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Key Features
Speaker Drivers
Speaker drivers are essentially the moving components that produce sound from a speaker. Level THREE bookshelf
and center channel speakers utilize a mid-range driver and high frequency driver. The Level THREE Towers include
a high-frequency driver, specialized high-mid driver, and dedicated mid-low range woofers.
The mid-range driver in the bookshelf and center speaker consists of an FCD
TM
Cone, a powerful magnet and 1.5”
voice coil. FCD
TM
stands for Fabric Ceramic Doping. A lightweight fabric is used to produce the shape of the cone. A
ceramic coating is then hand applied to stiffen the cone, while at the same time keeping it lightweight. Finally, a thin
polymer coating (doping) is also applied by hand to help improve the lower frequency response and add warmth to the
overall tone. The result is a mid-range driver that is smooth, punchy, and accurate without the “ringing” or “harshness”
often associated with metal cones.
The specialized high-mid range driver in the Level THREE Tower speaker consists of a polymer treated (doped) fabric
dome with a 2” voice coil. The mid-low range drivers include 7” woven fiber and pulp cones with a special polymer
coating (doping) and a “lumpy” treatment that helps reduce standing waves. These drivers include a 2” voice coil and
powerful neodymium magnet housed in a cast aluminum basket.
In all Level THREE models, the high frequency driver, called a tweeter, is constructed of a .01 mm Kapton ribbon that
has a .02 mm aluminum powder resin “coil” attached that interacts with a powerful neodymium magnet. The resulting
performance is smooth and extremely natural with a clarity and crispness that is never harsh or “in your face”.
All of these drivers, combined with the added bass assistance of a tuned internal transmission line and front-firing port,
produce a dynamic and full sound that is both musical and powerful.
The Level THREE Bookshelf and Center Channel Speakers include:
- a 6.5” midrange driver with an FCD
TM
cone and 1 1/2” voice coil
- a Kapton ribbon tweeter
- a 3rd order crossover
- dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts with the option to bi-amp or bi-wire
- a knife-edge fit and finish cabinet made of CNC carved 3/4” MDF with internal bracing
- a removable shaped wood and cloth grille
- hardware to make mounting to an HTD wall-bracket easy
- an internal tuned bass channel that ends in a front firing, elliptical port
- a magnetic shield for safe placement on or near a TV
- optional press-fit brass tip-toe feet
The Level THREE Tower Speakers include:
- dual 7” mid-low range drivers with a woven fiber and pulp cone with a ceramic and polymer
coating, 2” voice coil and cast aluminum basket
- a 2” high-mid range polymer coated fabric dome
- a Kapton ribbon tweeter
- a 3rd order crossover
- dual gold-plated 5-way binding posts with the option to bi-amp or bi-wire
- a knife-edge fit and finish cabinet made of CNC carved 3/4” MDF with internal bracing
- a removable shaped wood and cloth grille
- an internal tuned bass channel that ends in a front firing, elliptical port
- a magnetic shield for safe placement on or near a TV
- a large base for stability with adjustable brass tip-toe feet
The Level THREE Powered Subwoofer includes:
- a magnetically shielded 12” reinforced long-throw driver with a doped pulp cone
- a high efficiency 200 watt RMS built-in amplifier
- variable crossover, level, and phase controls
- LFE input with option to bypass the variable crossover control
- stereo line level inputs and outputs
- speaker level inputs and outputs
- a three position auto-on, on, off switch
- a removable shaped wood and cloth grille
- a knife-edge fit and finish cabinet made of CNC carved 1” MDF with internal bracing
- an internal tuned bass channel that ends in a front firing, elliptical port