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 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.)
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Frequency Response of the JBL C Series C-8IW Speaker
JBL C Series C-8IW has a Frequency response range of 45-20kHz at ±3dB 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.
To focus on the subwoofers that are in a similar price range with JBL C Series C-8IW, check out the Powered Subwoofers under $300. Alternatively, find the Full list of Powered Subwoofers regardless of the price.
Here we have a comparison of how C-8IW's Low and High frequency values compare with the average, max and min Low and High frequency values in its class.
Low Frequency
In-wall Speakers
High Frequency
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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.
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Input Type
C-8IW features Spring clip type connectors. Bi-amping and Bi-wiring are not possible.
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.
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 loudspeakerGrillePaint shieldCut-Out TemplateOwners ManualWarranty CardImportant 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.