10.07.2009
SnapAV has rolled out its new line of Episode in-ceiling, in-wall and in-room loudspeakers. The first wave of products, which became available this summer, is comprised of five 6.5-inch in-ceiling models consisting of single and dual voice coil, angled and surround sound varieties, and two 8-inch in-ceiling models. The in-wall and in-room models are targeted for the fall season. The new line replaces the brand’s original line of loudspeakers.

“Episode loudspeakers are our No. 1 product development priority -- and this new line is a powerful one,” says SnapAV vice president of sales Bill Harrell. He says that engineers “started from scratch” to design the new line and consulted with the company’s dealer council. He adds that the new line of Episode speakers will “fit 90 percent of the installation situations that dealers face every day, without having so many offerings that selection could be confusing.”

According to Harrell, each of the new speakers utilizes components that include second order crossovers, Nomex spiders and high-temperature long-life drivers. All Episode speakers are backed by a lifetime warranty.

He points to the new Episode ES500-POINT-6 angled in-ceiling speaker is an example of the new design creativity as the company line the interior of the speaker with an acoustic dampening material that eliminates reflections and improves imaging.

Boasting an attractive new industrial design, all in-ceiling models incorporate easy-mount rust-proof grilles and plastic paint guards.

For installation convenience many of the new models incorporate pivoting tweeters. The new tweeter bridge is also sturdy enough to be used as a handle during the installation process. All in-ceiling models include quick snug dogs, gold-plated push button wire terminations, and cutout templates.