Avalon Compas, User Manual

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1 Introduction
Inspired by the rhythmic time signature patterns of flamenco music, our
COMPÁS illuminates the fundamental structural elements of metre and
impulse in all musical genres. Primarily characterized by its dynamic and
percussive rhythms, the COMPÁS delivers a disciplined performance with high
transient speed and clarity of image definition. This constant Q design
generates critically damped driver resonances from octave to octave
throughout the audio spectrum. With a Q of 0.5 ringing and transient
smearing is eliminated.
Control networks within the crossover designed specifically to target resolution
and ambience retrieval under high current conditions are the heart of
COMPÁS. Its unique ceramic/honeycomb woofers deliver an authoritative
low frequency response with unsurpassed transient accuracy, carefully
blending with the highs for a "true to source" sound reproduction. Proprietary
low jitter circuitry clarifies image boundaries to a high-resolution standard
suitable for professional monitoring where microphone placement and
phasing are critical. Utilization of the same diaphragm materials throughout
the array adds to the continuity of harmonic structure in a crisp, seamless
musical presentation devoid of stored energy; its rock solid imaging presented
with a palpable density through accurate and colorful harmonic structures.
All A
VALON
A
COUSTIC
s loudspeakers are engineered and built to the highest
standards in the audio industry. Handcrafted in Boulder, Colorado by
dedicated craftsmen and technicians, each COMPÁS is measured and
matched creating perfect symmetry and coherency. Before leaving the
factory each of our masterpieces is subjected to a demanding array of
quality control and testing procedures to assure flawless and consistent
performance. Our creations are a work of art in which we take great pride,
designing and building each one exclusively here in the foothills of the Rocky
Mountains.
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