THE BLACK SWAN ACTIVE EXT is a speaker system that sets new standards in the world of home theaters and commercial cinemas. Ultimate sound pressure and finest detail resolution, paired with an outstanding musicality are not opposites anymore, they melt in the THE BLACK SWAN to a perfect combination.
Equipped with a point source asymmetrical horn system, exclusively designed and custom-made to reach a low crossover point and perfect mid to high frequency reproduction. This time-coherent linear phase, high-performance point-source, combines with an ultra-fast and highest sensitivity 15-inch mid-woofer to an extremely impressive and extraordinary performing musical speaker system, that leaves nothing to be desired. Reference levels even at huge commercial theaters are one trait of this unmatched speaker system.
It’s absolutely fascinating how the BLACK SWAN system breathes finest, extremely quiet, almost only hinted notes into the cinema in such a soft yet differentiated and airy way to instantly throw thunderstorm salvos in the next moment into the listening room accompanied by explosively upsurging volume peaks at frightening life like volume levels.
132 dB SPL Peak – this is a promise!
THE BLACK SWAN ACTIVE EXT – audiophile sound, dynamics and compact design in perfection.
Specification
General
Speaker Type: 4” compression driver with proprietary ellyptical horn and 1 x custom built 15” midwoofer
Principle: Vented
Passive | Active: Active, 2Ch DSP + 2Ch amplifier are required
Woofer: Custom built 15”
Tweeter: 4” dome with an ultra-high-precision diaphragm-centering system and BEM-optimized 4-slot phase plug design (horn)
Recommended Amplifiers: 1 x low-mid amp channels with 85 Vrms, 120 Vpk, 10.6 A; high 44 Vrms, 62 Vpk, 5.5 A; equivalent to 1 x LF 900 W @ 8 Ω, 1 x HF 240 W @ 8 Ω, with correct RMS & peak limiter settings
Recommended ASCENDO Amplifiers: DSP ULN2.2604 D
Measured Data
SPL (Half Space 2pi): Calculated Data 125 dB (Cont.) / 132 dB (Peak)
Frequency Range: Calculated Data 55 Hz - 21 kHz
Impedance: 8 Ω + 8 Ω
Directivity Horizontal x Vertical in deg°: 80° x 45°
Input
Input Terminal: Output terminal horn - Neutrik Speakon Input terminal horn - Neutrik Speakon
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W/H/D) mm (Without Grille): 900 | 1385 | 580 (Height without feet: 1360)
Dimensions (W/H/D) inch (Without Grille): 35 3/7 | 54 1/2 | 22 5/6 (Height without feet: 53 1/2)
Packing Dimensions (W/H/D) mm: 980 | 690 | 580 - Waveguide 1000 | 500 | 590 - Enclosure
Packing Dimensions (W/H/D) inch: 38 4/7 | 27 1/6 | 22 5/6 - Waveguide 39 3/8 | 19 2/3 | 23 2/9 - Enclosure
Weight: 36.38 lbs | 16.5 kg - Waveguide 114.64 lbs | 52 kg - Enclosure
Gross Weight: 57.32 lbs | 26 kg - Waveguide 131.18 lbs | 59.5 kg - Enclosure
Design & Mounting
Enclosure: Internally braced birch ply and MDF
Finishes: Black - Carbon | Chrome - Carbon | 24K Gold
Mounting: Floorstanding with feet
Name: The THE BLACK SWAN PRO ACTIVE EXT is supplied with a front cover as standard
THE BLACK SWAN ACTIVE EXT is a speaker system that sets new standards in the world of home theaters and commercial cinemas. Ultimate sound pressure and finest detail resolution, paired with an outstanding musicality are not opposites anymore, they melt in the THE BLACK SWAN to a perfect combination.
Equipped with a point source asymmetrical horn system, exclusively designed and custom-made to reach a low crossover point and perfect mid to high frequency reproduction. This time-coherent linear phase, high-performance point-source, combines with an ultra-fast and highest sensitivity 15-inch mid-woofer to an extremely impressive and extraordinary performing musical speaker system, that leaves nothing to be desired. Reference levels even at huge commercial theaters are one trait of this unmatched speaker system.
It’s absolutely fascinating how the BLACK SWAN system breathes finest, extremely quiet, almost only hinted notes into the cinema in such a soft yet differentiated and airy way to instantly throw thunderstorm salvos in the next moment into the listening room accompanied by explosively upsurging volume peaks at frightening life like volume levels.
132 dB SPL Peak – this is a promise!
THE BLACK SWAN ACTIVE EXT – audiophile sound, dynamics and compact design in perfection.
Specification
General
Speaker Type: 4” compression driver with proprietary ellyptical horn and 1 x custom built 15” midwoofer
Principle: Vented
Passive | Active: Active, 2Ch DSP + 2Ch amplifier are required
Woofer: Custom built 15”
Tweeter: 4” dome with an ultra-high-precision diaphragm-centering system and BEM-optimized 4-slot phase plug design (horn)
Recommended Amplifiers: 1 x low-mid amp channels with 85 Vrms, 120 Vpk, 10.6 A; high 44 Vrms, 62 Vpk, 5.5 A; equivalent to 1 x LF 900 W @ 8 Ω, 1 x HF 240 W @ 8 Ω, with correct RMS & peak limiter settings
Recommended ASCENDO Amplifiers: DSP ULN2.2604 D
Measured Data
SPL (Half Space 2pi): Calculated Data 125 dB (Cont.) / 132 dB (Peak)
Frequency Range: Calculated Data 55 Hz - 21 kHz
Impedance: 8 Ω + 8 Ω
Directivity Horizontal x Vertical in deg°: 80° x 45°
Input
Input Terminal: Output terminal horn - Neutrik Speakon Input terminal horn - Neutrik Speakon
Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions (W/H/D) mm (Without Grille): 900 | 1385 | 580 (Height without feet: 1360)
Dimensions (W/H/D) inch (Without Grille): 35 3/7 | 54 1/2 | 22 5/6 (Height without feet: 53 1/2)
Packing Dimensions (W/H/D) mm: 980 | 690 | 580 - Waveguide 1000 | 500 | 590 - Enclosure
Packing Dimensions (W/H/D) inch: 38 4/7 | 27 1/6 | 22 5/6 - Waveguide 39 3/8 | 19 2/3 | 23 2/9 - Enclosure
Weight: 36.38 lbs | 16.5 kg - Waveguide 114.64 lbs | 52 kg - Enclosure
Gross Weight: 57.32 lbs | 26 kg - Waveguide 131.18 lbs | 59.5 kg - Enclosure
Design & Mounting
Enclosure: Internally braced birch ply and MDF
Finishes: Black - Carbon | Chrome - Carbon | 24K Gold
Mounting: Floorstanding with feet
Name: The THE BLACK SWAN PRO ACTIVE EXT is supplied with a front cover as standard
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