Introducing the Avid 101.
A rational solution to the problems of 2-way speaker design.
Designing a reasonably priced 2-way speaker system has always had its problems. One of the most perplexing of which has been engineering a speaker system with both well-dispersed midrange and really extended bass.
The bass vs. midrange dilemma.
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In one respect, a 6 or 8 inch woofer is preferable for a 2-way speaker system because its small diameter affords better dispersion in the critical mid cuing the range area to the 10 crossover point where the high frequency driver takes over.
But, a small diameter woofer just isn't capable of handling the required for really extended bass (say to 30 Hz) in traditional designs without the use of costly electronic equalizers.
A real dilemma. The best solution to which we feel lies in a unique new 2-way speaker system the Avid Model 101.
A rational solution.
The Avid 101 overcomes the traditional bass versus midrange dilemma through an unusual combi nation of a large vented enclosure and a specially engineered 8 inch woofer.
Unlike conventional vented designs, the Avid 101's vented enclosure is used to extend the bass response of the system, rather than to increase the efficiency. This unique design (essentially a 4th order Chebyshev filter alignment) achieves really extended bass--down 3 dB at 30 Hz -while the use of an 8 inch woofer insures a smooth, well dispersed midrange up to its 2500 Hz crossover point.
Of course, no ordinary 8" woofer could do the job. It took us over a year to perfect the woofer design and it's quite unique. For example, it utilizes an unusually large magnetic structure and a specially developed rubber –edged cone of almost twice the weight and stiffness typically used.
But you have to actually listen to the Model 101 to really appreciate just how well it solves the traditional problems of the 2-way speaker.
A high end to match.
Things just wouldn't be complete if we didn't give the 101 a high -end performance that was every bit as good.
Which is why the 101 has three tweeters instead of just one.
A primary, front -facing tweeter that comes in at 2500 Hz and two side-firing units that kick in around 3500 Hz.
The result is full 180° dispersion in the high end all the way up to 15 kHz for a sense of imagery and openness which, until now, was unavailable in all but the highest priced speakers.
The right choice for most listeners.
We believe that the Avid Model 101 truly represents an advancement in two-way loudspeaker design and is the completely right choice for the vast majority of serious listeners.
Find out for yourself at your nearest Avid dealer. Be an Avid listener.
Avid CORPORATION. 10 Tripps Lane East Prov. R.I. 02914. USA
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Also see:
EQUIPMENT TEST REPORTS: Hirsch-Houck Laboratory test results on the: Audio Pulse Model One time-delay system, Avid 101 speaker system, Realistic SA-2000 integrated stereo amplifier, and Shure M24H stereo/quadraphonic phono cartridge, JULIAN D. HIRSCH.