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Considered by some to the end-all be-all
reference speaker, the Wilson X1/Grand Slamm stands six feet high and weighs in at a
whopping 600 lbs. each! This speaker uses one 1" forward firing tweeter, two
3/4" rear-firing tweeters, and two 6" midranges in the upper portion of the X1.
The rectangular lower portion holds one 12" and one 15" driver for lower
frequency support. Frequency response is claimed as an amazing 19.5 Hz to 22.5 kHz
while sensitivity is a high 95 db. Rumors abound that this speaker works amazingly
well with lower wattage single-ended tube amplification. Minimum amplifier power is
claimed as 20 watts per Wilson Audio.
Wilson Audio Specialties, Inc.
2233 Mountain Vista Lane
Provo, UT 84606
voice (801) 377-2233
fax (801) 377-2282
http://www.wilsonaudio.com
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A classic! Now presenting none
other then the longstanding and very popular Klipschorn corner loving speaker. With
a high sensitivity of 104 db/w/m this speaker even those small 2-3 watt 2A3, type-50, and
even type-45 tube amplifier can come out and play. This basic design was first
marketed in the 1940's and still are being sold worldwide today! Weighing in at 167
lbs. each and using the K-77-M tweeter, K-55-M midrange, and K-33-E woofer, the Klipschorn
is a fully horn-loaded three way system which is placed in the corners of your room for
best results. Frequency response is claimed as 35 Hz to 17 kHz (+-3db).
Sometimes you just have to admire a great classic!
Klipsch
P.O. Box 688
Hope, Arkansas 71801
voice (501) 777-6751
fax (501) 777-6753
http://www.klipsch.com
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This very unique design is from the folks
at MBL. Seen here is the "D" version of the 101. This is a very
unique four-way system using very unique ribbon technology that are mounted to produce a
360 degree soundfield around the speaker. The speaker uses tweeter, midrange, woofer
high, and woofer low to give a full frequency response of 20 Hz to 40 kHz. This is
all rated at 4 ohms with a sensitivity of a very low 81 db/w/m. From personal
experience i can tell you that these babies need at least a 250 wpc amplifier and
benefit from 500 watts on up! Each speaker weighs in at around 175 lbs. by the way.
mbl-Akustikgeräte GmbH
Einemstraße 20 A
D-10785 Berlin
voice (49 30) 851 80 74
fax (49 30) 851 80 62
http://www.mbl-hifi.com
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Here is the original and critically
acclaimed version of the Royal Reference 3A speaker called the Master Control. These
Swiss made high sensitivity 92 db/w/m minimonitors feature a 8" carbon fibre
mid/woofer that has a unique center-mounted phase plug. Meanwhile, a very high
quality 1" silk soft dome is used for the uppermost frequencies. An extremely
simple, two part 6db crossover is also employed. The phase response is claimed as
being almost constantly flat at +-5% while the frequency response is 44 Hz - 20,000 Hz.
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The VMPS Special Ribbon Edition of the
Super Tower III use four woven carbon fiber 12" woofers in one tower, one 6"
free swinging monopole ribbon in the other. An outboard crossover is also
supplied. The bass can be driven with over 600 watts while the mid/tweeter panel
maxs out at "only" 300 watts. Since even the larger photo leaves the true
scale of these babies to be wondered, the dimensions of these large towers are 76" x
19.5" x 17" (HxWxD) for the woofer and 75" x 4.5" for the mid/tweeter
panel. Total weight when crated, 500 lbs. Bring a friend!
VMPS Ribbon
3429 Morningside Drive
El Sorbrante, CA 94803
voice (510) 222-4276
fax (510) 232-3837
http://www.vmpsaudio.com
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The folks at Classic Audio Reproductions
of Brighton, MI USA has been making available classic speakers for years. Many of
the designs might not even be recognized by the youngsters, but us old farts surely
remember those great old-time speakers when we see them. John and Cam Wolff with the
assistance of Mark Weiss make these reproduction come to life.
Classic Audio reproductions
5115 Red Fox Drive
Brighton, MI 48116
voice (810) 229-5191
fax (810) 229-5969
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