Genelec AIW25 Active In-Wall Loudspeaker
EC Declaration of Conformity
This is to certify that the Genelec AIW25 Active In-Wall
Loudspeaker conforms to the following standards:
Safety:
EN / IEC 60065
EMC:
EN 55020
EN 55013
EN 61000-3-2
EN 61000-3-3
The product herewith complies with the requirements of
The Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC, EMC Directive
89/336/EEC and 93/68/EEC
Signed:
Ilpo Martikainen
Position:
Chairman of the Board
Date:
7-November-2006
The Genelec AIW25 Active In-Wall loud-
speaker system consists of a two-way loud-
speaker enclosure and a matched remote
amplifier module, RAM2. It has been designed
to the same rigorous standards as Genelec’s
high-performance HT series active Home
Theater loudspeakers. No other in-wall loud-
speaker in this size class can match the low
distortion, neutrality and high sound pressure
capability of Genelec AIW25. The AIW25 can
be used in the most demanding applications,
like the main L-C-R array of a Home Theater
system, critical Stereo listening or rear/side
channels of a medium sized, state-of-the-art
Home Theater.
Unpacking
A Genelec AIW25 set includes the following
items. Check that nothing is missing or dam-
aged in transit. If there is a problem with the
product, contact your local Genelec dealer.
• AIW25 loudspeaker enclosure.
• Grill insert
• AIW25 cardboard cut-out template
• Loudspeaker painting mask
• RAM2 amplifier unit
• Mains power cable
• Two M4 Phillips 2 screws
• This Operating Manual
Installation
Genelec recommends that you use the serv-
ices of an authorized installation specialist or
other competent and experienced installation
company for the installation of the AIW25
system. Ask your local Genelec dealer for
recommended installation companies in your
region.
Matching loudspeakers and
amplifiers
Each AIW25 loudspeaker has been factory
calibrated for optimum performance with
the RAM2 amplifier it is shipped with. Never
mix these matched amplifier-loudspeaker
systems in the installation process. The
matching units are marked with the same ID
number.
Loudspeaker placement
Genelec AIW25 loudspeakers are equipped
with Genelec’s proprietary Directivity Con-
trol Waveguide™ (DCW™). One of the main
characteristics of the DCW™ technology is
that the loudspeakers give a very even and
consistent frequency response over a large
listening area. A secondary function of the
DCW™ is to reduce the off-axis radiated
sound energy, thereby minimizing the reflec-
tions from the side walls, floor and ceiling.
This results in a precise and stable sound
image.
If the AIW25 loudspeakers are used in an
application where their capability for precise
sound imaging is needed, such as the front
channels of a Surround Sound system or
a Stereo system, we recommend that the
loudspeakers are placed as far away from
corners or other walls and reflective sur-
faces as possible. The loudspeakers should
be placed symmetrically in relation to the
listening position and there should be no
obstructions between the loudspeaker and
the listener. This guarantees clear dialogue
in films and a good sound stage image with
music. Figure 2 shows a Left-Center-Right
arrangement that works well both as Sur-
round Sound front channels and a Stereo
pair.
If you prefer a diffuse sound field, which is
less critical to the listening position and gives
only a vague sense of direction, for instance
in a rear/side channel setup in a Home
Theater system, you may actually benefit
from the acoustical reflections from nearby
boundaries. In this case, place the loud-
speakers close to the ceiling or another wall,
or have them face away from the listening
position, so that the proportion of reflected
sound increases.
