SpeakerCraft SC3-IC8 8-Inch In-Ceiling Speaker with Kevlar Woofer & Tweeter
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Description
The SpeakerCraft SC3-IC8 is a premium 8-inch in-ceiling loudspeaker from the Nice SC3 architectural series — an evolution of SpeakerCraft, the inventor of architectural speakers. It pairs a black Kevlar woofer with a pivoting 1.25-inch aluminum-magnesium AccuAim tweeter to deliver crisp, clear, and dynamic sound throughout the home, from whole-home music and media rooms to dedicated home theaters.
The Kevlar cone is thin, stiff, and light for improved transient response and dynamics, while the aluminum-magnesium alloy tweeter — 56.3% larger than a typical 1-inch dome — delivers more power at a lower crossover point, enhanced off-axis response, and low distortion. A copper shorting ring (Faraday shield) reduces distortion and keeps impedance consistent across the frequency range, and an asymmetrical 3rd-order crossover with a 3-position tweeter level switch and 2-position voice switch lets you fine-tune the highs and vocal focus to taste.
Installation is fast and secure thanks to the ViseLock toolless clamping system, which mounts up to 75% faster than traditional designs. AccuAim technology click-locks the tweeter to a repeatable angle for precise phase accuracy, XmaG extended pole pieces keep response linear at all levels, and a rigid metal frame resists resonance and transmission loss. The paintable, bezelless stainless-steel round grille resists rust naturally, and the speaker works with EL-PCB-IC-8 pre-construction brackets.
Features
- 8-inch black Kevlar woofer for improved transient response and dynamics
- Pivoting 1.25-inch aluminum-magnesium AccuAim tweeter, 56.3% larger than a 1-inch dome
- Copper shorting ring (Faraday shield) for lower distortion and consistent impedance
- Asymmetrical 3rd-order crossover with 3-position tweeter level and 2-position voice switches
- ViseLock toolless mounting system installs up to 75% faster
- XmaG extended pole pieces for linear response and lower distortion at all levels
- Rigid metal frame with a paintable, bezelless stainless-steel round grille
- 92 dB sensitivity, 170 W power handling, 36 Hz–20 kHz frequency range
Technical Specifications
- Woofer: 8-inch Black Kevlar
- Tweeter: 1.25-inch Aluminum Magnesium Alloy (pivoting AccuAim)
- Power Handling: 170 W
- Sensitivity: 92 dB SPL ±3 dB
- Frequency Range: 36 Hz – 20 kHz
- Impedance: 8 Ohms Nominal; 6.2 Ohms Minimum
- Mounting: Toolless (ViseLock)
- Cutout Diameter: 9 3/4 in (248 mm)
- Dimensions: 10.8 in (274 mm) outside diameter x 5.5 in (139 mm) depth
- Behind-Wall Depth: 5.5 in
- Works With: EL-PCB-IC-8 Pre-Construction Brackets
- Warranty: 5 Year
What's Included
- SC3-IC8 in-ceiling speaker
- Paintable bezelless stainless-steel round grille (square grille sold separately)


