{"product_id":"sonance-invisible-series-is8-invisible-speaker","title":"Sonance Invisible Series IS8 Invisible Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSonance Invisible Series IS8 Invisible Speaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-performance invisible speaker with Sonance Motion Flex technology, an 8-inch Air Flex woofer, and a bending-wave diaphragm designed to deliver serious full-range sound while disappearing completely into the room.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IS8 is not just an architectural speaker with a low-profile grille. It is a true invisible speaker designed to be finished into the wall or ceiling so the speaker itself disappears from view. Sonance positions it as part of the Invisible Series for customers who want performance that is heard, not seen, and specifically calls it ideal for larger residential spaces such as entryways, living rooms, and multipurpose rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the IS8 a very different role to a normal in-wall or in-ceiling speaker. This is the product for rooms where visual discretion matters just as much as the sound system, whether that is a design-led living area, a clean architectural renovation, or a premium multi-room setup where visible grilles would compromise the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTruly Invisible Architectural Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for spaces where the sound matters but the speaker should disappear\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe whole point of the IS8 is in the name. Sonance’s Invisible Series is built around the idea that the speaker should disappear into the finished surface rather than present itself as a visible design element.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat makes the IS8 especially attractive in higher-end rooms where a visible speaker grille is the wrong look. If the project brief is clean walls, clean ceilings, and as little visible hardware as possible, this is exactly the kind of product that starts to make sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMotion Flex Technology and Purpose-Built Driver Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA more advanced invisible speaker platform than older hidden-speaker concepts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe current Invisible Series uses Motion Flex technology, along with a suite of design advances aimed at improving both sound and install consistency. Published supporting material describes technologies including a Wave Flex drive unit, Air Flex woofer, acoustically isolated baffle, Constant Directivity Crossover, and the DISC System for finish calibration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason that matters is simple. Invisible speakers only work properly if they are engineered around the finished surface, not in spite of it. The IS8 reads as a purpose-built invisible speaker rather than a compromise product trying to hide conventional speaker parts behind plaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e8-Inch Air Flex Woofer and Broad Dispersion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSerious scale for larger rooms without visible speaker hardware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IS8 uses an 8-inch carbon fibre Air Flex woofer and a Wave Flex bending-wave diaphragm with a 1.75-inch voice coil. Reported specification figures include 40Hz–30kHz frequency response, 6-ohm nominal impedance, 86dB sensitivity, and broad 170-degree hemispherical dispersion up to 10kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThose are serious numbers for an invisible speaker and help explain why the IS8 is positioned for larger residential spaces. In practical terms, it suggests a speaker that can cover a room more confidently than smaller hidden-speaker options while still keeping the architecture visually clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt for Proper Invisible-Speaker Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA premium solution that rewards good planning and proper system matching\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSonance recommends DSP amplifiers for the Invisible Series full-range speakers, with preloaded curves designed to optimise performance for different finish types and thicknesses. Supporting material also references installation accessories such as space savers, zip rings, and the DISC System Depth Gauge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters because the IS8 is not the type of product you buy just because you want less visible hardware. It is the type of product you choose when the project justifies the extra care that invisible audio systems need to really shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Code\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e93479\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInvisible Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSonance Invisible Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSystem Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-Way Invisible Speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWave Flex Drive Unit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e29in² (188cm²) bending-wave diaphragm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.75-inch (44mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8-inch (203mm) carbon fibre Air Flex woofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Hz–30kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86dB (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDispersion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e170º hemispherical up to 10kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling (RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e160W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e409mm x 613mm x 80mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.63kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Space Saver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS-SAVER-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible Enclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIS-ENCL-M\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15 Years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails open=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvisible speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSonance Invisible Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for residential indoor architectural audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended to disappear beneath the finished wall or ceiling surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for larger residential spaces including entryways, living rooms, and multipurpose rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDriver and Acoustic Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWave Flex drive unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e29in² (188cm²) bending-wave diaphragm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.75-inch (44mm) voice coil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8-inch (203mm) carbon fibre Air Flex woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcoustically isolated baffle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstant Directivity Crossover (CDX)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDISC System support for finish-thickness calibration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerformance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 40Hz–30kHz (±3dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 6 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 86dB (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispersion: 170º hemispherical up to 10kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 160W RMS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions and Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 409mm x 613mm x 80mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 68mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduct weight: 7.63kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Space Saver: IS-SAVER-M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible Enclosure: IS-ENCL-M\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended to use Sonance DSP amplifiers with Invisible Series presets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallation accessories include space savers, zip rings, and depth-gauge tools\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15-year limited warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IS8 makes a lot of sense when the brief is not just good sound, but good sound with as little visual compromise as possible. That is the whole reason a product like this exists. It is for the customer who really cares about the architecture of the room and does not want speaker grilles chopping up the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we like here is that it does not read like a gimmick product. The driver tech, broad dispersion, 8-inch woofer, and proper installation ecosystem all suggest the IS8 is a serious invisible speaker for serious projects. It is not the cheapest or simplest answer, but for the right room it is a very clever one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand new. 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