Image Audio IA8 On-wall speaker (single)

For some time, speakers on wall were always seen as a gimmick first, speaker second, well now Image Audio is set to change this trend with the IA8 and IA5 on-wall speaker range.

When Image Audio was created, it was based on the principle of not just building an in-wall speaker, or a speaker which looks like a picture, instead they set out to build an incredible sound speaker which resulted in what we describe as a powerful yet almost invisible option to a speaker.

The sound quality blows you away, traditionally custom built speakers have always been good at one thing, but always required additional products to make them work effectively, not with the Image Audio IA8’s, the bass response is incredible, so much so it get you searching for the sub-woofer.

Being so versatile, the IA8’s can be installed into a number of different scenarios, either as stand alone stereo speakers, or combined to create a stunning surround sound solution.

Speaker Features

Bass/Mid drive unit:
The 8” 150w RMS/1000w transient bass driver is in a class of its own. It is based on unique Hexatech technology whereby a hexagon shaped aluminium voice coil affords higher efficiency and power handling accuracy. In addition (EVC) External Voice Coil technology is used to enable excellence in sound accuracy and total balance. A double magnet combination of neodymium and traditional ferrite magnets result in an optimal magnetic field. Couple this with DPC cone material and you have one of the best bass drivers in the world.

Hi frequency driver:
This ultra Hi-End tweeter combines a flat pancake type motor construction with a high power neodymium magnet. The hand treated ACUFLEX soft dome and rear dampened chamber results in a clean crisp high frequency performance. The unit also has the same Hexatech voice coil technology as the bass driver, delivering high SPL with no distortion.

Cabinet construction:
The proprietary braced cabinet means that vibrations and unwanted resonance found in larger deeper cabinets have been removed. Two long ports run from the base of the cabinet and either side of the woofer. As the speaker is always mounted against the wall the ports can be tuned to match the on-wall response resulting in a much more accurate bass response.

Crossover
Due to the low frequency response of the tweeter and naturally steep high frequency roll off of the bass driver a simple crossover with high fidelity components can be used. Carefully selected Air Core coils are closely wound to match the exact impedance required. World class Mundorf MCAP Audio capacitors are used to add clarity and detail to high frequencies.

• Power Handling: 150w RMS/1000w Transients
• Frequency response: 43Hz – 25000Hz +/- 6db
• Sensitivity: 89db 1w/1m
• Dimensions (speaker only) H587mm x W485mm x D98mm
• Dimensions (with image): H622mm x W520mm x 110mm
• Recommended Amplifier: 100 – 200 RMS
• Speaker Type: Main Stereo or front cinema channels
• Power Connections: Bi-amp gold binding post