{"product_id":"origin-acoustics-director-d105-in-ceiling-loudspeaker","title":"Origin Acoustics Director D105 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrigin Acoustics Director D105 In-Ceiling Loudspeaker\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFully Pivoting 3-Way In-Ceiling Speaker with 10-Inch IMG Woofer, 4-Inch IMG Midrange and Silk DPSD Tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Origin Acoustics Director D105 is a premium in-ceiling loudspeaker built for installs where proper bass weight, stronger dynamics and a more serious full-range presentation are required from the ceiling. Origin positions it as a fully pivoting 3-way design in the Director 10-inch Series, using a 10-inch IMG woofer, 4-inch IMG MMP midrange, and 3\/4-inch silk DPSD tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of speaker that makes sense in media rooms, open-plan living spaces, larger multi-room zones and premium architectural audio systems where a smaller ceiling speaker may not carry enough scale. One of the key appeals of the D105 is that it fits a 10-inch woofer into a cutout normally associated with older 8-inch in-ceiling speakers, which gives it a much stronger bass brief without demanding a much larger ceiling opening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e3-Way Pivoting Director Series Design\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuilt to aim the important part of the sound where it matters\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin describes the D105 as part of its Tri-Linear 3-way Director design, using a stacked midrange and tweeter assembly with increased pivot capability. The aim here is straightforward: better directionality and clearer detail in real rooms where the speaker is not always mounted directly above the ideal listening position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedia rooms with defined seating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger living areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-performance distributed audio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations where ceiling speaker aiming matters more than usual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e10-Inch Woofer, 8-Inch Style Cutout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eMore bass without a much larger ceiling opening\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the D105’s strongest talking points is the amount of bass driver it fits into the ceiling footprint. Origin says its 10-inch Director models use a cutout size comparable to conventional older 8-inch in-ceiling speakers, giving you more low-frequency capability in less space than you might expect from the driver size alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-range background and foreground music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger open-plan rooms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV and media audio where more body is needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstallations that want fewer compromises from ceiling speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSilk DPSD Tweeter Technology\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCleaner highs with better control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin uses its silk DPSD tweeter in the D105. On the official product page, Origin describes DPSD as a patented tweeter design intended to improve high-frequency performance, lower distortion and improve dispersion by allowing the tweeter to cross over lower than a more conventional design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBetter high-frequency control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMore even dispersion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLess harshness when pushed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA more balanced result across a wider listening area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTool-Less Installation System\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFaster fitting with better ceiling support\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin’s Director Collection uses a tool-less mounting system with spring-loaded clips and multiple contact points. Origin says this spreads the weight more evenly than traditional dog-leg clamps, helping protect the ceiling while also reducing unwanted vibration transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat matters because architectural speakers are not just about the sound once finished. Installation quality matters too, and this is clearly a model designed with integrators in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eX-Wave Surround and Compression-Moulded Basket\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCabinet-free speaker design still needs driver control\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin also highlights its X-Wave woofer surround, which is intended to reduce distortion caused by cone overtravel and reflected energy at the edge of the driver. The brand also calls out compression-moulded woofer baskets designed to remain stable and acoustically neutral.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat is useful because in-ceiling speakers do not get to hide behind a large cabinet design. Driver control and basket behaviour matter more when the speaker is effectively working in the ceiling cavity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSerious Architectural Speaker Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eStronger numbers than a typical casual ceiling speaker\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcross Origin’s official product page, speaker details table, and 10-inch Director manual, the D105 is specified with 28Hz–20kHz frequency response, 6 ohm nominal impedance, 92dB sensitivity ±3dB, 50W RMS \/ 150W peak power handling, 158mm mounting depth, and a 264mm cutout diameter. The overall speaker diameter is listed at 286mm, with grille diameter at 299mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat gives the D105 a much more substantial brief than an entry-level in-ceiling speaker and makes it a sensible option when ceiling audio needs to sound like a proper part of the system rather than a compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIn-ceiling loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDirector D105\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully pivoting 3-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\/4-inch Silk DPSD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-inch IMG MMP\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-inch IMG\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28Hz – 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e92dB ±3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50W RMS \/ 150W peak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting Depth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.22–6.25 in \/ 158mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCutout Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.375 in \/ 264mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.26–11.5 in \/ 286mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrille Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.75 in \/ 299mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrille Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic paintable micro-bezel grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInstallation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTool-less spring-loaded mounting system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdjustment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble EQ\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailed Technical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFor those who like to drag out all the useful bits\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eView full technical specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCore Design\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirector 10-inch Series in-ceiling loudspeaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully pivoting 3-way configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: SCD100500\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDriver Complement\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/4-inch Silk DPSD tweeter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-inch IMG MMP midrange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e10-inch IMG woofer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAcoustic Performance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequency response: 28Hz–20kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSensitivity: 92dB ±3dB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNominal impedance: 6 ohm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower handling: 50W RMS \/ 150W peak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation and Fit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTool-less mounting system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpring-loaded clips with multiple contact points\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting depth: 158mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCutout diameter: 264mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpeaker diameter: 286mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrille diameter: 299mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrille depth: 5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTri-Linear 3-way design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-way pivoting mid\/tweeter assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDPSD tweeter technology\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eX-Wave woofer surround\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompression-moulded woofer basket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMagnetic paintable micro-bezel grille\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTreble EQ adjustment listed for D105 in the 10-inch Director datasheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Audio Experts Take\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Director D105 makes a lot of sense when a ceiling speaker actually needs to carry the room instead of just filling in the background. The 10-inch woofer, proper 3-way layout and pivoting focal assembly give it a much more serious brief than the average in-ceiling speaker, especially in larger spaces where smaller models can sound lightweight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat really helps the D105 stand out is that Origin has clearly thought about both installation and performance. The tool-less mounting system, compact-for-size cutout, and more advanced tweeter and surround design all point to a speaker built for premium architectural work rather than basic ceiling audio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e📦 Brand new\u003cbr\u003e\n🛡 Limited lifetime warranty\u003cbr\u003e\n📍 Available in store and online at The Audio Experts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Origin Acoustics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47920089563323,"sku":"OA-D105","price":1999.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1956\/3610\/files\/SCD100500_1.jpg?v=1780540460","url":"https:\/\/theaudioexperts.com.au\/products\/origin-acoustics-director-d105-in-ceiling-loudspeaker","provider":"The Audio Experts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}