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ARENA SERIES
Architectural Loudspeakers
Arena 6IC Arena 6IW
Arena 6ICDT
Arena 8IC
Barely noticeable. Until you hear them.
Floor to ceiling, JBL Arena architectural series speakers are engineered for full sound
dispersion to fi ll the room – no matter where installed. Specially designed with a nearly
invisible zero-bezel, fully paintable magnetic grille, the JBL Arena speakers blend into any
home environment. The JBL proprietary HDI waveguide allows the loudspeaker to fi ll the
room in cinema-quality, full-immersion sound from any location – even high elevations or
off-axis listening locations. The JBL Arena is ready for integration into any home audio or
theater system, with a sturdy, reliable design including a XL-2 bracket suitable for mounting
in any wall or ceiling up to 2" thick. Expertly designed, the series is matched to the awardwinning JBL Arena component speakers for a complete home audio experience. It will leave
you wondering how such spectacular sound seems to come out of nowhere.
Arena 8IW
Arena 55IW
Features
Sound Inspired by JBL’s legendary
M2 Master Reference Monitor
Paintable, nearly invisible zero-bezel
magnetic grille
Superior XL-2 installation bracket
ARENA SERIES
Architectural Loudspeakers
Features and Benefi ts
Sound Inspired by JBL’s legendary M2 Master Reference Monitor
High Defi nition Imaging (HDI) waveguide technology takes its cues from the legendary JBL M2 Master Reference Monitor. Computer-optimized driver positioning
and network integration result in ideal performance and life-like soundstage imaging throughout the entire room, regardless of location. Proven acoustic superiority
through rigorous testing and real-world evaluation.
Paintable, nearly invisible zero-bezel magnetic grille
Speakers are nearly invisible, seamlessly blending into wall or ceiling architecture. Equally pleasing to audiophiles and interior designers as full-dispersion speakers
can be fully painted and integrated into any confi guration or setup. Engineered for the custom installer with a whole-room, seamless audio and visual design in mind.
Superior XL-2 installation bracket
Sturdy, reliable design fi t for easy installation in walls up to a full 2" thick. Specialty mechanical grip designed to minimize vibration regardless of installation format.
Handles custom installation better than typical 1-1/2" bracket designs.
What’s in the box:
Main Unit
Magnetic Grille
Owner’s Manual
Printed Mounting Template
Warranty Card
Feature Arena 6IC Arena 6ICDT Arena 8IC Arena 6IW Arena 8IW Arena 55IW
Impedance: 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms 8 ohms
Recommended
Ampli er Power:
Frequency Response: 38Hz - 20kHz 38Hz - 20kHz 30Hz - 20kHz 38Hz - 20kHz 30Hz - 20kHz 40Hz - 20kHz
Loudspeaker
Sensitivity:
Low Frequency
Driver Size and
Material
High Frequency
Driver Size and
Material
Cutout Dimensions: (D): 8" (203mm) (D): 8" (203mm) (D) 9-5/8" (244mm)
Grille Finished
Dimensions:
Mounting Depth: 4-11/16" (119mm) 4-11/16" (119mm) 5-13/64" (132mm) 3-19/32" (91mm) 3-13/16" (97mm) 3.0" (76mm)
Compatible Wall
Material Thickness:
Shipping Units of
Measure:
Warranty: 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years 5 Years
Pre-Construction
Bracket Part number
Back Box Part
Number
80W 80W 100W 80W 100W 120W
86dB 2.83V @ 1m 86dB 2.83V @ 1m 88dB 2.83V @ 1m 86dB 2.83V @ 1m 88dB 2.83V @ 1m 88dB 2.83V @ 1m
6-1/2" (165mm)
Polycellulose Woofer
1" (25mm) Silk-Dome
Tweeter
(D): 9-3/32" (231mm) (D): 9-3/32" (231mm)
0.5" – 2.0"
(12mm – 51mm)
Each Each Each Each Each Each
PCK6C PCK6C PCK8C PCK6 PCK8 PCK55
FBB6C FBB6C FBB8C FBB6 FBB8 FBB55
6-1/2" (165mm)
Polycellulose Woofer
2 x 3/4" (19mm) Silk-
Dome Tweeter
0.5" – 2.0"
(12mm – 51mm)
8" (203mm)
Polycellulose Woofer
1" (25mm) Silk-Dome
Tweeter
(D): 10-11/16"
(272mm)
0.5" – 2.0"
(12mm – 51mm)
6-1/2" (165mm)
Polycellulose Woofer
1" (25mm) Silk-Dome
Tweeter
(H x W): 9-13/16" x
7-9/32"
(249mm x 185mm)
(H x W): 10-7/8"
x 8-11/32"
(276mm x 212mm)
0.5" – 2.0"
(12mm – 51mm)
8" (203mm)
Polycellulose Woofer
1" (25mm) Silk-Dome
Tweeter
(H x W): 11-15/16" x
8-15/16"
(303mm x 227mm)
(H x W): 13" x 10"
(330mm x 254mm)
0.5" – 2.0"
(12mm – 51mm)
Dual 5-1/4" (133mm)
Polycellulose Woofer
1" (25mm) Silk-Dome
Tweeter
(H x W): 14-1/8" x
6-13/32"
(359mm x 163mm)
(H x W): 15-1/8" x
7-13/32"
(384mm x 188mm)
0.5" – 2.0"
(12mm – 51mm)
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated
8500 Balboa Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91329 USA
www.jbl.com
© 2015 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved. JBL is a trademark of
HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated, registered in the United States and/or other countries.
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4-11 /16"
(119mm)
(231
mm)
HARMAN
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HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights reserved.
JBL is a trademark of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries.
Note:
1"
(25.4mm)
must be clear behind
the drywall to
provide adequate
room for the mounts
to engage.
08"
(203mm)
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