AIC25
Data Sheet
Genelec AIC25
Active In-Ceiling Loudspeaker
Genelec’s new AIC25 Active In-Ceiling
loudspeaker system consists of a two-way
loudspeaker enclosure and a matched
remote amplifier module RAM2. It has
been designed to the same rigorous stan-
dards as Genelec’s high-performance HT
series active Home Theater loudspeak-
ers, ensuring that no other in-ceiling loud-
speaker of similar size can match the low
distortion, neutrality and sound pressure
capability of the AIC25.
The AIC25 loudspeaker has a 5” bass
driver loaded with a 4.7 liter enclosure and
a 3/4” treble driver giving a precise and
uncolored acoustic response. The RAM2
remote amplifier module includes an active
crossover circuitry and 40 + 40 W power
amplifiers for the bass and treble driver
respectively. RCA and balanced XLR line
level input connectors and adjustable input
sensitivity ensure convenient connection
to all types of decoders. Connectors for
remote power/standby mode switching are
also provided. The active crossover unit
allows accurate Bass Tilt, Bass Roll-Off
and Treble Tilt adjustments for fine-tuning
the sound balance to suit various acousti-
cal conditions and listener tastes.
The solid, carefully dimensioned enclo-
sure gives far better control of bass
reproduction than typical in-ceiling loud-
speakers. The loudspeaker enclosure
requires only 158 mm (63/16”) of free depth
inside the ceiling structure and can easily
be retrofitted to existing construction and
the visible parts of the loudspeaker can be
painted to match the colour of the ceiling.
The RAM2 amplifier module can be
rack mounted with its dedicated Rack
Mount Kit (optional) or placed on a shelf
or into a cabinet. The wiring between the
amplifier module and loudspeaker can be
made of standard 18 to 10 gauge 4-con-
ductor wire. Expensive proprietary cables
are not needed. Each loudspeaker/ampli-
fier combination has been carefully tested
and matched together before delivery for
maximum accuracy.
Visit Genelec’s Home Theater website
www.genelec-ht.com for more information
of Genelec’s Home Theater loudspeaker
line.
AIC25 Data Sheet
250 (9 27/32")
284 (11 3/16")
153 (6 1/32")
158 (6 3/16")
139 (5 15/32")
260 (10 1/4")
54 (2 1/8")
47 (1 27/32")
12 (15/32")
16 (5/8")
149 (5 7/8")
177 (6 31/32")
Lower cut-off frequency, –3 dB
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
Maximum peak acoustic output per pair with
music material
Self generated noise level in half space at 1 m
on axis (A-weighted)
Harmonic distortion at 85 dB SPL
at 1 m on axis
Drivers
Weight
Dimensions
*Note that the cable connectors require at
least 100 mm (4”) of space behind the
amplifier
Genelec Documen t BBA0064002a. Copyright Genelec Oy 9.2006. All data subject to chang e without prior notice
Figure 1. The main dimensions of the AIC25 loudspeaker cabinet
SyS tem S pec ifi cAtio nS
Aic25
≤ 68 Hz
@ 1 m > 100 dB SPL
@ 1 m > 110 dB SPL
≤ 10 dB
Freq: 70…200 Hz
> 200 Hz
Bass
Treble
< 3%
< 1 %
130 mm (5") cone
19 mm (3/4") metal dome
Loudspeaker cabinet
Amplifier
Loudspeaker cabinet max. diameter
Loudspeaker cabinet max. depth
Cutout diameter
Minimum free depth measured from the
surface of the ceiling
Amplifier height
Amplifier width
Amplifier depth*
3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
2.2 kg (4.8 lb)
284 mm (113/16”)
158 mm (63/16”)
257 mm (101/8”)
160 mm (64/16”)
177 mm (631/32”) (4U)
54 mm (21/8”)
260 mm (101/4”)
Bass amplifier short term output power
Treble amplifier short term output power
(Long term output power is limited by driver
unit protection circuitry)
Amplifier system THD at nominal output
Mains voltage 100, 120 or 230 V
Power consumption (average)
Recommended loudspeaker cable gauge 0.8 to 5.0 mm2
Standby/On switching by signal sensing Autostart function or +12 V DC
remote control
Connectors:
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
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).
Inter national e nquiries:
Genele c, Olvitie 5
FIN-74 100, Iisal mi, Finlan d
Phone +358 17 83 881
Fax +358 17 812 267
Email genelec@g enelec.com
Figure 2. The main dimensions of the RAM2 amplifier
Amp lifie r S ect ion
Idle
Full output
croSSoVer Sec tion
XLR female input, balanced 10 kOhm
RCA female input, unbalanced 10 kOhm
“LINK OUT” XLR male output, balanced
10 kOhm
In the U.S. please c ontact:
Genele c, Inc., 7 Tech Cir cle
Natick, MA 01760 , U.S.A.
Phone +1 508 652 0900
Fax +1 508 652 0909
Email genelec.u sa@genelec.com
In China please contact:
Beijing Genelec Audio Co. Ltd.
Jianwai SOHO, Tower 12, Room 2306
39 East 3rd Rin g Road
Chaoyang District, Beijing 100022, China
Phone +86 0 586 9 7915
Fax +86 10 5869 7914
Aic25
40 W at 8 Ohm load
40 W at 8 Ohm load
≤ 0.08 %
10 VA
80 VA
(18 to 10 AWG)
Aic25
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 pin +, ring gnd
pin 1 gnd, pin 2 +, pin 3 -
From 0 to -6 dB @ 100 Hz
www.genelec.com
In Sweden please contact:
Genelec Sverige
Box 5521, S-141 05 Huddinge
Phone +46 8 449 5220
Fax +46 8 708 7071
Email info@genelec .com