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own acoustic enclosure. All moving elements of the driver are ventilated for
“resonance free” response. This unique technology allows the X-Diamond
to produce bass and dynamics that belie the size of the loudspeaker en-
closure. The 30 mm high frequency driver has ultra hard diamond dome.
As the dome breakup frequency is around 45 kHz, no distortions in audible
frequency range. A neodymium overhung motor design with vented alu-
minum voice coil former guarantees low energy storage and excellent heat
transfer. The soft fabric surround and ferrofluid with high viscosity center
the moving parts with distinctive linearity. Each driver unit is “broken in” by
running signal through them for several hours before being fitted into the
cabinet, and finally – the speakers’ individual tuning.
Crossover
– A “minimalist” design 2nd order crossover is used
mainly for the natural sound such a design affords. All component parts
used, as well as the application of specific internal wiring, are of the high-
est quality and were chosen through extensive listening tests based on
subjective musicality. Crossover with Mii Teflon hybrid capacitors and air
core inductors is incased in a separate chamber, utilizing state of the art
carbon fiber resonant control and isolation technology Often, seemingly
minor changes greatly affect the final sound! Such attention to detail is
readily apparent upon first hearing. The result – a totally coherent signal
path, a claim proved out based from extensive A/B listening.
Finish
– Just as in the making of a great musical instrument,
the finish has a profound effect on the final sound! After casting,
the proprietary marble based composite is allowed to age, prior to
the application of a multi layer internal resonance compound. Only
after this time consuming process does the preparation of the surface of
the cabinet commence. Manual labor hand sanding and sealing, layer
upon layer, applied using an elaborate and time-consuming procedure.
And finally the multiple coats of the lacquer finish is applied – hand sand-
ing accompanying each finishing coat. Final polishing – to a mirror-like fin-
ish, again, is done by hand. The Estelon’s X-Diamond is offered in a choice
of liquid gloss or matte finishes or the optional premium finishes.
