Origin Acoustics Ambisonic Systems AM5600IW

The Ambisonic Systems AM5600IW is the flagship front-of-house LCR speaker in the Ambisonic Marquee Home Theater system — the brand's first dedicated high-performance planar ribbon home theater collection, introduced at CEDIA Expo 2024. Engineered for high-end residential custom integration, it disappears flush into the wall while delivering cinema-grade dynamics and resolution. With a bi-amped, five-driver configuration and a sensitivity of 94 dB, it moves real air and achieves peak SPL levels of 123 dB — making it the choice for dedicated screening rooms where both acoustic performance and visual discretion are non-negotiable. Pair it with Origin PRO amplifiers for custom DSP profiles that unlock the system's full potential.

Planar Ribbon Tweeter with Exclusive Waveguide

At the heart of the AM5600IW is a 3-inch magnetic planar ribbon tweeter paired with a proprietary waveguide. Unlike conventional dome tweeters, a planar ribbon uses an ultra-thin aluminum diaphragm energised by a neodymium motor — the result is extraordinarily low mass, which translates into faster transient response, lower distortion, and a more natural, open high-frequency character. The exclusive waveguide controls horizontal dispersion to 100 degrees, ensuring every seat in the room receives the same high-frequency energy and detail without harshness. In practice, listeners experience a lifelike, fatigue-free treble that resolves the finest sonic details in film soundtracks and music at any volume level.

Bi-Amped Five-Driver Configuration

The AM5600IW uses a bi-amped topology with five discrete drivers: a 3-inch planar ribbon tweeter, two 5.25-inch woven fiberglass mid-woofers, and two 8-inch woven fiberglass woofers. Bi-amplification means the high-frequency and low-frequency sections each receive a dedicated amplifier channel, eliminating passive crossover losses and allowing each driver to be driven with maximum precision and control. The woven fiberglass cones provide an excellent combination of rigidity and internal damping — resisting resonance while delivering punchy, articulate bass down to 43 Hz (-3 dB) and deep extension to 32 Hz (-10 dB). The outcome is a full-range LCR speaker capable of sustained 120 dB SPL (123 dB peak) at 1 metre — coverage that makes a dedicated theater genuinely cinematic.

Planar ribbon precision. Five drivers. Cinema SPL. In-wall slim.

Ambisonic Marquee Series — bi-amped LCR front-of-house in-wall speaker

Extruded Aluminium Enclosure — Slim In-Wall Form Factor

The AM5600IW cabinet is machined from premium extruded aluminium, which is fundamentally stiffer and better at dissipating resonance than MDF or plastic. At just 88 mm deep (cabinet only), it fits within a standard stud-wall cavity with no false-wall construction required. The wall faceplate adds only 20 mm, keeping the visual footprint minimal. At 1108 mm tall and 330 mm wide, the enclosure accommodates the five-driver array without depth compromise. For installers, this means the speaker can be specified into virtually any dedicated room without structural modification, slashing both installation time and cost.

Optimised for Origin PRO Amplification with Custom DSP

While the AM5600IW can be driven by any high-quality bi-amp-capable amplifier, it is specifically engineered and voiced to partner with Origin PRO amplifiers, which provide custom DSP profiles tailored to the Marquee speaker system. DSP optimisation allows the amplifier to apply precise EQ curves, time alignment, and protection limiting that would be impossible with a passive crossover alone. For the end user, this means the system can be calibrated and fine-tuned to the specific room acoustics, ensuring a consistent, cinema-reference experience rather than a generic out-of-box sound. It also means fewer support calls post-installation, since the matched amplifier handles protection and optimisation automatically.

Part of the Complete Ambisonic Marquee Ecosystem

The AM5600IW is the LCR anchor of the full Ambisonic Marquee Home Theater system, which also includes the AM3600 surround speakers, AM3600A angled height-surround speakers, AM2600IC in-ceiling speakers, and the AMB5600 dual-10-inch in-wall subwoofer. Every speaker in the range incorporates Ambisonic's magnetic planar ribbon tweeter technology, ensuring a consistent tonal character from front to back and ceiling — a critical factor in immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos and DTS:X where seamless transitions between channels define the listening experience. Specifying the complete ecosystem from a single manufacturer also simplifies procurement, warranty management, and system calibration.