Additional information
Weight | 11 kg |
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Dimensions | 54 × 54 × 56 cm |
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8″ 2-way weatherproof in-ground/on-ground omnidirectional loudspeaker, 70V/8 Ohm
17.75”Dia. (base) x 19.25”H (45.1cm Dia. x 48.9cm H) T)
Weight | 11 kg |
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Dimensions | 54 × 54 × 56 cm |
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The IG8s2 replaces the original IG8 model and features the Generation 2 Metal Diaphragm Technology cone that is lighter and stiffer than the original MDT cone. The result is a broadband 3dB increase in sensitivity and more than 4dB in the midrange – making the IG8s2 easier for amplifiers to drive and better sounding with more “open” midrange and greater vocal presence.
The NEAR IG series look and sound great when used as freestanding on-ground speakers that can be camouflaged among planters and pots. But we primarily designed them to be partially buried in the ground, affording homeowners superior sound performance, lower visibility and theft security.
The packed earth around the speaker dampens enclosure wall resonances to zero. Details in the music that you can hear on high-end indoor speakers, but not on typical outdoor speakers, can be clearly heard and enjoyed.
In-ground installation also reinforces bass response by providing an infinite baffle to focus the sound waves. Bass impact is visceral, precise and detailed. Midrange, particularly the lower-mid region that carries the “body” of vocals, is rich, smooth and highly articulate. Imagine being able to understand the lyrics even at low volume levels. Now you can with NEAR.
Like other NEAR® speakers, the IG8s2 is truly weather-proof, not just “weather-resistant,” and can be used totally exposed to the elements. The IG enclosure is color-through, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene that sheds moisture, dirt and chemicals. The UV inhibitor pigments are embedded uniformly throughout the material so the sun won’t fade or yellow the color and garden tools won’t easily mar their looks.
The color-matched grilles are oxidation-resistant heavy gauge powder coated stainless steel with rectangular perforations that inhibit water from clogging the holes and blocking high frequencies. The upward facing driver array is protected from moisture, debris and critter ingress with a special hydrophobic fabric that lets sound out but keeps water from getting in.
The IG8s2 utilizes a Generation 2 MDT metal alloy woofer with dual voice coil UDIO technology along with the Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS) technology patented by New England Audio Resource in 1993. Our Titanium alloy tweeter supplies smooth, detailed “air” and life to the music. These are the same materials and technologies employed throughout the IG Series to ensure timbre consistency and system design flexibility.
The result is exceptional sound quality that rivals audiophile-grade indoor speaker systems. NEAR’s omnidirectional dispersion design and high tech components ensure that everyone on the deck or patio hears well-balanced, lifelike sound at every volume level without fatigue.
IG8s2 Features | IG8s2 Specifications |
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Specifications subject to change without notice |