Genelec's first active in-wall subwoofer AIWS5041A at ISE 2009

Launched at 125th AES, San Francisco , Genelec took its AIWS5041A Active in-wall subwoofer to the 2009 Integrated Systems Europe (ISE). The AIWS5041A is Genelec’s first active in-wall subwoofer. 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 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. The Genelec AIWS5041A features a maximum sound pressure level of 105 dB and a frequency response of 35-95 Hz (± 3 dB) to match room volumes up to 3000 cubic ft (85 cubic meters). Speaker dimensions are 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. 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 both feature 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. Construction brackets are also available. The AIW25 employs Genelec’s proprietary Directivity Control Waveguide (DCW, which ensures exact stereo imaging and frequency balance even in difficult acoustic environments. The AIW25 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. 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 AOW312B active on-wall loudspeaker is 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.