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Control4 Shipping Outdoor Speaker Line, First Launch Out of Triad Acquisition

Control4 announced the first post-acquisition Triad speakers Wednesday. The Garden Array outdoor speakers include the GA4 satellite speakers and the GA10 subwoofer, Paul Williams, vice president-product management, briefed us. The GA4’s speakers’ incorporate Triad’s 4.5-inch ultra-broad dispersion drivers, said to…

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spray 150-degree sound vs. 60-degree dispersion ratings for many competing outdoor speakers. The wider dispersion improves overall coverage and reduces the chance for “hot spots” and “dead zones” often found in outdoor audio installations, Williams said. Consumers can have fewer speakers to cover a yard and don’t have to “crank up” music to a level that disturbs neighbors, he said. Suggested retail prices are $300 for the GA4s and $1,000 each for the GA10 subwoofer. Control4 bought Triad earlier this year for $9.6 million (see 1702280028).