Bogen G8G Owner's Manual
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MODEL G8G
OUTDOOR, IN-GROUND,
ALL-WEATHER SPEAKER
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2012, 2014 Bogen Communications, Inc.
OWNER’S GUIDE
The Bogen G8G Speakers are fully-sealed outdoor speakers which provide
exceptionally natural sound and will withstand all types of weather conditions.
These speakers combine two unique technologies: Metal Diaphragm Technology
(MDT) which ensures speaker cone stability in all environmental conditions; and
Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS), a Ferrofuild seal around the magnet gap and
voice coil, providing protection from moisture and corrosion, as well as perfect voice
coil alignment. The cabinet is a near-indestructible polyethylene enclosure with a
heavy gauge stainless steel grille, protecting the drivers from projectiles or other
objects, as well as being resistant to chipping and scratching. The enclosure color is
molded-in, meaning the entire thickness of the wall is the same color, not a thin
paint coating.
Balancing the Sound
Midrange and high frequencies are balanced to the low frequency output when the
enclosure is buried as recommended. Another advantage to this design is the
additional rigidity that the ground against the enclosure adds to the walls. Much like
high-quality speaker systems for professional or home applications, the earth
significantly reduces the enclosureʼs resonance, thereby further improving the
clarity and detail of the sound. In essence, the solid earth around the loudspeaker
enclosure becomes part of the loudspeaker system design. In some cases, it may
not be practical to bury the enclosure very deep, or possibly not at all. The G8G
will still deliver the finest sound of any available in-ground or on-ground speaker.
G8G
OUTDOOR, IN-GROUND,
ALL-WEATHER SPEAKER
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Loudspeaker Features
1
2
3
4
5
1.
Polyethylene Enclosure with UV Inhibitors.
2. Stainless Steel Grille with stainless
mesh screen.
3. 8-inch Nominal Diameter Metal Alloy Cone
Woofer. 1-inch Titanium Alloy Cone Tweeter.
Speaker drivers are constructed with
special compound rubber cone surrounds
that resist UV, chemicals, and chlorine.
4. Wiring Channel.
5. Wiring Connection (underside).
INSTALLATION OF THE G8 GARDEN SPEAKER
Direct Burial of Cable or Conduit
Depending on the type of installation, direct burial of the speaker cables from the
amplifier to the loudspeakers may be adequate, or the use of 1”- 1-1/2” ID conduit
may be required for protecting the wires from possible physical damage if future
excavation or other alterations are anticipated in the area of the installation. The
G8 can accommodate either method, including the entry and exit conduits sliding
conveniently under the bottom of the speaker enclosure.
Conduit Channel
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DIRECT BURIAL
OF CABLE
CONNECTOR
PLASTIC
OR METAL
CONDUIT
Conduit Channel
++ +
++
G8G
SIGNAL FEED
FROM AMPLIFIER
DIRECT-BURIAL OF
CABLE OR CONDUIT
UNDER THE SPEAKER
TO NEXT SPEAKER
8-Conductor Cable from G8 Speaker
Underside View of G8
Connections can be protected using one of the following methods:
• Solder wires together using waterproof heat shrink tubing to seal.
• Use Waterproof Wire Connectors.
• Make connections with immersion-resistant Crimp Splices (Raychem).
• Use Grease Wire Caps available from several suppliers (Orbit, Toro Irrigation, etc.).
6”- 8” of Crushed Stone
under the speaker to
provide good drainage.
Extend stone about
6” around the speaker.
DRAINAGE FABRIC
MULCH OR GRASS
(or other ground cover)
EXISTING
SOIL
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