Unfortunately, a lot of confusion surrounds flashlight IP codes and performance. IP Translation IP is industry shorthand for Ingress Protection.

The type of construction required for IP testing—not to mention the target audience—however, often dictates that your outdoor speaker be rugged enough for occasional rough handling.

The first number in the two-digit IP code represents how well the enclosure protects against the ingress of solid objects, from hands and fingers to tiny dust particles.