Stand Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Four-way, stand-mounted, reflex-loaded loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1" (25mm) ring-radiator tweeter; two 12" treated-paper/carbon-fiber composite-cone woofers (one internal, one external). The 4.35" dustcap on the external woofer is said to act as the midrange radiator. Crossover frequencies: 80Hz, 500Hz, 2.5kHz. Crossover slopes: 18dB/octave acoustical (between woofers), 6dB/octave electrical (between all drivers). Frequency range: 18Hz–50kHz. Sensitivity: 93dB/2.83V/m. Nominal impedance: 8 ohms. Minimum impedance (at low frequencies): 6.5 ohms. Power handling: 1–2000W without clipping.
Dimensions: 28.5" (730mm) H by 14" (360mm) W by 18" (460mm) D. Weight: 100 lbs (46kg) net, 160 lbs (73kg) shipping. Stand: 16" (410mm) H by 14" (360mm) W by 18" (460mm) D. Weight: 88 lbs (40kg) net, 142 lbs (65kg) shipping.
Finishes: Studio Black Nextel, Amber Bamboo, Natural Bamboo. Add $2000/pair for high-gloss metallic finishes: BMW Cosmos Black, Maserati Blu Nettuno, BMW Indianapolis Red, Porsche Titanium Silver. (All finishes include choice of black acrylic or brushed-aluminum inlay.)
Serial Numbers Of Units Reviewed: 00119a, 00119b.
Price: $18,990/pair including stands. Approximate number of dealers: 10. Warranty: 5 years, nontransferable.
Manufacturer: Escalante Design, 3585 North University Avenue, Suite 200, Provo, UT 84604. Tel: (801) 373-4712. Fax: (801) 373-4713. Web: www.escalantedesigns.com.