Bollard Outdoor Speaker Manual

What's Included

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System Layout

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Placement of the speakers throughout the home’s exterior will depend on a couple of factors. The first is how uniform of a sound field is required. The laws of physics dictate that the further the listener is from the sound source the lower the apparent sound pressure level or “volume.” Because of this there will always be areas with less sound and others with more. A greater number of speakers in the system will always make for more even coverage. The second factor is the desired maximum sound pressure required. Some systems are designed for background or ambient music only, while others are designed to rock the house or provide dance music. Again, the number of speakers will affect the maximum output. Consider creating different zones where louder music is required in one area and softer music in others.

The Bollard also has two dispersion options. One is omnidirectional allowing sound to projected 360 degrees from the enclosure. The second is accomplished with an insert to limit the sound to half if the dispersion or 180 degrees from the enclosure. This is perfect for border areas where you are concerned about unwanted sound spilling into a neighbor’s yard or an area where the music is simply unwanted. The Bollard must be ordered in one of the two configurations as the insert must be installed at the factory. Changing the insert in the field is not an option as doing so would likely damage the unit.

Installation

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Once coverage and sound pressure requirements have been determined the Bollard locations can be selected. Before digging, confirm there are no subterranean obstructions such as water or gas lines, sprinkler pipes or electrical conduits. Holes for the subs should be deep enough to cover the entire lower section of the enclosure with approximately 1-inch of dirt on top of the that section. This will allow the pillar (shell) to protrude about 18-inches above the surface.

Consider whether you will be running the satellites in mono or stereo. In many applications the listener will never be equidistant from a left and right speaker, so mono may be the best option. Regardless, the DSP3-700 offers three independent channels so either option is viable. Remember, if you will be running in stereo you will need to run four wires to each speaker, (+) and (-) for left or right, and sub.

Drain Plug

The Bollard loudspeaker comes with a drain plug inserted at the bottom of its subwoofer enclosure. If there is water ingress for any unavoidable reason, removing the drain plug will allow for water to drain out. The drain plug is easily removable with a utility knife.

Option A – Drain plug remains in the sub enclosure

This option is recommended:

• In applications where ground water is at shallow depths and expected to rise easily above ground level or areas with overall very wet soil. E.g. Areas of Houston, Louisiana

Follow the below instructions:

• Dig a hole for the subwoofer, about 15” deep and 15” in diameter.
• Place the subwoofer as level as possible and not tilted.
• Take care to fill empty spaces around drain hole where water might accumulate.
• The subwoofer shouldn’t be in contact with large rocks or large empty holes below the drain hole.
• Use 2” of loose dirt to cover the top of subwoofer enclosure.

Option B – Remove the drain plug

This option is recommended:

• In applications with dry soil where occasional water may accidently enter the enclosure. Use of gravel and sand will allow any water that gets into the sub enclosure to properly escape. E.g. Las Vegas, Inland Southern California, Southwest desert

Follow the below instructions:

• Dig a hole for the subwoofer, about 18” deep and 18” in diameter.
• Lay gravel rock (3/8” size recommended) for a depth of min. 3” below the bottom of subwoofer enclosure.
• Place the subwoofer as level as possible and not tilted.
• Take care to not block the drain hole by direct contact with gravel rock.
• Use 2” of loose dirt to cover the top of subwoofer enclosure.

Burial Depth

The subwoofer enclosure should be buried to a level where the dirt covers the wire nut and protruding wire at the top of enclosure. Do not bury excessively deep. Care should be taken to ensure that all Bollards extend to the same height above ground.

  NOTE: DO NOT BURY THE ENCLOSURE UNTIL ALL WIRING HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

Bollard Installation & Sprinkler Location

It is highly recommended that the Bollard speaker be installed at a location such that the water sprinkler nearby (if any) does not spray the water jet into or +/- 2 inches from vertical slots of the Bollard shell. See ilustration below:

NOTE: DO NOT BURY THE ENCLOSURE UNTIL ALL WIRING HAS BEEN COMPLETED. All Subwoofer portion of Bollards will be on a designated wire run and all Satellite portion of Bollards on a separate wire run. The DSP3-700 amplifier from Origin Acoustics was specifically designed to drive Origin’s outdoor speaker systems. It is not required, and you can select the amplifier of your choice, but the DSP3-700 offers EQ and crossover presets specifically for the Bollard. These presets have active crossovers that remove the bass from the satellites and send that bass only to the subwoofers. This more effectively controls how the subwoofer interfaces with the satellites and permits you to control the subwoofer-to-satellite balance. The digital signal processing or “DSP” also shapes the sound for both subs and satellites to create optimum performance.

 

Tap Settings

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Each pair of wires connecting into the subwoofer and satellite portions of Bollard speaker is labeled as SUB IN and SAT IN respectively.

To change the power tap setting, use the tap switch under the cap on the subwoofer.

70V Wiring Setup

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Use 1 separate wire run for:

• Subwoofer portions of Bollards

Use another separate wire run for:

• Satellite portions of Bollards

The DSP3-700 amplifier from Origin Acoustics was specifically designed to drive Origin’s outdoor speaker systems. In 70V, t is the recommended amp for Sub control and DSP for best performance. It is not required, and you can select the amplifier of your choice, but the DSP3-700 offers EQ and crossover presets specifically for the Bollard. These presets have active crossovers that remove the bass from the satellites and send that bass only to the subwoofers. This more effectively controls how the subwoofer interfaces with the satellites and permits you to control the subwoofer-to-satellite balance. The digital signal processing or “DSP” also shapes the sound for both subs and satellites to create optimum performance.

70V INSTALLATION NOTES:

• Subwoofer portions of Bollards

This means the positive connection on the amplifier will be connected to the positive connection on speaker 1, 2, 3, etc. The negative connection will be connected to the negative connections on the speakers as well. This can be accomplished with a single pair of wires in a “daisy chain” where the amplifier is at one end and the speakers are connected consecutively.

If desired, you can also wire in a star pattern where each speaker is directly wired back to the amplifier.

 
 
 

LSB64 BOLLARDS WIRING WITH DSP3-700 AMP

 

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BOLLARDS PER DSP3-700 AMP: 24 BOLLARDS (25W TAP SETTING)

• Consider whether you will be running the satellites in mono or stereo.

In many applications the listener will never be equidistant from a left and right speaker, so mono maybe the best option. Regardless, the DSP3-700 offers three independent channels so either option is viable. Remember, if you will be running in stereo you will need to run four wires to each speaker, (+) and (-) for left or right, and sub.

8Ω Wiring Setup

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NOTE: This configuration is run IN-SERIES.

LSB64 BOLLARDS WIRING WITH DSP3-150 AMP

MAXIMUM NUMBER OF BOLLARDS PER DSP3-150 AMP: 2

* WARNING: Run maximum of 2 Bollard speakers ONLY per amplifier in 8Ω Tap switch setting.

Painting

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The shell (pillar) of the Bollard outdoor speaker is anodized specifically for achieving maximum durability of the pillar color. If you wish to change the color of the Bollard shell by painting or other process, it may compromise the durability and finish of the product compared to the original manufacturing process and modify the specifications.