The outdoor custom install speaker category has evolved in a big way since COVID, with some of the biggest names in high-end loudspeaker design—Focal, Theory Audio Design, DALI, Sonus faber, Monitor Audio—all muscling into the space. Now Wisdom Audio is joining the fray at CEDIA 2025 with a new Outdoor All-Weather Sage Series Line Source lineup that’s built to deliver full-range, no-compromise sound in the open air.
Available in On-Wall or On-Ground mounts and custom powder-coated to vanish into the landscape, these beasts use 10″ to 18″ woofers to deliver deep bass without a separate sub. They’ll impress your friends, terrify your neighbors, and probably make your accountant sweat.
From Ron Rouse, VP of Sales and Marketing, Wisdom Audio: “Entering a crowded category can be challenging, but thanks to our key Line Source technology and Planar Magnetics drivers, we were able to design a unique outdoor portfolio. We now provide integrators with a superb solution for clients seeking the absolute best outdoor speakers available with the amazing benefits of consistent sound coverage.”
Wisdom Audio Outdoor Sage Series Line Source Speaker Models
AWFS = All Weather Floorstanding
AVM = All Weather On-Wall
Modifications for outdoor use include:
- Metal grilles on all All Weather models, replacing the fabric grilles used on indoor versions.
- Moisture barrier installed behind the metal grille to protect drivers from water and humidity.
- In-ground floorstanding models route the speaker cable down through the mounting pole so it can be buried and hidden from view.
- Weatherproof rating: IP55 (pending final certification).
Freestanding On-Ground Mounted Outdoor Speaker Models (Bolted to Concrete)
L75-AWFS ($14,060 each)
The Sage L75 is a full-range floorstanding loudspeaker featuring a 48-inch planar magnetic driver paired with four high-output woofers. Designed for home theaters, media rooms, and outdoor use, it requires an outboard active crossover, DSP, and two channels of amplification. The frequency response spans 40Hz to 20kHz (±2dB on-axis) and 40Hz to 18kHz (±2dB at 30° off-axis).
The planar section has an impedance of 4.5 ohms with 95 dB sensitivity, while the woofer section is rated at 3 ohms and 91 dB sensitivity. The speaker weighs 69 lbs (31 kg) and measures 76.01” H x 7.2” W x 5.87” D (193.1cm x 18.3cm x 14.9cm).
L150m-AWFS ($31,240 each)
The Sage L150m is the flagship model in the Sage Series, engineered for those who demand precise, high-quality sound in an architectural speaker design. It features a 72-inch planar magnetic driver paired with twelve high-performance woofers, delivering a full-range audio experience. The system requires an outboard active crossover and DSP, as well as three channels of amplification. Frequency response extends from 30Hz to 20kHz (±2dB on-axis) and 30Hz to 18kHz (±2dB at 30° off-axis).
The planar section has a nominal impedance of 3 ohms and 96 dB sensitivity, while the woofer section is rated at 6 ohms with the same sensitivity. Peak power handling exceeds 1000 watts. Both the planar and bass columns share identical dimensions of 76.01” H x 7.2” W x 5.87” D (193.1cm x 18.3cm x 14.9cm). Bass performance is comparable to a 15-inch woofer.
C225m-AWFS ($47,320 each)
The C225m is a full-range loudspeaker featuring a 72-inch planar magnetic driver paired with 24 high-output woofers—more than twice the power of typical woofers—delivering bass equivalent to an 18-inch woofer without bulky enclosures. The system requires an outboard active crossover, DSP, and five channels of amplification. Frequency response ranges from 25Hz to 20kHz (±2dB on-axis) and 25Hz to 18kHz (±2dB at 30° off-axis).
The planar section has a nominal impedance of 3 ohms and 96 dB sensitivity, while the woofer section is rated at 6 ohms with the same sensitivity. Peak power handling exceeds 1000 watts. Both the planar and bass columns measure 76.01” H x 7.2” W x 5.87” D (193.1cm x 18.3cm x 14.9cm). Each bass section weighs 90 lbs (41 kg), and each planar section weighs 53 lbs (24 kg).
Wisdom Audio On-Wall
L100m-AWM ($19,880 each)
The Sage L100m is a full-range loudspeaker featuring a 48-inch planar magnetic driver paired with eight high-output woofers. Designed with a compact 52.08” height, it requires an outboard active crossover, DSP, and three channels of amplification. Frequency response covers 40Hz to 20kHz (±2dB on-axis). The planar section has a resistive impedance of 4.5 ohms and 95 dB sensitivity (1W/1m).
The woofer section presents a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, dropping to 2.5 ohms minimum. Peak power handling exceeds 1000 watts. Both the planar and bass columns measure 52.08” H x 7.2” W x 5.87” D (132.3cm x 18.3cm x 14.9cm). Shipping weights are 32 lbs (14.5 kg) for the planar section and 62 lbs (28 kg) for the bass section. The L100m shares planar magnetic technology with the Sage L75 and L150 models but in a more compact form factor.
C150m-AWM ($29,760 each)
The Sage C150m is a full-range loudspeaker featuring a 48-inch planar magnetic driver paired with sixteen high-output woofers, delivering bass performance equivalent to a 15-inch woofer. It requires an outboard active crossover, DSP, and five channels of amplification. Frequency response extends from 30Hz to 20kHz (±2dB on-axis).
The planar section has a resistive impedance of 4.5 ohms and 95 dB sensitivity (1W/1m). The woofer section has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, with a minimum of 2.5 ohms. Peak power handling exceeds 1000 watts. Both the planar and bass columns measure 52.08” H x 7.2” W x 5.87” D (132.3cm x 18.3cm x 14.9cm). Each planar section weighs 32 lbs (14.5 kg), and each bass section weighs 62 lbs (28 kg). The C150m shares the planar magnetic technology of the Sage L75 and L150 models in a more compact design.
L75m-AWM ($13,960 each)
The same as the L75-AWFS, but configured for outdoor on-wall installation.
L150m-AWM ($26,000,240 each)
The same as the L150m-AWFS, but configured for outdoor on-wall installation.
C225m-AWM ($34,100 each)
The same as the C225m-AWFS, but configured for outdoor on-wall installation.
All of the above will be shown at CEDIA 2025, along with the following on static display.
Sage Cinema VCA16 (Vertical Curved Array)
A forthcoming column speaker featuring a rotatable PMD (Planar Magnetic Driver) with new patented Perfect Array™ Technology. No further details are available at this time, with more information expected at CEDIA 2025 ahead of its planned early 2026 launch.
New Sage Series ICS3FR (full range) – More detailed information forthcoming (to be released in 2026)
Also, New custom colored fabric grilles for all Sage Series On-Wall and Freestanding Products will be shown.Also, New custom colored fabric grilles for all Sage Series On-Wall and Freestanding Products will be shown.Additional Wisdom Audio Booth Showing and Demo
New custom-colored fabric grilles for all Sage Series on-wall and freestanding products will also be shown.
Additional Wisdom Audio Displays at CEDIA 2025
Wisdom will also offer a Live 2.0 system demo featuring a 6’ x 6’ Eleusis Digital Canvas System with one P38m in custom blue with a custom blue fabric grille and one P38i with a custom blue metal grille.
Sony 9.4 Channel Crystal LED Home Theater Featuring Wisdom Audio Amps and Speakers – Booth #2502
Pro Tip: The estimated price for the 9.4-channel home theater audio system used in the demo is approximately $200,000 (excluding the Crystal LED screen). Details on the Sony Crystal LED display to be used are still forthcoming, though rumors suggest Sony plans to make a major impact with its Crystal LED technology.
Amplifiers
1 x SA-8 DSP Amplifier ($16,200 each)
The SA-8 DSP is a compact (2RU) amplifier that delivers eight channels of amplification with 200W RMS per channel into eight ohms or 400W per channel into four ohms (measured with all channels driven). The DSP board enables all eight channels to provide the needed digital active crossover, delay, gain, and digital EQ profiles, in addition to a Dante Digital Audio Input and FIR Filters.
3 x SA-3 DSP Amplifiers ($9,360 each)
Each SA-3 DSP amplifier is a compact 2RU unit delivering three channels of high-performance amplification at 500W per channel into four ohms, with all channels driven. Like the SA-8, its DSP board provides a digital active crossover, delay, gain control, and digital EQ profiles, along with a Dante digital audio input and FIR filters.
2 x SA-2 DSP Amplifiers ($7,560 each)
The SA-2 DSP is a compact 2RU amplifier delivering two channels of high-performance amplification at 500W per channel into four ohms, with all channels driven. Like the SA-8 and SA-3, its DSP board provides digital active crossover, delay, gain control, and digital EQ profiles, along with a Dante digital audio input and FIR filters.
Speakers
3 x Sage Cinema HLS (LCR Channels) – ($14,520 each)
The Sage Cinema Hybrid Line Source (HLS) speaker is the first of its kind, developed over six years to deliver high dynamic output for large displays. It is designed specifically to provide enhanced power and dynamics when positioned above or below a large hard display as a center or LCR channel.
The horizontal HLS features award-winning 24-inch planar magnetic drivers, six long linear excursion high-output woofers, and a new MTM planar driver mounted between the two 24-inch drivers. It also introduces a patent-pending HEMATM Heat Extraction Motor Assembly for improved thermal management.
As a line source, the HLS offers better power consistency compared to a point source, making it well-suited for large modern open-floor living spaces and multi-tiered theaters.
6 x Insight Series L8i Line Source Speakers (Surround Channels) – ($5,000 each)
The Sage L8i incorporates the core technologies and design principles of the Sage Series L75i in a more compact and flexible form factor. It combines advanced transducer elements optimized for their performance benefits.
The L8i uses a 48-inch planar magnetic line source to reproduce frequencies above 550 Hz, paired with eight proprietary 3” x 5” woofers for bass. Its 48-inch line source driver delivers high resolution, low distortion, and wide dynamic range, resulting in detailed, accurate, and effortless performance across volume levels.
4 x SRS RTL Subwoofers ($15,120 each)
The Sage SRS subwoofer addresses the demand for high-output performance with minimal vent size, designed for improved integration—especially in large Micro LED display installations.
It features dual 10-inch woofers housed in an optimized Regenerative Transmission Line enclosure, delivering articulated bass with strong dynamics and accurate timbre. This makes the SRS an ideal solution for high-quality music and movie reproduction in large residential and theater environments.
The Bottom Line
Wisdom Audio’s Sage Series outdoor CI speakers bring cutting-edge planar magnetic technology and high-output woofers to a market that demands premium sound without compromising on design or durability. With advanced DSP integration, active crossovers, and robust amplification requirements, these speakers deliver audiophile-level performance in challenging outdoor environments.
Pricing reflects their high-end components and engineering, positioning them for luxury residential, upscale hospitality, and high-performance commercial installations where sound quality and architectural integration are equally critical. For those who refuse to settle for mediocre outdoor audio, the Sage Series offers a no-compromise solution built to impress.
Availability
Contact an authorized Wisdom Audio Dealer for final pricing and installation on any of the speakers and components listed or discussed in this article.
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