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Introduction
Thank-you for purchasing a PMC TLE1, an audiophile sub-woofer design that is the result of experience gained
in the professional audio production field, and research into the acoustics and ergonomics of the home.
Leading professionals such as BBC Radio and Television, Chesky Records, Dolby Laboratories, Granada
Television, LucasFilm, Dreamworks, JVC and Sony use PMC loudspeakers.
Size and aesthetics have played a major part in the creation of this radical new unit, evident in its tall slender
form and tiny footprint. The TLE1 is ideal for all domestic situations, especially those where space is at a
premium and the user has a keen eye for design.
The two 170mm custom drivers are driven by a true 150watt, ultra low distortion audiophile power amplifier,
based upon one of Bryston’s world-class designs. In their Canadian facility, Bryston has been designing state-
of-the-art specialty electronics for both the professional and consumer audio markets for over twenty years.
Also within the elegant compact cabinet lies a true transmission line with an effective length of 3 meters, this
gives the TLE1 the ability to produce a flat frequency response down to 22Hz with real clarity and detail. The
PMC transmission line loading system provides a number of significant benefits over a standard 4
th
order
ported or 2
nd
order acoustic suspension (sealed) enclosure. They include dynamic, accurate and articulate
response at all listening levels, gradual low-frequency roll-off below the -3dB point, ease of placement aiding
a consistent in-room response, extremely low output distortion, increased power and depth.
This purist approach to low frequency reproduction affords a unique opportunity for those who wish to enjoy
high-quality multi-channel music recordings as well as earth shaking Hollywood blockbusters.
Specifications
Frequency Response:
22– 250Hz in room.
Amplifier Power:
150watts RMS.
Amplifier Distortion:
<0.009%, 20Hz – 20kHz (full output).
Amplifier Slew Rate:
>60V per
J
S
Signal to Noise Ratio:
90dB ref. 0dBu.
Drivers:
2 × 170mm custom doped with magnesium alloy chassis.
Low-pass Filter:
Continuously variable, 40Hz – 155Hz, 12dB per octave.
Phase Control:
Continuously variable, 0° – 360°.
Low-pass Filter Bypass:
Yes
Trigger Input:
12V AC/DC (continuous).
Unbalanced Inputs:
2 × Gold-plated RCA/Phono, impedance 20k .
Balanced Inputs:
2 × Gold-plated Neutrik XLR, impedance 20k .
Dimensions (W × H × D):
200mm × 550mm × 545mm. Spikes add >28mm.
Weight:
17.5kg.
Power consumption:
180watts.
Thermal cut-out 80°C Auto reset.