DILUVIO
PLACEMENT
™
When planning the placement of your Diluvio™ Underwater Loudpeaker(s), there are a few key
points to consider. The following suggestions address these points and are intended to help
you maximize the performance and enjoyment of your speakers.
First, you will want to determine the number of speakers needed to deliver an adequate
level of sound coverage throughout the pool. The general rule of thumb here is that one (1)
Diluvio™ will provide sufficient sound coverage for a 20 ft. by 20 ft. (6m by 6m) area of pool. For
example, if you have a 20 x 40 ft. pool (6 x 12m), you will need a minimum of two (2) Diluvio™
speakers to properly activate that pool (see diagram A).
However, for lap pools, or pools with long, narrow segments, it is better to place one speaker
for every 20 linear feet (6 linear meters), rather than one for every 400 ft
you have a lap pool that is 10 ft. by 60 ft. (3m by 18m), (600 ft
out three (3) speakers down the length of the pool, rather than install only two (2) speakers, as
determined by using the one speaker for every 400 ft
Second, you need to choose the placement of the speakers in respect to the overall layout of
the pool. It is usually recommended that the speakers are placed in such a way as to allow for
the greatest area to be covered (see the Sound Coverage Areas in the diagrams above). Much
like pool lighting, you want to place the speakers in a location that directs the speaker across
the largest area where sound is desired. One final note in relation to speaker placement; it is
best to avoid placing the speakers on walls where there is a high possibility the sound lens will
be repeatedly kicked by swimmers turning and pushing off of the walls. Therefore, we suggest
that you avoid placing speakers on the ends of lap pools.
Third, although there are no minimum depth requirements for the Diluvio™, insure the light
niches that will house your speakers are placed at a depth so the speakers will be completely
submerged in summer and below the freeze line in winter. A depth of approximately 18 inches
(45cm) below the water's surface is common, but may need to be adjusted based on the climate
and pool owner preferences.
Finally, for custom, non-symmetrical pools, one should still implement the general principles
mentioned above. If a question remains as to the best placement after reading this document,
the professionals at Clark Synthesis are happy to assist you in determining the best placement
for your speakers. You can either fax or email a blueprint of the pool design to us and our staff
will work with you to pinpoint the best speaker locations.
A)
Sound
20 ft. (6m)
Coverage
Speaker
18
Diluvio
Underwater Speaker
™
Speaker
Sound
Coverage
Area
Area
40 ft. (12m)
/54m
), it would be best to space
2
2
(36m
) rule (see diagram B).
2
2
Speaker- 30 ft. (9m)
B)
Sound
10 ft.
Coverage
(3m)
Area
Speaker- 10 ft. (3m)
(36m
). For example, if
2
2
Sound
Sound
Coverage
Coverage
Area
Area
Speaker- 50 ft. (15m)
60 ft. (18m)
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