The MartinLogan IC8-AW is a premium all-weather in-ceiling speaker engineered to deliver high-fidelity sound in environments where conventional architectural speakers are not suitable. Featuring an 8-inch mineral-filled polypropylene woofer and a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter, the IC8-AW provides powerful bass, detailed midrange, and crisp high frequencies while withstanding moisture and humidity. Its IP54-rated construction makes it ideal for covered patios, outdoor living spaces, bathrooms, pool houses, and other challenging installation environments.
Purpose-built for long-term durability, the IC8-AW incorporates a moisture-resistant conformal coating on its crossover network and specially sealed driver mounting points to prevent water intrusion. These design enhancements protect the internal components without compromising the natural, balanced sound quality expected from MartinLogan. The proprietary Vojtko crossover network ensures seamless integration between the woofer and tweeter, producing wide dispersion, low distortion, and accurate tonal balance.
Installation is quick and secure thanks to the robust mounting-lock system and the ultra-low-profile magnetic grille, which can be painted to blend seamlessly into virtually any ceiling. The weather-resistant grille coating provides additional protection against prolonged humidity and outdoor exposure while maintaining the speaker's clean architectural appearance. Pre-installation brackets are also available for new construction projects.
Whether used for outdoor entertainment, whole-home distributed audio, or installations in high-moisture indoor spaces, the IC8-AW combines rugged weather-resistant construction with the refined performance that defines MartinLogan loudspeakers. It offers an ideal solution for listeners seeking premium architectural sound without sacrificing reliability in demanding environments.
- Component type: 2-way all-weather in-ceiling speaker
- High-frequency driver: 1-inch titanium dome tweeter
- Low-frequency driver: 8-inch mineral-filled polypropylene cone woofer
- Frequency response: 45 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB)
- Sensitivity: 90 dB
- Impedance: Compatible with 8-ohm amplifiers
- Crossover frequency: 2,500 Hz
- Recommended amplifier power: 15–90 W
- Maximum power handling: 60 W
- Inputs: Push-style binding posts (supports up to 12 AWG wire)
- IP rating: IP54 weather resistant
- Mounting depth: 3.65 in (9.3 cm)
- Overall dimensions: 10.4 × 3.98 in (26.4 × 10.1 cm)
- Required cutout: 9.38 in (23.8 cm) diameter
- Grille: Weather-resistant, ultra-low-profile magnetic paintable grille
- Design features: Moisture-resistant crossover coating, sealed driver mounting, weather-resistant construction, Vojtko crossover network, suitable for covered outdoor and high-humidity environments