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Aspen 8

In-Ceiling Speaker

Aspen 8 delivers broad powerful audio from above. Perfect for ambient music and immersive home experiences.

XSP-IC-AS8
120W8Ω40Hz – 22kHzPassive
WhiteCustom RAL
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Design Philosophy
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No pointing requiredThe Aspen 8 is a coaxial point source — tweeter and woofer share a single acoustic centre. Every seat in the room receives identical timbre, identical imaging. There is no sweet spot because the entire room is the sweet spot.
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No orientation constraint
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No baffle-step colouration
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No paint masking
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40Hz to 22kHz. One cutout.
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Technical Specifications

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Power RMS
120W
fills a large living room
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Acoustic
Power RMS
120W
Impedance
8Ω
Sensitivity
89dB
Frequency
40Hz – 22kHz ±3dB
Driver
1 × 8"
Driver Material
Graphite Cone, Rubber Surround
Physical
Diameter
285.5 mm
Weight
2.1kg
Housing
ABS
Colours
White
Custom RAL
+20% · 45–60 days
Power Type
Passive
Cutout Ø
249 mm
Cavity Depth
130mm
Paintable Grille
Yes
Grille Material
Mild Steel
Crossover
Built-In Passive Crossover (2-way)
Max SPL
111dB
THD+N
≤0.2% @ 1W/1m
Connectivity
THD+N
≤0.2% @ 1W/1m
Acoustic Measurements

Frequency Response & Directivity

Frequency Response
On-axis · 1W/1m · 40Hz – 22kHz ±3dB · 89 dB sensitivity
Polar Pattern
Normalised polar response · H 100° / V 100° (−6 dB @ 1 kHz)
Proprietary Technology

Built different. By design.

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Common installations

2.1 Music Setup · In-ceiling stereo + sub + amp
Source
AVR
Any AVR
Dolby Atmos
Home Cinema 5.1.2 · In-ceiling LCR + surrounds + Atmos + sub
Sound Simulation
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Technical Reading

Engineering notes.

Engineering notes and technical background on the Aspen 8 — how it is built, measured and configured.

What Are the Disadvantages of In-Ceiling Speakers?
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What Are the Disadvantages of In-Ceiling Speakers?
Sound from above, a permanent hole, limited bass, leakage into the room upstairs and an installation you canno…
Case Study: A Cafe Sound System in a Glazed Clubhouse Restaurant
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Case Study: A Cafe Sound System in a Glazed Clubhouse Restaurant
Sixty covers, a stone floor and a glazed wall, with no reference seat anywhere in the room — solved with a dis…
AeroFrame Chassis™ — Why the Speaker Enclosure Is the Heatsink
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AeroFrame Chassis™ — Why the Speaker Enclosure Is the Heatsink
Heat is the primary cause of in-ceiling speaker failure. XSCACE's AeroFrame Chassis™ uses 6061 aerospace alumi…
In-Ceiling Speaker Buying Guide for Luxury Homes
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In-Ceiling Speaker Buying Guide for Luxury Homes
In-ceiling speakers: bought correctly, they disappear and fill every room with sound. Bought incorrectly, they…
In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide: From Rough-In to Commissioning
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In-Ceiling Speaker Installation Guide: From Rough-In to Commissioning
From marking speaker positions before walls close to running PsySculpt™ calibration at commissioning — a compl…
Nano Resonance™ — How XSCACE Overcame Hoffman's Iron Law
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Nano Resonance™ — How XSCACE Overcame Hoffman's Iron Law
Hoffman's Iron Law says you can only optimise two of three: bass extension, efficiency, enclosure size. XSCACE…
Technical Documents

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Specification Sheet
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Installation Manual
Step-by-step installation and setup guide
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XSCACE Controller
iOS & Android
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The Aspen 8 steps up to an 8-inch woofer for deeper low-frequency extension down to 40Hz, with 120W of output — built for larger living rooms, open-plan kitchens, and lounges up to 25×25 ft. It's the wider-coverage sibling to the Aspen 6, engineered for rooms where a single 6-inch driver runs out of headroom.

Frequently asked questions5 answers
What is the XSCACE Aspen 8?

Specified for primary listening rooms, cinema rooms, and master suites in luxury residential projects across Canada, the UK, and India where ceiling mounting is mandated by the architectural brief.

What is the frequency response of the Aspen 8?

The Aspen 8 covers 40Hz–22000Hz (±3dB).

What is the power output of the Aspen 8?

The Aspen 8 is rated at 120W RMS into 8Ω.

Is the Aspen 8 an in-ceiling, in-wall, or slim-array speaker?

The Aspen 8 is an in-ceiling product.

How deep is the Aspen 8?

The Aspen 8 requires 120.9mm of depth (130mm cavity), engineered to sit as close to flush as the driver geometry allows.

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