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10/8/2008 High Humidity Speakers Technical Brief                                      Page 2 of 4 
 
 
High Humidity Speakers Technical Brief Cont: 
 
Grille – For all of Boston Acoustics are produced out of rustproof aluminum and 
are painted with a powder coat for additional protection against corrosion and 
salt. The speaker grilles can be painted. 
 
Hardware – All of the hardware on these models are either made of rust resistant 
stainless steel or are power coated to resist rust and corrosion. 
 
Switches – The switch located on the front of the VSi H470T2 is a waterproof 
design and is additionally protected with a soft rubber boot. 
 
Crossover Board and Components – The entire crossover board and all of the 
components is sprayed under pressure with a conformal coating that is highly 
resistant to moisture and adds significant life to the components over non 
protected surfaces. 
 
Speaker Frame – The speaker frame is made out of a high impact ABS plastic 
that is UV protected to limit extends the life of the material and limit the possibility 
of discoloring caused by exposure to the sun. The speaker frames can be 
painted. 
 
Testing: 
Boston Acoustics High Humidity models go through an exhaustive life test that 
submits the speakers to many years exposure to the elements. The 
loudspeakers are designed to pass the internationally recognized IEC529 and Mil 
Spec 810. These tests simulate the approximate climatic conditions and provide 
an indication of the degrees of weather resistance. Boston Acoustics further 
submits these models to long term in use testing through out the country. 
 
Mil Spec 810: 
 
Salt Spray -- This tests a speaker’s resistance to the effects of an 
"aqueous salt atmosphere". It also gives a good indication of resistance to 
rusting. It consists of 48 hours continuous spray consisting of 5% salt 
solution. 
 
Humidity -- This is to indicate a speakers resistance to a warm humid 
atmosphere such as you may find in a sauna or outdoors. 48 hours of 
cycling. Starts at 100% humidity @ 27 degrees C; goes to 95% @ 35 
degrees and goes back to 100% at 27 degrees C.