AUDAC SSP500 Flush-Mount Sauna Speaker 20W

AUDAC SSP500 Flush-Mount Sauna Speaker

The AUDAC SSP500 is a compact two-way flush-mount speaker designed for hot, humid spaces including saunas, bathrooms, wellness areas and swimming-pool environments.

The whole point here is simple: ordinary architectural speakers are not designed for sustained heat and humidity. The SSP500 uses a heat-resistant ABS enclosure, polypropylene bass driver and aluminium grille to provide a practical 8-ohm audio solution where environmental conditions rule out a conventional in-ceiling speaker.

Designed for Heat and Humidity

A purpose-built speaker for demanding wellness spaces.

The SSP500 carries an IP44 rating and is specified for operating temperatures from -40°C to 90°C with relative humidity below 95%. Its enclosure material is heat resistant up to 100°C, while the published operating limit remains 90°C.

That distinction matters in sauna projects. Speaker location, heat zones, steam exposure, cable selection and local installation requirements should all be considered before the ceiling or wall lining is closed.

Two-Way Coaxial Design

Clear background music from a compact flush-mounted format.

A 5-inch low-frequency driver and coaxially mounted 1-inch tweeter provide a quoted frequency response of 75Hz-20kHz. Continuous power handling is 20W AES, with 40W program and 80W peak ratings.

The 86dB sensitivity and 8-ohm impedance make the SSP500 suitable for conventional low-impedance amplification. It is a passive speaker and requires an appropriate amplifier.

Flush-Mount Installation

Compact dimensions with a straightforward four-screw fixing system.

The speaker measures 175mm in diameter and 74mm deep. Installation requires a 120mm round cut-out and 60mm of built-in depth, with additional allowance for the cable and connection behind the speaker.

A cut-out template is included. The white RAL9010 front uses a perforated aluminium grille and can be painted when a different visual finish is required.

Key Features

• Flush-mount two-way sauna and high-humidity speaker
• IP44-rated construction
• 20W continuous AES power handling
• 40W program and 80W peak power handling
• 8-ohm nominal impedance
• 5-inch low-frequency driver with 1-inch coaxial tweeter
• 75Hz-20kHz frequency response at +/-3dB
• Heat-resistant ABS enclosure
• White aluminium grille, RAL9010
• Four-screw mounting system
• 120mm cut-out and 60mm built-in depth
• Cut-out template included

Specifications

Detailed Technical Specifications

For those who like to drag out all the useful bits

Important Notes

• The SSP500 is a passive 8-ohm speaker and requires suitable amplification.
• The enclosure material is described as heat resistant to 100°C; the official operating-temperature specification is -40°C to 90°C.
• IP44 does not mean the speaker can be submerged or exposed to high-pressure water jets.
• Confirm the proposed sauna location, cable rating, cavity depth and local installation requirements before cutting the surface.
• Allow additional rear clearance for cable routing beyond the listed 60mm built-in depth.

The Audio Experts Take

The SSP500 makes sense when the room conditions are the first design constraint. It gives an installer a compact, conventional 8-ohm speaker for sauna and wellness projects without relying on a standard architectural model that may not tolerate the heat or humidity.

Its output and bass extension are intended for clear background music rather than high-level home theatre use. In larger spaces, system coverage should be planned with multiple speakers and suitable amplification rather than asking one small unit to do too much.

What we like here is the practical specification: a proper cut-out template, compact mounting depth, paintable white front and clearly published environmental limits.

📦 White RAL9010 model

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