Sonance is showing its VX52R UTL ultra-shallow in-ceiling speaker at ISE 2026 in Barcelona, Spain that delivers VX Series performance in applications where depth is critically constrained. The new model brings premium audio technology to retrofit projects, historic buildings, and commercial spaces where traditional speakers cannot be installed, says the company.
With a 1.41-inch (35.7mm) mounting depth, the VX52R UTL addresses one of the architectural audio industry’s most persistent installation challenges: delivering high-fidelity sound in spaces with shallow ceiling cavities, concrete substrates, or structural limitations that prevent standard speaker mounting.
The VX Ultra Thin-Line incorporates technologies previously reserved for Sonance’s deeper VX Series models. This includes a CDX crossover, Sonance’s proprietary crossover design that optimizes driver integration and frequency response accuracy across the audio spectrum. There’s also the VX Sinusoidal Waveguide, a precisely engineered waveguide geometry that ensures wide, consistent coverage with minimal off-axis coloration. Finally, you’ll find a redesigned driver architecture with a new 5.25-inch polypropylene woofer and 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter that deliver smooth tonal balance and extended frequency response (55Hz-20kHz), despite the compact enclosure, says Sonance.
The VX Ultra Thin-Line was engineered specifically for installations where depth is non-negotiable, including places like preservation projects where ceiling modifications are restricted, commercial retrofits in office buildings, hotels, and retail spaces with shallow plenums above drop ceilings, residential remodel including condominiums and homes with concrete ceilings or minimal cavity depth, and multi-unit housing with new construction that has with fire-rated assemblies and limited plenum access.
With an 8-ohm impedance and 89dB sensitivity, the VX52R UTL integrates seamlessly into distributed audio systems and can be driven by a wide range of amplification platforms. The 8.25-inch (210mm) cutout diameter and included paintable grille (options for Micro Trim, Trimless, or Sonance TRUFIG Flush Mounted) maintain Sonance’s “Designed to Disappear” aesthetic philosophy.
The VX52R UTL replaces Sonance’s VP Series ultra-thin model, representing a performance upgrade for dealers and clients who require shallow-depth solutions.
The Sonance VX52R UTL will be demonstrated at ISE 2026, Stand 2H500. The product will be available to authorized Sonance dealers in late Q2. Dealers can contact their Sonance distributor or representative for product specifications, pricing, and ordering information.