Atlantic Technology has announced the launch of its AZURE in-ceiling speaker line. The new range – which is considered a “step-up” from the company’s IC series – is comprised of three 6.5- and two 8-inch 2-way loudspeakers. Timbre-matched to Atlantic Technology’s existing speakers, they are considered ideal for both movie- and music-focused installations. The models consist of the following, as quoted by AT:
AZURE AZ600 6.5-inch: Step-up from entry-level IC Series IC-6.1 S includes new acoustically optimized horn, fiberglass woofers, more advanced crossover components and speaker terminals, greater power handling. Retail price per speaker $330
AZURE AZ610 6.5-inch and AZ810 8-inch: Step-ups to IC-6.2 and IC-8.2. Designed for more demanding sonic performance with step-up features as cited above plus front-mounted tweeter level controls to further optimize the speaker to surroundings. Retail price per speaker: AZ610 $389 / AZ810 $599
AZURE AZ620 6.5-inch and AZ820 8-inch: Step-ups to IC-6.3 and IC-8.3. In addition to step-up features cited above these are Tri-mode™ dual-voice coil/dual tweeter ultra-thin bezel speakers and can be configured for conventional mono use, single-point stereo or dipole surround. Retail per speaker: AZ620 $439 / AZ820 $709
The woofers used here adopt new low-resonance, distortion-reducing, curved fiberglass cones which promise to deliver “superior uniformity, stiffness and speed”. AT also uses its own coated silk dome LRTs (low resonance tweeters), as found in its other in-room and in-wall speakers. Installation features include thin-bezel paintable magnetic grilles, quick-clamp mounting and heavy-duty gold-plated push-on terminals. There are also optional square grilles, back boxes and pre-construction brackets available.
“Atlantic Technology is leveraging its 30-plus years of design and manufacturing experience with the creation of the AZURE line. Whether for music use or taking advantage of their timbre-matching to blend with other Atlantic Technology home theater speakers, the series incorporates the latest in in-ceiling loudspeaker design to ensure the most exciting and accurate listening experiences,” said Paul Muto, principal of Muto Communications – the PR and Business Development agency of record for Atlantic Technology.
Martin, a seasoned journalist and AV expert, has written for several notable print magazines. He’s served in key roles at Lucasfilm’s THX Division, NEC’s digital cinema division, and has even consulted for DreamWorks. Despite his illustrious career, Martin remains rooted in his passion for cinema and acting, with notable appearances in several Spielberg films, Doctor Who, and Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back. He currently resides in San Francisco.
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