Essential Install | Speakers
DID YOU KNOW : The Sub 1 from Paradigm can produce a total of 3,400W when used on a peak power basis
Origin Acoustics ’ new Director Minimal Opening Collection is designed to innovate on the theme of discrete in-ceiling speaker systems with miniaturised 3in kevlar speakers and a dual 6.5in in-ceiling sub with a 3in finish . The maker says the system has been a home run with interior designers and architects looking for a clean uniform look to complement lavishly minimal interiors . Revealed at the recent CEDIA Dallas show , Origin says the line is the world ’ s first fully in-ceiling system to complement 4in and 6in aperture lighting design with a slightly larger system .
The Director Minimal Opening 5 System matches the trim of lights of ranging aperture with a distinct 6in bezel-less trim finish in square or round . The new system uses the dual woofer enclosure design of the 3in version along with a custom-tailored 5in diameter bandpass port tube designed to match the aesthetic finish of high-end recessed lighting in square or round .
Designed as a complete full frequency system with plenty of punch , the DSUB6F5 will wire in parallel with the new Director 5in sizes D57 and D59 using the Origin Acoustics A2150 amplifier . The full 5.25in glass fiber and 5in kevlar drivers are presented in a coaxial design with the new Multi-Motion DPSD tweeter . The maker says listeners will see a huge boost in performance in the Minimal Opening 5 System with wider dispersion and a heavier hitting low-to-mid range , with frequency response dipping into a high 30Hz range .
Other benefits pointed to for the Origin brand include the suitability of its Director Collection for Dolby Atmos . This series of speakers has been designed to offer very wide dispersion to accommodate the full effect of Atmos , its capabilities are also designed to offer wider choice in speaker placement . In addition , the speaker ’ s pivoting ability allows for the sound to be focused at the listening area regardless of where the speaker is positioned .
The Director Collection has also completed all the tests to comply with the IPX6 weatherproof rating . In order to achieve this rating , all models were sprayed as installed with a high-pressure water hose for an extended period of time . This test sends water at all angles through a 12.5mm nozzle at a rate of 100 litres / min at a pressure of 100kN / m 2 for three minutes from a distance of three meters . In order to complete this test each model must not fail or show water seepage .
By having the IPX6 rating , Origin says installers can be sure that the speakers are safe from the corrosion and internal damage commonly posed by ocean water and rainstorms .
The In-Wall Composer Collection features all the latest technologies and benefits of the Director Collection with the ZipClip tool-less mounting system and patented tweeter as well as a dual woofer design and the use of a 4x8 single driver .
The top of the line , the Composer THTR68 is Origin ’ s ultimate speaker for in-wall applications .
Origin says the speaker is hard driving and powerful while remaining detailed and refined and is at home delivering music or cinema audio . Origin Acoustics is available from Invision UK .
RGB Communications offers access to the RBH brand of speakers , perhaps best known for its range of high performance , good value , architectural speakers , but RBH can also deliver the quality and versatility end users want for speakers in their outdoor spaces too .
When users demand the high quality sound of RBH aluminium cone technology , but outside , then the MC- 6AW cabinet speaker , built from rugged high density poly resin , is worth looking at . Brackets are included for surface mounting in a vertical , horizontal or angled position and the product is available in black or white .
If installers are seeking strong outdoor sound in a stylish small cabinet , but at lower cost , there are the AO-520 and AO-620 weather resistance outdoor speakers . Choose the compact AO-520 with a 5¼in poly-graphite woofer and 1in mylar tweeter , or the larger AO-620 , with a 6 ½in poly-graphite woofer . This version is available in both black and white finishes . For those applications where cabinet speakers are not appropriate , there are the R8 rock speakers that can provide single point stereo from an 8in poly-graphite woofer and 1in polyurethane tweeter . Available in granite or sandstone finishes featuring the look and feel of natural rocks , the R8 is a good choice for around the pool , pond or hidden amongst garden plants .
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