Proprietary AGA Technology
The Classico Series was designed from the outset to deliver the exceptional performance for which AGA
has become famous, yet to present a more traditional look. This makes it easy to incorporate our
Classico series in practically any environment.
The unique technology used in these AGA products was specifically developed by Anthony Gallo and
cannot be found in any other subwoofers. This technology contributes to an enhanced level of bass
output, precision bass reproduction, and dynamic range not found in other subwoofers anywhere near
the CLS-10 / 12’s price.
Backwave Linearization and Synchronization Technology (BLAST)
AGA’s newest technology is the implementation of the BLAST System. Benefits of the BLAST system
include an improved acoustic impedance match between the woofer and the air within the enclosure.
This allows the CLS-10 / 12 to play louder while delivering exceptional bass and performing like a
subwoofer considerably larger than its actual size. The BLAST system incorporates an enhanced version
of our S2™ internal damping technology that is strategically placed within a modified transmission line
enclosure design.
Enhanced S2 with a Modified Transmission Line
AGA’s patented S2 technology is a simple, yet
powerful, approach to solving various problems inherent in the internal acoustics of any loudspeaker.
S2 is a material that acts to neutralize the effects of internal resonances within the enclosure while
simultaneously damping internal reflections (echoes). A further benefit of S2 is the enhancement of
the woofer’s low-frequency extension. Unlike typical enclosure damping materials (fiberglass, Dacron,
etc.), S2 mechanically “couples” with the rear pressure waves within the enclosure at low frequencies.
The result is that it not only “tricks” the driver into behaving as if it were in a larger enclosure, it
actually lowers the resonant frequency of the driver/enclosure combination. This enables it to produce
deeper and more powerful bass than it ordinarily would. In fact, this is precisely the innovation that
made the original Gallo Micro and other compact Gallo speakers deliver surprisingly full-range sound
from very compact enclosures.
The combination of BLAST, S2 technology, and our modified transmission line creates a subwoofer that
sounds much larger than its actual size and delivers real-life impact without ever sounding muddy.
For more information on Gallo Acoustics design and technology, please go to www.roundsound.com
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