All items tagged with Kevlar woofers (8)

KRK Launches ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors

March 26, 2024 by Alfred Moody

KRK Launches ROKIT Generation Five Studio Monitors

For over three decades, KRK has been one the most affordable and consistent choices for home and project studio monitoring, not surprisingly, making it the #1 selling monitor in the world since its inception. And one of the brand's most affordable series is the ROKIT, which KRK now evolves with new Generation Five models, featuring three new voicing modes, a new LCD display on the rear for configuration, and an enhanced tweeter design, matched to the same familiar woven Kevlar aramid fiber cone woofers.

Test Bench: The New 6” WF152BD09-04 Midbass Driver from Wavecor

March 6, 2024 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: The New 6” WF152BD09-04 Midbass Driver from Wavecor

This Test Bench characterizes the 6" WF152BD09-04 midbass driver from Wavecor, part of a new line of midbass models using a unique proprietary interwoven Kevlar and carbon fiber cone material. The WF152BD09 has a generous feature set that includes a vented inverted dome-type phase plug (no dust cap) and a shallow profile low loss high Qm NBR surround, accompanied by a flat 4" diameter black cloth spider. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2023.

Kanto Audio Introduces New Bookshelf YU Passive Speakers with Kevlar Woofers and Silk Dome Tweeters

May 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Kanto Audio Introduces New Bookshelf YU Passive Speakers with Kevlar Woofers and Silk Dome Tweeters

Kanto Audio announced the introduction of its YU Passive 5.25 and YU Passive 4 speakers, two compact models that offer high-performance sound and outstanding value. According to the Canadian company, these new speakers have the same high-quality drivers as the acclaimed Kanto YU6 and YU4 active speakers and are intended to complement new amplifiers and streamers with built-in DACs.

April 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Reborn and Revitalized KLH Audio Brand to Debut at AXPONA 2019

Now, under the ownership and leadership of former Klipsch Global Sales President David P. Kelley, KLH offers music enthusiasts an all-new line of high-performance, value-oriented stereo, home theater and personal audio products. Marking KLH’s first consumer exhibition, AXPONA 2019 (April 12-14) attendees will be able to experience the brand's Kendall tower speakers, Albany bookshelf speakers, Ultimate One headphones and talk in-depth with the team about the exciting rebirth of this legendary brand.

M-Audio Announces New and Improved BX D3 Series Monitors

June 2, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

M-Audio Announces New and Improved BX D3 Series Monitors

M-Audio, now part of inMusic brands, announced two new compact nearfield active studio monitors, which represent an effort to improve on the previous generation while maintaining very affordable prices. The new BX5 D3 and BX8 D3 are not exactly "reference" monitors and much less "high-quality" but, as the previous D2 generation already has proven, allow very decent results for musicians and home studios, in a very competitive market segment.

Test Bench: Dayton Audio PM220-8 Wideband Neodymium 8” Woofer

May 18, 2016 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Dayton Audio PM220-8 Wideband Neodymium 8” Woofer

The transducer submitted to this Test Bench came from Dayton Audio and is the PM220-8, which is a wideband (full-range) neodymium 8” woofer. This driver is similar to the PS220 full-range 8” featured in Voice Coil October 2011. However, unlike the PS220 which is intended for use in a single-driver speaker, the PM220-8 is a wide bandwidth version intended for use as a midbass or midrange driver in a multi-way speaker system. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, September 2013.

PreSonus Expands Studio Monitor Range with Air Motion Transformer and MTM Models

November 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus Expands Studio Monitor Range with Air Motion Transformer and MTM Models

PreSonus has announced the new R65 and R80 Active AMT Monitors, featuring a custom Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter, driven by a 50W RMS Class D amplifier, and 6.5/8-inch woofers driven by 100W RMS Class D amplifiers and featuring Acoustic Tuning controls. PreSonus also introduced recently the new Eris E44 and E66 two-way active MTM (Midwoofer-Tweeter-Midwoofer) studio monitors, providing a wider stereo field.

Audioengine Introduces New B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker

November 25, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Audioengine Introduces New B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker

Audioengine introduced the Audioengine B2 Premium Bluetooth Speaker, combining the signature sound of the Audioengine 2+ Powered Desktop Speakers to the wireless world in a convenient all-in-one stereo speaker system. The new B2 Premium speaker features a built-in 24-bit DAC, aptX decoder and is available in American walnut, Zebrawood or Black ash wood finishes.