ADI | Snap One announced a new line of Episode outdoor speakers engineered from the ground up to withstand the harshest outdoor environments, with direct input from customers and tested to the highest reliability standards.
Per the company, the all-new Episode Extreme Environment Speakers fill a crucial gap in the integrator’s toolkit. This marine-grade, architectural audio solution delivers exceptional performance in extreme outdoor conditions where standard exterior speakers fall short.
According to ADI | Snap One, the new Episode Extreme Series has undergone rigorous environmental testing, including accelerated salt spray, wind exposure and high-heat endurance trials, ensuring these products meet the expectations of today’s most demanding commercial and residential audio applications.
“With this launch, ADI | Snap One empowers customers to expand their audio services into new environments — from patios and pool decks to yacht interiors and hospitality steam rooms,” says Jason Winchester, SVP, chief product officer at ADI | Snap One. “As a combined business, we’re dedicated to innovating our products to help better serve our customers and end-users. Therefore, we designed the new Episode Extreme Series speakers to unlock previously unreachable installations where full waterproofing and heat endurance are non-negotiable.”
Reliability in Extreme Conditions
According to the company, Episode Extreme Series outdoor speakers are engineered to thrive where other architectural solutions fail — withstanding temperatures up to 90°C, IP67-rated water intrusion, and hurricane force winds. A factory-sealed rear enclosure and hydrophobic PCB coating ensure consistent performance in marine environments, saunas and heavily exposed outdoor areas like coastal porches and commercial patios.
Every component, from the rust-proof aluminum grille to the high-grip dogs with rubber screw covers, is tailored to defeat the elements. This gives integrators a product they can install with confidence in areas that feel the full impact of Mother Nature, says ADI | Snap One.
Fast, Secure and Familiar Installation
Designed with the professional integrator in mind, Extreme Series speakers install with ease. Per the statement, they fit existing Episode rough-in brackets and cutouts, enabling a seamless upgrade path for existing projects. A secure clip-in grille design guarantees a tight hold that won’t rust, warp, or loosen over time — critical for extreme temperature fluctuations and wind-prone areas. The rubber screw covers protect key components, improving long-term stability and finish in rugged environments, says the company.
Improved Audio Performance
Despite their durable exterior, ADI | Snap One says the Episode Extreme speakers maintain the brand’s signature audio fidelity. A 2-way design with a plastic basket woofer and a titanium dome tweeter delivers detailed, room-filling sound whether installed in a sauna, screened porch or near the sea.
Available globally in all regions, the new Extreme lineup includes 6- and 8-inch In-Ceiling Extreme Environment Speakers as well as 6- and 8-inch Replacement Grilles in black and white (rust-proof, weatherproof). According to ADI | Snap One, the premium addition complements the existing Core and Signature lines, giving integrators a tiered portfolio to match any environment, application or client demand.
