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World Designs WD20T
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Our latest floor standing kit is practically unique in many aspects of its design. At first glimpse it might look as though it is missing a drive unit - where is the treble unit? In fact the top driver is a co-axial incorporating an 18cm bass/midrange TPX cone with a 25mm soft dome tweeter.
This combination of treble unit and bass/midrange in one has the distinct advantage that the two units are time aligned and behave as a point source. You can expect seamless integration across a wide range of listening axes as well as pin-point precision to stereo images.
By itself this high class SEAS co-axial unit is a phenomenal drive unit. In combination with its stable mate in the WD20T, the SEAS CA18RLY (H1217) the result is a boost to the dynamic range and bass power. Although you might not expect it this combination of drivers provides a lifelike presence to vocalists and instruments bringing the performers palpably into the room.
This unusual driver combination has another unique twist. Both bass drivers are connected in parallel making this a straightforward 2-way system, at least in terms of crossover configuration. Musically this combo is extremely lively and enjoyable, easily crossing all musical boundaries and eliciting foot tapping rhythmic response whether you are playing jazz, rock or even Mozart!
Cabinet configuration is based on our legendary work on the Aperiodic Closed Box system heralded by the WD25T. With no bass reflex boom or wallow the musical lines of bass instruments are incredibly detailed and easy to follow. In addition the two compartment system inside this tower cabinet breaks up internatl standing waves that normally plague tall speakers eliminating the source of upper bass 'honk'.
We didn't stop there. Cabinet construction is a tour-de-force utilising a combination of particle board and MDF that we call 'WEDROC'. This material marries the benefits of 19mm thick particle board (distributed panel resonance and damped sound transmission) to the rigidity and clean surface finish of MDF, here used as a 6mm outer skin. With internal shelves and braces the result is an acoustically 'dead' cabinet, beautifully veneered in light oak.
DIY enthusiasts who find woodwork a difficulty will love the ready-built cabinets - all you have to do to complete the kits is wire up the crossover and drive units and install the internal damping. Kits come complete with everything you need to assemble a matched pair of speakers, even the drive unit screws.
For those who prefer to make their own cabinets we provide complete plans on the accompanying CDROM. This also contains the design articles as published in Hi-Fi World magazine so that you can see exactly how the speaker was conceived.
Crossover components include our now ubiquitous high power coils and SONIQS low loss Polypropylene capacitors complete with a four-way terminal panel with easy bi-wiring option. Intenal wiring is SONIQS SQC and SQV and floor spikes are provided as standard.
Size: H970 (including spikes) x W248 x D210 mm
ALL PRICES ARE PER PAIR (KITS AND CABINETS)
Price:
£349.00 (€387.39)
Including
VAT
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