Sonance VX80R 8-Inch Round In-Ceiling Speaker

Product Overview

The Sonance VX80R is an 8-inch round in-ceiling speaker from the Visual Experience Series, finished with a white micro trim grille. It combines a Ferrofluid-cooled tweeter with a textured polypropylene woofer for whole-home and light-commercial background audio, and is built for integrators who need a dependable entry point into the VX Extreme performance tiers.

Product Description

The VX80R pairs a 1.2-inch cloth-dome tweeter with an 8-inch textured polypropylene woofer on a rubber surround, delivering a 42Hz20kHz (3dB) frequency response at 90dB sensitivity and handling 5W minimum to 125W maximum RMS. Sonance’s waveguide design is intended to widen and even out coverage across a room so listening quality stays consistent as a listener moves off-axis, and the CDX crossover is tuned to keep tonal balance steady at both low and high volumes. Installation supports either a standard one-stage mount or an optional two-stage module system, letting a crew rough-in wiring and the mounting frame before drywall and finish the speaker itself later in the project. The 10.125-inch cutout and 4.69-inch mounting depth are typical for an 8-inch round ceiling speaker, so it fits most standard joist bays. As part of the Sonance Visual Experience line, the VX80R also supports Sonance’s micro trim, trimless, and TRUFIG grille options for projects that want a different bezel finish, and integrators can review the broader in-ceiling speaker catalog for matching zones and higher-tier VX models.

Key Features

• Ferrofluid-Cooled Tweeter 1.2-inch cloth-dome tweeter cooled for improved power handling and reliability.
• 8-Inch Polypropylene Woofer Textured cone with a rubber surround for extended low-frequency output.
• Waveguide Design Engineered for wide, consistent coverage across the listening area.
• CDX Crossover Tuned for tonal warmth and detail at both low and high volume levels.
• Two-Stage Installation Option Allows preconstruction wiring with a later snap-in speaker module.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty Backed by Sonance’s warranty on Visual Experience Series products.

Typical Applications

• Whole-home background audio zones
• Media rooms and bedrooms
• Light-commercial spaces such as offices and small retail

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What amplifier does the Sonance VX80R need?

It is rated 5W minimum to 125W maximum RMS; pair it with an amplifier channel sized within that range and matched to its impedance.

Can the VX80R use a two-stage installation?

Yes, it supports a standard one-stage mount or an optional two-stage module system for preconstruction wiring.

What grille finishes are available for the VX80R?

It ships with a white micro trim grille and also supports Sonance’s trimless and TRUFIG mounting options.

Is the VX80R sold individually or as a pair?

Confirm packaging and per-unit versus per-pair pricing with Creation Networks before ordering, since Sonance may list Visual Experience speakers by individual SKU.

What is the mounting depth required for the VX80R?

The speaker requires a 4.69-inch mounting depth and a 10.125-inch cutout diameter.

Does the VX80R include a warranty?

It is covered by Sonance’s Limited Lifetime Warranty on Visual Experience Series products purchased through authorized dealers.