Bay Audio 965, 985 Brochure

Product Description

900 Series round speakers bring true fidelity to
theater and distributed audio systems.

Distributed Audio Systems

900 Series speakers have high sensitivity,
making them perfect for multi-room systems.
With broad off-axis dispersion (-6dB at 45°),
these speakers will easily fill a room up to
3,000 ft3.

Theater Systems

Vocal Integrity

®

system design allows use of
these speakers as front L/C/R’s in theater
systems. Smooth octave-to-octave transition
means vocals are clear and distinct, on-screen
effects are easy to pin-point.

Product Features

• Constrained High Mass Frame combines

aluminum with a 1" MDF baffle for greater
clarity in the midrange and bass.

• Anodized aluminum bass unit for increased

impact and transient response.

• Pi Space Tuning allows placement near walls.

• All metal Slot/Lock®clamping system forms

a tight leak-free seal with the ceiling.

• Pure silk tweeter with neodymium motor.

•Weather-resistant design can be used in

environmental extremes.

• Super-flat frame and white micro-perf grilles

appear flush to the ceiling.

900 Series Round ceiling speakers

Product Construction

Constrained High Mass Frame

Modeled after our acclaimed JAM in-wall speakers,
we combine an aluminum frame, a closed-cell foam
damping layer, and a 1" sheet of medium density
fibreboard for true sonic fidelity. By using this frame,
instead of a typical plastic unit, we dramatically
increase the sonic impact of the system. You’ll hear
deeper bass, and improved midrange clarity.

Drive Units

Our audiophile silk dome tweeter is the key to our
system’s performance. This high power handling,
broad dispersion drive unit spreads sound evenly
throughout the room.

Our anodized aluminum bass unit stays pistonic
throughout its operating range — for reduced
distortion and truer reproduction.

Pi Space Tuning

Our exclusive Pi Space Tuning overcomes “bloated”
midbass gain when the speaker is placed near walls
—a situation likely to occur when used as L/C/R’s.

Vocal Integrity®System Design

We’ve designed and tested our systems to exhibit the
lowest level of distortion in the critical midrange —
especially off axis. This requires attention to all
elements of the design, from driver parameters to
crossover tolerances. The end result is a series of
speakers that outperform the field when used in
theater applications.

Flush To The Ceiling

Our frame sits just 2mm off the ceiling, twice as
shallow as the typical in-ceiling speaker. Combined
with our flat micro-perf grilles, the speakers cast a
minimal shadow, looking almost flush to the ceiling.

Weather Resistant Construction

You can place 900 Series speakers in high humidity
areas, like kitchens, bath, and protected outdoor
settings. All exposed components are weather
resistant.

Specifications

Model 965 985

Maximum Output 106dB (with 100w) 108dB (with 100w)

Room Size Up to 3,000 ft

3

Up to 3,000 ft

3

Near-Field Response 50-20,000 Hz 45-20,000 Hz

6dB Downpoint 40 Hz 38 Hz

Coverage Angle (-6dB) 70° Radial 70° Radial

Sensitivity (1w, 1m) 86dB 88dB

Impedance 8 ohms 8 ohms

Tweeter 1" silk dome 1" silk dome

Bass Unit 61/2" aluminum cone 8" aluminum cone

Weight 5 lbs. each 5.5 lbs. each

Depth In Wall 41/4"4

1

/4"

Cutout Dimension 75/8"9

5

/8"

Outer Dimension 9" 103/4"

©2003 Bay Audio. Specifications are subject to change.

14290 Danielson Street, Poway, CA 92064 ph 858.486.5040 fx 858.486.5041 www.BayAudio.com

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