Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Two-way hybrid with a ribbon operating full-range above about 100Hz, and a patented dipole bass system featuring four 12" woofers in a finite baffle loading. Nominal impedance: 6 ohms. Sensitivity: 88dB/1W/1m. Maximum SPL: 113dB symphonic music, 110dB rock music.
Dimensions: 27.5" W by 10" D by 54" H.
Price: $2195/pair in oak, $2495/pair in black (1990); no longer available (2006). Approximate number of dealers: 170.
Manufacturer: Carver Corporation, Lynnwood, WA (1991); Bob Carver currently heads up the Sunfire Corporation (2006). Web: www.sunfire.com. As of 2006, Carver Audio in Florida offers repairs and updates to the Carver Amazing Loudspeakers: Web: www.carveraudio.com/ribbonrepair.htm.