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Happenings in the world of hi-fi and home theatre
April 2003
Perreaux revamp website
Perreaux Industries have redeveloped their website. It can be found at
http://www.perreaux.com
Klipsch go 5.1
The THX®-Certified Klipsch ProMedia™ 5.1 personal audio system
maximizes audio signals from new 5.1 computer soundcards. The two-way ProMedia
5.1 satellite speakers and the centre channel speaker include exclusive
Klipsch MicroTractrix™ Horn tweeters that cleanly and accurately
handle the high frequencies. A three-inch fiber-composite cone driver delivers
smooth mid-bass reproduction.
The high-output, low distortion subwoofer is a bass-reflex type with a
flared, tuned front port and two 8-inch side-firing woofers. The high output
BASH® amplifier and Klipsch engineering offer high output with low
distortion and effortless dynamic headroom. BASH® (Bridged Amplifier/Switching
Hybrid) amplifiers are powerful, conventional amplifiers with digital switching-type
power supplies, which are efficient, high-output, low distortion designs
that deliver superior sound quality over conventional Class-D amps. The
PM5.1 speaker system will retail for $1199.00.
Click here for Klipsch dealers
Image’s new website
Local loudspeaker manufacturer Image have redeveloped their website.
The new site includes information on their new range, along with copies
of
reviews.
Click here for Image dealers
Klipsch go
deep
The Klipsch RSW-12 is sonically, cosmetically and technologically matched
to the Reference Series, matching a 12" rear-firing active driver
to a high-output BASH® amplifier to provide enough power and low-distortion
performance to complement Klipsch floorstanding speakers. It is available
in wood-grain black vinyl. The RSW-12 subwoofer retails for $3499.
Click here for Klipsch dealers
NAD distribution changes
From February 1, NAD products are distributed in New Zealand by Audio
Products New Zealand, phone 021-468 737. NAD join Energy, Athena and
Metz in the
APNZ stable.
Click here for NAD dealers
Professional
version of Kef’s “eggs”
Developed from the multi -award winning KHT2005, the KPS2001 (or KEF
Professional Speaker) is an innovative loudspeaker offering many advantages
and benefits
to the professional installer. The discrete, but aesthetically pleasing,
cast aluminium enclosure houses a 100mm UNI-Q® driver array designed
to provide ultra wide dispersion and uniformity of sound quality throughout
the listening area – an essential attribute for commercial applications.
The adjustable ball joint between the loudspeaker cabinet and heavy duty mounting bracket provides flexibility in positioning, enabling horizontal or vertical placement on walls, ceilings, in corners, or on shelves. An optional transformer is available, mounted within the bracket, for use with 70/100v line systems.
The KPS2001 is priced without transformer
at $450 each: with transformer $500 each.
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Kef’s dipole surround
KEF has announced the introduction of a new addition to its highly acclaimed
Q Series of loudspeakers with the launch of the Q2ds Dipole Surround
Speaker. Utilising the same Uni-Q driver arrays used in the Q Series
loudspeakers
for accurate timbre matching, the new Q2ds creates the perfect ‘diffuse’ surround
effect as experienced in movie theatres. The Kef Q2ds are finished in
Dark Apple, Maple or Black ash and sell for $1499 per pair.
Click here for Kef dealers
Magneplanar returns to New Zealand
US-based isodynamic dipole loudspeaker manufacturer, Magenpan,
return to New Zealand distribution after several years of absence. Magenpan,
manufacturer
of Magneplanar loudspeakers, are now distributed in New Zealand by PQ
Imports.
Several models are available ex-stock, starting at the MMG for $2650. Other stereo Magneplanar models include the MG12 (the successor to the SMG series of years gone by) at $3000, the 1.6 at $4750, the 3.6 at $12,000 and (to order) the MG20.1 at $31,000.
Magneplanar also have models available
for multi-channel music and home theatre use. The CC2 is a Magneplanar
centre channel at $2650 each, while
the MC1 is a hinged wall-mounted speaker which can swing out of the way
when not in use. The MC1 retails for $2100 per pair.
Click here for Magneplanar dealers
Telarc install Magneplanar multi-channel
system
Well known recording company Telarc have just installed a complete Magneplanar
multi channel speaker package into their Cleveland recording studio.
This system comprises MG 3.6 speakers for the front, MG 1.6 for the rear
and
a CC2 centre channel. Telarc recording engineer Mike Bishop said that
the experience was thrilling “with the Magneplanars I can hear the reverberation
move down the hall” he said.
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Sony’s new Rear-Projection TVs
Sony have released two rear-projection TVs that promise a wider vertical
viewing angle than before. With many rear projection TVs, if you stand
up the picture changes considerably. Sony’s FS43 and FS53 TVs improve
the vertical viewing angle to plus or minus 30 degrees. The two TVs are
conventional 4:3 shaped with diagonal screen sizes of 108cm (43 inches)
and 135cm (53 inches).
Introducing a New Form of Energy
The Connoisseur Series is the culmination of efforts from the entire
Energy design team. The goal was to create a high performance line up
of speaker
products that would be class leading in sound quality and cosmetics for
their price. Ideas such as chambered tweeters, homopolymer and aluminum
woofer and tapered crossover systems were carried over from the Energy
flagship Veritas Series. Completely shielded, the new Connoisseur Series
are totally at home in either the best two channel or multi-channel systems.
Click here for Energy dealers
XL from Energy
The e:xl Series was one of Energy’s biggest success stories. The
new XL Series builds on that success with three all new models. The XL
Series features a new bold look with silver front baffles, upgraded crossovers
and new solid gold connection terminals.
Click here for Energy dealers
Philips win Emmy Award
Philips has recently received the prestigious Technological/Engineering
Emmy Award for its ‘lifelong contribution’ to the development
and commercialisation of widescreen television or 16:9 format.
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