Testing, Mil Spec | Boston Acoustics In-Ceiling Speakers specification

High Humidity Speakers Technical Brief Cont:

Grille – For all of Boston Acoustics are produced out of rustproof aluminum and are painted with a powder coat for additional protection against corrosion and salt. The speaker grilles can be painted.

Hardware – All of the hardware on these models are either made of rust resistant stainless steel or are power coated to resist rust and corrosion.

Switches – The switch located on the front of the VSi H470T2 is a waterproof design and is additionally protected with a soft rubber boot.

Crossover Board and Components – The entire crossover board and all of the components is sprayed under pressure with a conformal coating that is highly resistant to moisture and adds significant life to the components over non protected surfaces.

Speaker Frame – The speaker frame is made out of a high impact ABS plastic that is UV protected to limit extends the life of the material and limit the possibility of discoloring caused by exposure to the sun. The speaker frames can be painted.

Testing:

Boston Acoustics High Humidity models go through an exhaustive life test that submits the speakers to many years exposure to the elements. The loudspeakers are designed to pass the internationally recognized IEC529 and Mil Spec 810. These tests simulate the approximate climatic conditions and provide an indication of the degrees of weather resistance. Boston Acoustics further submits these models to long term in use testing through out the country.

Mil Spec 810:

Salt Spray -- This tests a speaker’s resistance to the effects of an "aqueous salt atmosphere". It also gives a good indication of resistance to rusting. It consists of 48 hours continuous spray consisting of 5% salt solution.

Humidity -- This is to indicate a speakers resistance to a warm humid atmosphere such as you may find in a sauna or outdoors. 48 hours of cycling. Starts at 100% humidity @ 27 degrees C; goes to 95% @ 35 degrees and goes back to 100% at 27 degrees C.

10/8/2008 High Humidity Speakers Technical Brief

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In-Ceiling Speakers specifications

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