Theory Demos First Landscape Loudspeakers at CEDIA Expo 2024

Denver, CO, CEDIA Expo – September 5-7, 2024 – Booth 1943 and HPA 202 – Premium audio brand, Theory Audio Design, is entering a new product category – landscape loudspeakers. Not yet released but being demonstrated at CEDOA Expo are Theory’s new high-performance landscape loudspeakers. The ic6-Bollard: 6.5” full-range landscape loudspeaker, and iws12-Bollard: 12” landscape subwoofer are on display and demo in booth 1943 and HPA Room 202.

ic6-Bollard – 6.5” Full-Range Landscape Loudspeaker

Theory’s ic6, 6.5” 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 an elegant dark chocolate (and paintable) stainless steel Bollard housing. Once integrated, the ic6-Bollard becomes a full-range landscape loudspeaker providing 360-degrees of flawless, uniform, coverage. Pair it with the new iws12-Bollard subwoofer and you can reach sound reinforcement levels in your landscape – a rarity outdoors.

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” Landscape Subwoofer

Theory has also become known for deep, visceral bass from surprisingly compact enclosures. The Theory iws12-SPKR speaker assembly includes a 12-inch, 1,400 Watt, 4-inch voice coil long throw woofer that can be integrated into the popular Theory iws12-6 in-wall subwoofer and the highly flexible Theory iws12-9 architectural subwoofer. With the introduction of the iws12-Bollard, now that superior iws12-SPKR performance can be enjoyed outdoors. When mounted inside the new iws12- Bollard housing and installed outdoors you get truly astonishing high-energy low frequencies in your landscape.

“Theory is disrupting the status quo with a small stable of highly capable and flexible audio products, and the ic6 and iws12 are perfect examples of that,” said Paul Hales, CEO and Product Designer for Theory Audio Design. “With just two Theory loudspeakers, integrators have high-performing and easy to install solutions for in-ceiling, pendant, high-moisture, in-wall, surface-mount – and now – landscape installations. We welcome CEDIA Expo attendees to visit booth 1943 or HPA 202 for a demo. I can say with confidence, you’ve never heard landscape speakers like these.”

The Theory ic6-Bollard and iws12-Bollard will be available in late Q4 2024. To see and hear the new landscape loudspeakers, visit CEDIA Expo Booth: 1943 and High Performance Audio (HPA) room: 202.

To connect with a Theory representative and for more information about Theory Audio Design, please visit, theoryaudiodesign.com.

About Theory Audio Design

Theory Audio Design was founded in 2018 to bring fresh thinking to the design of audio products for residential and commercial installations where too many “me too” products have remained unchanged and uninteresting for decades. Theory makes a simple promise: to deliver the best performance available in every product category we enter.