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B&W 801D

Technical Specifications : 801D
Description 3-way vented-box system
Dimensions Height: 1192mm (46.9 in) (not including feet)
Width: 506mm (19.9 in)
Depth: 682mm (26.9 in)
Net Weight 118kg (260 lb)
Freq. Response 29Hz - 28kHz ±3dB on reference axis
Freq. Range -6dB at 23Hz and 33kHz
Sensitivity 90dB spl (2.83V, 1m)
Normal Impedance 8 ohms (minimum 3.5 ohms)
Power Handling 50W - 1000W into 8 ohms on unclipped programme
Drive Units Unit 1: 1x 25mm (1 in) diamond dome high-frequency
Unit 2: 1x 150mm (6 in) woven Kevlar® cone FST midrange
Unit 3: 1x 380mm (15 in) Rohacell® cone bass
Finish Cabinet: Real wood veneers of Cherrywood, Rosenut or Black Ash
Grille: Black cloth
Dispersion Description: Within 2dB of reference response
Horizontal: over 60º arc
Vertical: over 10º arc
Harmonic Distortion 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
<1% 40Hz - 100kHz
<0.5% 50Hz - 100kHz
Crossover Frequency 350Hz, 4kHz
Max. Recommended Cable Impedance 0.1 ohms

Bowers & Wilkins 2002


ATC SCM 150

SPECIFICATIONS:

SCM150 SL (Passive)
Drivers HF 25mm (1")
Mid 75mm (3")
Bass 375mm (15") Super Linear
Amplitude Linearity ±2dB 60Hz - 17kHz
Frequency Response (-6dB free standing) 25Hz & 22kHz
Matched Response +/- 0.5dB
Dispersion D
Horizontal ±80° Coherent
Vertical ±10° Coherent
Sensitivity (sine wave) 91dB @ 1W @ 1metre
Max continuous SPL @ 1 metre 117dB SPL
Crossover Frequencies 380Hz and 3.5kHz
Recommended Power Amplifier 100-1500 watts
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohms

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