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Audio/Video Gear and Systems => Owner's Circles => Selah Audio Owners => Topic started by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 06:22 pm

Title: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 06:22 pm
A Canadian customer requested a sealed box version of the Anniversario. Enjoy!


(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162843)
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: mresseguie on 25 May 2017, 06:32 pm
Nice.

How low does it play - 80Hz, 60Hz, xxHz?

I assume these will be mated to subwoofers or a bass unit, yes?

Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 06:42 pm
Nice.

How low does it play - 80Hz, 60Hz, xxHz?

I assume these will be mated to subwoofers or a bass unit, yes?

Actually the bass is quite nice, especially with reinforcement from the rear wall and /or a corner. Here's the nearfield response of the bass (no room gain included).

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162847)

Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Armaegis on 25 May 2017, 07:09 pm
Looks like roughly -3db at 55Hz and -6dB at 45Hz? That's actually quite impressive!
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 07:18 pm
Looks like roughly -3db at 55Hz and -6dB at 45Hz? That's actually quite impressive!

Yes - the sealed box has a slower roll-off.
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: mresseguie on 25 May 2017, 07:22 pm
Sensitivity of 87dB,  and 8 Ohms?
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 07:37 pm
Sensitivity of 87dB,  and 8 Ohms?

87.5dB, 5 ohms (nominal), 4 ohms minimum. Not a difficult load and will play louder than expected because I rate things conservatively.  :thumb:
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: charmerci on 25 May 2017, 08:10 pm
At 115db???  :o Those woofers must be coming out the box and smashing you in your face!!!
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 08:19 pm
At 115db???  :o Those woofers must be coming out the box and smashing you in your face!!!

That's nearfield, about 1" from the cone of the woofer :)
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Armaegis on 25 May 2017, 08:58 pm
Yes - the sealed box has a slower roll-off.
Would it be possible to see an overlay of the ported vs sealed charts?
Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: Rick Craig on 25 May 2017, 09:03 pm
Would it be possible to see an overlay of the ported vs sealed charts?

Sorry - they were taken at different levels so an overlay wouldn't be very useful. Here's the ported curve:

(http://www.audiocircle.com/image.php?id=162853)

Title: Re: Montreal Monitor
Post by: smilach on 26 May 2017, 02:10 am
That looks similar to the cabinet you used for your Vicino.  I'm sure there is an upgrade in the crossover components and of course, the MUCH better drivers!  :lol: