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SKU: OSD-ICE1080HD
OSD ICE108010" 3-Way High Definition Ceiling Speaker w/ 10" Woofer, 1" Tweeter 2.5" Mid Range, Single
This 3-way 10 inch in-ceiling speaker is perfect for serious music listening. The 3-way design gives you clean highs, exceptionally good mids and a 10" woofer which gives you full rich bass. If you want bass and bigger sound, this 3-way speaker is designed for for serious home theaters systems and dedicated listening spaces. With power handling up to 150W, this bass rich speaker provides plenty of juice while a 10" Paper Woofer, 2.5" pivoting Paper Cone mid-range, and pivoting 1" Ferrofluid cooled Silk dome tweeter surround you with high end quality sound.
How Does this Speaker Mount in the Ceiling?
Customers often ask us if they need special installation mounting brackets on their OSD ceiling speakers. The answer is no and here’s why. All our in-ceiling speakers feature a dog leg (L-shaped) mounting system that is part of the frame. Before you install the speakers, remove the grille and you’ll see several the mounting screws near the front frame. These screws need to be loosened to activate the dog leg clamps. Use a screwdriver to loosen (turn to the left) these screws and the clamp will come loose. When the speaker is in position in the ceiling, tighten (turn to the right) the screw and the speaker will be secured to the ceiling.
What Type of Speaker Wire and What Gauge?
Wiring is not included with in-ceiling speakers so you will have to purchase some. We recommend our OSD Audio CL3/FT4 cable that is UL (fire) rated for in-wall and outdoor speaker installs. This type of cable includes a heavy-duty outer jacket approved for in-wall/in-ceiling installation. The high-quality plastic jacket is also very flexible so it's easy to run the wires inside the wall. As for the gauge, for runs up to 100 feet for background music, 16-gauge will be fine. If the run is approaching or exceeding 100 feet, we suggest 14-gauge wire.
What Is Butyl Rubber Surround?
With almost double the shelf life of foam, butyl rubber has been the choice of speaker designers looking to optimize the sound based upon materials that go together. The Surround is just one of the integral parts of the speaker's motor structure. Butyl Rubber gives the speaker more excursion capability featuring a deeper bass with a wider frequency response, and its shelf life is closer to 25 years compared to the foam at 12 to 15 years.
Testing the Sound Quality of In-Ceiling Speakers
Many customers like to test the sound quality of their new OSD Audio in-ceiling speakers before they install them. Keep in mind, however, that these flush-mount speakers are designed to be used in the wall or ceiling. Uninstalled in-wall/in-ceiling speakers will sound weak and tinny because without the proper enclosure (in this case your house wall) the speaker can’t produce the sound pressure level it needs. If you want to try them out, we recommend mounting the in-ceiling speakers into a box of about 3 cubic ft. or larger; or simply mount them in the ceiling and then listen. This will give you an accurate measure of the sound quality.
For a retrofit installation, no construction bracket is needed.
Warning: California's Proposition 65
Warning:
This product can expose you to chemicals, including vinyl chloride, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
- Speaker Type: 10" 3-Way Flush-Mount Ceiling Speaker
- Woofer: 10" Injected Composite Paper Cone
- Tweeter: 1" Ferrofluid Cooled Silk Dome
- Midrange: 2.5" Treated Paper Cone
- Frequency Response: 30Hz - 20kHz
- Power Handling: 150W
- Sensitivity: 89 dB @ 1W/1M
- Impedance: 8 Ohms
- Spray Paintable Snap-In Grille Included
- Inputs: Gold-plated 5-way Binding Posts
- Install-friendly Dog Ear Installation Brackets
- Diameter & Depth: 13.58" x 6.30"
- Cutout Diameter: 12.17"
- Sold As: Single
- Warranty: 10 Years
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Katra • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
1. What is the crossover frequency for each driver (woofer, midrange, tweeter) ??2. Is the midrange a sealed enclosure?3. Can these be purchased in bull or large quantities in the future (buying one to test it out)?
Customer Service • 12/17/2019, 2:17:43 PM
Hi Katra:We have two 10" 3-Way Speakers that might work for you. The ICE1080HD Standard Frame threeway In-Ceiling Speaker Speaker Crossover Points: 1000 Hz and 3000 Hz, and has closed back midrange.Then there is the R103 Black Series threeway which features a Trimless frame with magnetic grill. Its crossover points are 1700 Hz and 2300 HzThe R103 is part of our Black Series lineup a direct to dealer custom speaker line. I will send you additional information on the Black Series to your email. When we added the R103, we also created a New Construction Bracket that works for both Models.We do have better pricing available depending on quantity and wholesale status.Please let me know more about your project; tim@osdaudio.com.TL/5650
Katra • 08/27/2021, 1:28:52 PM
I would like to put these in an enclousure, do you know what demension I would need to achieve 30hz? Also, what port lenth and size ? I would do the calculations myself, but there are no specs for the LF driver. Looking forward to your response!
Customer Service • 03/21/2023, 6:11:07 PM
I would build a 1.5 to 2.0 cubic foot enclosure, including the speaker. Do a sealed enclosure, then experiment with fiber fill to tune it. The more fiber fill, the more the speaker will think it is a larger box. The fiber absorbs the low frequencies. If you plan on adding the fiber, make it a 1.5 cubic foot.
TimL/3-23
Katra • 12/01/2022, 9:38:22 PM
The speaker is rated to go as low as 30hz, what box volume do I need to have so the speaker can hit that frequency?
Customer Service • 03/15/2023, 5:59:08 PM
Hi:
1 to 1.5 cubic foot would work fine.
TL/2023
Katra • 12/13/2022, 0:47:47 AM
Is the speaker 150 watts peak or rms?
Customer Service • 03/15/2023, 6:31:11 PM
Hi Katra:
The conservative rating is 75 Watts RMS with a Peak of 150 Watts.
TimL/2023
William Andries • 05/18/2023, 9:25:07 AM
My round hole in the ceiling is 10 inches.
What is the diameter of the 10 inch speaker on finished side?
Customer Service • 06/05/2023, 4:30:42 PM
Hi William:
Here are the specs: Diameter & Depth: 13.58" x 6.30", Cutout Diameter: 12.17". There is a cutout template that comes with each speaker. You will need to cut the hole from 10" to 12.17". Before you tape the template to the ceiling using blue painter's tape, you will determine if the current spot is centered on the two ceiling joists checking clearance around the inside of the top. This will help determine the placement of the Cutout hole template. A Jab Saw can be used for a tile, Sheetrock ceiling, or a jig saw if more substantial. You would like the speaker centered on ensuring that none of the dog ear clamps are restricted.
TimL 6-5
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