All items tagged with AMT tweeter (19)

Fluid Audio Introduces Image 2 Reference Studio Monitors

August 15, 2022 by Alfred Moody

Fluid Audio Introduces Image 2 Reference Studio Monitors

Always attempting new approaches in active studio monitor designs, Fluid Audio, the company founded by Kevin Zuccaro (JBL, M-Audio, Avid) just introduced an interesting product. After 3 years of research, Fluid Audio introduced the Image 2, a 3-way reference studio monitor design, dedicated to nearfield and midfield use. Using the latest in DSP development and Class-D amplification the Image 2 is probably one of the more ambitious projects from the brand.

Test Bench: The AMT 23CM1.1-C Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf

July 20, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The AMT 23CM1.1-C Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf

The AMT 23CM1.1-C high-end Air Motion Transformer is the second model from the series launched by Mundorf. Following the explication of the U80W Mundorf AMT, published in the March 2022 issue of Voice Coil, Vance Dickason dives deeper into the series and proprietary diaphragm material used in all the Mundorf AMTs. Features for the Mundorf AMT 23CM1.1-C include a pleated AMT diaphragm, an optimized injection-molded rear chamber and flat round metal face plate, rated for 125W power handling with a minimum second-order 2.2kHz high-pass network. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, April 2022.

Voice Coil Test Bench The U80W Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf

June 16, 2022 by Vance Dickason

Voice Coil Test Bench The U80W Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf

As a respected manufacturer of high-quality condensers and crossover components, Mundorf is also capitalizing on the industry's “renaissance” in AMTs and now offers five models in this updated U series, each driver having the same width, but different heights. The U80W AMT model features a 63mm x 19mm pleated proprietary AMT diaphragm, an optimized rear chamber, a flat face plate with an optional secondary aluminum face plate, and is rated for 80W power handling and 94dB sensitivity. The U Series is the fourth in Mundorf's AMT portfolio. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2022.

Western Electric To Debut 777 rAMT Midrange Driver at High End Munich 2022

May 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Western Electric To Debut 777 rAMT Midrange Driver at High End Munich 2022

After successfully rebooting tube production in the US with the relaunch of the 300B, and introducing the stunning new 91E Integrated Amplifier, Western Electric has been busy in other areas. Charles Whitener, the entrepreneur and current president and CEO is determined to take Western Electric to a leading market position in home audio and is investing also in new speaker technologies. The first results will be visible at High End Munich 2022 with the presentation of the new 777 rAMT Midrange Driver.

Stay on Top of Loudspeaker Industry Developments with Voice Coil April 2022

March 29, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Stay on Top of Loudspeaker Industry Developments with Voice Coil April 2022

Voice Coil April 2022 is now available and brings an interesting overview of the latest updates to Loudsoft's FINE Suspension Nonlinear FEA Spider and Surround Design software. Mike Klasco discusses Cables, Lead Wires, and Connector/Terminal Technology, and there's an updated directory of vendors and manufacturers in those product segments. Then, Vance Dickason characterizes the AMT 23CM1.1-C Air Motion Transformer from Mundorf, and the Beyma CD1ND 1" Polyimide Diaphragm Compression Driver and TD-194 compact horn.

Voice Coil March 2022 Focus on Speaker Enclosures

February 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Voice Coil March 2022 Focus on Speaker Enclosures

The March 2022 issue of Voice Coil offers a complete overview of loudspeaker cabinet design options, plastic enclosure materials, and production techniques, as well as an updated directory of Speaker Enclosure Vendors. This month, in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the Mundorf U80W from its latest U Series of Air Motion Transformers. And addressing demanding professional audio applications, this issue also includes a Test Bench on Eighteen Sound’s NSD1095N Compression Driver and XT120 Horn. Start reading online. Printed copies are on the way.

December 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Swiss Brand PIEGA Introduces WiSA Certified Ace Wireless Speakers

WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, announced PIEGA’s new Ace Wireless speaker series has received WiSA Interoperability Certification. The Ace Wireless Series is a compact all-in-one system with a state-of-the-art design that offers a wireless multichannel system option, up to 7.1. This entry-level wireless series includes simple TV integration, and has integrated streaming clients, like Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, Google Chromecast, also featuring Bluetooth.

Celebrate 35 Years of Voice Coil with the November 2021 Edition

October 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Celebrate 35 Years of Voice Coil with the November 2021 Edition

This edition celebrates 35 years of Voice Coil, the Periodical for the Loudspeaker Industry. We discuss a new earphone technology for Balanced Frequency Range, Mike Klasco writes about Subwoofers and Bass, and James Croft reviews a new loudspeaker patent from Tymphany. Finally, Vance Dickason places Purifi Audio’s PTT4.0X04-NFA-01 Home Audio Midbass, and Eighteen Sound’s AMT200P AMT driver and XMT200 waveguide on the Test Bench. Now available in print or download.

Test Bench: The AT60NC-4 AMT Tweeter from SB Acoustics’ Satori Line

June 24, 2021 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The AT60NC-4 AMT Tweeter from SB Acoustics’ Satori Line

The new AT60NC-4 AMT tweeter from SB Acoustics’ Satori Line follows the recent “renaissance” of Air Motion Transformer (AMT or Air Velocity Transformer aka AVT) over the last several years. The Satori AT60CN-4 is targeted at high-end audio applications. Its features include a damped foil and Kapton 43mm × 29mm pleated AMT diaphragm, with an optimized rear chamber, and two-part face plate. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, March 2021.

Avantone Pro Introduces Gauss 7 Active Reference Monitors With GAU-AMT Tweeter

April 23, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Avantone Pro Introduces Gauss 7 Active Reference Monitors With GAU-AMT Tweeter

After its recreation of the classic NS-10M’s and Auratone studio monitors, Avantone Pro now pays tribute to Gauss by bringing a notable speaker name back with the Gauss 7. This active full-range, two-way reference monitor design mixes vintage nearfields and new-school-boosted bandwidth and frequency response decades after the much-missed Gauss Speaker Company’s closure.

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