James Loudspeaker OW42 - 3" 2-Way On-Wall Speaker
James Loudspeaker OW42 - 3" 2-Way On-Wall Speaker is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Product Overview
The James Loudspeaker OW42 is a 3" 2-way on-wall speaker built for commercial AV installations that demand discreet surface-mount audio. This compact on-wall loudspeaker delivers full-range performance in conference rooms, retail spaces, and hospitality environments where in-wall construction is impractical. Its low-profile form factor and passive design make it a dependable choice for distributed audio and background music systems.
Product Description
The OW42 surface-mount speaker is part of the broader James Loudspeaker collection, engineered for integrators who need reliable on-wall audio without cutting into finished walls. The 3" driver paired with a dedicated tweeter produces a balanced 2-way response suited to speech intelligibility and music playback alike. Because the cabinet mounts directly to the wall surface, installation is faster on retrofit projects and renovations where back-box access is limited.
Within the on-wall lineup, the OW42 sits below the LCR-oriented OW43, which adds a center-channel configuration for video and presentation rooms. Integrators frequently specify the OW42 as a left/right pair and step up to the QuadraTech OW52QT when larger rooms call for additional output. Its passive operation allows it to run from standard amplifier channels, simplifying system design and commissioning across multi-zone deployments.
Key Features
- Compact On-Wall Design — The low-profile cabinet surface-mounts to walls without requiring in-wall construction or back-box cutouts.
- 3" 2-Way Driver Array — A 3-inch woofer and dedicated tweeter deliver balanced full-range sound for speech and music.
- Passive Operation — Runs from standard amplifier channels for straightforward integration into multi-zone systems.
- Retrofit-Friendly Mounting — Surface mounting speeds installation on renovation and finished-space projects.
- Commercial-Grade Build — Constructed for the demands of continuous-use commercial AV environments.
Technical Specifications
| Type | On-Wall 2-Way Speaker |
| Driver Size | 3" |
| Tweeter | Dedicated Tweeter |
| Channels | 2-Way |
| Mounting | On-Wall |
| Finish | Standard |
| Operation | Passive |
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