Pure Resonance Audio VCA8 Vector 360° Ceiling Speaker Array

The Pure Resonance Audio VCA8 Vector is built for one job: make overhead audio sound even, intelligible, and strong, without turning your ceiling into a grid of small speakers. Instead of the typical “down-firing” hot spot directly under the speaker, the VCA8 spreads sound in a hemispherical 180° x 360° pattern, which helps speech cut through and keeps music consistent across the space.

This model is an 8 ohm ceiling speaker array, which is a big deal for a lot of installs. If you are running a commercial amplifier in low-impedance mode, or you are using a standard stereo receiver for a single zone, the VCA8 plugs right into that plan without needing a 70V transformer system. That makes it a solid pick for offices, restaurants, retail, gyms, training rooms, and schools where you want simple wiring, high output, and clean sound.

Performance-wise, you get 120W power handling, 92 dB sensitivity, and a wide 35 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response. Translation: you can run it with real headroom for announcements and paging, but it also has the low-end reach to keep background music from feeling thin. The “Vector” array uses three full-range 6.5 inch drivers, designed to blend coverage so the room feels filled rather than “speaker-to-speaker.”

Install is the other major advantage. It is a lay-in 2x2 drop-ceiling speaker array. Remove one ceiling tile, drop the VCA8 into the grid, connect your wire, and secure it with the included steel safety cable. In most jobs, that is a fast install with a clean finished look, and it often reduces labor compared to cutting multiple holes and mounting multiple speakers.

If you are searching for a “2x2 drop ceiling speaker,” “360 degree ceiling speaker,” or an “8 ohm ceiling speaker array” that improves speech intelligibility while still sounding like real music, the VCA8 is a practical, pro-grade solution.

Benefits
You get smoother coverage across the room, which means fewer dead zones and fewer complaints that paging is hard to understand. The 8 ohm design keeps the system simple and compatible with common amplifiers and stereo gear. The lay-in 2x2 format saves install time and keeps ceilings looking clean and professional.

360° smooth hemispherical coverage for even room fill
8 ohm input, works with most commercial amps and stereo receivers
120W power handling for louder spaces and clean headroom
35 Hz to 20 kHz response for fuller music plus clear voice
Three 6.5 inch full-range drivers for wide dispersion and presence
92 dB sensitivity for efficient output
Lay-in 2x2 design fits standard drop-ceiling grids
Installs in minutes, swap a tile and connect speaker wire
Includes steel wire safety cable for secure installs
Low-profile depth at 4.8 inches for many plenum spaces