Product Catalog
January 2014
Outstanding Sound For The Performance You Love
EMPHASYS products are fashioned by a highly recognized
team of industrial designers whose passion for cutting-edge
The heartbeat of every speaker system can be felt in the quality of
its sound. EMPHASYS speakers are designed by a select group of
experienced engineers who love the feeling of outstanding sound
design is matched only by their respect for the time-honored
basics. The result: great design that perfectly complements
the style of your life.
as much as you do. It’s why they place a premium
on sound quality over specs and performance over
hype. Not sometimes or occasionally—but every
time. And isn’t that what you really want? Hear the
Wide Selection To Create
The System Of Your Dreams
EMPHASYS difference every time you turn them on.
There’s an EMPHASYS speaker for every room in every
Beautiful Designs For The Style You Crave
home; and for virtually every budget, too. In-Ceiling,
In-Wall, Dual Channel and LCR models, each one available
Each item you choose for your home is a reflection
in a variety of the most popular configurations. As a result,
of your taste and style. That’s why each of our loud-
designing the perfect EMPHASYS system is simple, pleasant
speakers has a form that respects—
and affordable. There’s no expertise required—just go to
and enhances the investment you
emphasysav.com to configure your new home theater and
have in your home.
whole-house sound system.
Reliability For The Peace of Mind You Need
At EMPHASYS, we know that dependability and customer
care are just as important as performance and great design.
And, while the odds are squarely in your favor that you’ll
never have to use it, we back every speaker we sell with
our exclusive 10-year Limited Warranty. Our goal is simple:
to make sure your investment in EMPHASYS remains
pleasurable for years to come.
Welcome To The Family
We’re glad you took a few minutes to discover EMPHASYS.
While we hope you agree that they’re some of the best-looking
and best-performing speakers, a big piece of what makes us
worthy of your consideration is what you won’t see simply by
looking at the product. Unrivaled sound, premium components
and advanced technology. In short: EMPHASYS was designed
to put the competitive edge squarely in your corner.
EVERYTHING
ELSE
IS PRETTY
MUCH
THE SAME
Emphasys In-Ceiling LCR Speakers
CL8.5 8" In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces CL85 In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
• 8" Aluminum Woofer
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeter
• Woofer & Tweeter Bridge Fixed at 15˚
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 175 Watts
• Frequency Response: 32Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 111⁄8" x 57⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 93⁄4"
U/M: Each
CL6.5
61⁄2" In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces CL65 In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
• 61⁄2" Aluminum Woofer
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeter
• Woofer & Tweeter Bridge Fixed at 15˚
• Power Handling: 125 Watts
• Frequency Response: 36Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄4" x 49⁄16"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Each
CL6.0
61⁄2" In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
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• Replaces CL60 In-Ceiling LCR Speaker
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofer
• 1" Pivoting Silk Dome Tweeter
• Woofer & Tweeter Bridge Fixed at 15˚
• Power Handling: 100 Watts
• Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 91dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄4" x 49⁄16"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Each
Emphasys In-Wall LCR Speakers
WL5.5 Dual 51⁄4" In-Wall LCR Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces WL55 In-Wall LCR Speaker
• Dual 51⁄4" Aluminum Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeter
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 125 Watts
• Frequency Response: 40Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 88dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 8" x 1515⁄16" x 37⁄16"
• Wall Cut Out (H x W): 63⁄16" x 141⁄2"
U/M: Each
WL5.0 Dual 51⁄4" In-Wall LCR Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces WL50 In-Wall LCR Speaker
• Dual 51⁄4" Polypropylene Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Silk Dome Tweeter
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 100 Watts
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 88dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 8" x 1515⁄16" x 37⁄16"
• Wall Cut Out (H x W): 63⁄16" x 141⁄2"
U/M: Each
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Emphasys In-Ceiling Speakers
IC8.5 8" In-Ceiling Speakers
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces IC85 In-Ceiling Speakers
• 8" Aluminum Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeters
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 150 Watts
• Frequency Response: 28Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 111⁄8" x 41⁄4"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 93⁄4"
U/M: Pair
IC6.7
61⁄2" In-Ceiling Speakers
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces IC67 In-Ceiling Speakers
• 61⁄2" Aluminum Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeters
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 125 Watts
• Frequency Response: 32Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄4" x 35⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Pair
IC6.5
61⁄2" In-Ceiling Speakers
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces IC65 In-Ceiling Speakers
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Silk Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 100 Watts
• Frequency Response: 36Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 91dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄4" x 35⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Pair
IC6.0
61⁄2" In-Ceiling Speakers
Shipping Q1 2014
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• Replaces IC60 In-Ceiling Speakers
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofers
• 3⁄4" Fixed Silk Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 75 Watts
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 90dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets • Diameter x Depth: 91⁄4" x 35⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Pair
Emphasys In-Ceiling Speakers
IC6.4
61⁄2" In-Ceiling Speakers
• 61⁄2" Carbon Fiber Woofers
• 3⁄4" Fixed Silk Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 75 Watts
• Frequency Response: 57Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 89dB 1W/1m
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄2" x 27⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Pair
IC6.2
61⁄2" In-Ceiling Speakers
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofers
• 3⁄4" Fixed PEI Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 75 Watts
• Frequency Response: 58Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 88dB 1W/1m
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄2" x 27⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Pair
Emphasys Dual Channel In-Ceiling Speakers
DC8.5 8" Dual Channel In-Ceiling Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces DC85 Dual Channel In-Ceiling Speaker
• 8" Dual Voice Coil Aluminum Woofer
• Two 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeters
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 150 Watts
• Frequency Response: 28Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 111⁄8" x 41⁄4"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 93⁄4"
U/M: Each
DC6.0
61⁄2" Dual Channel In-Ceiling Speaker
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces DC60 Dual Channel In-Ceiling Speaker
• 61⁄2" Dual Voice Coil Polypropylene Woofer
• Two 1⁄2" Fixed Hard Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 75 Watts
• Frequency Response: 36Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grille held by Neo Magnets
• Diameter x Depth: 91⁄4" x 35⁄8"
• Ceiling Cut Out: 81⁄4"
U/M: Each
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Emphasys In-Wall Speakers
IW8.5 8" In-Wall Speakers
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces IW85 In-Wall Speakers
• 8" Aluminum Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeters
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 150 Watts
• Frequency Response: 28Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 147⁄8" x 101⁄8" x 33⁄4"
• Cut Out (H x W): 135⁄8" x 83⁄4"
U/M: Pair
IW6.7 61⁄2" In-Wall Speakers
Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces IW67 In-Wall Speakers
• 61⁄2" Aluminum Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Aluminum Tweeters
• +3dB Bass & Treble Switches
• Power Handling: 125 Watts
• Frequency Response: 32Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 92dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 121⁄4" x 83⁄16" x 33⁄16"­­­
• Cut Out (H x W): 107⁄8" x 63⁄4"
U/M: Pair
IW6.5
61⁄2" In-Wall Speakers
• Replaces IW65 In-Wall Speakers
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Silk Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 100 Watts
• Frequency Response: 36Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 91dB 1W/1m
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 121⁄4" x 83⁄16" x 31⁄8"­­­
• Cut Out (H x W): 107⁄8" x 63⁄4"
U/M: Pair
Shipping Q1 2014
IW6.0 61⁄2" In-Wall Speakers
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Shipping Q1 2014
• Replaces IW60 In-Wall Speakers
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofers
• 3⁄4" Fixed Silk Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 75 Watts
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 90dB 1W/1m
• Includes Thin-Bezel Grilles held by Neo Magnets
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 121⁄4" x 83⁄16" x 33⁄16"­­­
• Cut Out (H x W): 107⁄8" x 63⁄4"
U/M: Pair
Emphasys Indoor/Outdoor Speakers
IO60 61⁄2" Indoor/Outdoor Speakers
• 61⁄2" Polypropylene Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Soft Dome Tweeters
• Power Handling: 150 Watts
• Frequency Response: 37Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 4Ω
• Sensitivity: 89dB 1W/1m
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 11" x 71⁄2" x 6"
• Includes Mounting Brackets
U/M: Pair
IO50 51⁄4" Indoor/Outdoor Speakers
• 51⁄4" Polypropylene Woofers
• 1" Pivoting Soft Dome Tweeters
• Power handling: 125 Watts
• Frequency Response: 45Hz-20kHz
• Impedance: 8Ω
• Sensitivity: 88dB 1W/1m
• Dimensions (H x W x D): 91⁄2" x 63⁄4" x 6"
• Includes Mounting Brackets
U/M: Pair
Emphasys Volume Control
V60IB 60W Impedance Balancing Volume Control
• Quick & Secure Wire Connecting System
• Fits In Most Single-Gang J-Boxes and Plaster Rings
• Includes White, Bone and Almond Plates, Inserts & Knobs
• Power Handling: 60 Watts Continuous; 120 Watts Peak Music Power
• Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz
• Steps: 12 (Make Before Break)
• Total Attenuation: 42dB (Max)
• Depth: 21⁄2" Behind Plate
U/M: Each
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Emphasys New Construction Brackets
NCC8 8" In-Ceiling New Construction Brackets
• Fits 8" in-ceiling speakers, 8" single stereo in-ceiling speakers
and 8" in-ceiling LCR Speakers
• Use for new construction
• The brackets are totally durable and do not break
• Bracket is ABS plastic; Wings are aluminum
• Sold in pairs only
U/M: Pair
NCC6 61⁄2" In-Ceiling New Construction Brackets
• Fits 61⁄2" in-ceiling speakers, 61⁄2" single stereo in-ceiling speakers
and 61⁄2" in-ceiling LCR speakers
• Use for new construction
• The brackets are totally durable and do not break
• Bracket is ABS plastic; Wings are aluminum
• Sold in pairs only
U/M: Pair
NCW8 8" In-Wall New Construction Brackets
• Fits 8" in-wall speakers
• Use for new construction
• The brackets are totally durable and do not break
• Bracket is ABS plastic; Wings are aluminum
• Sold in pairs only
U/M: Pair
NCW6 61⁄2" In-Wall New Construction Brackets
• Fits 61⁄2" in-wall speakers
• Use for new construction
• The brackets are totally durable and do not break
• Bracket is ABS plastic; Wings are aluminum
• Sold in pairs only
U/M: Pair
NCWL5 51⁄4" In-Wall LCR New Construction Bracket
• Fits dual 51⁄4" in-wall LCR speakers
• Use for new construction
• The bracket is totally durable and does not break
• Bracket is ABS plastic; Wings are aluminum
• Sold individually only
U/M: Each
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Emphasys Metal Back Boxes
MBC8 8" In-Ceiling Metal Back Box
• Fits 8" in-ceiling speakers, 8" single stereo in-ceiling speakers
and 8" in-ceiling LCR Speakers
• Reduces vibration between surfaces
• Provides up to 10dB of sound suppression between surfaces
• Install in ceiling bay between joists
• UL 263-03 1-hour fire rating
U/M: Each
MBC6 61⁄2" In-Ceiling Metal Back Box
• Fits 61⁄2" in-ceiling speakers, 61⁄2" single stereo in-ceiling speakers
and 61⁄2" in-ceiling LCR speakers
• Reduces vibration between surfaces
• Provides up to 10dB of sound suppression between surfaces
• Install in ceiling bay between joists
• UL 263-03 1-hour fire rating
U/M: Each
MBW6 61⁄2" In-Wall Metal Back Box
• Fits 61⁄2" in-wall speakers
• Reduces vibration between surfaces
• Provides up to 10dB of sound suppression between surfaces
• Install in stud bays
• UL 263-03 1-hour fire rating
U/M: Each
Emphasys Speaker Cover Plates
CP80 8" In-Ceiling Cover Plates
• Fits 8" in-ceiling speakers, 8" single stereo in-ceiling speakers
and 8" in-ceiling LCR Speakers
• New construction only
• Covers speaker cut out before installation
• Can be painted any color to match decor
U/M: Pair
CP60 61⁄2" In-Ceiling Cover Plates
• Fits 61⁄2" in-ceiling speakers, 61⁄2" single stereo in-ceiling speakers
and 61⁄2" in-ceiling LCR speakers
• New construction only
• Covers speaker cut out before installation
• Can be painted any color to match decor
U/M: Pair
CPW60 61⁄2" In-Wall Cover Plates
• Fits 61⁄2" in-wall speakers
• New construction only
• Covers speaker cut out before installation
• Can be painted any color to match decor
U/M: Pair
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