Clark Synthesis TACTILE SOUND AQ339 Aquasonic User manual

Twenty years ago, very few people had heard of underwater loudspeakers. Today, they are
one of the hottest accessories for new pool construction. Whether used for lap swimming,
relaxation, or just playing with the kids, underwater speakers provide pool enthusiasts with
music that completes the swimming pool experience.
With so many pool users wanting underwater sound, it is important to know what to look
for when selecting underwater speakers. A few key areas to keep in mind include:
Buyer’s Guide for
Underwater Speakers
Frequency Response
Look for speakers that have
good frequency response in
the low, middle, and high
frequency ranges. Many
underwater speakers use
piezo technology to reproduce
sound. This is the same
technology used to make high
frequency tweeters for home
theater speakers. Although
piezo speakers do reproduce
sound in the upper-mid
and high frequency ranges,
they cannot reproduce low
frequency sounds, which can
cause your favorite music to
sound “tinny.” In order to get
the best sound in your pool,
insure the speakers you select
can reproduce full-bandwith
sound.
Appearance
Given the amount of
money spent on designing,
constructing, and maintaining
attractive swimming pools, it
is important to consider how
underwater speakers will look
in your pool. If the speaker
requires a special enclosure,
it may not blend in well with
your swimming pool fixtures
and accessories. Consider
buying speakers that are
designed to be installed in
widely-used pool light niches
and mounting hardware.
This will give your pool the
attractive look you desire.
Speaker Placement
There are two factors related
to speaker placement that are
important to consider when
shopping for speakers. First,
it is important to determine
the amount of sound coverage
you want in the pool. A good
speaker will generally be able
to deliver quality sound over a
400 sq.ft. area. Second, insure
you buy speakers that can be
mounted at varying depths.
Some speakers are sold with
minimum depth ratings. In
order to give yourself the
most flexibility in terms of
installation and coverage
options, buy speakers with no
minimum depth requirements.
This will allow you to mount
the speakers in various areas
of the pool, including the
shallow end.
With these factors in mind, you will
be well on your way to finding the best
underwater speaker for your pool. And,
once installed, you’ll enjoy hour after hour
of listening fun, not to mention being the
envy of the neighborhood.