Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: "2½"-way vented-box loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1" (25mm) aluminum-dome tweeter, 6.5" (165mm) woven-Kevlar cone bass/midrange, 6.5" (165mm) aluminum-cone woofer. Crossover frequencies: 150Hz, 4kHz. Frequency response: 44Hz–22kHz, ±3dB on reference axis. Frequency range: –6dB at 34Hz and 42kHz. Dispersion within 2dB of response on reference axis: over 40° arc horizontal, over 10° arc vertical. Sensitivity: 90dB/2.83V/m. Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum. Power handling: 25–150W into 8 ohms on unclipped program. Harmonic distortion: second and third harmonics, <1%, 55Hz–20kHz (90dB SPL, 1m). Maximum recommended cable impedance: 0.1 ohm.
Dimensions: 35.8" (910mm) H by 8" (204mm) W by 11.3" (287mm) D. Net weight: 42.9 lbs (19.5kg).
Finishes: Black Ash or Sorrento (light oak) vinyl, black cloth grille.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 0086919, 0088521.
Price: $1000/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 300.
Manufacturer: B&W Loudspeakers Ltd., Dale Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)1903-221800. US distributor: B&W Loudspeakers of America, 54 Concord Street, North Reading, MA 01864-2699. Tel: (978) 664-2870. Fax: (978) 664-4109. Web: www.bwspeakers.com.