Knockouts: One planished (0.5") knockout on top to preserve leak-free integrity of enclosure in return air plenums. Four (0.5-0.75") side knockouts placed at 90-degree intervals.
Lining: Polyurethane foam disc helps reduce acoustic or mechanical resonance. Disc meets UL flammability CAL-117 for resonance and vibration control.
Hardware: Factory-installed 8-32 retaining clips can be used to mount a standard screw-mount grille
Lowell's conically shaped 8XD4 Series backboxes are engineered to accommodate an 8-in speaker in either new or existing construction. The slightly tapered, conical shape allows these backboxes to be stacked for space efficient storage and transit. Popular series mounts a wide selection of Lowell grilles and mounting accessories. Series 8XD4 backboxes are certified US steel construction (22-gauge) with a white powder coat epoxy finish and include a polyurethane foam disc. The disc meets UL flammability CAL-117 and is affixed to the bottom inside surface to reduce acoustic and mechanical resonance. Models are furnished with factory installed 8-32 screw retaining clips for grille mounting. 8XD4 features one planished (0.5") knockout on top to preserve leak-free integrity of enclosure in return air plenums and four (0.5-0.75") side knockouts placed at 90-degree intervals.
Knockouts: One planished (0.5") knockout on top to preserve leak-free integrity of enclosure in return air plenums. Four (0.5-0.75") side knockouts placed at 90-degree intervals.
Lining: Polyurethane foam disc helps reduce acoustic or mechanical resonance. Disc meets UL flammability CAL-117 for resonance and vibration control.
Hardware: Factory-installed 8-32 retaining clips can be used to mount a standard screw-mount grille
Size: 10" dia. x 4" deep, tapered
Volume: 0.147 cu.ft.
Material: U.S. steel
Finish: White powder epoxy
Origin: Made in the U.S.A. with 100% Certified U.S. steel
A graduate of DeVry Institute of Technology, Doug has been in the Technology industry since 1976 and actively oversees Fearing’s daily operations. Along with his wife, Lois, and three others, Doug started Fearing’s in a 600 square-foot facility in Portage, Wisconsin. In the 25 years since, the company has grown to over 30 employees with offices in Madison and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Doug likes to say he’s a “TV Technician with a dream� going back to his history with the family’s original business-Fearing’s TV and Appliance.
Doug values time with family, watersports, hiking, snowshoeing and skiing. In addition to being a devoted member of his church, Doug serves as Board President for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County, Board member of Schools for Haiti and Scripture Chair of the Gideons-Portage camp.
Lois Fearing- Co-Founder/Accounting, Human Resources
A graduate of MATC, Lois oversees Fearing’s daily book keeping along with various HR responsibilities.
Along with Doug, Lois is deeply connected to community outreach, serving as a Board member and Fundraising Committee Chairperson for Kinship Mentoring of Columbia County. She also serves on the Schools for Haiti Fundraising committee. In addition, Lois’ ongoing passion and commitment to provide care for the elderly comes from her 10-year history of working in a Reedsburg, Wisconsin Nursing home.
Lois enjoys singing, hiking, sunny days on the pontoon, and spending time with her 4 grandchildren.
Ehren Tresner-VP of Technology and Innovation
Ehren drives Fearing’s technology by continually seeking out trends to enhance capabilities while supporting Sales, Engineering and Installation teams. Throughout his years with Fearing’s, Ehren’s talent and vision have joined forces to create a wide variety of projects and strategic solutions that exceed expectation.
Ehren loves music, family time, movies, nature, sustainability efforts and electric vehicles.
Ben Voeck-Director of Commercial AV
With 10 years with Fearing’s and over twice that long in the industry, Ben continues to lead, coordinate, and develop the Commercial AV team.
By consistently delivering an outstanding experience and outcome, Ben contributes to the Fearing’s legacy of long-lasting partnerships that truly make a difference. Whatever the Commercial AV need may be, Ben and team deliver at the highest level.
Ben is an avid fisherman and photographer. He enjoys coaching his sons and other youth.
Chris Matson-Senior VP of Sales
Chris has been with Fearing’s for 20 years and in the industry for over 2 decades. As a Certified leader in Sales Acceleration and trained in EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating Systems), Chris successfully utilizes his skills to lead the Fearing’s Salesforce. Chris and team are motivated and driven to develop new client partnerships while continuing to reinforce loyal long-term relationships with ongoing Service excellence.
Married for 19 years with 3 children, Chris enjoys skiing, hiking, fishing, boating, hunting, camping and golf. He’s also been actively involved as a Youth Football and Softball coach for his family and others.