James Loudspeaker QXC8S-S - QX Style 8" In Ceiling Subwoofer Square

Product Overview

The James Loudspeaker QXC8S-S is a QX-style 8-inch in-ceiling subwoofer with a square grille, engineered for concealed low-frequency reinforcement in residential media rooms, home theaters, and commercial AV spaces. As a passive in-ceiling subwoofer, it installs into the ceiling plane to deliver bass while keeping a clean, low-profile architectural appearance. The square grille suits ceilings designed around square speaker openings.

Product Description

The QXC8S-S mounts into the ceiling and uses an 8-inch driver to add low-frequency support without a visible floor-standing or in-wall enclosure, making it suited to rooms where the ceiling is the cleanest location for bass. It is the square-grille member of the QXC8S family; a round-grille version is offered as the QXC8S-R. Because it is a passive subwoofer, it requires external amplification, giving the integrator control over crossover, level, and routing within a distributed audio or dedicated theater rack.

For pre-construction installs, the QXC8S-PB pre-construction bracket and the QXC8S-S-PBF flush-mount pre-construction bracket support rough-in and trimless finishes. For the full lineup, see the James Loudspeaker collection.

Key Features

• 8-Inch In-Ceiling Driver — Adds low-frequency support from the ceiling plane without a visible enclosure.
• Square Grille — The square grille suits ceilings designed around square speaker openings.
• QX Ceiling Format — Part of the QX in-ceiling subwoofer family for concealed bass.
• Pre-Construction Ready — Works with the QXC8S-PB and QXC8S-S-PBF brackets for rough-in and flush installs.
• Passive Operation — External amplification lets the integrator set crossover and level for precise tuning.

Typical Applications

• Residential media rooms and home theaters
• Conference rooms and commercial meeting spaces
• Boardrooms and house-of-worship spaces
• Multi-purpose rooms requiring concealed in-ceiling bass

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How is the QXC8S-S powered?
It is a passive subwoofer and requires an external amplifier or subwoofer channel, with crossover and level set at the amp or processor.

Where does the QXC8S-S install?
It mounts into the ceiling plane to deliver bass from above while keeping a clean architectural appearance.

What is the difference between the QXC8S-S and QXC8S-R?
The QXC8S-S has a square grille, while the QXC8S-R has a round grille; both are 8-inch in-ceiling subwoofers.

What brackets does it use?
The QXC8S-PB pre-construction bracket and QXC8S-S-PBF flush-mount bracket support rough-in and trimless installs.

How does it integrate into an AV system?
It serves as the low-frequency element of a distributed audio or theater system, fed from a subwoofer output and tuned with the main speakers. See the James Loudspeaker collection for the full range.

Is it covered by warranty and support?
Yes, it includes manufacturer warranty coverage and integrator support when purchased through Creation Networks.