The MartinLogan Helos 12 is part of the Helos CI Series, engineered to bring high-resolution audio performance to discreet architectural installations. Designed for small and mid-sized rooms, it combines advanced driver technology with an elegant, nearly invisible design.
At its core is a 1-inch neodymium soft-dome tweeter mounted on a pivoting stem, allowing users to direct high frequencies toward the primary listening position. This adjustable design improves sound imaging and ensures detailed, consistent audio reproduction throughout the room.
The speaker also features a 6.5-inch high-rigidity aluminum cone woofer with an extended-throw drive assembly and thermal protection. This combination delivers powerful midrange reproduction, controlled bass, and excellent dynamic performance.
The Helos 12 incorporates MartinLogan's proprietary Vojtko™ crossover topology, carefully assembled with air-core coils and polyester capacitors. This precision-engineered network ensures seamless integration between drivers, minimizing distortion and preserving the finest musical details.
Designed with installation flexibility in mind, the Helos 12 features a robust mounting-lock system for secure and straightforward installation. Its ultra-low-profile, paintable micro-perforated magnetic grille has no visible bezel, allowing the speaker to integrate almost invisibly into ceilings.
The Helos 12 is suitable for distributed audio systems and multichannel home theater configurations, including front, center, surround, and height-channel applications.
- Product Type: 2-way in-ceiling architectural speaker
- Tweeter: 1" (2.5 cm) neodymium soft-dome tweeter with pivoting stem
- Woofer: 6.5" (16.5 cm) high-rigidity aluminum cone with extended-throw drive assembly and thermal protection
- Frequency Response (±3 dB): 47 Hz – 20 kHz
- Recommended Amplifier Power: 20 – 200 W per channel
- Sensitivity: 89 dB (2.83V/1m)
- Impedance: 4 Ω (compatible with 4, 6, or 8 Ω amplifiers)
- Crossover Frequency: 2,800 Hz
- Crossover Components: Air-core coils and polyester capacitors
- Inputs: Push-style binding posts
- Cutout Dimensions: 8.35" (21.2 cm) diameter
- Overall Dimensions: 9.1" × 4.6" (23.1 × 11.8 cm), diameter × depth
- Installation Depth: 4.4" (11.2 cm)
- Projection from Ceiling Surface: 0.2" (0.45 cm)
- Weight: 4.5 lbs. (2 kg) per speaker
- Grille: Paintable, magnetic, micro-perforated, bezel-free
