SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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musikelectronic geithain GmbH
ME 160
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System description
The ME 160 3-way coaxial loudspeaker has been optimized for the sound reproduction in acoustically
less attenuated living rooms. Interfering reflections on floor and ceiling surfaces often result in a
diffuse and less precise sound pattern. The ME 160 passive floorstanding loudspeaker avoids this
problem thanks to its vertical directivity in the mid and treble ranges. This radiation characteristic is
achieved with a special geometric arrangement of the loudspeaker systems.
Bass and mid frequencies are reproduced by two 8-inch cone loudspeakers that are fed from separate
filter branches. Both systems are placed in a vented cabinet with a downward-radiating exit opening.
This design simplifies the positioning of the loudspeakers for achieving optimal bass reproduction in
your listening room.
For the treble range, the floorstanding loudspeaker is equipped with three vertically arranged 1-inch
dome tweeters which are located in front of the upper midwoofer system. This technology both
expands the dynamic range and increases the usable listening distance to five metres. In combination
with the coaxial arrangement, the result is a homogenous and natural sound pattern.
The general concept of the passive 3-way coaxial loudspeaker ME 160 is characterized by high
efficiency, sound neutrality and dynamic qualities.
“All in all it is an elegant floorstanding loudspeaker displaying true understatement, reluctant to push
itself to the fore. However, all understatement is gone immediately if you feed the ME 160 with any
music material independent of the genre. Then it really comes out, the proverbial wolf in sheep’s
clothing...” Meik Wippermann, “Hörerlebnis” magazine, issue 72
