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REVIEW: DCM KX-12 Series Two Speakers Review by Mike D. at Audio Asylum

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I learned about these speakers from Circuit City's web site, they sounded intriguing so I went to give them a listen. To be honest I wasn't really expecting to be very impressed from a $400/pair speaker system but turns out the KX-12's are a very fine sounding loundspeaker. The DCM KX-12 speakers have a 12" woofer with a rubber surround, a 6" mid-bass driver also with rubber surround, and a 3/4" horn loaded tweeter. Driving the KX-12s does not require a powerful amplifier due to it's 99db sensitivity rating, and 8 ohm impedance. Other features are the use of dual voice coils, overload protection, 250 watt power handling, and 5-way binding posts. The loading system used is a "modified transmission line" system, the K-12s have 2 large ports located in the lower rear of the cabinets. So how do they sound? Well, damn good! The highs are crisp and clear, perhaps a tad bright, midrange is excellent.. piano sounds superb, the bass is powerful, tight, clean and accurate.. a double bass sounds fantastic on these babies! and it can reproduce low frequencies at high volumes without distortion. These speakers are an excellent choice for anyone wanting it all in a sub $600/pair speaker system. The KX-12's will reproduce rock, acoustic jazz, classical.. whatever you listen too, the KX-12's will not disappoint, and for those of you that like room shaking low frequencies... these speakers will deliver! and at $400/pair (what I paid at Circuit City) these speakers are truly an excellent buy. One other point, if you purchase these at Circuit City you can audition them at home, and if you are not satisfied you can return them within 30 days for a full refund. www.circuitcity.com


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Topic - REVIEW: DCM KX-12 Series Two Speakers Review by Mike D. at Audio Asylum - Mike D. 22:24:30 04/2/00 ( 0)