Lubell Labs 9484 Underwater Speaker

The Lubell Labs Underwater Loudspeaker remains the most popular underwater speaker in the world since 1968, as it's patented design is louder and clearer than competing designs and products. This unique design (U.S. Patent #3,391,385) utilizes a dual-piston PVC overmolded aluminum enclosure as the sound transducer, offering true pistonic operation and low Q in a compact corrosion-free package. Coupled with a powerful 8-cylinder piezoelectric engine (with efficiencies approaching 60%), no other brand compares!

Because of the increased interest in water aerobics, lap swimming, and synchronized swimming, built-in Lubell 9484 underwater speakers have become a standard feature in Collegiate pools around the world. Coaches appreciate the ability to effectively and clearly communicate instructions to their swimmers via wireless microphones from the deck. When not coaching, upbeat music with select tempos (or metronome beats) can be played for swimmers to keep pace in an enjoyable fashion.

Lubell 9484 underwater loudspeakers have also become a standard feature in luxury hotel and resort pools worldwide. Swimming laps to the sound of underwater music, books on tape, or favorite TV shows is an enjoyable way to exercise! And in the event of an emergency or inclement weather, swimmers never miss the announcement to vacate the facility.

The included SP0604C4 Hayward stainless steel wet-niche (Lubell SKU A9000) should be installed at 6 foot (1.83 m) depth below the water line by licensed pool contractor / electrician during new concrete/gunite pool construction. (Underwater speakers are not offered for vinyl and stainless steel pools due to poor sound quality.) Niche must be bonded to Equipotential Bonding Grid per NEC 680.26 (B) and (C) (see drawing & article) along with all metal parts of pool structure. For home pools, one unit is recommended for installation in each 20 foot x 20 foot (6.1 m x 6.1 m) section of the pool. For deep Collegiate pools, one unit is recommended for each 37.5 foot x 37.5 foot (11.43 m x 11.43 m) section of the pool. See "installation location diagrams" link below for recommended placement locations. Proper placement and depth is critical for proper sound -- please refer to diagrams below, and call us with any questions regarding this critical element of the design stage.

INSTALLATION LOCATION DIAGRAMS: 60' home pool, 75' & 90' lap pools, 50 meter Olympic pool
INSTALLATION DEPTH: 6 foot (1.83 m) recommended; 4 foot (1.22m) minimum for shallow end only
FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 100 Hz - 23kHz (450 Hz - 20 kHz +/-10 dB per US Navy tests)
MAXIMUM SPL: 179 dB/µPa/m

AMPLIFIER REQUIREMENTS:
Constant-Voltage (CV) amp: Connect included AC205B transformer box to 25V speaker line, allowing 37.5 watt load for each AC205B / LL916 connected in parallel
Conventional Class-AB amp: 78 watts @ 8 ohms (still 25 Vrms) for each 9484
Amplifier must be UL listed, labeled for Class 2 wiring, and connected to GFCI protected electrical outlet

ADVANTAGES: Over twice the bandwidth, loudness, and longevity of competing designs and brands!

EACH 9484 PACKAGE INCLUDES ONE EACH OF FOLLOWING ITEMS:
A9000 stainless steel wet-niche (11.5 inch flange, 10 inch body diameter x 7.5 inch depth, 3/4 inch NPT conduit hub)
A9022 stainless steel perforated grille, 11.125 inch diameter x 5/8 inch height
21007 speaker support, PVC clad stainless steel
AC205B isolation & matching transformer box (install in dry indoor area only - one per speaker - multiple AC205B's in parallel & in phase)
LL916-XXX Lubell underwater speaker

OPTIONS / SHIPPING INFO:
9484-25V-050 (50 foot / 15.24 m attached cable): 26 lbs / 13" x 13" x 22" (11.79 kg / 33.02 cm x 33.02 cm x 55.88 cm)
9484-25V-100 (100 foot / 30.48 m attached cable): 28 lbs / 13" x 13" x 22" (12.7 kg / 33.02 cm x 33.02 cm x 55.88 cm)
9484-25V-150 (150 foot / 45.72 m attached cable): 30 lbs / 13" x 13" x 22" (13.61 kg / 33.02 cm x 33.02 cm x 55.88 cm)
9484-25V-200 (200 foot / 60.96 m attached cable): 32 lbs / 13" x 13" x 22" (13.51 kg / 33.02 cm x 33.02 cm x 55.88 cm)
AT-3425-BR: Order for all sales outside of North America - adapts A9000 wet niche's 3/4 inch NPT conduit hub to fit M25 conduit threads

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN: USA

HARMONIZED TARIFF CODE: 8518.90.3000 (A9000 niche, A9022 grille, 21007 speaker support); 8504.31.4065 (AC205B xfmr box); 8518.29.0000 (LL916-XXX speaker)

WARRANTY: 5 year limited

RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS (in stock - call for $): InterM A-120 25V mono mixer amplifier (for 1 - 3 Lubell 9484); Samson Servo 300 stereo power-amp (for 2 - 4 Lubell 9484); Bosch PLE-1P240-US 25V mono power-amp (for 4 - 6 Lubell 9484)

DOCUMENTATION: Niche rough-in guide / pictorial, Installation guide, depth and sealing diagram, bonding diagram, printable brochure, safety letter, RoHS/REACH Compliance Declaration, CE mark, FAQ

Lubell Labs 9484 Underwater Speaker Kit