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AIW25 Operating Manual

Genelec Document D0064R001. Copyright Genelec Oy 11.2006. All data subject to change without prior notice

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Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.
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Beijing 100022, China
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AmplIfIeR SectIoN

SyStem SpecIfIcAtIoNS

AIW25

Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB

 68 Hz

Upper cut-off frequency, –3 dB

> 20 kHz

Free field frequency response

70 Hz – 18 kHz (± 2.5 dB)

Maximum short term sine wave acoustic 
output on axis in half space, averaged from 
100 Hz to 3 kHz

@ 1 m > 100 dB SPL 

Maximum peak acoustic output per pair with 
music material

@ 1 m  > 110 dB SPL

Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m 
on axis (A-weighted)

 10 dB

Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL 
at 1 m on axis 

Freq: 

70…200 Hz 

 

 

> 200 Hz

< 3%
< 0.5 %

Drivers

Bass
Treble

130 mm (5") cone 
19 mm (

3

/

4

") metal dome

Weight

Loudspeaker cabinet 
Amplifier

 
3.7 kg (8.1 lb) 
2.2 kg (4.8 lb)

Dimensions   

Loudspeaker cabinet max. height  
Loudspeaker cabinet max. width 
Loudspeaker cabinet max. depth  
 
Cutout height 
Cutout width 
Minimum free depth measured from the 
surface of the wall 
 
Amplifier height 
Amplifier width
Amplifier depth*

 
*Note that the cable connectors require at 
least 100 mm (4”) of space behind the  
amplifier

360 mm (14

3

/

16

”)

267 mm (10

1

/

2

”) 

104 mm (4

3

/

32

”) 

 
334 mm (13

5

/

32

”) 

240 mm (9

7

/

16

”) 

98 mm (3

27

/

32

”) 

 
 
177 mm (6

31

/

32

”) (4U) 

54 mm (2

1

/

8

”) 

260 mm (10

1

/

4

”)

AIW25

Bass amplifier short term output power 
Treble amplifier short term output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver 
unit protection circuitry)

40 W at 8 Ohm load
40 W at 8 Ohm load

Amplifier system THD at nominal output

 0.08 %

Mains voltage

100, 120 or 230 V

Power consumption (average)

Idle
Full output

10 VA
80 VA

Recommended loudspeaker cable gauge

0.8 to 5.0 mm

2

 

(18 to 10 AWG)

Standby/On switching by signal sensing Autostart function or +12 V DC 
remote control

cRoSSoVeR SectIoN

AIW25

Connectors:

XLR female input, balanced 10 kOhm
RCA female input, unbalanced 10 kOhm 
“LINK OUT” XLR male output, balanced 
10 kOhm

pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 - 
pin +, ring gnd 
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -

Input level for 100 dB SPL output at 1 m

-6 dBu

Input Sensitivity adjustment range

+6 dBu to -6 dBu

Crossover frequency, Bass/Treble

3.0 kHz

Treble Tilt control operating range

0 to –2 dB @ 15 kHz

Bass Tilt control operating range in –2 dB 
steps

From 0 to -6 dB @ 100 Hz

Bass Roll-Off control

-6 dB @ 85 Hz

The ‘CAL’ position is with all tone controls set to ‘off’ and the input sensitivity 
control to maximum (fully clockwise).

Figure 7. The main dimensions of the AIW25 loudspeaker cabinet

Figure 8. The main dimensions of the RAM2 amplifier

Summary of Contents for AIW25

Page 1: ...Genelec AIW25 Active In Wall Loudspeaker Operating Manual AIW25 ...

Page 2: ... 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 ...

Page 3: ...le route Be careful to avoid cutting or drilling into electrical wires ventilation or water pipes These are often visible in the attic basement or crawl space below the floor All of this is of course much easier when the installation takes place in an unfinished wall where the wall structure is still open In both cases it is a good idea to route the loudspeaker cables away from electric video or p...

Page 4: ...tion lengths in less electrically noisy environments Do not use both inputs at the same time Consult your Genelec dealer for the choice of signal cables Space requirement for the RAM2 amplifier The dual 40 W power amplifiers of a RAM2 unit generate a considerable amount of heat when used at full power To avoid overheat ing ensure that there is good airflow around the amplifier and no external heat...

Page 5: ...atus indicator LED The status indicator LED on the RAM2 changes colour to indicate amplifier status If the LED is yellow it indicates that the amplifier is in STANDBY mode When the amplifier is switched to ON mode the LED changes to green colour Automatic protection circuits The AIW25 system has protection circuits against loudspeaker driver thermal overload and amplifier overheating The protectio...

Page 6: ...ax height Loudspeaker cabinet max width Loudspeaker cabinet max depth Cutout height Cutout width Minimum free depth measured from the surface of the wall Amplifier height Amplifier width Amplifier depth Note that the cable connectors require at least 100 mm 4 of space behind the amplifier 360 mm 143 16 267 mm 101 2 104 mm 43 32 334 mm 135 32 240 mm 97 16 98 mm 327 32 177 mm 631 32 4U 54 mm 21 8 26...

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