Klipsch PIC-650-T Professional In-Ceiling Speaker (Pair) at Vinyl Sound Toronto Canada

The PIC-650-T is a 2-way professional in-ceiling speaker from Klipsch (Indianapolis, Indiana, USA), sold as a pair and available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada. The PIC Series (Professional In-Ceiling) is the successor to Klipsch's IC Series, designed to deliver the powerful, detailed Klipsch signature sound across the full range of commercial installations including hotels, restaurants, spas, retail stores, airports, universities, conference centers, hospitals, and meeting rooms. Each speaker features a 6.5" Woofer paired with a 1" Titanium Compression Driver on a K-1200M Tractrix Horn/tweeter bridge, reaching a frequency response of 60Hz to 20kHz at 90dB sensitivity and a maximum continuous output of 106dB at 1 meter. A multi-tap transformer supports 70V and 100V distributed audio systems with selectable wattage taps, and an 8-ohm bypass allows connection to standard consumer-grade amplifiers and AV receivers for flexible system design. The patented Tractrix Hyperfold Port extends bass performance with a proprietary five-step folded design that eliminates chuffing and port noise. IPX5 water resistance rating supports installation in damp, humid, and protected outdoor environments. Both black and white paintable grilles are included with each pair.

Tractrix Hyperfold Port and Mumps Technology: More Bass, Less Space

The PIC-650-T introduces Klipsch's patented Tractrix Hyperfold Port, a new port engineering approach that uses a proprietary five-step folded design to extend the effective port length within the speaker's compact back can. Longer port tubes allow lower tuning frequencies and greater bass output without the chuffing noise and port turbulence associated with short, straight ports operating at high excursion. The Hyperfold Port's increased airflow path also contributes to a wider dispersion pattern from the 6.5" woofer, extending the effective coverage area of each speaker. The 1" titanium compression driver mounts on a floating driver bridge with a wide-dispersion phase plug and is paired with Klipsch's patented Mumps technology, a proprietary horn geometry modification that produces extra-wide, consistent, and even high-frequency coverage across the listening area. The combination of the Mumps phase plug and K-1200M Tractrix horn ensures controlled, high-efficiency high-frequency output with minimal harshness or distortion at the 90dB sensitivity level and up to the 106dB maximum acoustic output at 1 meter.

Sky Hook Pro Tool-Free Installation and IPX5 Commercial Durability

The PIC-650-T uses Klipsch's exclusive patented Sky Hook Pro installation system, which activates four spring-loaded mounting tabs around the perimeter of the metal back can by pressing four buttons after the speaker is inserted into the 10.125" round ceiling cutout. No screwdriver, drill, torque setting, or hand-tightening is required; the spring-loaded tabs engage automatically for consistent, correct clamping force on every installation. A secondary tightening option using a Phillips-head screwdriver is available for installations requiring additional pull strength in unusual ceiling materials. The PIC-650-T can also be installed in drop tile ceilings using the included tile-bridge rails and tile-bridge ring without any permanent ceiling modification. The all-weather ABS plastic and metal back can construction carries an IPX5 water resistance rating, qualifying the speaker for installation in damp environments including hotel pool areas, spa facilities, covered patios, and outdoor commercial spaces with partial weather protection. Wiring connects through a 4-pin Phoenix (Euroblock) connector accommodating up to 12-gauge wire, with a metal cover plate and cable clamp protecting the connection point. The optional KPH-650 pendant housing accessory (sold separately) converts the PIC-650-T into a pendant speaker for high-ceiling commercial installations.

Key Features

• Patented Tractrix Hyperfold Port: A proprietary five-step folded port design extends effective port length within the compact back can for maximum bass output to 60Hz with no chuffing or port turbulence, while also broadening the woofer's dispersion pattern for larger coverage areas per speaker.
• 1" Titanium Compression Driver with Mumps Technology: A titanium-loaded floating driver bridge with wide-dispersion phase plug, combined with Klipsch's patented Mumps horn geometry, delivers extra-wide, consistent high-frequency coverage with controlled dispersion and minimal harshness at up to 106dB maximum output.
• 70V and 100V Multi-Tap Transformer with 8-Ohm Bypass: The built-in transformer supports 70V distributed audio systems at 60W, 30W, 15W, or 7.5W taps; 100V systems at 60W, 30W, or 7.5W taps; and standard consumer amplifiers at the 8-ohm bypass position, all selectable via a rotary switch on the speaker baffle without removing the unit from the ceiling.
• Sky Hook Pro Patented Tool-Free Installation: Four spring-loaded mounting tabs engage automatically by pressing four buttons after the speaker is inserted into the 10.125" cutout, eliminating tools, torque settings, and manual tightening while delivering consistent, correct clamping force on every installation.
• IPX5 Water Resistance: All-weather ABS and metal back can construction with IPX5 rating qualifies the PIC-650-T for damp commercial environments including hotel pools, spa facilities, covered outdoor areas, and humidity-prone commercial spaces.
• Drop Ceiling Compatible: Included tile-bridge rails and tile-bridge ring enable installation in suspended drop tile ceilings without permanent modification, with a safety line attachment point on the back can for code-required secondary restraint.
• Both Black and White Paintable Grilles Included: Each pair includes black and white grilles for both speakers, both paintable to match any ceiling finish, for visual integration into any commercial or residential décor.
• Phoenix Connector with Metal Cover Plate: A 4-pin Euroblock (Phoenix) input connector accepts up to 12-gauge wire with a protective metal cover plate and cable clamp for a clean, durable commercial wiring termination.
• Compatible with RSM and PSM Surface Mount Lines: Seamlessly integrates with Klipsch's Residential Surface Mount (RSM) and Professional Surface Mount (PSM) speaker series for mixed commercial installations requiring consistent tonal character across in-ceiling and surface-mount speakers.

Technical Specifications

What's in the Box

• 2 x Klipsch PIC-650-T In-Ceiling Speakers
• 2 x Black Paintable Magnetic Grilles
• 2 x White Paintable Magnetic Grilles
• Tile-Bridge Rails and Tile-Bridge Ring (for drop ceiling installation)
• Mounting Hardware and Installation Template
• User Manual

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Klipsch PIC-650-T?

The Klipsch PIC-650-T is a 2-way professional in-ceiling speaker from Klipsch's PIC Series, featuring a 6.5" woofer and a 1" titanium compression driver on a K-1200M Tractrix horn with Mumps technology, reaching 60Hz to 20kHz at 90dB sensitivity and 106dB maximum acoustic output. A built-in multi-tap transformer supports 70V and 100V distributed audio systems at selectable wattage taps plus an 8-ohm bypass. The patented Tractrix Hyperfold Port extends bass performance, IPX5 rating supports damp commercial environments, and the Sky Hook Pro tool-free installation system engages by pressing four buttons. Sold as a pair with both black and white paintable grilles per speaker.

What commercial installations is the Klipsch PIC-650-T suited for?

The Klipsch PIC-650-T is designed for the full range of commercial audio installations requiring durable, high-quality in-ceiling speakers. Specific environments include hotels and hospitality properties (guest rooms, lobbies, spa facilities, pool areas), restaurants and cafes, retail stores, airports and transportation hubs, university campuses and lecture facilities, conference centers and boardrooms, hospitals and medical clinics, fitness studios, covered outdoor commercial areas, and any commercial space requiring background music or foreground audio distribution. The IPX5 weather resistance rating extends the PIC-650-T's applicability to covered outdoor and humid indoor areas that would exclude conventional in-ceiling speakers without weatherproofing.

What is the difference between the 70V transformer taps and the 8-ohm bypass?

The 70V and 100V transformer taps allow the PIC-650-T to be connected to commercial distributed audio amplifiers that output 70-volt or 100-volt signal levels, which are the standard for commercial multi-speaker audio systems. In a 70V distributed system, one amplifier can drive dozens of speakers wired in parallel across a long cable run, with each speaker's wattage tap determining how much power it draws from the line. The wattage tap is selected by the rotary switch on the speaker baffle, accessible without removing the unit from the ceiling. The 8-ohm bypass disables the transformer and connects the speaker directly to the amplifier output at 8 ohms nominal impedance, which is the standard connection for consumer AV receivers, home theater processors, and standard stereo amplifiers. This bypass makes the PIC-650-T compatible with both commercial distributed audio infrastructure and residential home audio systems from a single hardware platform.

What is the Tractrix Hyperfold Port and why does it matter?

The Tractrix Hyperfold Port is Klipsch's patented port engineering innovation introduced with the PIC Series. Conventional short, straight ports in compact speaker enclosures are limited in the bass extension and output level they can achieve before producing audible turbulence noise called chuffing, which is the rushing or wooshing sound heard when a port is driven hard. The Hyperfold Port uses a proprietary five-step folded design to achieve an effective port length substantially longer than the physical back can depth would allow for a straight port, enabling lower tuning frequencies and higher bass output with no chuffing at normal and elevated listening levels. The increased airflow capacity of the longer folded port path also contributes to wider woofer dispersion, expanding the effective coverage area of each PIC-650-T in large commercial spaces.

Can the Klipsch PIC-650-T be installed in a drop ceiling?

Yes, the Klipsch PIC-650-T includes tile-bridge rails and a tile-bridge ring for installation in suspended drop tile ceilings without cutting through the structural ceiling above. The tile bridge supports the speaker in the ceiling tile grid opening and transfers the speaker's weight to the surrounding tile frame structure. The back of the speaker includes an attachment point for a safety line, which is required by many commercial building codes for ceiling-mounted speakers to prevent the speaker from falling in the event the primary mounting fails. The safety line itself is not included and must be procured separately per the applicable installation code requirements for the specific jurisdiction.

Where can I buy the Klipsch PIC-650-T in Toronto or Canada?

The Klipsch PIC-650-T Professional In-Ceiling Speaker is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Klipsch dealer in Toronto, Canada. Vinyl Sound can assist with commercial system design, zone coverage planning, amplifier selection for both 70V distributed and 8-ohm configurations, and coordination of commercial audio installations for hotels, restaurants, spas, retail, corporate, and institutional projects across the Toronto area and across Canada.

Can the PIC-650-T be converted to a pendant speaker?

Yes, the Klipsch KPH-650 pendant housing accessory (sold separately) converts the PIC-650-T into a suspended pendant speaker. The KPH-650 housing encloses the PIC-650-T driver and back can in a pendant-mount enclosure that allows the speaker to be suspended from a ceiling structure on a cable or conduit, providing the same horn-loaded acoustic performance in high-ceiling installations where a flush in-ceiling installation is not practical. Pendant configuration is commonly used in warehouses, large retail spaces, airport concourses, and similar high-ceiling commercial environments where in-ceiling mounting would place the speakers too far above the listening plane for effective coverage.