Niles Audio was a long time client of Mr. Wright's during the 90s and into the early 2000s. His initial product for them was the OS-10 outdoor loudspeaker system. It turned out to be one of their most successful products. Niles sold millions of dollars of their OS product line and its shape became one of the most copied in the industry. Its hard to find an outdoor loudspeaker that does not, in some way or form, pay homage to the Niles OS.
While there were several minor projects after the OS series the next project of note was the AT, or Advanced Technology, series of loudspeakers. They were awarded two patents (#6,026,927 & #6,070,694), and were the subject of various flattering journalist reviews and industry awards.
The last major project contracted with Niles for was their DS, or Directed Sound, series of loudspeakers. This line also was also awarded a patent (#6,683,963), was well reviewed and was the recipient of an impressive number of industry awards.
The Details
OS Series of outdoor loudspeakers
2001 Audio Video Intl.’s Hi-Fi Grand Prix Award – OS20.
1999 Audio Video Intl.’s Hi-Fi Grand Prix Award – OS20.
1997 Audio Video Intl.’s Hi-Fi Grand Prix Product of the Year – OS10.
AT series of in-wall loudspeakers
Patent #6,026,927:
- For rotating/angling driver sub-baffle assembly.
Patent #6,070,694:
- For low-diffraction eyeball tweeter assembly.
1999 Audio Video International’s Hi-Fi Grand Prix Award – AT8500.
1998 CES Innovations Design & Engineering Award – AT8700.
DS series of in-ceiling loudspeakers
Patent #6,683,963:
- For spring retained Eyeball Tweeter.
- For rotating woofer systems.
2003 Electronic House Magazine Product of the Year – DS6500AT.
2002 CES Innovations Design & Engineering Award – DS6500AT.
