Monitor Audio Bronze BX-LCR Center Channel Speaker (Black Oak)
One BX-LCR center channel speaker in black oak
For the BX-LCR we've demolished the limitations of entry-level design by creating a speaker that reproduces voice with unfailing detail and accuracy. Its system of twin 140mm (5 1/2") C-CAM® drivers and 25mm (1") C-CAM® tweeter complements the driver architecture of other BX series speakers, to create a wide and detailed front sound-stage, characterized by pin-point imaging.
Features
- Versatile 2-way loudspeaker perfect for on-wall applications, stereo or surround.
- Dual 5 1/2" C-CAM® drivers and single 1" C-CAM® tweeter are pitched perfectly for accurate dialogue.
- Acoustically matched with all other BX loudspeakers for precise surround sound imaging and consistent timbre front to back.
- Single bolt-through drivers. A design feature which means the driver is not fixed to the front baffle and cannot transmit vibrations and therefore coloration to the cabinet.
- Improved cabinet rigidity and stability.
- HiVe®II port technology to speed the transit of air from the cabinet, resulting in more dynamic bass.
- High-quality terminal panels blend easy access with high-end functionality.
- Choice of two high quality vinyl wood finishes.
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Specifications
- Frequency Response +/- 3dB: 65Hz - 30kHz
- Sensitivity (1W@1m): 88 dB
- Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
- Power Handling (RMS): 80 W
- Recommended Amplifier Requirements (RMS): 25 - 80 W
- Cabinet Design: Sealed Cabinet
- Drive Unit Complement: 1 x 140mm (5 1/2") C-CAM® bass mid-range driver; 2 x 25 mm (1") gold dome C-CAM® tweeter
- Crossover Frequency: 2.2 kHz
- External Dimensions: (H x W x D mm) 287 x 276 x 105 mm (118 deep inc grille & bracket)
- External Dimensions: (H x W x D inches) 11 5/16 x 10 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches (4 5/8 deep inc grille & bracket)
- Weight (Individual): 3.62 Kg (8 lbs)
Technology
C-CAM® Drivers: Ceramic-Coated Aluminum/Magnesium is a material originally developed by the aerospace industry for jet engine components. Its properties are ideal for loudspeaker cones being extremely rigid, yet light enough to yield high overall efficiency. In manufacture, aluminum/magnesium alloy undergoes a three-stage stress-relieving process to remove surface deformation and molecular weakness. Once formed, the alloy cone is subjected to a high temperature anodic coating process in which a layer of pure ceramic alumina is depleted onto its surfaces to a depth of 50 microns, producing a completely rigid sandwich of alloy and heat-dissipating ceramic material.
Conventional cones are liable to flex or twist in operation, producing a significant level of audible distortion. C-CAM cones have a much higher resistance to bending stress and therefore exhibit much greater fidelity over their entire operating range. C-CAMtweeters and woofers share an audible consistency producing a smooth transition of frequencies and a sense of realism and cohesion in the soundstage.
Gold Dome C-CAM®: The gold dome tweeter is formed from a ceramic-coated aluminum/magnesium alloy, gold anodized to a specific thickness for ideal stiffness and damping characteristics. Its new profile and surround geometry have been developed using advanced modeling tools, to provide the optimum qualities for accurate sound reproduction. The new design moves the first order of breakup to beyond 35kHz, producing a linear response way beyond audibility, which matches the wide frequency bandwidth available from HD music and cinema sound formats.
The gold dome is thinner, lighter, more rigid and therefore more efficient than domes made from other materials which are prone to distortion in the audio band.