Pieńków, Poland
About this listing
While originally inspired by the 5C sound cubes from decades ago,
the Avantone MixCubes have become the industry standard in studios
around the world and have become the #1 best selling speaker of its type
in history.
Engineering Objective
To build a full range, rugged, mini-reference monitor to replace the
older, aging, 5C Sound Cubes that are still in use worldwide, while
offering an improved, more linear frequency response. A full year was
spent studying all versions & revisions of the famous little 5C
Sound Cubes. Research revealed that there were several driver versions
released over the years with widely varying frequency response
characteristics. We chose the smoothest, most linear, full-range version
of those 5C models to use as our testing benchmark. Next we analyzed
their response characteristics in an anechoic chamber and proceeded to
implement design upgrades. Realizing the importance of replacing a
respected "industry-standard reference monitor" we began by replicating
its basic size, function, and sonic character.
We wanted to take it up a notch though...
First, we addressed the Cabinet Design... The original 5C Sound Cubes
were made of ½” particleboard covered with a glue-on wood grain contact
paper. We chose to use thicker, denser MDF board because of its high
rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics. We started with a
165mm (6 1/2") sealed cube design with radiused edges. We then chose an
elegant Polyurethane high gloss “RETRO-CREAM” finish. The originals had
either screws or on later models plastic binding posts mounted on a
recessed plastic cup. We upgraded to high-end nickel plated, machined
solid metal binding posts (Dual banana spacing) mounted on a black
anodized ,milled and silk-screened aluminum terminal plate. Next we
added a 7mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet to
serve as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator. Additionally, for creative
mounting situations, we recessed an industry standard 5/8”-27 mic stand
mount into the base.
Second, We addressed the driver design... The originals were a basic 5”
stamped frame design. We designed a proprietary 5.25” die cast aluminum
frame driver/cone assembly to exceed the performance of the originals.
The mounting bezel is then polished for an elegant appearance. The paper
cone, chosen for its musical character, is custom designed &
crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for
lighter weight & rigidity. The cloth surround is made in Japan to
exacting uniform thickness tolerances. The Top Plate and T-Yoke of
driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel enabling the highest
modeled flux density in the gap. The magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC)
yielding a 43oz. High Power-low distortion motor structure.
Performance Objective
Studios primarily use 2-way & 3-way larger monitors designed to
represent a wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels.
However, in this newly developing age of High Definition Audio, there is
still a need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played
back over small “bass-challenged” systems such as televisions, clock
radios, computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is
important to make mixing judgments based partially on listening to
reference monitors that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by
crossovers or inferior full range drivers. Particular attention is
always paid to the critical mid-range vocal/guitar/keyboard areas. This
is where having a full-range monitor without a crossover is truly
revealing. Ten months of R&D comparative listening & tweaking
went into the voicing of the Avantone MixCubes. The result is a very
smooth sounding, full range upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes.
Listening tests reveal that the MixCubes have a smooth, more open,
transparent top end response with extended bass while maintaining their
basic original character.
Amplification & Wiring
Recommended power rating is 50-200 watts of solid state power or 10-100
watts of tube power. It is advisable to use a high quality studio-grade
power amplifier. The metal binding posts on the rear of the speaker can
accept bare wire, spade lugs, or single or dual banana plugs. It is
best to use 12 -16 AWG wire for runs longer than 6 feet.<
Placement
When positioning the Avantone MixCubes on stands or console bridges it
is best to keep them at ear level and slightly angled in towards the
engineer. Since they are shielded it is ok to place them near a CRT
video monitor or TV without causing any problems. The bottom mic stand
mounts will also allow you creative positioning options in unusual
studio playback situations.
Specifications
System Type: Dynamic Shielded Full-Range Pair
Frequency Response: 90Hz - 17,000Hz (useful musical range)
Impendance: Nominal 8 ohms
SPL / Sensitivity: 93dB @ 1w / 1 meter
Recommended Power: From 10-200 watts
Driver: 5.25" cast aluminum frame
Cabinet: sealed / 18mm MDF / Dacron acoustical stuffing
Inputs: 3-way CE rated plastic encased metal binding posts (accepts up to 12-gauge wire, spade lugs, dual banana plugs)
Weight: 7.13lbs (per monitor)
Dimensions: 6.5" x 6.5" x 6.5"
Pricezł1,666.17
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