Focal 100 IC6ST

100 IC6ST by FOCAL

Overview:
The 100 IC6ST by FOCAL is a high-quality in-ceiling speaker, specifically designed for residential installations. This compact speaker is equipped with dual tweeters, making it an excellent choice for delivering stereo sound in small to medium-sized rooms like bedrooms, kitchens, or hallways. It’s also suitable for humid environments such as bathrooms, thanks to Focal’s tropicalization process, which protects the speaker from moisture without compromising performance. At its price point, the 100 IC6ST offers impressive sonic quality and adaptability.

Purpose:
Designed to provide stereo sound from a single, discreet in-ceiling unit, the 100 IC6ST is perfect for spaces where traditional speaker placement is challenging. Its tropicalized design ensures it can handle humidity, making it ideal for bathrooms or other damp environments.

Design:
The 100 IC6ST is a two-way coaxial in-ceiling speaker featuring a 6.5-inch dual voice coil Polyglass midbass driver and two 1-inch aluminum inverted dome tweeters. This design enables accurate and well-balanced stereo sound from a single speaker unit, saving space while delivering a full audio experience. The speaker includes a 3-position treble equalizer to fine-tune the high frequencies according to the room’s acoustics. A paint-ready grille provides a seamless aesthetic, allowing the speaker to blend effortlessly with any ceiling design.

Key Features:

• Stereo Sound in Compact Form: Dual tweeters allow the 100 IC6ST to reproduce stereo sound from a single unit, ideal for small rooms or where multiple speakers aren’t feasible.
• Humidity Resistant: Tropicalization makes the speaker perfect for bathrooms and kitchens, where moisture resistance is crucial.
• Customizable High Frequencies: A 3-position treble equalizer optimizes sound performance for different room environments.
• Flexible Installation: Can be installed as an in-ceiling or in-wall speaker, with the option to connect multiple units to a single amplifier output.
• Discrete Aesthetics: A shallow depth and paintable grille make the speaker visually unobtrusive, seamlessly integrating with any décor.

Performance:

• Sensitivity: With a sensitivity rating of 89 dB (2.83V/1m), the 100 IC6ST offers efficient sound output, delivering crisp and clear audio at moderate volume levels.
• Frequency Response: The speaker covers a frequency range from 60 Hz to 23 kHz (+/- 3 dB), capturing both clear highs and robust lows, ideal for music and general audio use.
• Impedance: It supports dual 8Ω nominal impedance and a minimal impedance of 6.7Ω per channel, providing flexibility for a variety of amplifier setups.

SPL and Amplification:

• Recommended Amplifier Power: Works best with amplifiers rated between 25W to 100W, making it suitable for a wide range of hi-fi systems and home audio configurations.
• Low-Frequency Response: Reaches down to 48 Hz (-6 dB), ensuring sufficient bass for stereo and background music applications without needing a separate subwoofer.

Dimensions and Installation:

• Overall Dimensions: The speaker’s compact dimensions, 208 mm in diameter and 95 mm in depth (8.19" x 3.74"), make it a discreet choice for various ceiling types.
• Cut-Out Size: Requires a cut-out diameter of 184 mm (7.24"), allowing for easy installation in standard ceiling spaces.
• Installation Depth: With a depth of 91 mm (3.58") from the wall or ceiling surface, the 100 IC6ST has a shallow profile that works in a variety of installation scenarios.
• Weight: Lightweight at 1.75 kg (3.86 lbs) including the grille, facilitating simple and secure mounting.

Finishes:

The 100 IC6ST includes a magnetic grille, ready to paint for seamless integration with your ceiling’s color and texture.