Floor Loudspeaker Reviews

Description: Four-way, five-driver loudspeaker with exponentially-tapered-tube bass-reflex loading. Drive-units: HF: D26 1" (26mm) metal-dome tweeter, D50 2" (50mm) metal-dome tweeter, C125-75 4.9" (125mm) midrange with alloy-carbon diaphragm & 3" (75mm) voice-coil, two C225-100 8.9" (225mm) woofers with alloy diaphragms & 3.9" (100mm) voice-coils in 1.75" (45mm) gap. Crossover frequencies: 220Hz, 880Hz, 3.5kHz. Frequency response: 29Hz–33kHz, ±2dB on reference. Frequency range: –6dB at 25Hz and 36kHz. Sensitivity: 92dB/2.83V/m on axis. Impedance: 6 ohms nominal, 3 ohms minimum, no phase shift at minimum impedance. Harmonic (second & third) distortion: <0.3%, 25Hz–36kHz. Power handling (music): 1600W.
Dimensions: Speaker: 63" (1600mm) H by 17.5" (445mm) W by 32.5" (825mm) D. Weight: 176.4 lbs (80kg). Crossover: 16" (405mm) W by 4" (100mm) H by 11" (280mm) D. Weight: 13.2 lbs (6kg).
Finishes: Piano Black, Pearl White high-gloss automotive paint; custom options available.
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 4613, 4614.
Price: $93,000/pair, including external crossovers. Approximate number of dealers: not disclosed.
Manufacturer: Coherent Acoustic Systems cc, 41 Oppenheimer Street, Pinetown 3601, South Africa. Tel: (27) (0)87-287-9871/2. Vivid Audio Limited, Unit 6, Star Road, Partridge Green, West Sussex RH13 8RA, England, UK. Tel: (44) 1403-71-3125. US distributor: Vivid Audio LLC, 2443 Fillmore Street #380-6960, San Francisco, CA 94115. Tel: (650) 996-2295. Web: www.vividaudio.com.