Arylic CK30C — Decision Profile
Evidence Profile · L2 · documentation + editorial inference
Arylic CK30C
Arylic CK30C: Compact ceiling background-audio installations with an appropriate wired amplifier.
Evidence checked / updated: 2026-10-13. Manufacturer claims and editorial system-fit assessment. No SoundPath Lab listening or measurement test.
Verified documentation
- Design: 3-inch coaxial passive ceiling speaker
- Impedance: Current selected SKU 4 Ω; specification table lists 4/6 Ω
- Power handling: Rated 30 W / maximum 60 W; test standard and duration unspecified
- Frequency response: Official table literally prints 216–25 kHz; lower frequency/tolerance unresolved
- Sensitivity: 85 dB at 1 W / 1 m; maximum 96 dB at 1 m, duration unspecified
- Mounting / weather: Clamps and speaker-wire press connectors; IP66 claimed from Arylic laboratory
Best for
Compact ceiling background-audio installations with an appropriate wired amplifier.
Avoid if
Not a self-powered wireless speaker or deep-bass full-range replacement.
Limits and unknowns
IP66 is a manufacturer claim, not SPL certification; mounting, cable weather protection and amplifier loading remain installation responsibilities.
Current verdict
Compact ceiling background-audio installations with an appropriate wired amplifier.
Why it fits
Use an amplifier rated for the actual impedance; streaming belongs to the amplifier, not the passive speaker. Avoid wiring parallel loads below the amplifier rating.
What it can replace
Can fill this role, subject to the stated conditions: Compact ceiling background-audio installations with an appropriate wired amplifier.
What it cannot replace
Not a self-powered wireless speaker or deep-bass full-range replacement.
What SoundPath Lab tested
SoundPath Lab reviewed the listed exact-model primary documents and source discrepancies. No device was independently auditioned, measured, stress-tested or firmware-retested.
What remains untested
Actual sonic balance, distortion/output under load, room/ear fit, latency, long-term reliability and host-specific behaviour remain untested. IP66 is a manufacturer claim, not SPL certification; mounting, cable weather protection and amplifier loading remain installation responsibilities.
System conditions
Use an amplifier rated for the actual impedance; streaming belongs to the amplifier, not the passive speaker. Avoid wiring parallel loads below the amplifier rating.
Alternatives by need
Compare CK30C for concealed ceiling installation and RK30 for accessible bracket mounting; use a subwoofer or larger cabinet when low bass is needed.
Keep or upgrade
Keep a working system that already meets this use case. Upgrade only if the documented feature or connection solves the specific limitation: IP66 is a manufacturer claim, not SPL certification; mounting, cable weather protection and amplifier loading remain installation responsibilities.
When to reassess
Reassess on a verified hardware/document revision, material support or compatibility change, unresolved-source clarification, or accepted independent test. No arbitrary calendar delay or lifetime guarantee.
Ownership evidence
No new six-month ownership evidence was added; existing owner and issue records remain unchanged.
Firmware, manual and support
Passive analogue audio path; no user firmware or companion application is required for the documented audio connection. Use the exact model and revision when ordering replacement parts. Current local stock, authorized sales, launch/shipping dates and transaction price are not established by this documentation review. Existing dated price evidence remains historical. Warranty territory, exclusions, battery/consumable terms, repair availability and long-term support must be checked with the applicable official policy; no universal support end date is inferred.
Current local stock, authorized sales, launch/shipping dates and transaction price are not established by this documentation review. Existing dated price evidence remains historical. Warranty territory, exclusions, battery/consumable terms, repair availability and long-term support must be checked with the applicable official policy; no universal support end date is inferred.
Unresolved source conflicts
- CK30C table lower-frequency value and 4/6-ohm SKU coverage require clarification; 4-ohm selected product is not automatically the 6-ohm revision.
Related records
Primary sources
- https://www.arylic.com/products/ck30c-in-ceiling-speaker — official documentation, checked 2026-10-13
Revision record
2026-10-13 — Promoted from L1 to L2 after model-level evidence review. Stable product identity retained; source conflicts and untested behavior remain visible. L2 is evidence coverage, not independent test acceptance or automatic recommendation.
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