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Countless hours of R&D and real-world listening test have
been conducted of each crossover design and its related parts, right
down to the physical placement of each part and its positioning
within the cabinet. The crossover components have been chosen
from among the absolute best available, and the synergy of the end
result has been a significant deciding factor. Every component is
measured to yield perfect pairs.
In order to achieve the highest degree of micro-detail
fidelity, the filter components are connected directly, via point-to-
point techniques, all hand-soldered with high-quality solder, and with
the shortest possible cable runs between drivers, crossover and
binding posts. All internal cabling is from the renowned cable
manufacturer Kubala-Sosna.
The crossover filters are in their own isolated chamber to
reduce the microphonic effects and vibration influence. The crossover
filter slopes between woofer and mid-woofer are third-order, and
second-order between mid-woofer and tweeter. Each crossover
construction process involves careful attention from our engineers
and designers, where every process is carefully thought out and each
component tested to make sure that the final result is perfect. After
passing technical measurement tests, the finished speaker is put
through extensive critical listening tests.
1.2.4. Finish
Just as in the making of a great musical instrument, the
finish has also an influence on the outcome. Because of the highly
sophisticated cabinet shape, all the processes in the finishing stage
are hand-made with extreme care by highly experienced specialists
using the best technology and procedures. After casting the
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