JBL - ARENA 6IW - In-Wall Loudspeaker

JBL Arena 6IW - Premium In-Wall Loudspeaker with 6.5” Woofer

Floor to ceiling, JBL Arena architectural series speakers are engineered for full sound dispersion to fill the room - no matter where installed. Specially designed with a nearly invisible zero-bezel, fully paintable magnetic grill, the JBL Arena speakers blend into any home environment. The JBL proprietary HDI waveguide allows the loudspeaker to fill 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 theatre system, with a sturdy, reliable design including an XL-2 bracket suitable for mounting in any wall or ceiling up to 2” thick. Expertly designed, the series is matched to the award-winning 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.

Main features

+ HDI waveguide technology
+ Paintable low-visibility grilles
+ Superior new installation bracket design
+ Sold as a single speaker for installation flexibility

Sound Inspired by JBL ’s legendary M2 Master Reference Monitor

+ High Definition 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 grill

+ 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 configuration or setup.
+ Engineered for the custom installer with whole-room, seamless audio and visual design in mind.

Superior XL-2 installation bracket

+ Sturdy, reliable design fit 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.

Specification

Impedance:  8 ohms
Recommended amplifier power:  80W
Frequency response:  38Hz - 20kHz
Crossover frequency:  2.4kHz
Loudspeaker sensitivity:  86dB 2.83V @ 1m
Low frequency driver:  6.5" (165mm) Polycellulose Woofer
High frequency driver:  1" (25mm) Silk-dome Tweeter
Cutout dimensions:  249 x 185mm HxW (9.8" x 7.3")
Grille finished dimensions:  276 x 212mm HxW (10.9" x 8.34")
Mounting depth:  91mm (3.6")
Compatible wall material thickness:  12 - 51mm (0.5" - 2")
No. of speakers per box: 1
Pre-construction bracket part number:  PCK6
Back box part number:  FBB6