OVERVIEW
The Origin Acoustics D55EX combines the premium audio performance of the Director Series with the environmental protection of the Explorer Collection. Designed specifically for marine, coastal and high-humidity installations, the D55EX is the ideal choice for bathrooms, pool houses, yachts, waterfront properties and spa environments where standard ceiling speakers may suffer premature failure.
Featuring a 5" woven glass fibre woofer, DPSD™ silk dome tweeter and Origin's tool-less mounting system, the D55EX delivers exceptional audio quality whilst providing long-term reliability in challenging environments.
KEY FEATURES
• Marine-grade construction
• IP66-rated design
• 5" woven glass fibre woofer
• 1" DPSD™ silk dome tweeter
• Multi-Motion Pivoting tweeter
• Corrosion-resistant components
• Weather-X™ environmental protection
• Tool-less mounting system
• Magnetic micro-perforated grille
• Suitable for indoor and covered outdoor installations
• 6 Ohm impedance
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Driver Configuration:
• Woofer: 5" Woven Glass Fibre
• Tweeter: 1" Silk DPSD™ Pivoting Tweeter
Performance:
• Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohm
• Designed for premium distributed audio applications
• Wide dispersion characteristics
• High-humidity and marine environment certified
INSTALLATION DATA
Series:
• Director Minimal Opening Explorer Series
Mounting System:
• Origin Acoustics Tool-less Installation System
Grille:
• Magnetic Micro-Bezel Design
• Paintable Finish
• Corrosion-resistant construction
Environmental Rating:
• IP66 Rated
• Suitable for marine and coastal environments
• Resistant to salt spray, moisture and temperature extremes (-20°C to 177°C)
INSTALLER NOTES
Recommended Applications:
• Bathrooms
• En-suites
• Spa facilities
• Swimming pool areas
• Yacht cabins
• Coastal properties
• Waterfront apartments
• Covered outdoor entertaining areas
• Luxury leisure facilities
Placement Guidance:
• Ideal for smaller rooms requiring premium audio performance
• Perfect where a standard D55 may be exposed to excessive moisture
• Suitable for installations close to coastlines where salt corrosion can damage conventional speakers
• Can be used throughout a property to maintain consistent aesthetics between internal and external spaces
Origin Technologies
DPSD™ Tweeter
Origin's patented Dual Plane Stabilised Diaphragm tweeter delivers wide dispersion and improved clarity while reducing distortion. The pivoting design allows installers to direct high frequencies towards the listening position for improved performance.
Weather-X™ Protection
Explorer Series speakers are engineered specifically for extreme environments. Components are sealed and protected against moisture, humidity, salt spray and temperature fluctuations that would significantly reduce the lifespan of conventional architectural speakers.
Tool-less Installation
The patented mounting system distributes pressure more evenly than traditional dog-leg clamps, reducing vibration transfer and protecting ceiling materials while speeding up installation.
Why Installers Like It
The D55EX allows installers to use the same premium Origin Acoustics sound signature in environments where most architectural speakers are unsuitable. Rather than compromising with lower-quality outdoor speakers, installers can maintain consistent performance and aesthetics throughout luxury residential and marine projects.
