Sonance VX86R SST – Premium 8-Inch Round Single Stereo Speaker

Product Overview

The Sonance VX86R SST is a single-stereo, 8-inch round in-ceiling speaker that delivers stereo sound from one ceiling location, finished with a white micro trim grille. It is built for integrators who need to cover a small room or hallway with stereo audio from a single fixture rather than a left/right pair.

Product Description

Behind the single grille, the VX86R SST packs the drivers needed to reproduce a stereo image from one enclosure, using a 1.2-inch ceramic-dome tweeter (Ferrofluid-cooled) and an 8-inch Kevlar/Nomex woofer with a rubber surround, rated 5W minimum to 150W maximum RMS with a 34Hz–20kHz (±3dB) frequency response and 91dB sensitivity. This SST (Single Stereo) format is useful in bathrooms, closets, hallways, and other small rooms where installing two separate ceiling speakers is impractical but stereo separation is still desired. The 10.125-inch cutout and 5.51-inch mounting depth match other 8-inch round VX models, and it supports the same one-stage or optional two-stage installation approach used across the Sonance Visual Experience line. It ships with a white micro trim grille and also accepts trimless and TRUFIG finishes. For rooms that call for a conventional stereo pair instead, compare it against the standard VX86R in the broader in-ceiling speaker lineup.

Key Features

• Single-Speaker Stereo Output — Reproduces a stereo image from one 8-inch round ceiling location.
• Ferrofluid-Cooled Ceramic Tweeter — 1.2-inch ceramic dome tweeter for detailed high-frequency reproduction.
• Kevlar/Nomex Woofer — 8-inch woofer with a rubber surround for controlled low-frequency output.
• 150W Power Handling — 5W minimum to 150W maximum RMS power rating.
• Space-Saving Design — Ideal where a two-speaker stereo pair is impractical.
• Two-Stage Installation Option — Supports preconstruction wiring with a later snap-in speaker module.

Typical Applications

• Bathrooms, closets, and hallways too small for a stereo speaker pair
• Home offices and small bedrooms
• Light-commercial single-fixture audio zones such as restrooms

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What does SST mean on the VX86R SST?

SST refers to Single Stereo, meaning the speaker reproduces a stereo image from a single ceiling location instead of requiring a left/right pair.

Where should I install the VX86R SST?

It suits small rooms such as bathrooms, closets, and hallways where a full stereo speaker pair is impractical.

What amplifier power does the VX86R SST need?

It is rated 5W minimum to 150W maximum RMS; match it to an amplifier channel within that range.

What mounting depth does the VX86R SST require?

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

What grille options are available for the VX86R SST?

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

Is the VX86R SST covered by a warranty?

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