Speakers

Technical Hi-Fi Term: Bi-Amplification

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In a bi-amplified speaker system, two separate frequency bandwidths are powered by independent amplifiers. e.g. tweeter and midrange drivers are powered by one channel in an amplifier and the bass driver by another. This typically translates to a more coherent sound as there is no muddling of bass and top frequencies in the amplifier.

The pictures show a KEF R series speaker bi-amplified by a Yamaha AV receiver. 


Taking Your Turntable For A Spin!

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As part of Clearaudio’s 40th anniversary, the great German turntable manufacturer, has taken another iconic Teutonic product, a 1978 VW Kombi and pimped its sound system.

Now, take me to the autobahn!


Cool Stereo

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A very cool stereo system from our installation archive featuring the awesome Klipsch RF7 driven by a NAD C375 amplifier and a beautifully restored Linn LP12 turntable.


Technical Term: Crossover

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A crossover accepts a full-range audio signal and splits it into various frequency bandwidths. This ensures that the correct signal goes to the speaker’s tweeter, midrange, and bass drivers. This also then refers to the ‘way’ of a speaker. A 2-way speaker’s frequency is split 2 way, a 3 way into tops, mid and bass and so on. (Way doesn’t refer to the number of drivers in the speaker) 


High-End Musical Bliss

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A very special pure stereo system – Magico A3 speakers, Conrad-Johnson tube amplification throughout, Linn LP12 turntable, Lumin network player, Supra cabling, and Bluehorizon equipment stand. 


B&W CM Home Theatre System

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Recent Audio Excellence home theatre installation of B&W CM series speakers, Yamaha AV processor, 5 x 200W Rotel power amplifier, JL audio subwoofer, Isotek power conditioner, and Supra cables.

Client is thrilled with the results and couldn’t stop grinning during his favourite movie! (Clapton also rocked!)

Next stop: Bigger picture to make it a true home theatre. Watch this space


Elegance and Power

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Klipsch Reference Premiere home theater system installed at this client’s extraordinary coastal home. Speakers are driven by an Emotiva power amplifier and processing courtesy of Yamaha.