Truvox was a brand known for public address (PA) speakers throughout the mid 20th century. In 1949, Truvox purchased the company then known as Rola Celestion. Thus, the Celestion brand added a broad range of PA drivers to its stable, which continue to be found in the market. Revitalizing this legendary brand is certainly an interesting strategy, particularly in the year that Celestion celebrates its 100th anniversary.
The new Celestion Truvox 0615 is promoted by Celestion as a truly unique, versatile proposition, able to replace 6" drivers in fixed sound reinforcement installations, benefit new portable or fixed cabinet constructions, improve upon factory car audio speakers, or fit virtually any situation where a compact, lightweight driver must perform bass-midrange or even primary woofer duties.
"Thanks to the Truvox 0615 being designed to industry-standard mounting dimensions, replacement in PA cabinets, cars, bass amplifiers, recessed wall mounts, and other destinations is a drop-in operation that restores clarity and punch to hardworking but tired systems," Celestion states. "The Truvox 0615 is equally at home as the principal woofer in two-way cabinets or as the mid-bass/midrange element in three-way systems. It is also an ideal choice for door placement in cars, as many vehicles share its mounting specifications."
The specification for this impressively versatile midbass details an 8 ohm impedance that ensures the broadest possible compatibility with power amplifiers, whether self-contained or built into an active cabinet design. The Truvox 0615 is rated to handle an impressive 300 watts of continuous power but thanks to its sensitivity of 93dB, still reproduce sound efficiently when a more modest allotment of power is on offer.
A pressed steel basket maximizes energy transfer while bringing the Truvox 0615 in at the lightest weight in its product class: a scant 1.6 kilograms (3.5 pounds). The ferrite magnet, 1.5-inch round copper voice coil, Kevlar-loaded cone, and M-shaped dual-roll cone surround work together to allow for high fidelity and low distortion, even at extreme excursion. A centrally located vent assists cooling, and front and rear gaskets are included for ease of mounting.
Celestion says it aims to make Truvox speakers the obvious choice when end users and installers alike are in search of outstanding value that refuses to sacrifice quality.
"This latest incarnation brings the famous Truvox brand back to life in the form of a superior performing sound reinforcement transducer," says Celestion Head of Marketing Ken Weller. "The Truvox 0615 meets or exceeds competitors' specifications in all areas, with greater power handling and at a competitive price."
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