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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 804K
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The 3-way concept of the ME 804K consists of two 8-inch long-stroke woofer systems, an 8-inch
midrange system and a tweeter array with three vertically arranged 1-inch dome tweeters. The
directivity of the system has been optimized for listening distances of between 2.8 m and 6 metres,
rendering a natural sound pattern in stereo and multichannel operation. One 1000 W and two 500 W
amplifier modules supply the bass, mid and treble channels with sufficient power. The resulting
overload safety ensures that even signals with highest peak levels are not limited. Also, sound
pressure levels of up to 120 dB can be performed without audible distortions throughout the effective
frequency range. A room compensation network, integrated into the amplifier electronics, allows
control of the room-dependent frequency response.
The vertical arrangement of the 8-inch woofers provides a directivity index that ensures realistic
bass presence even at listening distances of up to six metres. Our reliable K-Technology minimizes
rearward-directed room reflections in the bass range and simplifies the positioning of the ME 804K
in the listening room.
The low coloration and low distortion characteristics of the 8-inch midrange system result from the
intelligent combination of several construction details. For instance, the cone loudspeaker - just like
the two woofer systems - is operated with a rearward-directed acoustic flow resistor in the cabinet
in order to achieve the desired cardioid directivity. This solution also minimizes midrange room
reflexions which might arise due to the location of the loudspeaker.
Frequently used wave guides in front of tweeter systems make directivity control easy. However,
they tend to produce unavoidable coloration due to short-time reflections on the inner horn surface.
We take a different approach by using a tweeter array and doing without horn loudspeaker systems
for sound level enhancement. The tweeter unit that is arranged coaxially in front of the midrange
system guarantees the trademark low coloration reproduction of music and speech and generates
the closeness to the sound event that the listener desires.
All these features make the ME 804K so unique in the loudspeaker market. It has been optimized for
large listening distances and for acoustically less attenuated rooms.