Questions & Answers

Q: QuestionWhat material is the tweeter made of?

• A:Answer The tweeter is made of aluminum.

Q: QuestionCan this speaker be mounted on the ceiling?

• A:Answer Yes, this speaker can be mounted vertically or horizontally on a wall or ceiling.

Q: QuestionWhat is the lowest frequency response of this speaker?

• A:Answer The speaker has a minimum frequency response of 51 hertz.

Q: QuestionWhat is the peak power handling of this speaker?

• A:Answer The speaker has a peak power handling of 100W.

Q: QuestionAre these speakers suitable for outdoor use?

• A:Answer Yes, these speakers are suitable for outdoor use due to their rust-resistant aluminum grille and rigid glass-filled-plastic cabinet.

Q: QuestionWhat is the sensitivity of this speaker?

• A:Answer The sensitivity of this speaker is 86 decibels.

Q: QuestionWhat is the size of the woofer in this speaker?

• A:Answer The woofer size in this speaker is 5 inches.

Q: QuestionAre these speakers suitable for outdoor use?

• A:Answer Yes, these speakers are suitable for outdoor use due to their weather-resistant design.

Q: QuestionCan these speakers be mounted horizontally?

• A:Answer Yes, these speakers can be mounted horizontally or vertically.

Q: QuestionDoes this speaker have a tweeter?

• A:Answer Yes, this speaker has one tweeter included.

Q: QuestionWhat is the lowest frequency response for this speaker?

• A:Answer The lowest frequency response for this speaker is 51 hertz.

Q: QuestionWhat is the peak power handling of this speaker?

• A:Answer The speaker has a peak power handling of 100 watts.

Q: QuestionWhat is the impedance of this speaker?

• A:Answer The speaker has an impedance of 8 ohms.

Q: QuestionI am concerned about the flexible part of the base cracking eventually with the sun and weather are those guaranteed to last without cracking in exposing the inside of that speaker

Asked 3 years ago by Brooks.

• A:Answer Hi Brooks. Great question/concern. Bowers & Wilkins has conducted extensive environmental testing using UV light, salt spray and extreme temperatures to simulate years worth of accumulated exposure to the elements. I don't believe you'll have any issues and we stand behind our warranty.

  Answered 3 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team

  
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Q: QuestionCan these be used indoors for surround sound and as atmos speakers?

Asked 4 years ago by 2Smoove.

• A:Answer These are intended for indoor and outdoor use, so you could use them as surround speakers in an Atmos system.

  Answered 4 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team

  
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Q: QuestionAre they completely waterproof? Even if driving rain hits them frequently.

Asked 6 years ago by Wet.

• A:Answer Yes, the are completely waterproof and can be left outside in the rain all of the time.

  Answered 6 years ago by Bowers & Wilkins Team

  
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Q: QuestionI would need to run 30'-35' of wire through conduit for installation. With the proper gauge wire, will these speakers still sound amazing at this distance? What gauge wire is recommended for this distance?

Asked 1 year ago by Coloradoguy.

• A:Answer You would be fine with 14 When I did installations and bars and clubs for subwoofers, I would use 10 gauge 12 is always better

  Answered 7 months ago by BlairSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionWhat gauge of speaker wire is best for these speakers?

Asked 1 year ago by steve.

• A:Answer Well, if you know anything about audio if you use anything less than 14 gauge, you’re not an audio person 12 would be better but if it’s only 50 feet you don’t need it Don’t buy copper clad aluminum that’s some lame cable

  Answered 7 months ago by BlairSVerified Purchase

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Q: QuestionCan these speakers be paint to match my home color?

Asked 4 years ago by jb.

• A:Answer No they are not paintable, we asked before purchase and it doesn't state on description that they can be painted like some other speakers. We purchased white for a light beige wallpaper, looks ok, I wish they were paintable.

  Answered 1 year ago by JaniceM

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