Hydra Array
Max performance installation speaker
Maximum performance
The Hydra Array offers maximum performance, quadrupling the driver surface area of the Eros Pro. It provides increased power, efficiency, and an expanded 180° horizontal beam width. Configured with two Hydras, it sets new standards for coverage and sonic precision in the realm of installation speakers.
Upgradeable architecture
The Hydra series integrates premium components like the Eros Pro and Hydra V Bracket to craft installation speakers that excel in coverage, power handling, and efficiency. Designed for environments requiring top-tier audio performance, these speakers embody precision and versatility.
Hydra V bracket
Complete Hydra
Easily configured
The Hydra Array maximizes power, efficiency, and coverage by combining two Hydras into an array configuration. Our standardized locking pin mechanism, integral to all our components, secures the Hydras through the specialized bracket, known as the Hydra Spine. This configuration not only enhances vertical beam width but also ensures a secure connection. Subsequently, the Hydra Spine bracket seamlessly attaches to the Hydra Mount, enabling vertical positioning of the array up to 90° from its mounting surface.
A Hydra
B Hydra Spine
C Hydra Mount
Hydra Spine
Convenient connectivity
The Hydra Spine, incorporating the Alderwood Quick Release system, efficiently configures two Hydras vertically, enhancing speaker performance. This specialized locking mechanism ensures a reliable connection for easy attachment and release of the array. The Y split cable, featuring a female 1/4” TS jack branching into dual male connectors, enables direct parallel wiring to each Hydra, facilitating simultaneous operation.
Hydra Mount
Versatile mounting
The Hydra Mount, crafted from durable aluminum, accommodates a single Hydra or Hydra Array through the Hydra Spine. Offering vertical positioning up to 90 degrees, it provides versatile and customizable options for your speaker setup, whether installed on a roof or a wall.
Environmentally conscious
We prioritise eco-conscious manufacturing using FSC-rated timber, recycled materials, and efficient production practices. Our circular design minimizes waste, and production files are meticulously crafted for optimal efficiency, creating minimal waste. With adaptable and long-lasting speakers, we offer a sustainable audio solution, addressing environmental concerns. Alderwood Speakers remains committed to handcrafted functionality and sustainability.
Modular components
The Hydra Array exemplifies our dedication to a modular and scalable design philosophy. Upgrade with individual components or purchase a complete pre-assembled speaker.
4x Eros Pro surface mount satellite speakers
2x Hydra V Brackets
1x Hydra Spine
1x Y split cable
1x Hydra Mount
The finer details
Hydra Array
Nominal impedance
8 Ohms
6.8 Ohms
A/C impedance
200 W
Power handling
91 dB
Sensitivity @ 1 Mtr
150 - 20,000 Hz
Frequency range
Beamwidth
180° W x 120° H
200 Hz (24 dB slope)
Recommended x-over Hi-Pass
Mounting
Hydra Spine with Alderwood quick release system
1/4” TS jack Y split cable
Input connector
113 dB
Peak output full range
117 dB (White noise 24 dB slope at 200 Hz)
Peak output high pass
21 cm W x 25 cm D x 16 cm H (includes Hydra Mount)
Dimensions
2020 g (Complete Hydra Array and Hydra Mount)
Weight
Premium birch ply
Cabinet material
IP63
Environmental rating
Diaphragm maintenance
Self cleaning
Clear ceramic (allows natural timber aesthetic)
Finish
2
Driver quantity
2“ extended range
Driver(s) size
Butyl rubber
Driver suspension surround
Magnet assembly
High-temp Neodymium (copper shorting ring)
1.2 g
Moving mass
5.5 mm
Maximum cone excursion
135 g
Magnetic circuit weight
1.2 Tesla
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