At CES 2016, Morel will announce the debut of its new in-wall sound bar named SoundWall LCR 4, created to compliment today’s ultra slim televisions with a sleek, high fidelity modular audio solution. The other new product is the SoundWall SURFACE series, part of Morel’s new “invisible” architectural speaker solutions that leaves no visual footprint while producing an immersive musical experience.
Considered as an international reference brand in speaker components and systems since 1975, Morel manufactures handcrafted, award-winning speakers and audio drivers for the mid to high end OEM, home and car audio markets. The Israel-based manufacturer will attend CES 2016 in full force introducing two brand new solutions to its SoundWall installation line.
Morel’s new SoundWall LCR 4 was created to compliment today’s ultra slim televisions with a sleek, high fidelity audio solution. Designed with a slim form factor and featuring an easy installation process, this new Morel sound bar is able to adapt to various screen sizes, filling a void the company identified in the market. According to Morel, physical limitations make developing a true high fidelity sound bar solution extremely difficult with modern speaker designs. Overcoming this hurdles made Morel invest in intensive research to develop the first, modular, in-wall LCR sound bar.
“Leveraging our 40 years know-how in engineering and manufacturing raw drivers, we were able to develop very shallow, well built 100mm (4”) driver modules specific for the LCR 4,” says Oren Mordechai, Morel’s executive vice president and head of R&D. This is highlighted in the IC-4MI Integra Point Source Module featuring an innovative mechanical structure that enabled Morel to create a single speaker with a near perfect time-aligned tweeter/woofer configuration to reproduce full range frequency bandwidth with unprecedented power handling, dynamics and natural sound reproduction.
“Morel also wanted to create a modular system that will provide utmost design flexibility to installers, as we realized that different rooms require different set ups. The SoundWall LCR 4 was designed to stretch up to 160cm (63”), so it offers as many as four different sound solutions for stereo and home theatre applications.” Mr. Mordechai concludes.
The SoundWall LCR 4 Key features include an innovative installation concept that offers a multi-channel audio solution that can be retro-fitted horizontally below any screen without the need for any modifications in the internal wall structure or use complex installation techniques. The solution features advanced transducer technology using the IC-4MI Integra Point Source Module, a time-aligned Integra woofer and tweeter integrated into a single chassis.
The Integra woofer utilizes Morel’s Hybrid motor structure, combining neodymium and ferrite magnets and a 2.1-inch EVC technology (External Voice Coil) Hexatech aluminum voice coil. This design provides a powerful magnetic system and ensures very low distortion along with greater cone support and exceptional linearity. The Integra tweeter uses a 28mm Acuflex hand-coated soft dome that Morel is renowned for, delivering an incredibly natural response that excels in wide dispersion performance.
An additional 4-inch subwoofer driver module (IC-4SW) provides a rich bass sound, while the unique crossover topology ensures seamless integration of the speaker modules.
New SoundWall SURFACE Invisible SpeakerThe SoundWall SURFACE series is Morel’s new “invisible” architectural speaker solution leaving no visual footprint while producing an immersive musical experience. The innovative design goes beyond the achievements of other invisible speakers, presenting a higher performance quality and a new “easy-grip” installation system that makes the process easy and serviceable.
“The innovative easy-grip (patent pending) system was applied to the SURFACE to tackle the most critical issue for installers—making the installation process easy and less time consuming. This installation system is based on four clip-like brackets that attach to the wall using pressure and the force of gravity. Once an appropriate hole has been made in the wall, the SURFACE speaker can be installed in less than 30 seconds and finished with regular plaster to achieve the desired texture,” says Oren Mordechai, Morel’s executive vice president and head of R&D.
Another key element of the SURFACE is the unique handcrafted direct-drive motor system encapsulated by a large 2.1” Hexatech aluminum voice coil that drives an advanced composite membrane allowing for the right balance of rigidity and flexibility for a wide frequency response. This technology mix also provides the system high power handling with low distortion, and a dynamic, clear and natural musical performance.
The SoundWall SURFACE is available in two models. The H17C is a fully invisible speaker for a totally flush with the wall installation, while the SH17C is a semi-hidden, easy to install solution, featuring a narrow contoured frame that rests on the edges of the wall cutout with a very thin rim (less than 3mm), effortlessly blending into the wall’s finish with a smooth, grille-free look that can be painted or textured over.
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