4" 2-way weatherproof loudspeaker - 8 Ohms

The NEAR® LB4 all-environment loudspeaker is elegantly designed, rugged to the extreme and a snap to install. The LB4 employs a ball and socket "signature" mounting system combined with a pre-terminated totally waterproof input connector. This mounting system minimizes installation effort and reduces “ladder time” to improve installation efficiency and safety. The LB4 utilizes a 4-inch MDT/MLS woofer with a 1-inch titanium inverted dome tweeter for perfectly life-like sound dispersed evenly over a wide area.

Exceptional Durability

Like other NEAR speakers, the LB4 is truly weather-proof, not just “weather-resistant” and can be used totally exposed to the elements. The LB4 enclosure is color-through, mica-loaded polypropylene that sheds moisture, dirt and chemicals. The UV inhibitor pigments are embedded uniformly throughout the material so the sun won’t fade or yellow the color and garden tools won’t easily mar their looks. 

The LB4 is available in white and black and can be painted to match the surroundings. The color-matched grilles are oxidation-resistant heavy gauge powder coated aluminum with rectangular perforations that inhibit water from clogging the holes and blocking high frequencies. The bass port is protected from moisture, debris and critter ingress with a special hydrophobic fabric.  

All NEAR LB series models are backed by an exceptional 12 year warranty. 

Superior Sound

Best of all is the sound quality. The LB4's wide dispersion design and high tech components ensure that everyone on the deck or patio hears well-balanced, lifelike sound at every volume level without fatigue.

The LB4 utilizes an MDT metal alloy diaphragm woofer with a 1-inch titanium inverted dome tweeter along with the Magnetic Liquid Suspension (MLS) technology patented by New England Audio Resource in 1993. These are the same materials and technologies employed throughout the LB Series to ensure timbre consistency and system design flexibility. 

The “ribs” molded into the enclosures are more than mere decoration. This patented innovation (D432522)  serves to stiffen the enclosure and break up panel resonance for pure and undistorted sound.

LB4 Features

• Purpose-built to be extremely durable in all weather conditions
  
• 12 year warranty
• Also available with built-in 70V transformer (LB4T)
  
• Anodized metal alloy speaker cones (MDT) maintain spec across a wide spectrum of ambient temperatures for consistent performance in every season

• Waterproof (IP68) "Perfect Fit" input connector eliminates long-term connection problems
  
• MLS Ferrofluid voice coil centering system
  
• Fluid-sealed gap eliminates corrosion in magnet
  
• Dual-layer voice coil with inside and outside windings for ultra-low distortion
  
• Mineral-filled polypropylene cabinet for durability and rigidity
  
• Advanced polymer cone surrounds resist UV rays, chlorine, fertilizer and salt spray
  
• Powder coated cast aluminum bracket features a ball-and-socket easy mount design
• Specially developed hydrophobic fabric covers port opening to prevent entry of water, debris and small creatures
• Colors: Available in black and white (both paintable)

LB4 Specifications

• Driver Complement: (1) 4” Metal Alloy Diaphragm Woofer, MLS Voice Coil Guidance, UV and Chemical Resistant Rubber Surround; (1) 1.1” Metal Alloy Diaphragm Tweeter, Ferrofluid Damping, UV and Chemical Resistant Rubber Surround, Corrosion-Resistant Magnet Assembly
• Frequency Response – 75Hz to 19kHz, +/-3dB
• Sensitivity (1W/1M) - 86dB @ 8 Ohms
• Dispersion - Minimum 120 Degrees, Horizontal & Vertical
• Power Requirements - up to 75 Watts (Ave); 300 Watts (Peak)

• Dimensions – 5.51”W x 10.25”H x 6.3”D; 14cm W x 26cm H x 16cm D

• Product Weight (with mounting yoke and clamp) 4lb. / 1.81kg

• Maximum SPL @1M (1/2 space) 105dB
• Input Terminations – Waterproof Plug-in Connector Included (IP68 Rating)
• Environmental – Designed to Meet or Exceed Mil-Std-810 (Humidity, Salt Air, Heat, Cold, Immersion); IEC IP 56