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IG Series Systems
2-way weatherproof in-ground/on-ground omnidirectional loudspeakers and subwoofer systems 
"NEAR [IG series] speakers are as good as it gets that I have heard for outdoor speakers, and frankly, superb sounding speakers for any category, indoor or outdoor."
                                       Fred Harding, CE Pro 
IG Series "bundle"  systems are convenient and cost effective ways to get unobtrusive, super high performance sound into your outdoor living spaces. These “satellite/subwoofer” systems boast high clarity, deep articulate bass, and ultra-low distortion sound to fill outdoor spaces from 2000 to 3000 square feet (185 - 279 sq. m).

IG System #1

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What you get:
  • ​4 each IG6s2M full-range speakers
  • 1 each IGS100M subwoofer
  • 1 each 3XL power amp
Covers: 2000 sq. ft. (185 sq. m)
Recommended hookup: IG6s2M on 70V line up to 64W each, IGS100 on 8 Ohm line 

IG System #2

Coming soon!

​IG System #3

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What you get:
  • ​6 each IG6s2M full-range speakers
  • 2 each IGS100M subwoofer
  • 1 each 7XL power amplifier
Covers: 3000 sq. ft. (278 sq. m)
Recommended hookup: IG6s2M on 70V line up to 64W each, IGS100s wire in parallel on 8 Ohm line 

The NEAR IG series look and sound great when used as freestanding on-ground speakers that can be camouflaged among planters and pots. But we primarily designed them to be partially buried in the ground, affording homeowners superior sound performance, lower visibility and theft security. 

The packed earth around the speaker dampens enclosure wall resonances to zero. Details in the music that you can hear on high-end indoor speakers, but not on typical outdoor speakers, can be clearly heard and enjoyed.  

In-ground installation also reinforces bass response by providing an infinite baffle to focus the sound waves. The bass impact of IG speakers is clear, precise and detailed. Midrange, particularly the lower-mid region that carries the “body” of vocals, is rich, smooth and highly articulate. Imagine being able to understand the lyrics even at low volume levels.  Now you can with NEAR.

Exceptional Durability

Like other NEAR® speakers, the IG series speakers are truly weather-proof, not just “weather-resistant,” and can be used totally exposed to the elements. The  enclosures are color-through, Linear Low-Density Polyethylene that sheds moisture, dirt and chemicals. The UV inhibitor pigments are embedded uniformly throughout the material so the sun won’t fade or yellow the color and garden tools won’t easily mar their looks. 

The color-matched grilles are oxidation-resistant heavy gauge powder coated stainless steel with rectangular perforations that inhibit water from clogging the holes and blocking high frequencies. 
The upward facing driver array is protected from moisture, debris and critter ingress with a special hydrophobic fabric that lets sound out but keeps water from getting in.  

See and hear why NEAR speakers sound better

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Resources

IG6s2 data sheet
IGs8s2 data sheet

IG8s2/6s2 installation & mounting guide
IGS100 Manual

IG series white paper

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The IG8 was judged a Best of Show Winner at the 2014 CEDIA Expo 
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The IG8 was an honoree in the High Performance Audio category at CES 

Every Listener Hears Great Sound

The NEAR IG models are “omnidirectional” designs that radiate sound evenly in a 360-degree pattern for more uniform coverage and better sound quality for every listener. In stereo installations everyone can hear a true stereo image and all the music on a recording, not just half of it. In the monophonic installations typically employed to cover larger spaces, NEAR’s omni design helps achieve a uniform blanket of sound across the entire area. As listeners move through and around the space they’ll be rewarded with uniform volume levels, perfect octave-to-octave tonal balance, and clear, natural vocals without the “shouty” quality of so many outdoor speakers.

Superior Technology, Superior Sound

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The IG series speakers  utilizes an MDT metal alloy diaphragm woofer with dual voice coil UDIO technology along with the Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS) technology patented by New England Audio Resource in 1993. Our Titanium alloy tweeter supplies smooth, detailed "air" and life to the music. These are the same materials and technologies employed throughout the IG Series to ensure timbre consistency and system design flexibility. 

The result is exceptional sound quality that rivals audiophile-grade indoor speaker systems. NEAR’s omnidirectional dispersion design and high tech components ensure that everyone on the deck or patio hears well-balanced, lifelike sound at every volume level without fatigue.


Specifications subject to change without notice
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