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The individual drivers were chosen for their musicality and inherent linearity. Any non-linearity is addressed in the formulation of the composite ceramic cones. This is done at the mechanical level to eliminate the need for correction of any kind electrically or acoustically. The result is a sonically pure reproduction unhindered by normal acoustic pressures present in other cabinets and parts contamination of traditional components. The design of the midrange specifically addresses acoustic compression allowing it to maximize the gains of its loading resulting it large scale dynamic contrasts. The custom Scan Speak tweeter matches the midrange in its ability to delineate detail and dynamics. The final product is ultimate transparency.

The cabinet finish is equally unique. Kevlar is impregnated with a proprietary sealer. The Kevlar is then applied under pressure, literally “squeezing”

the cabinet in a vise of Kevlar fibers. Under this application Kevlar is stronger than steel, “tying” the whole cabinet into one functional element. The Kevlar finish, however, does more. The special finish does not make the fabric hard, like carbon fiber. It remains soft and pliable, so it acts as an acoustic deadener, like felt. Felt that is stronger than steel. The aesthetics of the finished cabinets must be seen and felt, to be truly appreciated. This finish technology was the result of over three years of research developing new and radical finishes for the furniture industry.

The Subwoofers

Cast synthetic ceramic enclosures. Integral 300 watt amplifier/crossover. Dual 25 cm cast basket aluminum/ceramic composite cone woofers. Composite Liquid Ceramic cables with pure silver wire grounds. Only 15 liters of internal volume - less than many mini-monitors. No internal sound absorption material. Fluid filled side-pod damping. This is just the beginning to the radical design of the Ceramic Reference subwoofers.

The enclosures for the Ceramic Reference subwoofers are constructed in a slightly different manner than for the satellites. Structural rigidity is of an even greater priority when dealing with the tremendous stresses involved with bass reproduction. Each subwoofer enclosure is constructed as a monoque structure, like aFormula 1 car. The skeleton is formed of a compositeof Kevlar and Corian.A mold is

constructed around this skeleton and the synthetic ceramic is cast into the mold “capturing” the skeleton forming one single piece that has no seams. The sides are flared to allow fluid filled “pods” that react to dissipate vibration. The result is a cabinet that is truly “bulletproof" and dead quiet.

The other key to structural resonance control would reside in the ability to eliminate the large air masses that occupy standard subwoofer systems. In acoustic structures resonances occur through two forms of excitation - vibration and transmission. Vibrations transmitted directly from the driver to the cabinet can be controlled by cabinet rigidity and mass, but, energy carried by the air mass that occupies the cabinet is extremely random and hard to control. If we are to control energy transmission, we must eliminate the air mass.
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