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GENELEC OFFERS AIWS5041A ACTIVE IN-WALL SUBWOOFER125th AES CONVENTION, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, October 3, 2008 — Genelec Inc., the pioneer in Active Monitoring technology for three decades, offers the most advanced active speaker solutions with its line of discreet, low profile models. The latest addition is the new AIWS5041A Active In-Wall Subwoofer, which joins other leading Genelec models such as the AIW25 Active In-Wall Loudspeaker, the AIC25 Active In-Ceiling Loudspeaker and the AOW312 Active On-Wall Loudspeaker..
The AIWS5041A is Genelec’s first active in-wall subwoofer, and like all Genelec products, it offers the unmatched performance and uncompromising sound quality for which Genelec has been known for 30 years. Equipped with a pair of 6½" drivers and a tuned port, it can be mounted in any standard 16" stud bay. Using four independent mounting brackets, the enclosure is completely isolated from the wall surfaces, eliminating any potential vibration from being transmitted to the walls. A protective cover protects the drivers from potential damage during the construction phase of a project. The system includes a rack-mountable RAM3 amplifier that supplies 125 Watts of power.
Genelec AIWS5041A Active In-Wall Subwoofer Features:
Maximum sound pressure level: 105 dB
Frequency response: 35-95 Hz (± 3 dB)
Room volume: up to 3000 cubic ft (85 cubic meters)
Drivers: 2 x 6 1/2"
Amplifier power per channel: 125 Watts
Speaker dimensions: 46 1/16" H x 13 5/8" W x 3 1/4" D
Amplifier dimensions: 6 31/32" H x 2 1/8" W x 10 1/4" D
Speaker weight: 33 lb (15 kg)
Amplifier weight: 3.1 lb (1.4 kg)Genelec also offers the AIW25 Active In-Wall Loudspeaker, the AIC25 Active In-Ceiling Loudspeaker and the AOW312 Active On-Wall Loudspeaker.
The AIW25 and the AIC25 supply the ultimate in design integration. Each features perfectly matched, separate RAM2 remote amplifier modules. An optional 4U high RAM Rack Adaptor can accommodate up to eight RAM2 or RAM3 amplifiers. The AIW25 and AIC25 each come complete with a metal enclosure to maximize performance and ease of installation. New construction brackets are also available. In addition, the AIW25 employs Genelec’s proprietary Directivity Control Waveguide™ (DCW™), which ensures excellent stereo imaging and frequency balance even in difficult acoustic environments.
The AIW25 Active In-Wall Loudspeaker is a two-way active speaker with a 5" bass driver and 3/4" treble driver (metal dome) equipped with Genelec’s DCW. It also features a RAM2 remote amplifier module, which includes active crossover circuitry and separate, matched 40 Watt power amplifiers for the bass and treble drivers. The AIW25 has a frequency response of
70 Hz-18 kHz (+/-2.5 dB) and a maximum peak SPL of =100 dB. Its dimensions are 14 3/16" H x 10 1/2" W x 4 3/32" D. In addition, visible parts of the loudspeaker can be painted to suit the listening environment. The AIW25 fits into a standard 2 x 4" wall structure and can easily be retrofitted to existing construction. This speaker is ideal in demanding applications, such as the main L-C-R array of a small home theater system, a basic stereo configuration or the surround channels of a high quality home theater.The AIC25 Active In-Ceiling Loudspeaker is a two-way active loudspeaker with 5" bass driver and 3/4" treble driver (metal dome). It also features a RAM2 remote amplifier module, which includes active crossover circuitry and separate, matched 40 Watt power amplifiers for the bass and treble drivers. The AIC25 has a frequency response of 70 Hz-18 kHz (+/-2.5 dB) and a maximum peak SPL of =100 dB. Its dimensions are 11 3/16" W (diameter) x 6 3/16" D. In addition, visible surfaces of the loudspeaker can be painted to suit the listening environment. The AIC25 delivers low distortion and high sound pressure handling capabilities in a discrete yet powerful package ideal for use in home theater installations.
The AOW312B Active On-Wall Loudspeaker measures up to Genelec’s renowned performance standards at less than 7" deep for easy aesthetic integration. This speaker was designed to serve two types of environments: surrounds for large scale rooms (>9000 cubic feet) where HT324A or larger mains speakers are used, as well as the front wall for smaller rooms (5000 to 8000 cubic feet) where space behind the screen and the wall are limited. The AOW312B is a three-way active speaker with a 12" woofer, 5" midrange (DCW-equipped) and 1" metal dome tweeter. It also features a remote amplifier housed in a 19" x 7U remote amp rack. Each amplifier provides 180 Watts for the woofer, 120 Watts for the midrange and 120 Watts for the tweeter. The AOW312B has an exceptionally wide frequency response of 37 Hz-21 kHz (+/-2 dB) and a maximum peak SPL of =123 dB. Its dimensions are 59 1/16" H x 15 3/4" W x 6 7/8" D.
The AIWS5041A Active In-Wall Subwoofer will be available in Fall 2008.
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Genelec, the pioneer in Active Monitoring technology, is celebrating 30 years of designing and manufacturing active loudspeakers for true and accurate sound reproduction. Genelec is credited with promoting the concept of active transducer technology, which many manufacturers are just now incorporating into their products. Since its inception in 1978, Genelec has concentrated its efforts and resources into creating active monitors with unparalleled sonic integrity. The result is an active speaker system that has earned global acclaim for its accurate imaging, extremely high acoustic output from small enclosures, true high-fidelity with low distortion, and deep, rich bass.
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