Sonance VX82R – Enhanced 8-Inch Round In-Ceiling Speaker

Product Overview

The Sonance VX82R is a step-up 8-inch round in-ceiling speaker in the Visual Experience Series, finished with a white micro trim grille. It uses the same Ferrofluid-cooled tweeter and 8-inch polypropylene woofer platform as other VX round models with a wider bass response, aimed at integrators who need more low-end extension than the base VX80R without moving to the top VXQ tier.

Product Description

The VX82R pairs a 1.2-inch cloth-dome tweeter with an 8-inch textured polypropylene woofer on a rubber surround, extending frequency response down to 38Hz (±3dB) at the low end versus 42Hz on the base model, while sensitivity holds at 90dB and power handling remains 5W minimum to 125W maximum RMS. Sonance's waveguide design spreads coverage evenly across a room, and the CDX crossover keeps tonal balance consistent whether the zone is played quietly for background music or pushed louder for a gathering. Mounting depth is 5.51 inches with a 10.125-inch cutout, so integrators should confirm ceiling cavity depth before rough-in on retrofit jobs. Like other Sonance Visual Experience speakers, the VX82R supports a two-stage installation option that lets a crew set the mounting frame and wiring before drywall and add the speaker module later, and it accepts the same micro trim, trimless, and TRUFIG grille finishes. Integrators can compare it against neighboring tiers in the in-ceiling speaker lineup when deciding between the VX80R, VX82R, and VX86R for a given room.

Key Features

• Extended Low-End Response — 38Hz–20kHz (±3dB) frequency response, deeper than the base VX80R tier.
• Ferrofluid-Cooled Tweeter — 1.2-inch cloth-dome tweeter for detailed high-frequency reproduction.
• 8-Inch Polypropylene Woofer — Textured cone with a rubber surround for solid low-frequency output.
• Two-Stage Installation Option — Supports preconstruction wiring with a later snap-in speaker module.
• Waveguide Design — Engineered for wide, consistent coverage across the room.
• Limited Lifetime Warranty — Covered under Sonance's warranty for Visual Experience Series products.

Typical Applications

• Living rooms and great rooms needing extended bass response
• Multi-zone whole-home audio systems
• Light-commercial spaces such as conference rooms and lounges

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the VX82R differ from the VX80R?

The VX82R extends low-frequency response to 38Hz versus 42Hz on the VX80R, using the same driver format and power handling.

What mounting depth does the VX82R require?

It requires 5.51 inches of mounting depth and a 10.125-inch cutout diameter.

What amplifier power does the VX82R need?

It is rated 5W minimum to 125W maximum RMS; match it to an amplifier channel within that range.

Does the VX82R support two-stage installation?

Yes, it supports a two-stage module system in addition to standard one-stage mounting.

What grille options are available for the VX82R?

It ships with a white micro trim grille and also supports trimless and TRUFIG finishes.

Is the VX82R backed by a warranty?

Yes, it carries Sonance's Limited Lifetime Warranty on Visual Experience Series products from authorized dealers.