Snap One is all about making life easier for its Partners and for their clients.
We all know that this is a fast-moving industry, one that is constantly evolving, whether that’s around technology innovation, our lifestyle needs, or, often, both.
In this industry, it’s important for our Partners to be able to keep pace with these changes and be in as strong a position as possible to take advantage of opportunities. Nowhere is this clearer than in the audio market where the Snap One brand, Triad, is leading the way with innovation that meets the needs of our Partners as well as those of their customers.
Launched in Summer 2022, the Triad PDX Series of architectural speakers provide Snap One Partners with a solution that pairs the premium audio performance that Triad is known for with a simplified installation experience made possible by Push Lock by Swarm technology.
The series includes thirteen speakers and nineteen accessories, including optional custom-coloured grilles, rear enclosures and pre-construction brackets for discrete in-wall and in-ceiling installation.
Designed and engineered at the Triad HQ in Portland, Oregon where artistry, engineering and experience intersect to create category-defining products, Triad PDX creates a remarkable listening experience by using high-performance materials and the finest components like carbon fibre, Kevlar, Teteron, dual voice coils, chemically etched metal components, and more.
For example, on Triad PDX Series 4 loudspeakers within the range, the high fibre count woven Carbon Fibre woofer's strength and responsiveness ensures stunning linear tonal balance, while the cone's PVA coating dampens resonance for higher sonic purity. A high excursion 1-1/4"voice coil allows increased motor stamina, heat reduction, improved power handling, and superior bass performance.
Meanwhile, on Series 5 Triad PDX loudspeakers, the infusion of Kevlar into carbon fibre for the woofer allows customers to experience every audible detail with precision technology and build quality. The interwoven Kevlar and Carbon fibre with PVA coating command higher control of cone breakup, while the aluminum shorting ring further fine-tunes sound with tighter bass and enhanced distortion reduction. The fusion of top-tier material selection and design distinction of Triad PDX has yet to be seen in architectural audio.
To make installation a breeze for Partners, Triad PDXues Push Lock, an exclusive toolless mounting solution specifically designedfor Snap One. The proprietary installation technology – which is employed inSignature by Episode speakers – allows for an upgrade path to a more premiumproduct by securing the speaker with the simple press of a button for fast andsecure installation. [EU1]
The two-piece baffle/speaker module assembly allows Partners to easily remove the speaker while leaving the cradle and grille in the ceiling or wall – preventing the speaker from being stolen or damaged during the construction process and allowing for HVAC pressure testing for certification of occupancy.
The series also includes helpful accessories like construction brackets that offer flexibility during a new build or install process, rear enclosures for all models that can control air volume and sound propagation to adjacent rooms, and replacement grilles for all models that can be painted and custom-ordered to match the project aesthetics.
Triad PDX is ideal for Partners who want to bring the Triad sound into architectural speaker applications where audio performance can now be improved to capitalise on the market opportunity supported by a faster, more efficient and more flexible installation process.
Take home cinema design as an example. In recent years, homeowners have invested significantly in their entertainment set-ups within their properties. A premium home cinema offers an experience that can be far superior to the local multiplex and do full justice to the high-quality content made available by streaming services, TV and movie channels and on Blu-Ray.
Delivering a Dolby Atmos cinema, in particular, offers great opportunities for our Partners to create as full, rich and immersive an experience as possible.
Triad is a brand that’s aligned with Dolby and has been for many, many years. Triad was selected by Dolby Labs as their Development Partner for Home Atmos, creating a long and fruitful relationship. It resulted in Triad teaming with them to demonstrate Home Atmos for the first time at CEDIA in 2014, even before Atmos capable electronics were released.
Now with Triad PDX, Snap One is in a great position to support and advise Partners on the best way to demonstrate and deploy these high-quality immersive cinemas for their clients.
Another opportunity for growth is the multi-dwelling unit space. Equipping properties for sale with multi-room audio is frequently in the spec for a smart home, but there’s often so little in the budget that Partners may often be forced to compromise on audio performance. They may feel obliged to fit low quality, affordable in-ceiling loudspeakers to tick a box for the developer at little or no margin, or benefit to themselves, or the eventual homeowner.
The Triad PDX two-piece baffle/speaker module assembly allows Partners to fit the cradle and grille in the ceiling at an early stage of the build but no actual speakers until the property has been sold. When the home is purchased, it’s an immediate upgrade opportunity for the Partner to remove the speaker grille, add in the full Triad PDX speaker and provide a high-quality audio experience for the new homeowner.
Triad PDX loudspeakers have been expertly engineered and tirelessly refined to provide the best audio experience possible. Now, pairing that with easy installation, Partners can provide premium sound from sturdy, customisable, beautiful and easy-to-install architectural speakers at their fingertips. It’s the perfect marriage of simplified installation technology with Triad’s legacy of excellence in engineering, construction and performance.
Publication: Essential Install
