Most impressively, it did this with digital sources, transistor amplification and ($1/ft) generic interconnect and speaker cable. It passed a number of tough tests: massed violins, various voices, piano, woodwinds. We tried to find its "fatal flaw", but we failed. It's sense of immediacy and transparency are amazing. The dynamic gradations are state of the art, just like other well executed horns, but that's not a surprise. It also disappears as well as any horn speaker in my experience. The Duo is the first horn loudspeaker I've heard that doesn't have obvious horn colorations. Sadly, the Trio wasn't at the 2004 CES, so we'll have something to look forward to another year. Their best model, according to the manufacturer and distributor, is the Trio. Amazingly, it isn't even their top-of-the-line model. This is simply the finest horn loudspeaker we have ever heard, and we've heard plenty of them over the years. TopĪVANTGARDE DUO (MIDRANGE AND HIGH FREQUENCIES ONLY-ABOVE 170HZ)
In reality, these products are actually designed for people looking for "prestige", rather than the accurate reproduction of music. This is very difficult to achieve with multiple drivers, crossover points etc. If all that wasn't enough, they also have a serious problem with retaining the desirable sonic quality of "cohesiveness", which one reader described as the characteristic of the entire frequency range "being cut from the same cloth". The only "beneficiaries" of this "strategy" are those who build, market and sell these expensive and usually (grossly) overpriced components. Playing these speakers unnaturally loud, with the use of (usually very expensive ) high-power amplifiers, which usually have the same sonic problems, is a "solution" that actually compounds the problems. Almost every speaker I have ever heard that has low sensitivity, and a difficult impedance, has the same problems they sound "dry, mechanical and compressed". These models are either downgraded or not References at all. There are a growing number of loudspeakers, usually large and extremely expensive, that require the use of large, costly, complex and inferior amplifiers to help overcome their problems of design. However, speakers have much more serious problems than the other components, which means you can't even assume that their basic timbre and phasing are natural and accurate.Īccordingly, for many audiophiles, getting the timbres correct (accuracy) will be their first priority within this category, while "completeness" will be secondary, though still very important. That's the reason for my choice of priorities. They have other problems like losing information, dynamic compression etc. I feel this component category requires a further distinction and an exception, because of its unique nature.Īll components, except speakers and cartridges, are generally accurate at least when focusing on timbres and phasing etc. I also used the word "accurate" before that expression. Even after long time use, the suspension of the subwoofer should be within tolerance of its initial specs.Important Distinction: In my "Priorities and Distinctions" section within the main Reference file, I emphasized the primary importance of musical "low-level information", which must be reproduced if a component is to be included in this list. The progressive pc/nomex blended spider affects the parameters the least in this configuration. A wide roll expandable thin rubber surround increased the efficiency, lowered the fs and offered a better transient response.
An ordinary foam surround would be the limiting factor for the xmech, besides it would also add unnecessary mass causing the T/S parameters to become less favorable. Not only is it a light weight material, but it offers an exceptional stability and performance. Non pressed paper cones blended with cotton fiber offers a warmer, more natural sound. It might not matter you think, but when you are a purist, an accurate sound reproduction, or as close to it is the goal. Another point was to increase efficiency on both subwoofers and the amplifiers. An option chosen to offer better configurations for the amplifiers matching the reference in terms of output power.
TRUE SOUND REFERENCE SPEAKERS DRIVERS
Common for both drivers are a 3″ voice coil in a dual 4 ohm configuration. With an FS as low as 20 Hz you will never wonder if you can reproduce the accurate scene with all details included. If the 3 way system needs to be complemented, the High End low frequency tranducers REF10 and REF12 offers outstanding performance in both compact, sealed and ported enclosures. Amplifiers, subwoofers & loudspeakers are all cornerstones and included in the Reference series. The REF63AA (Audiophile Acoustics) – 3 way speaker system is the latest addition to the Reference line-up.
TRUE SOUND REFERENCE SPEAKERS SERIES
The series that has always been secluded is the Reference. Riot, Rage & Rampage which is the top tier. 2018 has seen products grouped into the R category.
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