News from Omega...
New Super 6 Alnico speakers feature attractive pricing, making Alnico driver’s unsurpassed sonic performance attainable for more music lovers
November 14, 2008
Available now at $1,450 a pair, the new Super 6 Alnico Monitor replaces ferrite-driver SuperHemps as Omega’s preferred mid-price, single-driver loudspeaker.
The Super 6 Alnico XRS (eXtended Room Speaker) is also available at $2,350 a pair.
Earlier this year, when Omega began offering Alnico drivers as optional equipment for SuperHemps & MaxHemps, Louis Chochos, Omega’s founder, knew he had created something very special. Unfortunately, Alnico drivers can be costly to produce compared to their conventional ferrite counterparts, pushing price points for 8-inch Alnicos beyond the reach of many potential customers.
Now, introduction of the 6-inch Alnico driver opens new doors for Omega: “Historically I’ve relied on 8-inch ferrite SuperHemps as Omega’s lead product in their price range,” says Louis. Now, Super 6 Alnico Monitors can readily be substituted for 8-inch ferrite SuperHemps. Arguably delivering improved sonic performance, coupled with a 25% cost savings.*
When Louis talks about early-release customers using Super 6 Alnico speakers, he can’t help but be excited... “Customers call me saying: ‘You didn’t charge me enough.’ And ‘This speaker far exceeds my expectations!’ ”
Louis adds, “...these are the best sounding speakers per dollar I’ve ever built!”
* Note: Among other benefits, Alnico drivers produce enhanced bass output compared to their ferrite-magnet counterparts, so even the low-end response outperforms what you’d expect from a driver this size.
