Theory Audio Design sb25 On-Wall Speaker

About The Theory Audio Design sb25 On-Wall Speaker

The sb25 on-wall and pole mount multi-use loudspeaker is the "Swiss army knife" of installed loudspeakers with compact dimensions and jaw-dropping sonic performance. Its inert aluminium construction and tuned ports provide surprising low frequency performance with extended response and surprising dynamics. The sb25 offers the widest bandwidth and highest output available in its class.

The extruded aluminium construction allows the sb25 to achieve true full-range performance and high-output in a package that is only 96.5mm deep (100mm wall mounted including brackets). No other product of equal depth can come close to its performance.

With available optional Universal Mount Adapter, the sb25 can go almost anywhere and look sleek and unobtrusive doing it. Its slender enclosure, clean fabric grille, premium finish and gentle sculpted curves allow it to "disappear" into the architectural background but look surprisingly handsome in environments where it's easily seen - stealth and pretty at the same time. The performance and versatility of the sb25 must be experienced to be believed.

The Theory of Everything: Theory is genuinely unique - their products have completely changed the level of performance attainable from small to medium size installed sound systems. Part of the way they attain this level of performance is by employing proprietary DSP techniques to process the signal for their loudspeakers and subwoof­ers with a very high degree of precision.

As such, the Theory ecosystem of products is a little different than what you're used to as all The­ory loudspeaker models require the application of Theory High Resolution Digital Loudspeaker Processing. For this reason, it is best to think of Theory loudspeakers as "active" or "powered" speakers - Theory have just elected to place the electronics, normally installed inside the loudspeaker itself, in rack-mountable chasses, outside the harsh environment of the loudspeaker, and where wiring and service of the electronics can be accomplished painlessly.

So, when configuring system designs, always pair your chosen Theory loudspeakers with appropriate Theory Amplified Loudspeaker Controllers. These highly powerful and flexible units will make deploying Theory systems simple and painless and will guaranty the best performance available for your application.

Applications

Background and Foreground Business Audio Systems: Bars and sports bars, restaurants, retail stores, hotels, houses of worship, corporate conference, screening rooms, lobbies, casinos, etc.

Music and Video Post Production: Surround and Dolby Atmos mix rooms where maximum output in compact depth is required, music post production

High Output Surround Sound Systems: Residential and commercial media and cinema rooms, gaming systems, executive boardrooms

Two-Channel Music Systems: Premium residential and corporate stereo music systems, music and performance for higher education

Our Review

The Theory Audio Design sb25 is a bit of a shape-shifter - in the best possible way. Dubbed the “Swiss army knife” of installed loudspeakers, this sleek on-wall (or pole-mounted) speaker punches well above its weight with rich, dynamic sound and low-end response that’s frankly surprising given its ultra-slim 100mm profile when wall-mounted. Its solid extruded aluminium build not only looks sharp with sculpted curves and a premium fabric grille but also helps it disappear into any room - unless you want it noticed, in which case, it looks quite stunning too. Thanks to Theory’s advanced DSP-driven approach, the sb25 works as part of a bigger, smarter system where the brain (a rack-mounted Amplified Loudspeaker Controller) lives safely out of sight while driving precision-tuned, full-range performance. Whether you’re fitting out a slick hotel bar, an Atmos mix suite, or your dream media room, the sb25 is the kind of speaker that makes itself at home just about anywhere - and sounds superb doing it.

Main Features & Specifications

• Design: Compact Multi-Purpose High-Output On-Wall Loudspeaker – Sold Individually
• Operation: Passive, Requires 1 Theory Loudspeaker Controller Amp Channel
• DSP Requirements: Requires Model-Specific Theory-Certified DSP Loudspeaker Processing
• Drivers
  • 2 x 5” (127mm) Theory Carbon Fibre Low Frequency Driver
  • 4” (35.5mm) Theory AdvancedPoly™ High Frequency Compression Driver
• Enclosure: Powder Coated and Anodized Extruded and Machined Aluminium, Fabric Grille
• Terminals: Twin Spring-Loaded Push Terminals
• Outdoor Capability: Indoor Use Only
• Mounting Points: Two Theory VersaSlot^TM T-Slots Running Full Height with 4 x M5 Captive Nuts
• Optional Universal Mount Adapter and Table Top Stand
• Bandwidth
  • 54Hz - 23kHz, -6dB
  • 49Hz - 24kHz, -10dB
• Coverage: 125° Conical; 160° @ 10kHz, -12dB
• Sensitivity: 94dB (LF); 108dB (HF) SPL/2.83V/1m
• Power Handling:
  • 200W (AES)
  • 400W (Continuous)
  • 800W (Peak)
• Minimum Recommended Power: 50W RMS
• Maximum Output
  • 117dB SPL / 1m (based on AES power rating, LF sensitivity)
  • 123dB SPL / 1m (peak)
• Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohms
• Included Accessories: Theory Z-Clip Mounting Brackets (male and female) for Flat Surface Mounting
• Optional Accessories
  • sb Table Top Stand Kit
  • sb25 Universal Mount Adapter Kit
    • Mount Hole Patterns
    • 75mm VESA Square
    • 100mm VESA Square
    • 0” x 4.25” 1/4”-20 Threads
    • 75” x 5.0” 1/4”-20 Threads
    • Mount Hole for 1/2" Rigid Conduit Hub (1/2" conduit mount)
  • Compatible Third Party Mounts
    • Omnimount 25.0W Wall Ball Mount
    • Omnimount 25.0C Ceiling Ball Mount
    • Adaptive Technologies Multimount MM-016-BT Wall Multi-Mount
    • Adaptive Technologies Multimount MM-017 Wall Pan-Tilt
    • Adaptive Technologies Multimount MM-018 Ceiling Pan-Tilt
• Colour: Black
• Dimensions (WxHxD): 241 x 546 x 97mm
• Total Installed Depth: 100mm Including Z-Clip Mounting Brackets
• Weight: 10.4 kg
• Manufacturer's Warranty: 5 Years. Does not include misuse.

Note: Features & Specifications Subject To Change Without Notice. E&OE.