| Low-frequency driver | 8-inch (203mm) mineral-filled polypropylene cone |
| Crossover design | MartinLogan Vojtko topology |
| Speaker connections | Spring-loaded push terminals |
| Maximum speaker cable size | 12 AWG |
| Grille | Paintable, magnetic, micro-perforated |
| Grille profile | Bezel-free, low-profile |
| Mounting system | Integrated mounting locks |
| Optional square grille | MartinLogan C8 Square Grille |
| Optional pre-installation bracket | MartinLogan C8 / C8-AW Bracket |
| Quantity supplied | One speaker |
Dimensions, Weight & Installation Requirements
| Measurement | Specification |
|---|---|
| Overall diameter | 264mm |
| Overall depth | 101mm |
| Overall dimensions | 264mm diameter × 101mm depth |
| Required ceiling cut-out diameter | 238mm |
| Depth behind ceiling surface | 93mm |
| Projection below ceiling surface | 8mm |
| Net weight | 2kg per speaker |
Important Installation Information
The IC8 requires a circular ceiling opening measuring 238mm in diameter, with a minimum mounting depth of approximately 93mm behind the finished ceiling surface.
Additional clearance may be necessary for speaker cabling, ceiling construction and installation requirements.
Check ceiling structure, available depth and local installation requirements before cutting.
The IC8 is a passive loudspeaker and requires a compatible external amplifier. It is not a wireless or self-powered speaker.
For high-humidity or other demanding environments, consider a specifically rated architectural loudspeaker rather than assuming the standard IC8 is weatherproof.
Expert MartinLogan Installation at Riverside HiFi
At Riverside HiFi, we specialise in premium architectural audio, home cinema, multi-room music and smart home installations.
Our services include:
- In-ceiling and in-wall loudspeaker installation
- Architectural audio system design
- Amplifier and speaker matching
- Multi-room audio distribution
- Control4 smart home integration
- Home cinema surround sound systems
- Professional speaker positioning and installation
- Audio system configuration and optimisation
Whether you’re designing a discreet music system for a single room or installing whole-home audio, Riverside HiFi can help you achieve outstanding sound without compromising your interior design.
MartinLogan IC8 In-Ceiling Speaker – Sold Individually
Riverside HiFi – Hi-Fi | Home Cinema | Smart Home | Professional Installation
A great choice for any room, the IC8 in-ceiling speaker is smaller than 10.5-inch when installed, perfectly melding performance with a discreet footprint. A robust 8-inch woofer provides a powerful and dynamic low-frequency performance.
Solutions Meet Performance
Manufactured to the highest standards of quality and performance, the new Installer Series by MartinLogan is a line of affordable, high-performance, ultra-low-profile custom installation in-ceiling and in-wall speakers. Featuring titanium dome tweeters and mineral-filled polypropylene drivers, each model comes with a remarkably robust mounting-lock system and paintable micro-perf, bezel-free grilles for a nearly invisible installation. Two all-weather models extended usage to high humidity areas. Pre-installation brackets are available for all models and square grilles are available for select in-ceiling models.
Titanium Dome Tweeters and Poly Cone Woofers
Titanium dome tweeters used throughout the Installer Series are ferrofluid damped and cooled for smooth high-frequency performance with amazing clarity across a wide listening area. Mineral-filled polypropylene cone bass/midrange drivers feature robust computer-optimized ferrite magnets and high-power motor structures to deliver detailed midrange performance and clean, extended bass response.
Micro-Perforated Grilles
Installer Series speakers feature ultra-low profile, paintable, micro-perforated grilles with no visible bezel for a near invisible integration into any wall or ceiling. A series of powerful magnets hidden inside the speaker quickly secure grilles into place, reducing the risk of warping or damage during installation. To match modern aesthetics, optional square grilles are available for most in-ceiling models (excludes all-weather versions).
Precision Crossovers & Spring-Loaded Binding Posts
Carefully hand-built using only the finest polyester capacitors and air-core coils, Installer Series crossovers employ MartinLogan’s proprietary Vojtko topology for vanishingly low distortion and seamless driver integration. This precision-tuned network preserves even the most microscopic sonic nuances while handling the full dynamics of any source. Spring-loaded binding posts feature a larger wire access hole and connect via banana plug, pin, or 12AWG bare wire.
Robust Mounting-Lock System
A simple, yet robust mounting-lock system allows quick, trouble-free installation. Pocketed screw holes help hold the drill steady, making installation a snap. When not in use, mounting locks are held securely within a self-contained housing. When moved into place, they couple the chassis firmly to the ceiling or wall, increasing the rigidity of surfaces. If ever removed, the locks retract and latch back in their housings. Each speaker includes a full-size installation template featuring quick-reference instructions, and die-cut guides for marking the cutout hole.
Specifications
Specifications are subject to change without notice
| Frequency Response | 45–20,000 Hz |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 90 Watts |
| Sensitivity | 90dB |
| Impedance | Compatible with 8 ohms |
| Crossover Frequency | 2,500 Hz |
| High Frequency Transducer | 1” (2.5cm) titanium dome |
| Low Frequency Transducer | 8” (20.3cm) mineral-filled poly cone |
| Binding Post Inputs | Push style accommodates wire up to 12AWG |
| Weight | 4.4 lbs. (2 kg) |
| Dimensions (overall size) | 10.4” x 3.98” (26.4 x 10.1cm) |
| Cut-Out Dimensions | 9-3/8” (23.8cm) dia. |
| Projection From Wall Surface | 0.33” (0.8cm) |
| Depth Behind Wall Surface | 3.65” (9.3cm) |
| Square Grille (sold separately) | C8 Square Grille |
| Pre-install Bracket (sold separately) | C8 & C8-AW Bracket |
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