Sidebar 1: Specifications
Description: Three-way, vented box loudspeaker. Drive-units: 1" (25mm) decoupled carbon-dome tweeter, 6" (150mm) woven Continuum- cone, FST midrange unit, three 6.5" (165mm) Aerofoil Profile woofers. Crossover frequencies: 350Hz (third-order HP/LP), 4kHz (second-order LP, first-order HP). Frequency range: 28Hz–33kHz, –6dB. Frequency response: 45Hz–28kHz, ±3dB on reference axis. Sensitivity: 90dB/2.83V/m. Harmonic distortion (second and third harmonics, 90dB, 1m): 1%, 86Hz–28kHz; 0.5%, 110Hz–20kHz. Impedance: 8 ohms nominal, 3.1 ohms minimum. Recommended amplification: 30–300W into 8 ohms on unclipped program.
Dimensions: (including plinth, tweeter, grille): 42.8" (1087mm) H by 14.4" (366mm) W by 14.3" (364mm) D. Weight: 65 lbs (29.5kg).
Finishes: Rosenut, Gloss Black, Satin White (cabinet); Gray, Black, Satin White (grille).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 1704-000023, 1704-000024, "Made in China."
Price: $4500/pair. Approximate number of dealers: not disclosed.
Manufacturer: Bowers & Wilkins, Dale Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)800-232-1513. Web: www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk. US: Bowers & Wilkins, 900 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063. Tel: (978) 664-2870. Fax: (978) 664-4109. Web: www.bowers-wilkins.com.
Dimensions: (including plinth, tweeter, grille): 42.8" (1087mm) H by 14.4" (366mm) W by 14.3" (364mm) D. Weight: 65 lbs (29.5kg).
Finishes: Rosenut, Gloss Black, Satin White (cabinet); Gray, Black, Satin White (grille).
Serial numbers of units reviewed: 1704-000023, 1704-000024, "Made in China."
Price: $4500/pair. Approximate number of dealers: not disclosed.
Manufacturer: Bowers & Wilkins, Dale Road, Worthing, West Sussex BN11 2BH, England, UK. Tel: (44) (0)800-232-1513. Web: www.bowers-wilkins.co.uk. US: Bowers & Wilkins, 900 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063. Tel: (978) 664-2870. Fax: (978) 664-4109. Web: www.bowers-wilkins.com.
