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SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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musikelectronic geithain GmbH ME 801K
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The 3-way concept of the ME 801K consists of a 16-inch woofer system, a 6.5-inch high-performance
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 three and six 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 122 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.
With the 16-inch woofer, a directivity index is provided which will ensure 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 801K in the listening room.
The low coloration and low distortion of the 6.5-inch high-performance midrange system result from
the intelligent combination of several construction details. The cone loudspeaker, for example, runs
without contact to the enclosure, thus avoiding the problem of cabinet resonances. Instead, the
midrange system is operated with a rearward-directed acoustic flow resistor in order to achieve the
desired directivity.
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 sound events in our loudspeakers.
All these features make the ME 801K so unique on the loudspeaker market. It has been optimized for
large listening distances and for acoustically less attenuated rooms.