Jamo IW 827 LCR In-Wall Speaker Delivers Audiophile Quality Sound

There's no need to settle for compromised sound quality when looking for In-wall Speaker. Jamo now offers audiophile-grade in-wall speaker IW 827 LCR with the same technology and components founded on their award-winning Concert series C 800.

The IW 827 LCR is a versatile surround speaker which can also be used as center channel. The unit is a 2.5-way speaker design, with two sides 7-inch woofer/midrange and a 1-inch DTT silk dome tweeter seats in the middle, constructed by refined honeycomb composite drivers and fiberglass.

Also featured are core Concert Series technologies, such as Decoupled Tweeter Technology (DTT), WaveGuide, Hard Conical Cones (HCC), Active Impedance Correction (AIC). According to director of product planning Rune Karsbaek "These speakers reproduce music and soundtracks with all the vibrancy of our Concert Series"

The Jamo IW 827 LCR is available next month for $799 each.

INDIANAPOLIS (October 2, 2008)—Audiophile quality sound with in-wall invisibility. What once seemed like a contradiction is a reality with the introduction of the high-performance Jamo IW 827 LCR custom speaker, thanks to the use of award-winning Concert Series C 800 components.

Utilizing the key engineering principles that have made the Concert Series speakers a popular choice for movie and music enthusiasts, the IW 827 LCR is a versatile design that can be used as left, right and center channel speakers in an advanced home theater/audio system.

Core Concert Series technologies, such as Decoupled Tweeter Technology (DTT), WaveGuide, Hard Conical Cones (HCC), Active Impedance Correction (AIC) and solid aluminum center plugs are all found in these high-performance models. Created for audio purists, their quality and attention to detail reflects Jamo's highly focused approach to custom products.

The IW 827 LCR is a 2.5-way design with a 1-inch DTT silk dome tweeter located between the 7-inch woofer and a 7-inch midrange/woofer—both featuring high-end fiberglass/honeycomb composite drivers. This design, coupled with a unique crossover, achieves excellent vertical sound dispersion without the midrange cancellation that can happen in a traditional two-way speaker's woofer/tweeter/woofer layout.

The driver configuration gives it a slightly downward optimal listening angle; in other words, it can be installed next to a flat panel TV or alone, relatively high on a wall, and still deliver optimal audio to those seated in the room.

According to director of product planning Rune Karsbaek, the IW 827 LCR is consistent with Jamo's overall philosophy, despite being an in-wall product. "While we're widely known for the beautiful Danish design of our cabinets, our unique, open Danish sound is just as important. These speakers reproduce music and soundtracks with all the vibrancy of our Concert Series, but also provide a discreet, built-in solution for any living space."

For installations that require a sealed back box, the speaker has an available two-part enclosure. The halves are identical and are lined with damping material. By using separate boxes for the upper woofer and lower woofer/midrange, the possibility of mid- and low-frequency interference is greatly reduced.

The IW 827 LCR is scheduled for release next month. It is priced at $799 (U.S. MSRP) each; the optional two-part back box is $199 (U.S. MSRP).

About exclusive Jamo technologies:

Decoupled Tweeter Technology (DTT): A mounting system that prevents unwanted cabinet and wall vibrations that can cloud or color sound.

• Hard Conical Cones (HCC): This technology allows for extremely low distortion throughout the range, as well as creates a very open and detailed mid-range for optimum voice reproduction.
• WaveGuide: This technology, which involves the shape of the tweeter's faceplate, helps control the sound pattern for a more open and dynamic experience, as well as makes it easier to position the speakers in a room.
• Active Impedance Correction: AIC results in reduced distortion in electrodynamic speakers, reducing roughness for clearer midrange, particularly in vocals.