KGear has added the GH4 Marine and GH8 Marine to the K-array ecosystem, IP-rated versions of its ultra-compact point source, arrayable satellite loudspeaker, designed for the marine market and demanding outdoor environments.
Building on the acoustic performance and design of the GH4, the GH4 Marine and GH8 Marine claim ‘new levels of durability and weather resistance’.
The GH4 Marine features a 4-inch, full-range driver with a dual-coil neodymium magnet, housed in a corrosion-resistant stainless steel enclosure. Its 16Ω impedance makes the loudspeaker adaptable to a wide variety of system configurations, offering integrators and sound designers greater flexibility. KGear’s signature cabinet design ensures highly controlled audio dispersion, particularly useful in open-air or reflective marine environments.
The GH8 Marine inherits the acoustic principles of the GH4 but in a larger format. It features an 8-inch, full-range driver with a dual-cone design, housed in a robust stainless steel enclosure. Its cardioid dispersion pattern ensures lower emission on the backside of the speaker, improving control, preventing energy loss and residual noise. With an 129dB SPL per unit and IP65 protection, GH8 Marine is engineered to deliver powerful and clear sound, even in challenging acoustic and environmental settings.
‘The marine and outdoor markets demand a unique balance of performance and elegance,’ say K-array Brand Manager, Lorenzo De Poi. ‘With GH4 Marine and now GH8 Marine, we’ve taken our proven audio technology and engineered it to excel in demanding environments such as the marine and outdoor residential market, where durability and design go hand-in-hand.’
Now available to order, the new versions bring KGear’s audio innovations to maritime spaces where performance and protection from the elements are equally important. New marine-grade accessories, including the K-Wall2LMini Marine and a ground stake, provide a variety of rigging options.
‘There’s a growing demand for audio systems that deliver premium sound without disrupting the aesthetics of high-end spaces,’ De Poi says. ‘GH4 Marine and GH8 Marine answer that call.’