The new bezel free design uses edge-to-edge powder coated aluminium micro-perforated grilles, which makes them far less visually obtrusive once installed. Additionally, the series crossover networks have been upgraded and enhanced to significantly improve sound quality across the board. The networks have been reconfigured using higher quality component parts to smooth frequency response and increase efficiency.

“Although others have recently introduced bezel-free designs, we have waited until engineering and tooling could be brought on line to produce speakers and grilles that can withstand the extreme weather conditions that our products are known for. We insist on true all-climate durability and that means using powder-coated aluminium grilles which will never rust or corrode,” Terra president James Banfield says.

“Many similar models use steel grilles with magnets to hold them on. Not only are the grilles prone to rusting but the magnets themselves also can rust or corrode, depending on the exact materials used. There have been a number of reports concerning magnets falling off resulting in the grilles falling off as well. The new aluminium CA grilles are a tight friction fit with a built-in safely lanyard for security under the most adverse vibration conditions. And they’ll never rust or corrode.”

Beyond the new grilles, the new CA series sports enhanced sound quality due to highly modified crossover networks. Better component parts and further computer optimisation has resulted in smoother frequency response, lower distortion and modestly increased efficiency across the board.

The CA series is IP65-rated and ideal for providing exceptional sound quality under the most adverse all-climate conditions including sea-going ships, outdoors exposed to the elements, in steam rooms, saunas, pool houses, showers, bathrooms and more. Like every Terra all-climate speaker, the CA series in manufactured in Maine, US, including its in-house built woofer/mid-range drivers and incorporates over 70% USA sourced component parts.

The first model in the new series, the CA.8, 8″ two-way will be on display at Terra’s CEDIA Expo booth (836) and will begin shipping immediately after the Expo. The remainder of the series which includes 6.5″ and 5.25” drivers and single-point-stereo models will roll out over the next three to four months. Round or square grilles will need to be specified at time of order.