About engelholm audio solo
solo - more than just sensitive
To re-live the full dynamics of good music you need a loudspeaker – like solo – with
great efficiency. solo's outstanding 95 dB/W*m gives you both the dynamics that
music deserves, as well as the freedom of choice when it comes to amplifier. During
research and development, solid state amplifier have dominated the stage but low
watt valve amplifiers have also taken an important part during voicing. solo's high
impedance creates good conditions for any amplifier and allows you to put the
signature sound you like.
But solo's benefits does not end with just high efficiency; music is built based on much
more than dynamics. Micro-details, spaciousness and tonality are a few examples
necessary in music. solo's line array configuration is an important design concept to
fulfil these needs. Line array minimizes the room's negative floor/ceiling effect, thanks
to the special radiation pattern derived.
To further more enhance your listening experience, the cabinet design uses a CNC
milled non-parallel wall structure technique (NPWS). NPWS reduces internal standing
waves which guarantees the uncoloured release of the music. NPWS breaks up
standing waves in the midrange area which otherwise would have coloured voices and
a majority of instruments.
Sound pressure is a result of membrane area and length of movement. solo's line
array consists of 9 ceramic 6.25 inch bass/midrange drivers. The combined membrane
area is greater than one 18 inch driver but with the precision and speed from smaller
drivers. Compared to a book shelf speaker, solo's drivers only have to do 1/9 of the
job compared to the single driver.
The bass/midrange team up with a true ribbon tweeter which have a membrane area
3 times greater than ordinary dome tweeters. The result is distortion free, effortless
music - with any amplifier.
A few words about cross over. All 9 drivers work equally and cross over to the ribbon
tweeter at 2300 Hz, featuring a semi 2
nd
order cross over. Important cross over goals
are controlled dispersion, tonality, easy load and phase linearity.
All engelholm audio products are manufactured in Sweden. The workers in the wood
shop, the lacquer shop and assembly/quality check all work under good conditions,
which ensures both good quality and a sustainable business.
In the lacquer shop, more than 25'000 cubic meters, that is 25'000'000 litres, of air is
replaced every hour and is compliant with Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) rules.
