Genelec AIW25 User manual

Genelec’s new AIW25 Active In-Wall loud-
speaker system consists of a two-way
loudspeaker enclosure and a matched re-
mote amplifier module RAM2. It has been
designed to the same rigorous standards
as Genelec’s high-performance HT series
active Home Theater loudspeakers, en-
suring that no other in-wall loudspeaker of
similar size can match the low distortion,
neutrality and sound pressure capability of
Genelec AIW25. The AIW25 can be used
in demanding applications: as the main L-
C-R array of a small Home Theater sys-
tem, a critical Stereo listening or rear/side
channels of a medium sized, high quality
Home Theater for example.
The AIW25 loudspeaker has a 5” bass
driver loaded with a 4.7 liter enclosure
and a 3/4” treble driver with a proprietary
Directivity Control WaveguideTM (DCWTM)
giving a precise and uncolored acoustic
response. The RAM2 remote amplifier
module includes an active crossover cir-
cuitry and 40 + 40 W power amplifiers for
the bass and treble driver respectively.
RCA and balanced XLR line level input
connectors and adjustable input sensi-
tivity ensure convenient connection to all
types of decoders. Connectors for remote
power/standby mode switching are also
provided. The active crossover unit al-
lows accurate Bass Tilt, Bass Roll-Off and
Treble Tilt adjustments for fine-tuning the
sound balance to suit various acoustical
conditions and listener tastes.
The solid, carefully dimensioned enclo-
sure gives far better control of bass repro-
duction than typical in-wall loudspeakers.
The loudspeaker fits into a standard 2 x
4” wall structure and can easily be retrofit-
ted to existing construction and the visible
parts of the loudspeaker can be painted to
match the wall colour.
The RAM2 amplifier module can be
rack mounted with its dedicated Rack
Mount Kit (optional) or placed on a shelf
or into a cabinet. The wiring between the
amplifier module and loudspeaker can be
made of standard 18 to 10 gauge 4-con-
ductor wire. Expensive proprietary cables
are not needed. Each loudspeaker/ampli-
fier combination has been carefully tested
and matched together before delivery for
maximum accuracy.
Visit Genelec’s Home Theater website
www.genelec-ht.com for information of
Genelec’s Home Theater loudspeaker line.
Genelec AIW25
Active In-Wall Loudspeaker
Data Sheet
AIW25

AIW25 Data Sheet
Genelec Document BBA0064001a. Copyright Genelec Oy 9.2006. All data subject to change without prior notice
International enquiries:
Genelec, Olvitie 5
FIN-74100, Iisalmi, Finland
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
In the U.S. please contact:
Genelec, Inc., 7 Tech Circle
Natick, MA 01760, U.S.A.
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
www.genelec.com
In Sweden please contact:
Genelec Sverige
Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Email [email protected]
In China please contact:
Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.
Jianwai SOHO, Tower 12, Room 2306
39 East 3rd Ring Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Amplifier Section
SyStem SpecificAtionS
AiW25
Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB ≤68 Hz
Upper cut-off frequency, –3 dB > 20 kHz
Free field frequency response 70 Hz – 18 kHz (± 2.5 dB)
Maximum short term sine wave acoustic
output on axis in half space, averaged from
100 Hz to 3 kHz
@ 1 m > 100 dB SPL
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair with
music material
@ 1 m > 110 dB SPL
Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m
on axis (A-weighted)
≤10 dB
Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL
at 1 m on axis
Freq: 70…200 Hz
> 200 Hz
< 3%
< 0.5 %
Drivers
Bass
Treble
130 mm (5") cone
19 mm (3/4") metal dome
Weight
Loudspeaker cabinet
Amplifier
3.7 kg (8.1 lb)
2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
Dimensions
Loudspeaker cabinet max. height
Loudspeaker cabinet max. width
Loudspeaker cabinet max. depth
Cutout height
Cutout width
Minimum free depth measured from the
surface of the wall
Amplifier height
Amplifier width
Amplifier depth*
*Note that the cable connectors require at
least 100 mm (4”) of space behind the
amplifier
360 mm (143/16”)
267 mm (101/2”)
104 mm (43/32”)
334 mm (135/32”)
240 mm (97/16”)
98 mm (327/32”)
177 mm (631/32”) (4U)
54 mm (21/8”)
260 mm (101/4”)
AiW25
Bass amplifier short term output power
Treble amplifier short term output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry)
40 W at 8 Ohm load
40 W at 8 Ohm load
Amplifier system THD at nominal output ≤0.08 %
Mains voltage 100, 120 or 230 V
Power consumption (average)
Idle
Full output
10 VA
80 VA
Recommended loudspeaker cable gauge 0.8 to 5.0 mm2
(18 to 10 AWG)
Standby/On switching by signal sensing Autostart function or +12 V DC
remote control
croSSoVer Section
AiW25
Connectors:
XLR female input, balanced 10 kOhm
RCA female input, unbalanced 10 kOhm
“LINK OUT” XLR male output, balanced
10 kOhm
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -
pin +, ring gnd
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -
Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m -6 dBu
Input Sensitivity adjustment range +6 dBu to -6 dBu
Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble 3.0 kHz
Treble Tilt control operating range 0 to –2 dB @ 15 kHz
Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB
steps
From 0 to -6 dB @ 100 Hz
Bass Roll-Off control -6 dB @ 85 Hz
The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls set to ‘off’ and the input sensitivity
control to maximum (fully clockwise).
260 (10 1/4") 54 (2 1/8")
47 (1 27/32")
12 (15/32")
16 (5/8")
149 (5 7/8")
177 (6 31/32")
Figure 1. The main dimensions of the AIW25 loudspeaker cabinet Figure 2. The main dimensions of the RAM2 amplifier
104 (4 3/32")
98 (3 27/32")
85 (3 11/32")
360 (14 3/16")
332 (13 1/16")
267 (10 1/2")
237 (9 11/32")