ESSENCE_IC5/IC6/IC8
Essence® 2-Way In-Ceiling Speakers
The product of expert Crestron® audio engineering,
Essence® speakers deliver the pinnacle of performance
for demanding residential installations. Select esoteric
materials, top shelf components, and a refined, high end
appearance underscore the meticulous design behind
each model. The result is a complete line of in-wall and
in-ceiling speakers worthy of a place in every room of the
finest custom home.
The Essence line promises the ultimate in installed audio
design, delivering simply stunning sound quality while
minimizing any impact on your décor, thanks to paintable
zero-bezel grilles.
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quickstart guide
Installation
Prepare Mounting Holes
Before finalizing the speaker location, check to make sure there are no fixtures, pipes, air
ducts, joists, or other possible obstructions. Use a good quality stud finder to locate joists.
If there is no access to the area above the ceiling, and it is uncertain that there are no
obstructions, carefully drill a small hole just through the ceiling near the middle of the proposed
speaker location(s) and use one of the commercially available inspection devices designed for
this purpose, or do one of the following:
● Use a piece of stiff wire, bent into an “L” shape, with one end long enough to explore an
area equal to the size of the speaker with the toggle clamps extended. Insert the wire into
the hole, make sure it rotates freely in a complete circle and that there is sufficient depth,
or
● Use a drywall saw to cut a small hole at a 45° angle toward the inside of the hole. An angle
cut simplifies repair since the removed piece can be reinserted to help plug the hole.
45°
If there are no obstructions, use the supplied template to trace outlines of the mounting holes
on the ceiling. Cut the final mounting holes at a 90° angle to the ceiling.
90°
Paint the Speaker Grilles
Speaker grille painting should be done prior to mounting.
1. Carefully remove the material on the underside of the grilles and set them aside for
reinstallation. It may be necessary to use a knife or other sharp instrument to free an
edge of the material so it can be peeled away. Use care to avoid cutting or tearing the
material.
2. Dry brush or lightly spray the surface to be painted. Use care to avoid clogging the
holes in the grille.
3. Once the paint is dry, reinstall the material to the underside.
Install Cables
Run the cables from the audio source to each speaker location following all appropriate
local codes. Strip the ends of the speaker cables 1/4” to 1/2” (6 mm to 12 mm) and twist
the exposed strands.
Mount/Remove Speakers
The in-ceiling speakers include three toggle clamps that simplify the mounting process. If the
grilles are mounted on the speakers, remove them before proceeding. (Refer to
“Install/Remove Grilles” below.)
1. Connect the speaker cable wires to the spring terminals by pressing the top of the
terminals down and inserting the exposed strands into the hole. Make sure that the
+ wires go to the + (red coded) terminals, and the – wires go to the – (black coded)
terminals.
2. With the toggle clamps turned inward, insert the speaker into the opening. As the three
screws on the front of the speaker are tightened, the toggle clamps first rotate into
clamping position (refer to the figure to the right) and then begin holding the speaker to
the ceiling. Tighten the screws until the speaker is secured; do not over tighten.
3. Speaker removal is accomplished by reversing the procedures given in steps 1 and 2
above.
a. Loosen the front screws to unclamp the speaker. Continue to loosen the screws until
the toggle clamps rotate inward.
b. When the speaker is loose, carefully remove it from the opening.
c. Disconnect the wires from the terminals.
Install/Remove Grilles
The zero-bezel frameless grilles are held in place by powerful magnets. To remove the
grilles, grip the edges and pull away from the speaker.
Rear View (Typical)
Spring
Terminals (2)
Toggle
Clamps (3)
Front View (Typical)
ESSENCE_IC5/IC6/IC8
Tighten Screws
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Specifications
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ESSENCE_IC5/IC6/IC8 Specifications
SPECIFICATION
Features & Performance
Woofer1
Tweeter
Crossovers
Crossover Frequency
Impedance
Frequency Response
Frequency Range
Power Handling
quickstart guide
Sensitivity
Connections
Input
Maximum Wire Size
Environmental
Temperature
Humidity
Construction
Baffle
Grille
Mounting
Dimensions
Diameter
Depth
Minimum Mounting Depth
Recommended Cutout
Weight
Available Models
Available Accessories
1. Woven Kevlar® with rubber surround, vented pole piece and cast aluminum basket
2. Advanced synthetic polymer dome, ferrofluid cooling, offset post mounted
3. Dimensions shown are per speaker
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Diameter
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ESSENCE_IC5
5.25 in (134 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
4th order Linkwitz-Riley
2 kHz
8 Ω nominal
55 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
45 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
125 watts program
88.5 dB @ (W/m)
(2) spring terminals
10 AWG
41° to 104° F (5° to 40° C)
10% to 90% RH (non-condensing)
For indoor use only
ABS plastic, black
Steel with textured finish, paintable, round or square (both included), magnetically held
zero bezel frameless
Flush ceiling mount using three integral spring-loaded toggle clamps, 1.35 in (34 mm)
maximum surface thickness
8.30 in (211 mm)
4.07 in (104 mm)
3.88 in (99 mm)
7.40 in (188 mm)
4.58 lb (2.1 kg)
ESSENCE_IC5-W-T
Essence 5.25” 2-Way
In-Ceiling Speakers, Pair,
White Textured
SPKA-NCTP-IC500
New-Construction
Speaker Templates
ESSENCE_IC6 ESSENCE_IC8
6.50 in (165 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
4th order Linkwitz-Riley
2 kHz
8 Ω nominal
45 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
35 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
150 watts program
89.5 dB @ (W/m)
9.28 in (236 mm)
4.27 in (109 mm)
4.08 in (104 mm)
8.40 in (214 mm)
4.85 lb (2.2 kg)
ESSENCE_IC6-W-T
Essence 6.5” 2-Way
In-Ceiling Speaker, Pair,
White Textured
SPKA-NCTP-IC600
New-Construction
Speaker Templates
8.00 in (203 mm)
1.10 in (28 mm)
4th order Linkwitz-Riley
2 kHz
8 Ω nominal
38 Hz to 20 kHz (±3 dB)
30 Hz to 20 kHz (-10 dB)
175 watts program
91.5 dB @ (W/m)
11.64 in (296 mm)
4.94 in (126 mm)
4.75 in (121 mm)
10.80 in (275 mm)
7.09 lb (3.3 kg)
ESSENCE_IC8-W-T
Essence 8” 2-Way
In-Ceiling Speaker, Pair,
White Textured
SPKA-NCTP-IC800
New-Construction
Speaker Templates
Side and Rear Views (Typical)
Depth
Minimum
Mounting
Depth
Diameter
Recommended
Cutout
Diameter
Problem Solving
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Troubleshooting
The following table provides corrective action for possible trouble situations.
If further assistance is required, please contact a Crestron customer service
representative.
TROUBLE
No sound or
intermittent
sound from
speakers.
Constant noise
such as buzz,
hum, or hiss
from speakers.
Poor low
frequency
output.
POSSIBLE CAUSE(S)
Cable connection error.
Amplifier not receiving
input signal or amplifier
malfunction.
Faulty device in system.
System grounding fault.
Incorrect polarity
connection at speaker
or amplifier.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
Verify cable connections between
amplifier and speakers.
Verify amplifier is functioning correctly,
that it is receiving an input signal and
that correct input source is selected.
Verify all devices in system are
functioning properly.
Verify system grounding.
Verify speaker connection polarity (+ on
amplifier to + on speaker).
Further Inquiries
To locate specific information or resolve questions after reviewing this guide,
contact Crestron's True Blue Support at 1-888-CRESTRON
[1-888-273-7876] or, for assistance within a particular geographic region, refer
to the listing of Crestron worldwide offices at www.crestron.com/offices.
To post a question about Crestron products, log onto Crestron’s Online Help at
www.crestron.com/onlinehelp. First-time users must establish a user account
to fully benefit from all available features.
Future Updates
As Crestron improves functions, adds new features and extends the
capabilities of the ESSENCE_IC5/IC6/IC8 speakers, additional information may
be made available as manual updates. These updates are solely electronic and
serve as intermediary supplements prior to the release of a complete technical
documentation revision.
Check the Crestron Web site periodically for manual update avail
ability and its
relevance. Updates are identified as an “Addendum” in the Download column.
The specific patents that cover Crestron products are listed at patents.crestron.com.
Crestron, the Crestron logo and Essence, are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Crestron
Electronics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Kevlar is either a trademark or registered
trademark of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company in the United States and/or other countries. Other
trademarks, registered trademarks, and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the
entities claiming the marks and names or their products. Crestron disclaims any proprietary interest in the
marks and names of others. Crestron is not responsible for errors in typography or photography.
This document was written by the Technical Publications department at Crestron.
©2013 Crestron Electronics, Inc.
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