S3ic: the Signature channel that brings Atmos above the listener
The S3ic is not a rotated in-wall speaker: it is designed for the ceiling, with a 30-degree reference axis and broad coverage towards the seats.
It matches Beryllium and Textreme TPCD with other Signature models so rain, aircraft and reverberation can move from the front stage to the upper layer without changing colour. It serves high-level Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Auro-3D, while also covering wide, surround or ceiling LCR roles where architecture requires.
Key features
- 3-way in-ceiling loudspeaker
- 28 mm Beryllium tweeter and Textreme TPCD mid
- 165 mm Textreme TPCD woofer
- 50-250 W with 80 Hz HPF; 4 ohms; 89.7 dB
- 305 mm circular cut-out; 9.4 kg
- THX Dominus and THX Ultra
Geometry for the height layer
A 30-degree reference aims the useful window towards the listening area even when the speaker sits flat in the ceiling. Stated coverage serves several seats rather than forming a narrow beam directly below the cut-out. Position and quantity should follow immersive-format geometry, not simply the gaps left between downlights.
Continuity with Signature front speakers
A Beryllium tweeter plus Textreme TPCD mid and woofer retain the tonal family of S7i, S5i and S4i models. The S3ic nevertheless uses a DPC Array developed for angled projection. That difference is decisive: a height channel must reach the listener from above without adopting directivity designed for a front wall.
A ceiling back box
A 4 mm-thick aluminium rear enclosure defines loading and limits transmission to adjacent rooms or floors, while quick dogs and grille complete installation. Overall depth reaches 194.8 mm, so joists, services and real clearance must be checked before cutting. At 9.4 kg it also needs suitable support.
S3ic or R3ic?
Both are 3-way designs sharing cut-out and coverage, but the S3ic uses Beryllium and Textreme TPCD where the R3ic uses silk and HPF. Choose it to retain an all-Signature system or maximise transparency and uniformity. With a Reference front stage, the R3ic offers more logical continuity at lower cost.