AudioSource specializes in speakers that meet unusual needs, such as in rooms with little practical space for freestanding or bookshelf units. This in-ceiling speaker saves room by mounting in the ceiling for use as either a primary speaker or a supporting model for a surround sound system. In either case, the unit delivers rich, vibrant sound that gives equal weight to bombast and nuance. The speaker fits neatly inside a ceiling cutout (yes, you'll need to saw into your drywall), then uses the structure and the space behind it as a speaker cabinet. Mounted flush to the ceiling, the speaker takes up less space than the average light fixture, and listeners can paint its frame and grille to match the color scheme of the room.

The speaker divides its 75 watts of power between a 6.5-inch polypropylene woofer (with dual voice coil) and a .63-inch center-mounted tweeter, with a frequency response of 70 Hz to 20 kHz. The speaker should be mounted above the prime listening area, as it can't be tilted or angled once installed. It also requires a mounting depth of 3-1/4 inches within the ceiling, in addition to a 1-1/2-inch clearance between the cutout and nearby studs or joists. For added convenience, the IC7S in-ceiling speaker can reproduce both the right and left channels of a stereo signal.