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Bix would be flattered to know he has a transducer in his likeness!
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Description: Three-and-a-half-way, reflex-loaded, floorstanding loudspeaker. Drive-units (all aluminum): D26 1" (26mm) dome tweeter, D50 2" (50mm) dome midrange driver, two C125 6.25" (158mm) cone woofers. Crossover frequencies: 100Hz, 900Hz, 4kHz. Frequency response: 39Hz41kHz, ±2dB, 35Hz44kHz, ±6dB. Sensitivity: 89dB/2.83V/m. Nominal impedance: 4 ohms. Distortion: second- and third-order harmonics <0.5% over the operating range. Maximum input power: 300W.
Dimensions: 43" (1095mm) H by 10.4" (265mm) W by 14.75" (375mm) D. Internal volume: 44 liters. Weight: 84 lbs (38.2kg).
Finish: Metallic automotive gloss paints: Graphite, Oyster, Sahara, Pearl, Copper.
Serial Numbers Of Units Reviewed: None visible.
Price: $14,990/pair. Approximate number of dealers: 8.
Manufacturer: Vivid Audio Ltd., 3 Marlborough Rd., Lancing Business Park, Lancing, West Sussex BN15 8UF, England, UK. Vivid Audio (PTY) Ltd., PO Box 343, Kloof 3640, Kwazulu Natal, South Africa. Tel: (27) 31-705-4168. Web: www.vividaudio.com. US distributor: On a Higher Note LLC, PO Box 698, San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693. Tel: (949) 488-3004. Fax: (949) 488-3284. Web: www.onahighernote.com.
Bix would be flattered to know he has a transducer in his likeness!
http://www.outerspace-software.com/alphabix.html
Look at the 100 htz hump, Bose would be proud!
The rear firing 6.5" operates up to the 100Hz range. It is part of the design.