Focal 100 IC6ST

Focal 100 IC6ST: 2-way stereo in-ceiling loudspeaker

One hole in the ceiling and two channels: the 100 IC6ST mounts two tweeters on a dual-voice-coil 16.5 cm Polyglass woofer and reproduces stereo on its own in a bedroom, a kitchen, a hallway or a bathroom, thanks to the tropicalised membrane. The crossover takes care of off-axis listening and softens the "shower" effect typical of ceiling loudspeakers.

The three-position treble equaliser matches the tone to the room. It connects to an ordinary stereo amplifier and can also join a home cinema system.

The Polyglass membrane, a Focal exclusive, is a cellulose cone coated with glass microbeads: the stiffness of glass adds to the damping of paper, for a clean, uncoloured midrange. The treble is handled by an aluminium inverted-dome tweeter, a Focal signature since 1981, which gives wide dispersion and very low directivity.

Installation

Shallow mounting depth, optimised fixing brackets and a one-piece frame: installation is quick. The magnetic grille is ready to be painted in the colour of the wall or ceiling. Cutting template supplied.

• Frequency response (±3 dB): 60 Hz - 23 kHz
• Low frequency point (-6 dB): 48 Hz
• Sensitivity 89 dB, nominal impedance 8 ohms (minimum 6.7)
• Suggested amplification: 25 - 100 W
• Mounting depth 95 mm, cut-out 184 mm in diameter, for panels from 8 to 40 mm
• Round or square magnetic grille, paintable