JBL C Series C-8IW is a 2-way Passive In-wall In-wall speaker by JBL. It was released in 2016. It features a 0.5" Soft-Dome Tweeter and 1 x 8" Poly Woofer. The speaker has a frequency range of 45-20kHz and a sensitivity of 89 dB. JBL C Series C-8IW has an MSRP of 200$ per pair but can often be found around 160$ per pair.
Room Size Suitability
The size of the room where you plan to use the JBL C Series C-8IW is a crucial factor in your decision. We have assessed its suitability for various room sizes based on its dimensions and maximum power output:
| Listening Environment* |
Suitability |
| Near-field | Good |
| Small Room | Good |
| Mid-size Room | Average |
| Large Room | Poor |
| Very Large Room | No way |
(* Approximate Room sizes: Small < 100sq. ft / 9 m2, Mid-size: 100-220 sq. ft / 9-20 m2, Large 220-400 sq. ft / 20-36 m2, Very Large: > 400 sq. ft / 36 m2.
Average Floor Height: 9" / 2.7m. Typical room sizes differ from country to country, and the actual listening experience changes depending on floor height, room shape, surface materials, listening position, speaker locations, etc.)
Frequency Response of the JBL C Series C-8IW Speaker
JBL C Series C-8IW has a Frequency response range of 45-20kHz and Power Range of up to 45 watts. With a minimum frequency of 45 Hz, C-8IW delivers moderate bass depth so depending on your use case, you might want to consider adding a subwoofer to your system.
Here we have a comparison of how C-8IW's Low frequency value compares with the average, max and min Low frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
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Impedance and Sensitivity
JBL C Series C-8IW's nominal impedance level is
8 ohms and has a sensitivity of
89 dB.
Sensitivity
In-wall Speakers
8 Ohms is pretty much the standard nominal impedance amongst stereo speakers and amplifiers so JBL C Series C-8IW is not considered a difficult to drive speaker from nominal Impedance perspective.
Sensitivity
89dB of the JBL C Series C-8IW is an average sensitivity for stereo speaker so it is neither easy nor difficult to drive Sensitivity wise. Work out how loud the JBL C Series C-8IW plays in your room →
What amplifier does the JBL C Series C-8IW need?
At normal listening levels in a medium room, about
9.5–45 W
per channel into 8 ohms.
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Input Type
C-8IW features Spring clip type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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JBL C Series C-8IW External Dimensions and Weight
JBL C Series C-8IW has external dimensions of (Height x Width x Depth) 12.8750-inch x 8.7500-inch x 3.2500-inch (328.0 x 223.0 x 83.0mm ).
Base Surface Area
Base surface area of a loudspeaker may become a determining factor when the space in your room or desk is limited.
The base area of JBL C Series C-8IW is approximately 185.1cm2 / 28.7inch2.
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Cabinet type and Materials
JBL C Series C-8IW has a
In-wall type cabinet.
What's in the Box of JBL C Series C-8IW?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of C-8IW:
- In-wall loudspeaker
- Grille
- Paint shield
- Cut-Out Template
- Owners Manual
- Warranty Card
- Important Safety Instructions
Recommended Accessories
Here is a list of accessories that we think you may need for the JBL C Series C-8IW.
Warranty
5 Years of parts warranty and 5 Years of labor warranty is generally provided by the manufacturer.