Vivid Audio Oval C1 Centre Channel Speaker (single)

OVAL C1 Centre Channel

Vivid audio products have been designed with home theatre applications in mind from the start and the C1 is our answer to the crucial centre channel application.

Featuring Vivid Audio’s patented driver technology and unique cast carbon fibre loaded polyester enclosures, the C1 centre speaker simply delivers unrivalled pitch perfect vocal presence to the most demanding high-end home cinema setup.

C1 is a three-way system employing a single D50 mid range driver, between 900Hz and 4 kHz with the range beyond being handled by a D26 tweeter. Below 900Hz the C1 uses two C125 midbass drivers (patented), mounted on either side of the central mid and high domes. The two drivers are identically driven in order to preserve a symmetrical horizontal polar pattern at all frequencies.

Fourth order filters ensure phase coherence through both crossover points resulting in a seamless response. Optionally, the C1 may be mounted on its matched stand. Made from the same carbon fibre loaded polyester compound as the enclosure, it provides an exceptionally stable footing while holding the loudspeaker at a gentle angle to suit most floor mounted situations. To further guarantee the stability of the complete system, a total of five custom spikes are mounted around the periphery of the base.

Precision machined and gold plated binding posts are recessed into the rear of the cabinet and linked internally to the crossover boards using Van den Hul® cable throughout.

Every Vivid Audio loudspeaker cabinet is hand finished using an elaborate process to ensure the very best aesthetics and finish quality.

Configuration: 3 way vented cabinet

Cabinet material: Complex loaded carbon fibre filled polymer

Drive units:

• HF – D26 – 26mm metal dome unit with Tapered Tube loading
• MID – D50 – 50mm metal dome unit with Tapered Tube loading
• LF – C125 – 2 x 158mm metal coned units

First D26 Break Up mode: 44’000 Hz

Sensitivity: 90dB@ 2.83Vrms and 1.0 meter on axis

Nominal Impedance (Ohm ): 8

Frequency range – 6dB points: 43 – 36,000 Hz

Frequency response: 49 – 33,000 Hz +/- 2dB on reference axis

Harmonic distortion (2nd and 3rd): < .0.5% over frequency range

Cross over frequencies (Hz): 100, 900, 4000

Power handling (music program) watts rms: 300

Loudspeaker dimensions (H, W, D cabinet, D base) mm: 268, 755, 330

Net weight (kg): 23

Shipping dimensions (H, W, D) mm: 370, 945, 450

Shipping mass (kg): 35

C1 STAND

Material: Complex loaded carbon fibre filled polymer

Dimensions (H, W, D): 350, 448, 292

Net weight (kg): 13

Shipping dimensions (H, W, D) mm: 440, 535, 380

Shipping mass (kg): 20

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