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Russound announces new additions to its Acclaim 7 Series line of fixed-tilt, in-wall speakers (7/2/2010)

ISE 2010

New Models Offer Expanded Placement Options That Simplify Retrofits And Let Installers Take Advantage Of Any Space

Russound, the #1 brand in multiroom audio, has announced two new additions to its Acclaim 7 Series line of fixed-tilt, in-wall speakers that dramatically expand installation possibilities in any room, and are perfect for the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz “height” channel. The new speaker models provide both Single-Point Stereo (SPS) and conventional stereo L-R speaker solutions from a fixed-tilt, square frame and magnetic grilles that fit nearly anywhere and install quickly and easily.

“Our dealers needed a versatile speaker that would give them and their customers more placement and playback options,” says Charlie Porritt, Russound’s CEO. “The new Acclaim models have a small enough footprint to go virtually anywhere. The size, combined with a fixed tilt chassis, makes them a great problem solver for installations where ideal speaker placement isn’t possible due to size or location limitations. With these new Russound models, integrators can make the most out of any room’s possibilities, while being able to direct the sound exactly where it’s needed.”

The new Russound Acclaim 7 Series 7W51SFT (pictured left) and 7W52FT speakers feature a compact, perfectly square form factor that requires only 7.25” x 7.25” (184.150mm x 184.150mm) of cut-out room. Both the single-point stereo 7W51SFT and left-right stereo 7W52FT feature an adjustable, 7.5 degree fixed-tilt baffle that lets the installer direct the sound in any of four directions.

Both units feature Russound’s patented, vibration-damping Iso-Mount system and the 7W52FT offers 15 degree pivoting tweeters that allow easy fine tuning. Because the footprint is so small, the models lend themselves to both in-wall and in-ceiling applications where larger speakers would be impossible or unwelcome, such as in a bathroom, study, or small LCR array. The speakers’ dimensions allow installation within a single stud bay along with an amplified keypad, significantly reducing the work involved in running wires to difficult locations in a retrofit installation. Magnetic grilles ensure quick and secure installation.

Thanks to their versatility, both new Acclaim 7 Series Fixed-Tilt models are ideal for home theater installations that feature the new Dolby ProLogic IIz “height” channels. This exciting new feature adds palpable realism to like-encoded software, creating a holographic soundstage that’s extended into the vertical plane. Because the footprint of both speakers is so compact, and the output of the highly efficient (88dB) 5.25” drivers can be precisely aimed, integrators can easily add this latest must-have audio feature to almost any home theater, easily and inconspicuously, either in-wall or in-ceiling.

The Acclaim 7 Series 7W51SFT is sold in single units and the 7W52FT is sold in pairs.

*According to June 2005, 2006 and 2007 studies by EH Research

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