Legrand 5000 Series HT5801 8" Rectangle In-Wall Speaker
An 8-inch in-wall speaker built for surround-sound home theatre with foam gaskets for an air-tight seal
- Product typeIndoor/Outdoor Speakers
- Designed for surround sound home theater applications
- Foam gaskets minimize vibration and provide an air-tight seal
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor speaker installations
- Meets RoHS Directive material restrictions for safer components
- Part of the Legrand On-Q 5000 Series product line
Home Theater In-Wall Speaker
The Legrand 5000 Series HT5801 is an 8-inch rectangular speaker built for indoor and outdoor surround sound installations. It is sold individually so each channel can be positioned independently. The design targets home theater systems that need higher power handling and consistent coverage across the listening area.
Passive Thermal Management
The speaker uses foam gaskets that create an air-tight seal and reduce cabinet vibration during playback. This sealed construction helps maintain stable driver performance without active cooling or added noise. Because the unit is completely passive, it draws no power and adds no audible self-noise to the system.
Rectangle Cut-Out Mounting
The rectangular frame dictates a matching cut-out in the wall or ceiling, and the integrated gasket compresses against the surface to finish the seal. RoHS conformance confirms the materials meet current European substance restrictions. Buyers who need a round cut-out or a stereo pair in a single enclosure cannot use this model.
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- Price $25.99
- Cheaper than about 74% of the 613 comparable items (median $56.99).
Specifications
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| Product type | Indoor/Outdoor Speakers |
Questions about this item
How is the foam gasket positioned during installation to create the air-tight seal?
Press the speaker into the cut-out so the foam gasket contacts the drywall evenly around the entire perimeter; the step often missed is checking for gaps before tightening the mounting clamps.
What part of the foam gasket may need replacement after years of temperature cycling?
The foam gasket itself can harden or tear over time; if the air-tight seal is lost, remove the speaker and fit a new gasket of the same thickness.
At what point does the 8" driver reach its thermal limit during sustained high-output playback?
The voice coil will hit its thermal limit first under continuous high-power signals, causing compression until the driver cools.
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