Theory Audio Design, is entering a new product category – landscape loudspeakers. Not yet released but being demonstrated at CEDIA Expo are Theory’s new high-performance landscape loudspeakers. The ic6-Bollard 6.5-inch full-range landscape loudspeaker and the iws12-Bollard 12-inch landscape subwoofer are on display and demo in booth #1943 and HPA room #202.
ic6-Bollard 6.5-inch Full-Range Landscape Loudspeaker
Theory’s ic6 6.5-inch in-ceiling loudspeaker is an industry favorite for high-performing in-ceiling speakers. Via careful processing and computer-optimized tuned ports, the ic6 delivers exceptional low-frequency bandwidth, punch and resolution, plus extremely wide dispersion. Up until now the ic6 could be paired with Theory’s optional all-weather grille or installed in open-ceiling and exposed environments when integrated into one of Theory’s ic6 pendant housings.
Building on Theory’s ic6 Acoustic Core platform, the new ic6-Bollard is the ic6 loudspeaker installed into a dark chocolate (and paintable) stainless steel Bollard housing. Once integrated, the ic6-Bollard becomes a full-range landscape loudspeaker, providing 360-degrees of uniform coverage. Paired with the new iws12-Bollard subwoofer, you can reach sound reinforcement levels in your landscape.
For large, distributed installs, you can use hundreds of ic6-Bollard loudspeakers. The ic6 includes a switch-selectable 70V/100V transformer that can be driven direct by Theory’s DLC-250.4d 4-channel loudspeaker controller. The DLC-250.4d can drive up to 16 Theory 16-ohm loudspeakers in Lo-Z mode, or up to 64 in Hi-Z mode — all from a half-rack chassis.
iws12-Bollard 12-inch Landscape Subwoofer
The Theory iws12-SPKR speaker assembly includes a 12-inch, 1400-watt, 4-inch voice coil long-throw woofer that can be integrated into the Theory iws12-6 in-wall subwoofer and the Theory iws12-9 architectural subwoofer. With the introduction of the iws12-Bollard, now that iws12-SPKR performance can be enjoyed outdoors. When mounted inside the new iws12-Bollard housing and installed outdoors you get astonishing high-energy low frequencies in your landscape.
The Theory ic6-Bollard and iws12-Bollard will be available in late Q4 2024.
For more information, visit theoryaudiodesign.com.
