INVISION UK
SOUNDS GREAT! Steve Totterdell, product manager at Invision UK, explains why The Origin Acoustics Bollard is the solution for sensational sound outdoors in time for summer. With summer around the corner and at the height of spring, this is the time homeowners start to think about revolutionising their outdoor space. And according to BillyOh.com*, greenfingered Brits spend on average 5,675 hours in their garden pruning and maintaining it. That’s the equivalent of more than three years of their working life. So, for somewhere that people spend a big chunk of their time, especially in summer, demand has increased for sophisticated technology that fits the needs of the user. This includes better acoustics for entertaining and relaxing in this much-loved area. A study by CE Pro in 2019 stated 63% of integrators were expecting their outdoor business to grow**. This signifies great news for integrators as homeowners look to update their outdoor area through smart home technology.
A great example of high-quality acoustic technology comes in the form of the Landscape Bollard Loudspeaker from Origin Acoustics. The Origin Acoustics Bollard is a single unit that houses both a subwoofer and a mid/high frequency satellite in the same enclosure. Completely unique in concept and design, the Bollard tackles the challenge of producing bass response from individual outdoor speakers in a very attractive aesthetic. Designed for long-lasting outdoor installation, it offers a high performance 360° acoustics lens which spreads sound evenly across the outdoor space, and through effective positioning, coverage can be maximised for the user. Using a 70v transformer with 30W, 50W and an 8 ohm tap, means the speaker is the perfect choice regardless of the size of the speaker or the quantity needed. The Origin DSP3-100 and DSP3-700 amplifiers use the DSP settings to ensure top quality performance across the system. There is also an option to choose models with a dispersion of 180° to prevent sound spilling over into the neighbour’s garden or
into areas where sound is not wanted. For the design savvy homeowner requiring a bit of luxury, the speaker offers a choice to fit in with their aesthetics. Available in brushed aluminium, bronze or ash black finishes and in a round or square shell, the speaker can suit the garden’s design needs. Not to mention, the small subwoofer base can be buried, allowing for the larger enclosure to be hidden from sight, leaving only the pillar visible. The Bollard is available exclusively from Invision UK. For more information, or for assistance with an outdoor system design, contact Steve on Steve.Totterdell@invisionuk.com. Invision UK www.invisionuk.com
*http://gardencentrebuyer.co.uk/2-uncategorised/532-how-muchtime-do-brits-spend-in-the-garden ** The 2019 CE Pro Outdoor Technology Study (USA)
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