Wisdom Audio is coming to CEDIA Expo 2026 with three new products aimed squarely at one of the fastest-growing and increasingly competitive segments of residential AV: high-performance loudspeakers and subwoofers designed to disappear into walls and ceilings or integrate cleanly with a room’s architecture. Custom installation audio has moved well beyond background music, with Monitor Audio, KEF, Sonus faber, Theory Audio Design, DALI, Lyngdorf Audio and other established high-end manufacturers offering increasingly sophisticated architectural speakers for stereo, multi-room audio and immersive home theater systems.
Against that increasingly crowded backdrop, Wisdom Audio will showcase three new CI products at CEDIA 2026: the Sage Series ICS3FR in-ceiling loudspeaker, the SUB2 passive subwoofer, and the Insight P3m series of customizable speakers and soundbars. The objective is not simply to hide the hardware; it is to deliver the kind of performance expected from a high-end music or home theater system while giving integrators considerably more freedom over placement, aesthetics and room design.
Wisdom’s ICS3FR, for example, uses the company’s planar magnetic technology in an architectural design, while the SUB2 was specifically developed to add low-frequency extension while maintaining a minimal visual footprint.
The ISC3FR
The ICS3FR is a “full-range” in-ceiling solution designed to provide an architecture-friendly, minimal-appearance installation while delivering high-resolution playback and matching 3-inch to 4-inch recessed round or square lighting fixtures.
The ICS3FR incorporates a Spiral Planar Magnetic Driver designed to provide ultra-wide dispersion, with a 120-degree circular coverage angle (-6 dB), and reproduce frequencies down to 40Hz using its 6.5-inch woofer. Its rated frequency response is 40Hz to 20kHz (+/-3 dB), with an F10 point of 30Hz (-10 dB), where meaningful bass output effectively ends. The ICS3FR requires no additional EQ or PEQ, only a high-pass crossover set between 35Hz and 40Hz.
The ICS3FR ships with everything required for 3-inch round or square and 4-inch round or square installations, as well as hard-surface and gypsum mounting. Custom-colored metal grilles and custom wood grilles are also available separately.
“The ICS3FR was created for projects where exceptional sound quality is essential, but the loudspeaker itself should virtually disappear into the architecture,” said Ron Rouse, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wisdom Audio. “At its heart is our Spiral Planar Magnetic Driver, which provides the ICS3FR with best-in-class off-axis dispersion, delivering wide, consistent coverage and exceptional clarity throughout the listening area. Combined with its full-range performance, minimal-appearance design, and flexible grille and mounting options, the ICS3FR gives integrators an ideal solution for projects where outstanding sound and refined aesthetics are equally important.”
Wisdom Audio Model Sage Series ISC3FR Product Type Full Range Minimal Appearance Speaker Price Dealer Consultation Frequency Response 40Hz – 20kHz +/- 3dB Low Frequency Extension 30Hz (-10dB) Impedance 4 ohms Sensitivity 83dB / 2.83V / 1m Minimum Recommended Power 100 Watts Maximum Recommended Power 375 Watts Coverage Angle (-6dB) 120° Circular Included Gypsum / Plaster Grilles Round 3.04″ [ 7.7cm ]
Square 3.07″ [ 7.8cm ]
Round 3.97″ [ 10cm ]
Square 3.95″ [ 10cm ]Included Solid Surface Grilles Round 3.26″ [ 8.3cm ]
Square 3.275″ [ 8.3cm ]
Round 3.94″ [ 10cm ]
Square 3.95″ [ 10cm ]Recommended High Pass Crossover For Optional Subwoofer 80Hz 24dB Linkwitz–Riley Dimensions L x W 18.95″ x 9.375″ [48.1cm x 23.8cm] Total Product Depth With Grille 7.625″ [194mm] Required Ceiling Installation Depth Behind Finished Surface (Designed for 2×8 Stud Depth) Maximum: 7.15″ [182mm] with 0.5″ [12.5mm] Solid Surface
Minimum: 5.75″ [146mm] with 2″ [50mm] Solid Surface
Typical: 6.875″ [174.63mm] when used with 5/8 [16mm] DrywallCeiling Joist Width 16″ [383mm] On-Center Nominal Installation Width Inside Ceiling Support Joists 14.5″ [368mm] Nominal – 16″ OC Joist
23″ [584mm] MAX – 24″ OC Joist
9.375″ [238mm] MINIMUM – 12″ OC JoistGypsum / Mud-in Finished Surface Thickness 1/2″ and 5/8″ [12.5mm and 16mm] standard as shipped Solid Surface Finished Surface Thickness 1/2″ Minimum to 1-7/8″ Maximum [12.5mm – 48mm]
1/8″ [3.25mm] incrementsMinimum Grille Distance from Wall 4.55″ [116mm] OC to Long Side
6.00″ [152mm] OC to Short SideWeight 17lbs [7.7kg] Shipping Weight 21lbs [9.5kg]
SUB2 Minimal Appearance Subwoofer
The SUB2 is a passive subwoofer designed to complement the Sage Series ICS3FR minimal-appearance loudspeaker and is available as an optional addition. It provides additional low-frequency support, extending bass response down to 37Hz through a 3-inch opening.
Its compact, minimal-appearance design also makes the SUB2 well suited for in-wall installations and other space-constrained applications where conventional subwoofer placement may not be practical.
Wisdom Audio Model SUB 2 Product Type Minimal Appearance Subwoofer Price Dealer Consultation Frequency Response 37Hz – 140 Hz +/- 3dB Impedance, Planar Section 8 ohms Sensitivity 85 dB / 2.83 V / 1m Recommended Amplifier Power 100 Watts Maximum Amplifier Power 300 Watts Dimensions (HWD) – (Woofer Enclosure) 7.9” x 10.5” x 19.25” (20.066cm x 26.67cm x 48.895cm) Port Tube Length 3″ x 24″ (7.62cm x 60.96cm) Gypsum Finished Thickness Shipped with mud plates for installation in both 1/2″ and 5/8″ (12.5 to 16mm) Solid Surface Finished Thickness Installation (wood, stone, tile, etc.), from 1/2″ to 1-7/8″ (12.5mm – 48mm) Included Gypsum / Plaster Grilles Round 3.04″ [ 7.7cm ]
Square 3.07″ [ 7.8cm ]
Round 3.97″ [ 10cm ]
Square 3.95″ [ 10cm ]Included Solid Surface Grilles Round 3.26″ [ 8.3cm ]
Square 3.275″ [ 8.3cm ]
Round 3.94″ [ 10cm ]
Square 3.95″ [ 10cm ]Recommended High Pass Crossover 35Hz 24dB Linkwitz-Riley Recommended Low Pass Crossover 80Hz 24dB Linkwitz-Riley Product Weight 25.4 lbs (11.5 kg) Shipping Weight 30 lbs (13.6 kg)
Wisdom Audio Insight P3m Series
Separate from the in-ceiling Sage Series ICS3FR and SUB2, Wisdom Audio is also showcasing its new Insight P3m Series of customizable soundbars and individual loudspeakers at CEDIA 2026.
The Insight P3m Series includes the passive P3m-V vertical mono, P3m-C horizontal mono, P3m-LR stereo, and P3m LCR configurations. Each model can be custom-built in lengths or heights of up to 100 inches (2,540mm), with custom color options also available.
The P3m models use a Spherical Planar Magnetic Driver for high frequencies, extending down to 900Hz, while 4.5-inch woofers handle the lower frequencies.
The P3m Series also incorporates distinctive crescent-shaped woofer apertures that function as acoustic lenses. These help smooth the front baffle to reduce tweeter diffraction while making the two woofers behave as though they are positioned closer together. The result is improved dispersion, reduced interference through the crossover region, and greater low-frequency extension from the woofers.
Behind each aperture sits Wisdom Audio’s patent-pending Dual Helmholtz Resonator, which uses two slightly different tuning points to control unwanted resonances more effectively despite normal manufacturing variations.
These technologies help flatten the woofer response, reduce distortion, improve speaker-to-speaker consistency, and deliver more uniform tonal balance across the listening area.
“With the Insight P3m Series, we set out to create a loudspeaker that delivers the performance people expect from Wisdom Audio while giving integrators far greater design flexibility,” said Ron Rouse, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Wisdom Audio. “Its customizable dimensions, color options, and multiple configurations allow the P3m to complement virtually any display or interior without compromising sound quality. We believe it is the ideal solution for clients who want exceptional performance in a beautifully integrated, highly versatile loudspeaker.”
Pro Tip: Detailed specifications have not been provided for the Insight P3m Series. The official product links (refer to our availability section) are expected to go live on August 26, 2026, which will include more detailed information and specifications. Optional TV VESA mounts will be sold separately
The Bottom Line
Wisdom Audio’s new CEDIA 2026 lineup is aimed at integrators and homeowners who want high-performance audio without conventional speakers dominating the room. The ICS3FR and SUB2 stand out for delivering wide-dispersion, low-frequency-capable performance through extremely discreet ceiling openings, while the customizable P3m Series gives installers unusual flexibility in size, orientation, and finish. These are purpose-built CI products for premium stereo and home theater installations where sound quality, architectural integration, and aesthetics carry equal weight.
Price & Availability
The ICS3FR speaker and SUB2 are available through Authorized Dealers – consult dealer for pricing.
The P3m-C, P3m-V,. P3m-LR, and P3m-LCR will be available through authorized dealers beginning August 26, 2026, starts in October 2026.
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