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Loudspeakers
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Tuesday, 29 January 2008 |
 British loudspeaker maker Epos Acoustics has updated their website and their flagship M Series of loudspeakers. The new Mi Series keeps the lineup intact, minus the critically acclaimed Epos M15 2 way floorstander.
Updates include changes to all drivers, crossovers and wiring, and Epos is claiming extended upper frequencies from the new silver anodised aluminum tweeters. Thicker baffles and revised internal bracing also make the enclosure less of a contributing factor in the Mi Series' sound reproduction. All internal connections are now hand-soldered. The tweeter faceplates and input terminals are now aluminum instead of plastic, and the floorstanders have permanently attached black plinths equipped for spikes. The M12i bookshelf and M22i floorstanding loudspeakers now use 165mm drivers instead of 150mm for those who thought the previous incarnations sounded a little light on the bottom end. Lastly, gone are the metal grilles, replaced with conventional fabric grilles. Cherry, dark cherry and black oak remain the choices for the real wood veneers. No pricing details on the Mi Series at this time.
The Epos Acoustics M Series loudspeakers were well received by everyone who evaluated them. Epos appears to have made good choices in evolving the line, and we look forward to hearing the new Epos Acoustics Mi Series. |
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Loudspeakers
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Monday, 28 January 2008 |
 BG (formerly Bohlender-Graebener) has updated their hybrid Z Series of loudspeakers. The new Z Series consists of the BG Z-62 LCR and the BG Z-92 floorstanding loudspeaker.
The BG Z-62 and BG Z-92 feature the same driver compliment of two 6.5" aluminum cone woofers with cast chassis and rubber surrounds mated with a BG Neo3PDR ribbon tweeter mounted coaxially on top of a BG Neo10 10"x5" midrange ribbon. Both speakers will be available in black ash, light maple and cherry. The size of the coax midrange-tweeter array is likely going to preclude BG from offering a bookshelf model in the updated Z Series, so plan a system around the floorstander and the LCR instead of holding your breath for BG to announce a bookshelf model.
Pricing on the updated Z Series is $999 for the BG Z-62 LCR and $2499 for a pair of the BG Z-92 floorstanders. The new Z Series ships this February. |
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Separates
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Monday, 28 January 2008 |
 Musical Fidelity has added a "supercharged" version of their Musical Fidelity Supercharger, the Musical Fidelity 750K Supercharger.
The Musical Fidelity Supercharger is designed to be used inline, between your amplifier and loudspeakers. The new 750K Supercharger will boost your existing system to over 750 watts per channel with 8 ohm loudspeakers, and over 1000 watts per channel with loudspeakers that present a 4 ohm load. The 750K boasts a pants-wetting 260 amps of peak current capacity, so fans of large orchestral works will get dynamics in spades. Keep your children and pets away from the back of this thing though.
The Musical Fidelity 750K Supercharger will be available in late February, and will set you back right around $5,000. |
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Loudspeakers
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Friday, 25 January 2008 |
 American loudspeaker producer Klipsch has developed a multi-national loudspeaker conglomerate in the last couple of years, acquiring Danish loudspeaker producer Jamo and Canada-based Energy, Mirage and Athena.
Recently there has been a fire sale on Athena loudspeakers on the internet, prompting the Athena faithful to speculate about new lines being introduced soon. Now it appears that parent company Klipsch may be eliminating the line altogether. In a thread appearing on AVS Forum, Rob Landsberg who is Midwest Regional Sales Manager for Klipsch Group Americas, is quoted as stating in an email to a retailer: "Attached you will see the final qty's for Athena products. It has been obvious that nothing new has been added to the line for quite some time so we have made the decision to exit the brand."
Not conclusive by any stretch, and no press release has been issued by Klipsch. Coupled with the ongoing price decreases and dwindling quantities of Athena product at retailers it may well signal that we will get an official announcement from Klipsch about the future of Athena Technologies soon.
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Separates
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Written by Michael Lankton
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Friday, 25 January 2008 |
 Component maker B&K has quietly slipped three class D 2 channel amps onto their website, the B&K AV 30.2, the B&K AV 60.2 and the B&K AV 100.2.
The three amps all share the same form factor, a diminuitive 2.5"x5.44"x9.25". The 100 watt B&K AV 100.2 barely tips the scale, weighing in at a mere 7.5 pounds. The three amps' power rating is reflected in the designation: 30 watts for the AV 30.2, 60 watts for the AV 60.2 and 100 watts for the AV 100.2. All three amplifiers double-down at 4 ohms, making 60, 120 and 200 watts respectively. Peak current capacity is not what their class AB cousins enjoy, with the 100 watt B&K AV 100.2 rated at a low-ish 20 amps. No pricing on this trio of low power consumption class D amplifiers.
Class D. The herd is halfway there, with more and more manufacturers jumping on the low distortion/low power/low heat class D bandwagon. B&K has been making what is arguably the best dollar for dollar class AB amps for years, with their Reference 200 series capable of an awe inspiring 75 amp peak current capacity. That muscle comes with a price though, as the class AB B&K's are big, heavy and double as space heaters. Will we soon see a new line of multichannel class D amplifiers from B&K?
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