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LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Defining True Audio <strong>2013</strong>
Contents<br />
Philosophie and History 2-7<br />
Tests & Reviews 8-9<br />
AURUM TITAN / BASE TITAN 10-11<br />
AURUM VULKAN 12-13<br />
AURUM MONTAN 14-15<br />
AURUM ORKAN / WOTAN / ALTAN /<br />
MEGAN / ORKUS 16-17<br />
Technology AURUM 18-19<br />
AURUM P8/M8 20-21<br />
AURUM A5/C5 DA 22-23<br />
AURUM A3/C3 24-25<br />
Technology Electronic 26-29<br />
PLATINUM M 30-33<br />
Technology PLATINUM M 34-35<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 36-39<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5,0 /<br />
SURROUND 2008 40<br />
Technology CHROMIUM STYLE 41<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 42-45<br />
ASCENT CLASSIC 46-49<br />
ARGENTUM 50-53<br />
QUINTAS / PHASE 15 / MAXI 54-55<br />
SUBWOOFER 56-57<br />
Technical Data 58-71<br />
Yesterday - Helps us develop a better tomorrow…<br />
Before the name ‘<strong>quadral</strong>’, we were<br />
the ‘all Group’. Formed in Hannover,<br />
Germany by H.D. Hoffmann, H.<br />
Pabel, H. Enders and F. Hofmann, in<br />
1972. From the start, the company<br />
was operated as two distinct divisions:<br />
‘all electronic’ - concentrating<br />
on industrial production and<br />
investment, and ‘all akustik’ - focusing<br />
on the import and marketing<br />
of entertainment electronics.<br />
We are very proud of our roots, where we’ve come from and<br />
what we’ve achieved so far, but we’re not stopping there. We<br />
take with us what we’ve learnt from our past and combine<br />
these attributes with new technologies and principles, pushing<br />
the envelope even further forwards with engineering and<br />
design solutions for today’s HiFi and Home Cinema lover.<br />
What we learnt yesterday only helps us develop a better tomorrow.<br />
Our loudspeaker story begins in the early 1980’s<br />
The ‘all akustik’ division planned to establish its own brand<br />
of loudspeaker in the marketplace - <strong>quadral</strong>. This it did, and<br />
within just a few years, the <strong>quadral</strong> brand became synonymous<br />
with top-quality loudspeakers across Germany. In 1981,<br />
a giant loudspeaker was conceived by Helmut Schaper, who<br />
helped produce the ‘TITAN MKI’.<br />
This speaker took the industry by surprise, not just in size but<br />
as the first generation of loudspeaker leaving a fairly little<br />
The begining<br />
Edmond Semmelhaack<br />
Managing Director<br />
speaks about <strong>quadral</strong><br />
Birth of <strong>quadral</strong> brand<br />
known German engineering facility at the time. The TITAN MKI<br />
was a true reference speaker like nothing else of its time for<br />
performance, design, engineering and price.<br />
TITAN – the flagship speaker<br />
From the very first TITAN MKI in 1981, and over the decades<br />
as we’ve updated and re-engineered it as we’ve seen fit, the<br />
TITAN has continued to lead the field. It has seen pretenders<br />
and contenders come and go, but, it has remained sure and<br />
steadfast true to what it stands for.<br />
It didn’t take too long either for this reference class speaker<br />
and its abilities to travel. The TITAN, continuously well reputed<br />
by German hi-fi magazines for several decades; struck a chord<br />
or two as we expanded into other countries with the respective<br />
world press also recognising the values and uniqueness of<br />
such a fine speaker.<br />
Over the years, the voluminous transmission line principle has<br />
given way to a more subtle and sleeker design - no less powerful<br />
- through bass reflex / pressure chamber principles ensuring<br />
formidable control and bass reproduction. Larger mem-<br />
Horst Enders<br />
Members of founder board<br />
Hans-Dieter Hoffmann<br />
1972<br />
1973<br />
1974<br />
1975<br />
1976<br />
1977<br />
1978<br />
1980<br />
TITAN I / VULKAN I<br />
1979<br />
1981<br />
1984<br />
1985<br />
1988<br />
1989<br />
VULKAN I<br />
international design award<br />
1982<br />
1983<br />
1986<br />
1990<br />
1992<br />
1993<br />
TITAN II / VULKAN II<br />
1987<br />
1991<br />
1994<br />
1995<br />
1996<br />
TITAN III /<br />
VULKAN III<br />
TITAN IV /<br />
VULKAN IV<br />
<strong>quadral</strong> as a<br />
company established<br />
TITAN V /<br />
VULKAN V
anes and stronger<br />
drive magnets have<br />
contributed also to<br />
the continual development<br />
curve, making<br />
every generation<br />
of our speakers better<br />
than the outgoing<br />
and helping keep us<br />
at the very top.<br />
Direct descendants<br />
The innovative strengths of the TITAN naturally made way for<br />
other models. Passing the core philosophy and inspirational<br />
traits from the TITAN directly to new, smaller models meant a<br />
whole family was conceived to include the WOTAN, MONTAN<br />
and VULKAN – names which we still use today and which still<br />
have an air of magic, intrigue and mastery about them.<br />
The unique concept led to the Industrial Design Award (IF) for<br />
the VULKAN MKI in 1982.<br />
In the 1990’s came new technology<br />
In 1998 to be exact, <strong>quadral</strong>’s Chief Developer, Berndt Stark<br />
took new principles, new technologies and materials to set new<br />
trends. Whilst many of us were preparing for the new Millennium,<br />
<strong>quadral</strong> was readying itself for a new era in engineering<br />
design. No Millennium bug here!<br />
Pressure chambers were introduced. A new speaker membrane<br />
was developed - a perfected composite of three light metals<br />
(aluminium, titanium and magnesium), was specially developed<br />
to achieve optimal vibratory characteristics. This composite<br />
material has been internationally registered for <strong>quadral</strong>’s sole<br />
use and is a very important part of the current AURUM speaker<br />
range. (We call this speaker membrane ‘ALTIMA ©’ from the three<br />
VULKAN VI<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>'s first RiCom<br />
tweeter<br />
TITAN VI<br />
materials it is derived from). Stark also preferred a new type<br />
of tweeter - a ring transducer technology (in short ‘RiCom’). A<br />
tweeter with lots of talents: ultra-light membrane with broad<br />
emission characteristics, high resolution and a huge frequency<br />
response band width. A successor to this first generation RiCom<br />
tweeter is still used in <strong>quadral</strong>’s current speaker range, both in<br />
the PLATINUM M and SIGNO AVANTGARDE.<br />
Defining true audio<br />
Berndt Stark’s concepts have been rewarded with countless<br />
test awards both in Germany and internationally. Since then,<br />
our loudspeakers always take <strong>quadral</strong>'s traditional virtues; that<br />
of tonal neutrality, a balance and richness of detail, clarity and<br />
control and combine them with timeless and modern design<br />
principles that allow ease of placement in the home, harmony<br />
with all types of music and music systems, and a joy to own.<br />
True audio isn’t achieved with trickery, with imbalances and with<br />
one particular facet out-shining another in a bid to compensate<br />
for its failings. This isn’t proper engineering and design.<br />
At <strong>quadral</strong>, all our effort, our passion and know-how is poured<br />
into producing the very best loudspeakers and electronics without<br />
a single compromise. These values run deep, meaning that<br />
every <strong>quadral</strong> product, in our eyes and to our ears, emulates the<br />
definition of true audio. We are not inspired or motivated by<br />
mass production, and to us, we feel that says it all.<br />
Our legendary German engineering can be seen throughout our<br />
flagship range, ‘AURUM’, crowned by the current edition of the<br />
TITAN.<br />
Reasons to celebrate<br />
At <strong>quadral</strong> we really do champion the ribbon tweeter in our flagship<br />
AURUM range. It’s a celebrated technology, at least from<br />
our perspective as it helped establish the TITAN MKI as a formidable<br />
speaker; and, now in the 8th generation of the AURUM<br />
TITAN VII /<br />
VULKAN VII<br />
25 years of TITAN<br />
2 nd generation of shareholder<br />
took over the company<br />
range, our ribbon tweeter<br />
technology continues<br />
to impress and influence<br />
our designs and plays a<br />
large part in maintaining<br />
our ability of delivering<br />
world class loudspeakers.<br />
From 1981 to 2011, where we celebrated 30 years of success<br />
with the latest TITAN VIII in Munich, to the present day where<br />
we have our own brand of 100% made in Germany, high-end<br />
electronics components too. This, our ‘AURUM Electronic’ range,<br />
consists of award-winning integrated amplifiers, CD players<br />
(launched in 2011), and more recently a power amp and preamp.<br />
We are, quite simply, fanatical about HiFi and home cinema…<br />
just look at our <strong>2013</strong> AURUM BASE TITAN – quite possibly one of<br />
the largest super-centre channel home cinema speakers on the<br />
market, with roots of the TITAN VIII, this centre channel speaker<br />
is the perfect complement for a reference class home cinema<br />
set-up.<br />
1987<br />
1998<br />
1999<br />
2000<br />
2001<br />
2002<br />
2003<br />
2004<br />
2005<br />
2006<br />
2007<br />
2008<br />
2009<br />
2010<br />
2011<br />
2012<br />
<strong>2013</strong><br />
VULKAN VIII<br />
TITAN VIII<br />
30 years of TITAN,<br />
launch AURUM Electronic<br />
VULKAN VIIIR<br />
launch P8/M8<br />
BASE TITAN<br />
Super centre
<strong>quadral</strong> – our vision<br />
Why we do what we do<br />
The major works from such celebrated German musicians such as<br />
Johann Sebastian Bach, Ludwig van Beethoven and Richard Wagner,<br />
to name just a few, owe their popularity and longevity spanning<br />
centuries to sheer musical excellence.<br />
With the ability and technology to record and listen again to these<br />
and many other recordings, music styles and movie soundtracks,<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s aim is always to produce speakers that give the listener<br />
a realistic and life-like experience, but from the comfort of a living<br />
room. Our joy comes from your enjoyment.<br />
Titanic challenges<br />
For speakers to be orientated to the richness of classical music yet<br />
still be able to reproduce modern, popular music without fault; and<br />
lets not forget demanding film soundtracks and scores too, many a<br />
titanic challenge needs to be overcome; for this very simple reason,<br />
our AURUM series topping TITAN was given its name.<br />
HISTORY<br />
Sound requirements<br />
Our speakers therefore had to be able to realistically reproduce effortlessly<br />
the airiness and lightness of a recording, whilst also being<br />
able to demonstrate the tremendous vigour of a huge pipe organ,<br />
the tender inflections of a violin, a piano’s astounding dynamics and<br />
the completely diverse acoustic colours of singing voices as well as<br />
the extraordinary diversity and power of a large orchestra ranging<br />
from the lowest to the highest tones.
Visual attraction<br />
A <strong>quadral</strong> speaker doesn’t just stop with an ability of sounding fabulous,<br />
the build and finish is exemplary too. Our solidly constructed<br />
housing of linear elegance has been designed to last a lifetime, using<br />
premium materials that are, without question, of the highest calibre.<br />
We’re in-tune with the fact that our acoustic masterpieces are unlikely<br />
to be playing music continuously, instead for many, they will<br />
be items on ‘permanent show’, placed in the lounge or similar open<br />
space and always visible. This is why we strive to design our speakers<br />
so that they are both ageless and elegant and are visually appealing<br />
in any home environment. Sleek, classic and modern housings fuse<br />
with clean, clear lines and exemplary craftsmanship, with real wood<br />
veneers to rich piano gloss, high gloss lacquer and custom paint finishes.<br />
A <strong>quadral</strong> speaker always stands out from the crowd.<br />
HiFi or Home Cinema<br />
When taking a look through our products, you’ll note that each full<br />
range of speakers is complemented by a purpose built centre channel<br />
speaker and complementing subwoofer. We don’t believe a home<br />
cinema experience should be any less than that of a HiFi quality<br />
experience, if home cinema is what you’re looking for. Therefore - no<br />
compromise are the two words we live by. If you intend on using a<br />
<strong>quadral</strong> system for your home cinema, we’ve ensured you’ll have the<br />
very best dialogue reproduction of rousing films through our centre<br />
channel speakers, matched perfectly to front and rear speakers and<br />
a stirring subwoofer.<br />
2004<br />
End of 1980's<br />
Premium performance - at realistic prices<br />
Since 1981 <strong>quadral</strong>’s TITAN and the AURUM range has been awarded<br />
numerous benchmarks by professional testers and reviewers.<br />
Other speakers and their descendants have often tried to emulate<br />
the benchmarks we’ve set. Each generation of our speaker has been<br />
visually refined and technically improved and since the production<br />
of the first TITAN, right up to today, we at <strong>quadral</strong> firmly believe<br />
that we manufacture speakers with the highest musical quality and<br />
craftsmanship within their price class, or put another way, premium<br />
performing products at real world prices.<br />
1995<br />
1996<br />
2006<br />
2005<br />
2004
Beyond tomorrow<br />
German craftsmanship<br />
The perfection of our talents through German craftsmanship over<br />
the decades has resulted in a well-oiled machine capable of producing<br />
some of the finest speakers and electronics. We implement all<br />
of the design and technical details and we also define their electrical<br />
and acoustic characteristics in addition to their visual appearance.<br />
We also check their qualities against stringent German benchmarks.<br />
The result is a brand that genuinely represents "Legendary German<br />
Craftsmanship", and looked at another way stands for fabulous German<br />
expertise that will continue to delight you day after day after<br />
day.<br />
Investing in people, not machines<br />
The team at <strong>quadral</strong>, whilst traditional in some aspects also appreciate<br />
and embrace market globalisation, cultures and differences between<br />
audiophiles in one country compared to that in another.<br />
To understand the global market and become a world-wide brand,<br />
our growth and success outside of Germany is not only down to the<br />
products we have, but also thanks to the people that drive <strong>quadral</strong>.<br />
Our team of board members and active directors bring the energy,<br />
the passion, performance and the results through their entrepreneurial<br />
fingertips whilst also recognising and developing the creative<br />
talents within the business.<br />
New <strong>quadral</strong><br />
from left:<br />
Stefan Eisenhardt, National Sales<br />
Sascha Reckert, Head of Enginieering and Development<br />
Volker Schwerdtfeger, <strong>Export</strong> Director<br />
Edmond Semmehaack, Managing Director<br />
Björn Semmelhaack, Head of Administration
Where next?<br />
A company like <strong>quadral</strong> that produces the best products of their kind<br />
exhibits at all the major international trade fairs.<br />
In Europe:<br />
Munich, Berlin, Bristol, Silverstone, Zurich, Vienna,<br />
Moscow, Prague, Warsaw and Bratislava<br />
In Asia:<br />
Beijing, Shanghai, Taipei, Kuala Lumpur, New Delhi and<br />
Jakarta<br />
In Australia:<br />
Sidney and Melbourne<br />
In North America:<br />
Las Vegas and Montreal<br />
To find out even more, check out our homepage at:<br />
www.<strong>quadral</strong>.com<br />
or<br />
like us on Facebook:<br />
www.facebook.com/<strong>quadral</strong>international
Tests & Reviews<br />
AURUM TITAN<br />
“Truly a real sound experience. I have seldom heard this type of<br />
reproduction from such a large passive speaker.” HIFI-STARS 03/13 (Germany)<br />
MASTERPIECE Stereo floorstanding speaker luxury class areadvd 11/12 (Germany)<br />
HIGHLY COMMENDED<br />
hi-finews 11/12 (UK)<br />
"This superbox is a master of both loud and soft tones.“ Home electronics 10/12 (CH)<br />
"The <strong>quadral</strong> TITAN ensures that you no longer have the feeling that the speakers<br />
are working as a restricted intermediary in the room..." fairaudio 08/12 (Germany)<br />
REFERENCE, HIGHLIGHT, Test result: VERY GOOD audiovision 01/12 (Germany)<br />
REFERENCE<br />
videoHomeVision 12/11 (Germany)<br />
Sound result: 101 points, Price/Performance: OUTSTANDING AUDIO 11/11 (Germany)<br />
Sound: ABSOLUTELY TOP CLASS, Testresult: VERY GOOD<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
stereoplay 10/11 (Germany)<br />
AURUM TITAN 5.0 with BASE TITAN, MONTAN<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, OUTSTANDING<br />
AURUM BASE TITAN<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, OUTSTANDING<br />
HEIMKINO 05-06/13 (Germany)<br />
HEIMKINO 05-06/13 (Germany)<br />
AURUM TITAN, MONTAN, BASE PRESTIGE, ORKUS<br />
EXCELLENT 93%, Value for money: VERY GOOD videoHomeVision 12/11 (Germany)<br />
AURUM VULKAN VIII R<br />
HIGHLY COMMENDED<br />
HIGHLIGHT<br />
EXCELLENT<br />
hi-finews 07/13 (UK)<br />
stereoplay 05/13 (Germany)<br />
STEREO 03/13 (Germany)<br />
HIGHLIGHT, Sound: ABSOLUTELY TOP CLASS<br />
Value for money: OUTSTANDING<br />
OUTSTANDING, Sound: 5 of 5 stars, finish: 5 of 5 stars<br />
AURUM WOTAN<br />
stereoplay 05/10 (Germany)<br />
Home electronics 05/10 (CH)<br />
Five Globes<br />
HI-FI WORLD 07/12 (UK)<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT HHHH<br />
STEREO 06/12 (Germany)<br />
“ …the <strong>quadral</strong> Aurum Wotan VIII is an unexpected and<br />
well-priced highlight – very well made in Germany!“ Fidelity 06/12 (Germany)<br />
"I have just noticed that I listened to the songs on my test CD for<br />
much longer than I initially planned. Respect!”<br />
HiFi-Stars 12/11 (Germany)<br />
iF Product Design Award 2010<br />
iF 2010 (Germany)<br />
Sound: 95%, Balance: 90%, Surround sound: 95%, Design: 95%<br />
AUDIOVideo 03/11 (CZ)<br />
AURUM ALTAN<br />
EDITOR´s CHOICE<br />
WHAT HI-FI 02/12 (Indonesia)<br />
HI-FI CHOICE 07/11 (UK)<br />
Recommendation, Price/Performance: OUTSTANDING AUDIO 07/10 (Germany)<br />
Price/Performance winner<br />
Digital Tested 04/10 (Germany)<br />
85 points, Result: VERY GOOD AUDIO TEST 02/10 (Germany)<br />
AURUM MEGAN<br />
“The <strong>quadral</strong> MEGAN Mk VIII is a sleek and well harmonised<br />
speaker...”<br />
Hifi & Records 02/13 (Germany)<br />
Overall: HHHHH<br />
HI-FI CHOICE 10/11 (UK)<br />
fairaudio's favorite Award 2011<br />
fairaudio 2011 (Germany)<br />
HIGHLIGHT<br />
audiovision 10/10 (Germany)<br />
AURUM MONTAN with TITAN, BASE TITAN<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, OUTSTANDING<br />
HEIMKINO 05-06/13 (Germany)<br />
AURUM MONTAN<br />
"The excellent styling and the consequential performance of the components<br />
(genuine “high-end”) produces a natural elegance when listening without<br />
any artificial effects; ....”<br />
STEREO Prestige & Image 05/13 (France)<br />
“The <strong>quadral</strong> produces a mature sound with wonderful reproduction and peak<br />
consistency through and through – pure fun!”<br />
Hifi Stars 06/12 (Germany)<br />
fairaudio's favorite Award 2010<br />
fairaudio 2010 (Germany)<br />
OUTSTANDING, HIGHEND CLASS, Sound: 95 Points AUDIO 12/09 (Germany)<br />
REFERENCE Stereo floorstanding speaker upper class areadvd 11/09 (Germany)<br />
AURUM ORKAN<br />
“…It reproduces exquisitely clean-sounding music, deep down in the bass as well<br />
and rounds everything off with a ten year guarantee.” image hifi 05/12 (Germany)<br />
EDITOR´s CHOICE<br />
WHAT HI-FI 04/12 (Indonesia)<br />
HIGHLY COMMENDED<br />
hi-finews 07/11 (UK<br />
"One can argue that with the ORKAN VIII <strong>quadral</strong> has created a perfect<br />
all-rounder.”<br />
fairaudio 12/10 (Germany)<br />
HIGHLIGHT<br />
audiovision 10/10 (Germany)<br />
You only hear<br />
the best from us
AURUM A5<br />
HiFi-Components<br />
"We can highly recommend it.”<br />
av mentor 03/13 (Greece)<br />
”With their reference power amplifier <strong>quadral</strong> is not presenting<br />
an overblown high-end unit here, but a unit with real value<br />
with regard to the sound.”<br />
LP Magazin 01/13 (Germany)<br />
Overall: 92,5 from 100 Points Price/performance: EXCELLENT<br />
Result: EXCELLENT<br />
AUDIO TEST 05/12 (Germany)<br />
fairaudio's favorite Award 2012<br />
fairaudio 10/11 (Germany)<br />
Four Globes<br />
HI-FI WORLD 09/11 (UK)<br />
AURUM A5 / C5<br />
RFERENCE CLASS, SOUND TIP<br />
REFERENCE Stereo-components upper-class<br />
A5: Sound: 82% Price/perfor.: EXCELLENT HHHH<br />
C5: Sound: 76% Price/perfor.: EXCELLENT HHHH<br />
Sound: 100% Test result: 90%<br />
AURUM C5<br />
Five Globes<br />
HiFi Test 02/13 (Germany)<br />
area dvd 07/12 (Germany)<br />
STEREO 09/11 (Germany)<br />
AUDIOVIDEO 10/11 (CZ)<br />
HI-FI WORLD 01/12 (UK)<br />
AURUM A3 / C3 (In combination with AURUM WOTAN)<br />
"Whoever invests in the AURUM/<strong>quadral</strong> combination gets his full money’s<br />
worth and an overall system that simply makes good music.“<br />
HIFI-STARS 02/12 (Germany)<br />
AURUM A3 / C3 (In combination with AURUM ORKAN)<br />
"Powerful CD player/amplifier combination with excellent acoustics<br />
Superb characteristics and top quality workmanship."<br />
area dvd 01/12 (Germany)<br />
HiFi / Surround Speakers<br />
PLATINUM M50<br />
Five Globes<br />
"outstanding - simply the best"<br />
®<br />
HI-FI WORLD 07/12 (UK)<br />
"The M50 delighted everyone who was entrusted with it<br />
and it also looks “chic”."<br />
HIFI STATEMENT 01/13 (Germany)<br />
"A well elaborated and sophisticated construction with remarkable<br />
technical solutions....Chapeau."<br />
HiFi Test 01/13 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M50, M25, M10 BASE with QUBE 12<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, VERY GOOD, HIGHLIGHT audiovision 12/12 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M40<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
Result: 89/100, VERY GOOD<br />
BUY TIP<br />
TEST WINNER<br />
Audio Test 03/13 (Germany)<br />
HiFi Choice 02/13 (Poland)<br />
video magazin 02/13 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M40, M20, M10 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT<br />
video magazin 02/13 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M30, M20, M10 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
TOP CLASS, OUTSTANDING 1,1<br />
HEIMKINO 02/13 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 102<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
AUDIO 02/13 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 102, 32, 12 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
BUY TIP, Value for money: VERY GOOD video magazin 07/13 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 52, 32, 12 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
TOP CLASS, VERY GOOD<br />
av magazin 03/13 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 52, 12 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
REFERENZ 5.1-Loudspeaker system upper class areadvd 01/13 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 Set<br />
Test result: GOOD<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 Set<br />
SILVER CLASS Test result: HHHH<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
HIGHLIGHT, OUTSTANDING 1,1<br />
videoHomeVision 04/12 (Germany)<br />
HiFi Vision 09/12 (Germany)<br />
HEIMKINO 02-03/12 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 Set with QUBE 8 aktiv<br />
OUTSTANDING Multichannel-loudspeaker system middle class<br />
areadvd 10/12 (Germany)<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 80<br />
HIGHLIGHT, av result: VERY GOOD<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 70<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
ASCENT 90<br />
RECOMMENDED<br />
Sound: 82 points, Value for money: EXCELLENT<br />
OUTSTANDING Stereo loudspeaker middleclass<br />
ASCENT 90, 20, 10 BASE<br />
TOP CLASS, OUTSTANDING 1,1<br />
ASCENT 80<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT<br />
audiovision 07/13 (Germany)<br />
AUDIO 07/13 (Germany)<br />
AUDIO 07/12 (Germany)<br />
areadvd 06/12 (Germany)<br />
HEIMKINO 02-03/12 (Germany)<br />
STEREO 02/12 (Germany)<br />
ASCENT 5.1 ASCENT 90, 20 10 BASE, SUB 88 DV<br />
TOP CLASS 1,1, Testresult: OUTSTANDING HEIMKINO 04-05/12 (Germany)<br />
ASCENT 20, 10 BASE<br />
OUTSTANDING Multi channel-loudspeaker systems middle class<br />
areadvd 10/12 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 390<br />
outstanding Stereo-loudspeaker system middle class<br />
areadvd 01/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 371<br />
PRICE-CLASS REFERENCE Stereo-floorloudspeaker middle class<br />
areadvd 08/12 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 390, 320, 310 BASE, SUB 88DV<br />
HIGHLIGHT, PRICE/VALUE<br />
HDTV PRAXIS 02/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 330, 320, 310 BASE, SUB 63 aktiv<br />
outstanding 5.1-Loudspeaker system upper middle class<br />
areadvd 01/11 (Germany)<br />
QUBE 12 with PLATINUM M50, M25, M10 BASE<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, VERY GOOD, HIGHLIGHT audiovision 12/12 (Germany)<br />
QUBE 10<br />
"<strong>quadral</strong>'s QUBE 10 is a gorgeous chunk of electronics that should fit easily<br />
into most lounges"<br />
Home Cinema Choice 07/13 (UK)<br />
QUBE 10 with PLATINUM M40, M20, M10 BASE<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT<br />
video magazin 02/13 (Germany)<br />
QUBE 10 with PLATINUM M30, M20, M10 BASE<br />
TOP CLASS, OUTSTANDING<br />
HEIMKINO 02-03/13 (Germany)<br />
QUBE 10 with CHROMIUM STYLE 32, 52, 12 BASE<br />
TOP CLASS, VERY GOOD<br />
av magazin 03/13 (Germany)<br />
QUBE 8 aktiv<br />
TEST WINNER, OUTSTANDING 1,1<br />
Value for money: HHHHH<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
HEIMKINO 01-02/13 (Germany)<br />
Hifitest 02/13 (Germany)<br />
areadvd 10/2012 (Germany)
AURUM<br />
TITAN<br />
BASE TITAN<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
The new AURUM TITAN creates a phenomenal high-end soundstage<br />
with hitherto unsurpassed clarity. Precise sonic detailing together<br />
with the sheer incredible dynamic response and unprecedented<br />
mastery across the board, blend to provide a sonic platform beyond<br />
compare. Quiet sounds are given the same careful attention and<br />
care. The TITAN’s musical intensity and passion are outstanding and<br />
emotionally moving.<br />
The new AURUM TITAN owes its impressive tonal talents to the systematic<br />
perfection of a diversity of details. For example the cabinet’s<br />
sophisticated pressure chamber/reflex design, the optimized<br />
ALTIMA® diaphragms on the large-surface woofer and midrange<br />
units, a completely newly developed ribbon tweeter, the immensely<br />
powerful drive magnets, and carefully selected components on the<br />
crossover network are all crafted to produce a true harmonious<br />
sound.<br />
MASTERPIECE Stereo floorstanding speaker luxury class<br />
areadvd 11/12 (Germany)<br />
The attention to detail and component choice can be seen rightdown<br />
to the internal wiring with high-grade Real Cable®.<br />
The use of the proper state-of-the art technologies underlines our<br />
dedication to the synergy of best possible sound quality and the<br />
unsurpassed craftsmanship of master instrument makers.<br />
"This superbox is a master of both loud and soft tones."<br />
Home electronics 10/12 (CH)<br />
TITAN<br />
TITAN, MONTAN, BASE PRESTIGE, ORKUS<br />
videoHomeVision 12/11 (Germany)<br />
"The <strong>quadral</strong> TITAN ensures that you no longer have the feeling<br />
that the speakers are working as a restricted intermediary in<br />
the room..."<br />
Fairaudio 08/12 (Germany)
TITANS are mighty – and legends are forever<br />
hi-finews 11/12 (UK)<br />
stereoplay issue 10/11 (Germany)<br />
AUDIO issue 11/11 (Germany)<br />
5.0 Set with TITAN, MONTAN,<br />
BASE TITAN (Germany)<br />
NEW<br />
audiovision 01/12 (Germany)<br />
BASE TITAN<br />
*Real-wood veneer<br />
Black high gloss White high gloss Cherry* Nature Oak* Oak-Choco*<br />
Lacquering as per<br />
RAL – colour charts<br />
Individual<br />
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AURUM<br />
VULKAN<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
Vulkan is the German word for a volcano, and brings to mind<br />
excitement, verve, fire and blazing heat. Experience the AURUM<br />
VULKAN at its very best, deploying its impulsive vigour to generate<br />
veritable aural pyrotechnics. In spite of its enormous music-handling<br />
capacity, this 250/400 W speaker has an incredibly finely developed<br />
feeling for quiet sounds, too. It effortlessly brings out the sometimes<br />
hardly intimated sonic nuances of sensitive expressive music.<br />
Like the TITAN, the VULKAN also features a pressure chamber/reflex<br />
configuration for deep-down, power-packed yet clearly contoured<br />
basses. Like the woofer, the midrange unit is equipped, with the<br />
proven, sonically neutral and highly dynamic ALTIMA® diaphragm.<br />
The VULKAN’s large new ribbon tweeter also used at the TITAN's<br />
handles each and every impulse with an incredible speed of response.<br />
Selected crossover network components and high-quality Real<br />
Cable® for the interior wiring underline the demanding quality<br />
standards aspired to and achieved in the form of this superb<br />
loudspeaker.<br />
When using the VULKAN as hi-fi stereo speaker or main speaker in<br />
a high-end surround system you need not have second thoughts<br />
about dispensing with the separate subwoofer that would otherwise<br />
be necessary in the interests of optimum sound.
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Impulsive vigour, dynamic performance<br />
NEW<br />
hi-finews 07/13 (UK)<br />
Biwiring terminal with level switch<br />
5/<strong>2013</strong><br />
BASE PRESTIGE VIII R<br />
*Real-wood veneer<br />
Black high gloss White high gloss Cherry* Nature Oak* Oak-Choco*<br />
Lacquering as per<br />
RAL – colour charts<br />
Individual<br />
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AURUM<br />
MONTAN<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
More graceful than the TITAN and VULKAN, the AURUM MONTAN<br />
uncompromisingly follows in the footsteps of its prominent sister<br />
models. Indeed, thanks to its close technological family ties, it is<br />
even capable of arousing the same emotions.<br />
And, like the TITAN, it has a 26-cm woofer with ALTIMA® diaphragm<br />
and operates in a cabinet featuring a pressure chamber/reflex<br />
configuration; this makes the bass deeper, more contoured and free<br />
of distortion. The midrange unit, too is equipped with an ALTIMA®<br />
diaphragm that is in a class of its own where speed, dynamic<br />
response and tonal accuracy are concerned.<br />
Powerful symmetrical magnetic fields make for impressive efficiency,<br />
fine detailing, and meticulous accuracy in translating electrical signals<br />
into acoustic signals. The tweeter’s lightweight ribbon diaphragm is<br />
driven by extremely powerful neodymium magnetic bars that guarantee<br />
high-speed, precisely detailed response to each and every impulse.<br />
It is the synergy of these features plus the selected crossover network<br />
components and top-grade Real Cable® for the interior wiring<br />
that makes the MONTAN so musically versatile, but it goes without<br />
saying that it is not only eminently suited to hi-fi stereo reproduction<br />
but also for home cinema sound of the very highest standard.<br />
Price/Value Reference<br />
Upper class floorstanding speakers/stereo<br />
area dvd 11/09 (Germany)<br />
“The <strong>quadral</strong> produces a mature sound with wonderful reproduction<br />
and peak consistency through and through – pure<br />
fun!”<br />
Hifi Stars 06-08/12 (Germany)
Irrepressible personality, impressive stature<br />
OUTSTANDING, 95 points<br />
HIGHEND Class<br />
AUDIO 12/09 (Germany)<br />
*Real-wood veneer<br />
Black high gloss White high gloss Cherry* Nature Oak* Oak-Choco*<br />
Lacquering as per<br />
RAL – colour charts<br />
Individual<br />
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AURUM<br />
ORKAN<br />
WOTAN<br />
ALTAN<br />
MEGAN<br />
ORKUS R<br />
Four names with a great sound and a long tradition: ORKAN, WOTAN,<br />
ALTAN and MEGAN. They take center stage again as newly developed<br />
models with venerable histories in the prestigious AURUM line.<br />
Despite their compact dimensions, they have successfully developed<br />
into mature performers.<br />
Whether it’s the slender sound columns ORKAN and WOTAN; the<br />
robust, powerful ALTAN or the diminutive MEGAN; you will be won<br />
over by the balanced, spacious and effervescently dynamic music<br />
reproduction.<br />
ORKAN<br />
HIGHLY COMMENDED<br />
07/11 (UK)<br />
The AURUM family delivers at the highest level — outstandingly<br />
neutral undertones and skillful, finely chiseled, overtones.<br />
Intricate frequency separating filters and biwiring terminals with<br />
gold connectors, as well as the choice of genuine wood and piano<br />
varnished housings round out the image of this gem of sound<br />
reproduction.<br />
WOTAN<br />
ALTAN<br />
Sound 95%, Balance 90%, Surround Sound 95%,<br />
Design 95%<br />
03/11 (CZ)<br />
Five Globes<br />
07/12 (UK)<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
HIGHLIGHT<br />
Sound: ABSOLUTELY TOP CLASS<br />
Value for money: OUTSTANDING<br />
05/10 (Germany)<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Sound: 5 of 5 stars, Finish: 5 of 5 stars<br />
05/10 (CH)<br />
MEGAN<br />
Recommendation<br />
Price/Perfor.: OUTSTANDING<br />
Overall: HHHH<br />
07/11 (UK)<br />
07/10 (Germany)<br />
10/11 (UK)
Beautiful and rich in sound<br />
ORKAN<br />
hi-finews 07/11 (UK)<br />
WOTAN<br />
MEGAN with<br />
STATIV G<br />
ORKAN<br />
WHAT HI-FI 04/12<br />
(Indonesia)<br />
ORKUS R<br />
MEGAN<br />
BASE VIII<br />
ALTAN<br />
WHAT HI-FI 02/12<br />
(Indonesia)<br />
*Real-wood veneer<br />
Black high gloss White high gloss Cherry* Nature Oak* Oak-Choco*<br />
Lacquering as per<br />
RAL – colour charts<br />
Individual<br />
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Instrument Making<br />
There is one very big difference between acoustic instruments<br />
and loudspeakers, namely that the best of the former pamper<br />
our hearing with the most beautiful natural resonances while<br />
the best of the latter do so with the smallest possible degree<br />
of these. The source of this natural resonance is frequently the<br />
wood itself as it vibrates in its own individual manner.<br />
However, instead of building speaker cabinets from centimetrethick<br />
concrete or simply ignoring the intrinsic characteristics of<br />
wood in terms of resonance, we have simply done things in our<br />
own way, intensively examining and subsequently optimising<br />
the vibratory behaviour of the AURUM’s cabinet walls. When<br />
this has been completed, our craftsmen then put together the<br />
cabinet in this perfected form.<br />
The Pressure Chamber/Reflex Principle<br />
closed<br />
tweeter chamber<br />
Aluminium<br />
ribbon tweeter<br />
The cabinets of the TITAN, VULKAN, MONTAN and ORKAN have<br />
a very special common feature, namely that the rear sides of<br />
the diaphragms work in a bass reflex environment and the front<br />
closed<br />
midrange<br />
chamber<br />
sides in a pressure chamber. This technology was initially used<br />
in professional-standard recording studio monitor units and is<br />
practically unprecedented in the world of hi-fi speakers. The<br />
Information/<br />
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AURUM<br />
midrange<br />
crossover<br />
170 mm Ø ALTIMA ®<br />
midrange<br />
pressure chamber<br />
260 mm Ø ALTIMA ®<br />
woofer<br />
combination of the pressure chamber and reflex principles enables<br />
incredible sonic intensity coupled with the very highest aural<br />
accuracy. And the nice thing about it: even at very high volumes<br />
the bass remains contoured and impressive in their depth.<br />
The Crossover Network<br />
switch level<br />
adjustment<br />
woofer<br />
crossover<br />
pressure chamber<br />
260 mm Ø ALTIMA ®<br />
woofer<br />
Bisectional in the TITAN, the elaborate crossover circuits are<br />
built from high-quality, selected components.<br />
They have low-impedance, laminated transformer coil cores for<br />
low-loss and low-distortion reproduction in the lower tonal<br />
bass reflex tube<br />
ranges, particularly fast PP film capacitors and low-inductance<br />
metal film resistors for accurately defined trebles. The crossover<br />
BiWiringterminal<br />
circuits function in an extremely amp-friendly manner, so the<br />
TITAN, VULKAN and MONTAN will also harmonize with amplifiers<br />
of the exotic kind as well.<br />
bass reflex port
The ALTIMA® Diaphragms<br />
The loudspeakers in the AURUM range never fail to impress with<br />
their innovative power. ALTIMA® is a perfected composite of the<br />
three light metals aluminium, titanium and magnesium, specially<br />
developed to achieve optimal vibratory characteristics. The<br />
main reason behind the differences in the way that diverse materials<br />
sound lies in the fact that vibrating diaphragms bend uncontrollably<br />
and do not then follow the parameters of the voice<br />
coil. The extent of these so-called “partial vibrations” largely determines<br />
the intrinsic sound produced by a diaphragm. Against<br />
this background the loud-speaker manufacturers endeavour to<br />
suppress material-induced resonances as effectively as possible,<br />
distributing them over various frequencies in order to conceal<br />
them to the greatest possible extent. ALTIMA®, in contrast,<br />
opens up completely new possibilities: on the one hand, it enables<br />
the forcing out of material resonances from where they are<br />
taking place in the speaker and, on the other hand, it enables<br />
the resonances to be gathered and then eliminated via network.<br />
This sounds like a simple enough process but it is hardly possible<br />
with other materials, so the characteristics that set our cone<br />
diaphragms apart from the rest are speed, meticulous precision<br />
and the absence of undesired resonances.<br />
The AURUM Ribbon Tweeter<br />
The ribbon tweeters, which were specially developed for <strong>quadral</strong>'s<br />
AURUM speakers, work at the top models TITAN, VULKAN,<br />
BASE TITAN and BASE PRESTIGE with a real aluminium ribbon,<br />
all other AURUM models use a magnetostatic ribbon. We favour<br />
using ribbon tweeters, as they produce the best ratio between<br />
power and size and we also use very valuable and powerful neodymium<br />
magnets to drive the feather-light foil. This enables the<br />
signal to pass through the gossamer membrane in an effortless<br />
process (see Fig. 1). The whole surface area is driven here, unlike<br />
a conventional dome (see Fig. 2) that only uses the outer edge,<br />
as using the entire driven area prevents any partial oscillations<br />
from occurring. The oblong styling of the sound outlet also improves<br />
the sound dispersion characteristics and very wide sound<br />
emission can be realised horizontally and this also effectively<br />
prevents the severe bundling of unwanted reflections from the<br />
ceiling and the floor that occurs in the vertical axis.<br />
The TITAN’s exceptional status is the result of numerous technical<br />
innovations and optimisations. The ribbon-tweeter has been<br />
completely re-developed according to the principles used in a<br />
real ribbon speaker: Its gossamer and feather-like membrane is<br />
in close contact with two hugely powerful neodymium magnetic<br />
blocks. The membrane is somewhat finer as compared<br />
to its predecessor yet it can clearly handle greater ranges and<br />
it is so effectively damped at the rear that this ribbon speaker<br />
reproduces astounding music and the finest tone details with<br />
phenomenal ease!<br />
Three different types of ribbons are used by <strong>quadral</strong>'s AURUM.<br />
The membrane surface area of the big MONTAN ribbon is four<br />
times bigger when compared to the smaller ribbons, which are<br />
also ideally suited for reproducing music, and this enables the<br />
AURUM ribbon tweeters to work at a full octave deeper (from 2<br />
KHZ) and generate 10 dB more maximum pressure, which means<br />
that they can play at double the previous sound level.<br />
In summing up, it can be seen that ribbon tweeters also produce<br />
dazzling detail that is also clear and velvety at low volumes and<br />
they also easily outperform conventional domes due to the conventional<br />
dome’s inherent mechanical resistance.<br />
Fig1: Ribbon tweeter:<br />
Perfect oscillation across the entire<br />
frequency range<br />
Fig 2: Titan calotte:<br />
Normal oscillation up to approx.<br />
10 kHz and then severe resonances<br />
above this level<br />
Soft dome:<br />
Various irregularities within the<br />
entire frequency range
AURUM P8<br />
AURUM M8<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
AURUM P8 – preamplifier<br />
Systematically engineered for enjoyment. Our AURUM P8 has been<br />
designed as a pedigree stereo preamplifier. The complete layout and<br />
every individual component profits from the use of the most up-todate<br />
circuitry and development technology, so that the P8 sets new<br />
standards with regard to sound, configuration AND ease of use. One<br />
particular highlight is the discretely designed and buffered digital<br />
section. When combined with the top quality 192kHz/24-bit Burr<br />
Brown transducer and a sophisticated jitter correction system, the<br />
P8’s performance far outstrips any other digital source. Quadruple<br />
parallel symmetric output stages for optimum load responses across<br />
the cables and amplifiers and the pulse-optimised Bessel filter can<br />
also be emphasised so that the P8 remains a superb high-tech unit<br />
when working on the analogue side. Vinyl fans will be delighted<br />
with the integrated, premium quality phono-amplifier, as the bypass<br />
function enables perfect integration in a home cinema / theater system<br />
to be realised, giving you perfect stereo sound.<br />
AURUM M8 – mono- / stereo-amplifier<br />
Welcome to the premiere class of power amplification. The M8 is<br />
a pedigree amplifier with full detail capabilities, immense sound<br />
transparency as well as unrestricted musicality. At the same time<br />
it also gives you full power and easy control as it blazes forth with<br />
blood-curdling peaks together with full dynamics. Even very sophisticated<br />
speakers have found their master in the M8, especially with<br />
regard to the switchable two channel stage, as this enables it to<br />
work as a pure mono-amplifier as well. As far as the power supply<br />
is concerned, the M8 uses a combination of mains filter, a specially<br />
developed toroidal transformer as well as discrete power supplies.<br />
The two amplification stages are fully separated from each other<br />
and this prevents mutual interference from occurring in both channels.<br />
Complete signal processing is carried out completely symmetrically<br />
- the M8 generates both plus as well as minus information in<br />
this operation. The balancing ensures that the music remains virtually<br />
complete even if it is subjected to external interactions (e.g. HF<br />
backscattering from other equipment).
The art of German engineering<br />
NEW<br />
Black high gloss<br />
We recommend our superior speakers<br />
titan, vulkan and montan<br />
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AURUM A5<br />
AURUM C5 DA<br />
AURUM A5<br />
– top-of-the-line amplifier<br />
2 x 1 = A5. That’s our formula for unadulterated musical passion:<br />
Starting from a double mono design, with separate power feed, signal<br />
processing and amplification, our high-end integrated amplifiers are<br />
based on the full scientific spectrum of circuit technology resulting<br />
in an enjoyable, outstanding listening experience. We have placed<br />
great value on the symbiosis of extremely fine, graceful delivery<br />
paired with splendid strength and sound dynamics.<br />
AURUM C5 DA<br />
– top-of-the-line CD player<br />
Our top-of-the-line C5 DA CD player employs uncompromising<br />
design to make sure an audio CD’s bits and bytes flawlessly unfurl<br />
their musical art. Sophisticated vibration dampers detach the drive<br />
from its environment. Besides many other highlights, such as the<br />
discretely designed Class A output stages, the unit provides the most<br />
natural, distortion-free sound possible, with no analytical feel. For an<br />
optimal connection to the A5 top-of-the-line amplifier, completely<br />
symmetrical XLR sockets are available.<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
AURUM A5<br />
"We can highly recommend it.”<br />
03/13 (Greece)<br />
”With their reference power amplifier <strong>quadral</strong> is not presenting an<br />
overblown high-end unit here,<br />
but a unit with real value with<br />
regard to the sound.”<br />
Magazin 01/13 (Germany)<br />
AURUM A5 / C5<br />
A5: Sound: 82%<br />
Price/perfor.: EXCELLENT HHHH<br />
C5: Sound: 76%<br />
Price/perfor.: EXCELLENT HHHH<br />
Sound: 100% Test result: 90%<br />
09/11 (Germany)<br />
10/11+01/12 (CZ)
The art of German engineering<br />
AURUM A5<br />
03/12 (Germany)<br />
A5 Four Globes<br />
C5 Five Globes<br />
09/11 (UK)<br />
AURUM A5 / C5<br />
Stereo components upper class<br />
07/12 (Germany)<br />
02/13 (Germany)<br />
Black high gloss Nature Oak* Oak-Choco*<br />
*Real-wood veneer<br />
We recommend our superior speakers<br />
MONTAN and orkan<br />
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AURUM A3<br />
AURUM C3<br />
AURUM A3 – high-end amplifier<br />
Unwanted troublemakers don’t stand a chance with the A3: Like<br />
the larger A5, it uses our innovative power filter, whose broadband<br />
characteristics make for outstanding specifications. This means that<br />
sound-diminishing imprecisions in the power grid don’t affect signal<br />
amplification. For the speakers, we have also emphasized decoupling<br />
and have integrated our amplifiers with newly developed passive<br />
output filters with special hand-wound coils. This high degree of<br />
separation from external influences brings music lovers fascinatingly<br />
detailed, dynamic sound experiences.<br />
AURUM C3 – high-end CD player<br />
The C3 doesn’t just look related to the top-of-the-line C5 DA CD<br />
player but shares some of its technical refinements. An intricate<br />
process allows the laser unit to calibrate itself. Continuous<br />
adjustment of focus tracking and EF balance ensures maximum<br />
readout precision — even years from now! A complex passive<br />
secondary filter separates the analogue and digital circuitry from<br />
each other. Therefore, sound information gets to the amplifier at the<br />
right time, with uncompromised authenticity.<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
AURUM A3 / C3 (In combination with AURUM WOTAN)<br />
"Whoever invests in the AURUM/<strong>quadral</strong> combination gets his<br />
full money’s worth and an overall system that simply makes good<br />
music.“<br />
HIFI-STARS<br />
12/11 - 02/12 (Germany)
The art of German engineering<br />
AURUM A3 / C3<br />
(In combination with AURUM ORKAN)<br />
"Powerful CD player/amplifier combination<br />
with excellent acoustics, superb characteristics<br />
and top quality workmanship."<br />
01/12 (Germany)<br />
Black high gloss Nature Oak* Oak-Choco*<br />
*Real-wood veneer<br />
We recommend our superior speakers<br />
WOTAN, ALTAN and mEGAN<br />
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AURUM P8, A5 und A3<br />
Preamplifier technology:<br />
• Input switching using premium encapsulated signal relays<br />
with gold-plated contacts for optimal signal transmission.<br />
The relays are virtually wear-free and have an extraordinarily<br />
long life.<br />
P8 special features:<br />
• A particularly sensitive stage for high resolution music reproduction<br />
in the AURUM P8 is the digital module controller.<br />
The phase-locked loop (PLL) controls the interaction of<br />
the digital inputs and the transducer. Each of these stages is<br />
controlled by a controller that has been developed by ourselves.<br />
A sophisticated system using a fine passive filter decouples<br />
the digital modules from each other.<br />
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Technology<br />
AURUM<br />
Electronic<br />
• For the input stage, AURUM developers use BI-FET operational<br />
amplifiers, making AURUM amplifiers especially low<br />
in noise and distortion. They also transmit a very broad frequency<br />
response. The result is a significant increase in music<br />
reproduction dynamics.<br />
• AURUM amplifiers are equipped with studio-quality volume<br />
control switching, which makes for precise logarithmic volume<br />
setting capabilities. This guarantees that the right and<br />
left channels are set to exactly the same volume. Compared<br />
to previous technology, this sophisticated technology has<br />
the advantage of greater dynamics when playing music.<br />
• For the signal paths, our engineers exclusively use premium,<br />
German-made polypropylene film capacitors, no lossy electrolytic<br />
capacitors. This type of signal transmission very effectively<br />
minimizes distortion.<br />
• Even the initial design phase, special attention was paid to<br />
especially short signal paths. SMD technology, an innovative<br />
technology for developing and producing printed circuit<br />
boards, guarantees that the signal is transferred with the<br />
least possible interference or loss.<br />
• Long cable paths place the highest demands on today’s<br />
preamplifiers. This is the reason why the AURUM P8 has<br />
been equipped with a parallel, symmetrical 4-way output<br />
stage.<br />
• The P8’s integrated top quality phono-amplifier equalizes as<br />
per RIAA with accuracy better than 0.2dB. Input signals<br />
from MC and MM pickup systems are processed by the
preamplifier using low noise audio operation amplifiers<br />
from analog devices.<br />
• The integrated Burr/Brown D/A converter, which works at<br />
192 kHz/24-bit, enables modern data storage devices to be<br />
combined with the AURUM preamplifier. The connection<br />
can be set up using optical or co-axial inputs.<br />
• A Bessel-filter has been integrated to ensure optimum pulse<br />
transfers in order to keep the AURUM P8’s sound quality at<br />
the highest level.<br />
• A by-pass input enables the AURUM preamplifier to be optimally<br />
combined with a home cinema / theater receiver.<br />
AURUM M8, A5 und A3<br />
Amplifier technology:<br />
• A completely discrete output stage design makes for virtually<br />
perfect music reproduction. This demanding but effective<br />
type of power amplification also offers reproduction<br />
with an especially broad frequency response.<br />
• Power transistors from a renowned manufacturer, delivering<br />
more than 200 watts, ensure high impulse with clean music<br />
reproduction. In addition, these are extraordinarily long-life<br />
transistors.<br />
• The broader a band an amplifier works with, the more captivating<br />
its sound characteristics. Unfortunately, many manufacturers<br />
avoid broadband music reproduction, because radiation<br />
and vibration make these devices very interference<br />
prone. A specially developed passive output filter with a<br />
unique hand-wound coil decouples the speaker from the<br />
output stage, thus allowing the AURUM amplifier to operate<br />
in broadband without interference.<br />
• Previous speaker relays had a natural tendency to wear,<br />
which usually led to the speaker channels losing volume or<br />
even failing over time. AURUM engineers use a vacuumwelded<br />
output relay with a special alloy that prevents this<br />
from happening.<br />
M8 special features:<br />
• The AURUM M8 engineers have used their tremendous expertise<br />
to develop a new main transformer with especially<br />
low dispersion that uses special winding technology. A<br />
wide-band mains filter eliminates any symmetric or asymmetric<br />
problems and this ensures a perfect power supply.<br />
Real dual mono-layouts on the secondary side of the transformer<br />
prevent any crosstalk between the channels. Two low<br />
impedance mains supplies ensure that ample power reserves<br />
are available as well as the high dynamics needed for the<br />
reproduction of music. The separated channels remain stable<br />
even when they are working under high loads and they<br />
can also be driven independently of each other.<br />
• Relays are used to switch the AURUM amplifier between<br />
stereo and mono modes and this means that the system is<br />
virtually loss-free and the newly developed circuitry is automatically<br />
matched to the operating voltage. The M8 is<br />
therefore capable of driving power-hungry and impedance<br />
critical speakers. This know-how is also used if the speaker<br />
Groups A and B have to be driven together.<br />
• The AURUM development team have used relays that only<br />
have hard gold plated contacts for switching between the<br />
signal sources. If the XLR input is activated then the RCA<br />
signal is shut off automatically and this effectively prevents<br />
any problems being caused by crosstalk.<br />
• In order to be able to realise short signal paths and high accuracy<br />
during the signal matching, the engineering team<br />
has used professional signal relays with gold plated contacts<br />
in this stage as well.<br />
• The heat produced inside the unit is quickly dissipated<br />
thanks to the use of high-temperature insulating foil. This<br />
increases the thermal reserves and the service life of the<br />
output transistors.<br />
• Symmetric signal processing has decisive advantages for the<br />
amplifier’s sound. A ‘+’ and a ‘–’ conductor as well as a separate<br />
earth conductor are available for use as the signal path.<br />
The M8 has been developed so that input signals from nonsymmetric<br />
sources can also be converted in the unit and<br />
then processed symmetrically.<br />
AURUM P8/M8, A5 und A3<br />
Power supply technology:<br />
• The AURUM Standby eco-adapter consumes less than 0.9<br />
watts of power.<br />
• The transformers have been developed especially for AU-<br />
RUM Electronic. They use innovative spot welding technology<br />
and minimize the power adapter’s electromagnetic<br />
field. This allows the output stages to operate trouble-free,<br />
and all AURUM amplifiers of the same series have the same<br />
fascinating sound.<br />
• Symmetric disturbances are in every power grid, and asymmetric<br />
disturbances through a device’s housing or mass<br />
negatively influence an amplifier’s acoustic behaviour. However,<br />
these are eliminated by broadband power filters, guaranteeing<br />
the greatest possible music enjoyment. Another<br />
special filter prevents annoying hum from the toroidal<br />
transformer.<br />
• Discretely designed rectifiers with 200A ultra-fast recovery<br />
Schottky diodes guarantee the amplifier’s interference-free<br />
operation.<br />
• Five separate electrolytic charging capacitors per channel<br />
with a specially developed circuit ensure fast power delivery.<br />
This means that AURUM amplifiers play effortlessly even<br />
with fast and high impulses.<br />
M8 special features:<br />
• Real dual mono-layouts on the secondary side of the transformer<br />
prevent any crosstalk between the channels. Two low<br />
impedance mains supplies ensure that ample power reserves<br />
are available as well as the high dynamics needed for the<br />
reproduction of music. The separated channels remain stable<br />
even when they are working under high loads and they<br />
can also be driven independently of each other.<br />
• The AURUM M8 amplifier uses its own power supply for the<br />
input amplifiers and the voltage amplifier and this ensures<br />
better electronic isolation between the different amplifier<br />
stages. This module’s very low interference levels and the
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reduced interference between the channels increase the fine<br />
dynamics and the spatial reproduction of your music.<br />
• The independent mains supply with separate earths for all of<br />
the M8’s digital circuit components ensures that the digital<br />
section is fully isolated. The sound stage remains protected<br />
against disruptive interference.<br />
• 10 single electrolytic charging capacitors per channel together<br />
with circuitry developed within the company ensure<br />
rapid power supply capabilities. This is why AURUM amplifiers<br />
remain masterful even when processing fast and high<br />
pulses.<br />
Protection circuit technology:<br />
• In AURUM amplifiers, the protective circuits are not in the<br />
signal path, which distinguishes them from many competitors.<br />
This principle makes sure the sound is not influenced by<br />
the protective circuits.<br />
• Ordinary protective circuits limit the current flow early,<br />
which leads to bad sound, because the amplifiers have low<br />
energy reserve. A dynamic protective circuit developed for<br />
AURUM amplifier protects the power amplifier. Thus the<br />
three various output sizes are continuously measured and<br />
matched to one another. This protective circuit allows the<br />
amplifier to work with higher current flows. That leads to<br />
dynamic sound with true detail. Additionally, several sensors<br />
measure the temperature and switch the device off during<br />
overheating and secure it against switching back on. A further<br />
protective DC circuit prevent your loudspeaker from<br />
malfunction caused by d.c. voltage at the output stage.<br />
A5 special features:<br />
• The development engineers have created the AURUM A5 as<br />
a true dual mono construction. That means that each channel<br />
has its own power supply, its own signal processing, and<br />
its own signal amplification. Therefore the channels can operate<br />
interference-free and independently of each other.<br />
The increased power, dynamics and energy reserves pay off<br />
in stable, high-resolution sound.<br />
• For a strong power supply, the A5 is designed with two separately<br />
operating, low-leakage main power adapters, transformers<br />
and rectifier lines.<br />
• For the sensitive input stage, we use low-noise audio operational<br />
amplifiers from Analogue Devices.<br />
• Besides optimal signal transmission, the A5 offers the benefits<br />
of balanced input (XLR). This process allows signal<br />
transmission with an earth conductor that carries no signal<br />
flows.<br />
AURUM C5 DA und C3<br />
Digital technology:<br />
• Using a technically demanding process, the CD player’s laser<br />
unit constantly undergoes automatic alignment and calibration.<br />
Because the digital component’s focus tracking and<br />
EF balance are regularly aligned, the device plays all CDs<br />
with extreme precision — even years down the road.<br />
• For AURUM CD players, AURUM’s developers exclusively use<br />
24bit/192KHz Burr Brown D/A converters.
Analogue technology:<br />
• To design the highest level of acoustic behaviour into the<br />
AURUM CD player, Bessel filters are installed for optimal<br />
pulse transmission.<br />
• For the audio paths, AURUM developers use BIFET operational<br />
amplifiers, making AURUM CD player especially low in<br />
noise and distortion. They also transmit a very broad frequency<br />
response. The result is a significant increase in music<br />
reproduction dynamics.<br />
• For the signal paths, our engineers exclusively use premium,<br />
German-made polypropylene film capacitors, no lossy electrolytic<br />
capacitors. This type of signal transmission very effectively<br />
minimizes distortion.<br />
• Various innovative filters see to it that AURUM CD players<br />
operate trouble free.<br />
Power supply technology:<br />
• AURUM CD players are designed with a technically complex<br />
passive secondary filter. This separates the analogue band<br />
from the digital band, so that the two bands don’t influence<br />
each other. The result is significant sound improvement versus<br />
conventionally designed units.<br />
• The AURUM Standby eco-adapter consumes less than 0.5<br />
watts of power.<br />
• The transformers have been developed especially for AU-<br />
RUM Electronic. They use innovative spot welding technology<br />
and minimize the power adapter’s electromagnetic<br />
field. This allows the Equipment to operate trouble-free, and<br />
all AURUM CD players of the same series have the same fascinating<br />
sound.<br />
• Symmetric disturbances are in every power grid, and asymmetric<br />
disturbances through a device’s housing or mass<br />
negatively influence an amplifier’s acoustic behaviour. However,<br />
these are eliminated by a broadband power filter, guaranteeing<br />
the greatest possible music enjoyment. Another<br />
special filter prevents annoying hum from the toroidal<br />
transformer.<br />
C5 DA special features:<br />
• The AURUM development department has endowed the AU-<br />
RUM C5 DA with separate power adapters for standby, digital<br />
and analogue supply. This technically very clean process<br />
detaches the individual sections and provides the device<br />
with the highest level of trouble-free operation.<br />
• And again, to increase the CD unit’s precision, the C5 DA<br />
additionally works with a master clock generator. This makes<br />
it stand out from other CD players of its class, and has the<br />
desired results of improved sound and temperature stability.<br />
What’s more, the use of a re-clocking design for all relevant<br />
stages of the C5 DA leads to the highest possible timing<br />
precision.<br />
• The discretely designed CLASS A output stages make for<br />
warm, almost distortion-free sound.<br />
• Besides for optimal signal transmission, the C5 DA offers the<br />
benefits of balanced output (XLR). This process allows signal<br />
transmission with an earth conductor that bears no signal<br />
flows.<br />
• The CD drive is supported on vibration dampers, which prevents<br />
ambient vibration from transferring to the drive. Also,<br />
the drive’s laser unit is equipped with special vibration protection.<br />
• The outstanding converter of the new C5 DA is now able to<br />
be used as external D/A-converter as well.<br />
• For the AURUM C3 and C5 DA, particularly quiet drive motors<br />
are used.<br />
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PLATINUM M<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s new PLATINUM M family displays unique harmony in<br />
exquisite speaker technology.<br />
A live experience is the ideal it competes with.<br />
With every pitch and any instrumentation, it fills the room with<br />
lifelike sound.<br />
Low-vibration housings, enlarged drive magnets, and improved<br />
cones made of aluminium bring life to turbulent bass runs and<br />
flawless, exhilarating middle tones.<br />
And above all, <strong>quadral</strong>’s new RiCom V ring transducer shines, with<br />
its ultra-fine resolution. Reliving the atmosphere of a live concert<br />
requires perfected technology: PLATINUM M.<br />
Whether with analogue hi-fi stereo or digital surround sound, your<br />
home becomes a VIP box. PLATINUM M’s sound transports you right<br />
to the concert or into the thick of the film action.<br />
White front frames are available as an option.<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
PLATINUM M50<br />
"The M50 delighted everyone who was entrusted with it<br />
and it also looks “chic”."<br />
HIFI STATEMENT 01/13 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M50, M25, M10 BASE, QUBE 12<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, HIGHLIGHT<br />
VERY GOOD, 90 points<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT<br />
audiovision 12/12 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M40<br />
VERY GOOD<br />
Price/performance VERY GOOD<br />
AUDIO 03/13 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M30, M20, M10 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
Top class, outstanding<br />
HEIMKINO 02-03/13 (Germany)
... inspired by the life experience.<br />
MASTERPIECE at its best<br />
NEW<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
PLATINUM M50<br />
Five Globes<br />
07/13 (UK)<br />
QUBE 12<br />
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PLATINUM M<br />
PLATINUM M50<br />
PLATINUM M40<br />
PLATINUM M30<br />
Supreme power and fantastically fine distinction<br />
are the PLATINUM M50’s strengths. This<br />
speaker brings a grand live atmosphere with<br />
superior on-stage reproduction. Both 18 cm<br />
basses plunge boldly into the depths, while the<br />
accurate midranges build a solid but graceful<br />
bridge between the bass and the overtones.<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s new ring transducer even ascends<br />
high above the auditory threshold. That’s why<br />
it master’s the perceptible high tones with such<br />
aplomb.<br />
Whether it is passionate solo voices on CD or<br />
the thunder of a live hard rock concert on DVD,<br />
the PLATINUM M40 let’s you experience the<br />
stage performance up, close and personal.<br />
Its bass pressure comes from two 17 cm chassis<br />
with aluminium membranes.<br />
Meanwhile, <strong>quadral</strong>’s agile, highly resilient<br />
RiCom V ring transducer takes care of the fine,<br />
solid overtones.<br />
Whether it's the runaway power of an orchestral<br />
performance or the subtle timbre of a solo<br />
instrument, the PLATINUM M30 transports you<br />
into the mood of a live concert on stage. A<br />
woofer for authentic, powerful bass notes and<br />
a high-output low/midrange for the entire frequency<br />
spectrum of the tonic scale. The ring<br />
transducer scatters its brilliant trebles over the<br />
other sounds. A truly outstanding sound picture<br />
delivered by a fine-shared corpus.<br />
"The M50 delighted everyone who was entrusted with<br />
it and it also looks “chic”."<br />
HIFI STATEMENT 01/13 (Germany)<br />
"A well elaborated and sophisticated construction with<br />
remarkable technical solutions....Chapeau."<br />
HiFi Test 01/13 (Germany)<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
Result: 89/100, VERY GOOD<br />
Audio Test 03/13 (Germany)<br />
BEST BUY<br />
TEST WINNER<br />
HiFi Choice 02/13 (Poland)<br />
video magazin 02/13 (Germany)<br />
PLATINUM M30, M20, M10 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
TOP CLASS, OUTSTANDING 1,1<br />
HEIMKINO 02/13 (Germany)
The combination of the small, light titanium membrane<br />
with the very powerful, ring-shaped neodymium<br />
magnet preserves the fine nuances of all overtones<br />
while broadening the frequency range to 50 kHz<br />
— ideal for Blueray, SACD and DVD audio.<br />
PLATINUM M25<br />
PLATINUM M20<br />
PLATINUM M10 BASE<br />
Many high-end fans consider 2-way systems to<br />
be the ultimate pinnacle. And here their opinion<br />
is reinforced. The achievements of <strong>quadral</strong>’s<br />
dual aluminium bass membrane and RiCom V<br />
tweeter — right up to the edge of the audible<br />
range — are nothing less than impressive.<br />
They produce powerful, sharply contoured<br />
sound with pinpoint precision. For hi-fi pleasure<br />
or as an auxiliary speaker in a surround<br />
system.<br />
It is a stylish addition to the PLATINUM family.<br />
Many high-end fans consider 2-way systems<br />
to be the ultimate experience and their opinion<br />
is reinforced here. The achievements of<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s dual aluminium bass membrane and<br />
the RiCom V tweeter, which take the system<br />
right up to the edge of the audibility range,<br />
are nothing less than impressive. It reproduces<br />
powerful, sharply contoured sound with pinpoint<br />
precision. For hi-fi pleasure or use as an<br />
auxiliary speaker in a surround system.<br />
It is a stylish addition to the PLATINUM family.<br />
The role of the 3-way central speaker in a surround<br />
ensemble is to clearly and courageously<br />
accentuate the human voice. To bring the spoken<br />
word “picture perfect” to the listener, runtime<br />
correction is integrated into the frequency<br />
separating filter. This compensates for acoustic<br />
pressure losses in the listening area and lends<br />
precision to every syllable. It makes the PLATI-<br />
NUM M10 BASE very forgiving when it comes<br />
to listening position. Even those sitting off to<br />
the side stay in the thick of the action.<br />
Brand-new low-, middle- and high-range chassis,<br />
biwiring terminals with intricate cable bridges, and<br />
frequency separating filters with bass-strengthening<br />
bass transformer circuits (BTCs), make the PLATINUM<br />
M speakers a first-class team-mate for your hi-fi or<br />
surround set.<br />
They include low-vibration MDF housings and solid<br />
baffles with high-gloss varnish.<br />
(DESIGN STATIV G optional available)<br />
(DESIGN STATIV G optional available)<br />
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Aluminium-Cones<br />
The new aluminium membranes installed in the PLATINUM M<br />
are very close to <strong>quadral</strong>’s extremely successful ALTIMA® membranes.<br />
We have started to use aluminium with a somewhat<br />
higher proportion of magnesium, so that the membranes are<br />
more rigid and this ensures that their surfaces have a higher<br />
compressive strength. This process also alters the frequency<br />
range, but we have corrected this by making minor modifications<br />
to the shape of the membrane and the dust cap used in<br />
your music centre.<br />
The recently developed 14 cm low/mid-range membrane used<br />
in the Platinum series combines reduced distortion and linearity<br />
at the highest level.<br />
The extremely rigid and lightweight aluminium membrane ensures<br />
that exceptional linearity and a non-resonating frequency<br />
range can be realised when used in conjunction with a frequency<br />
separator and it does not produce any dampening in<br />
the crossover ranges.<br />
The precision of the technical /acoustic details guarantees pure,<br />
undistorted sound at the highest level.<br />
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ENGINEERING
RiCom V-Tweeter<br />
The accompanying graphic illustration shows you the new Ri-<br />
Com V’s perfect frequency range with frequency separation in<br />
M40 (green-coloured comparison: no frequency separation).<br />
The frequency separator used with the tweeter ensures that the<br />
high peaks generated around 2K Hz are drastically reduced over<br />
this range and this results in considerably less thermal loading<br />
and it also guarantees high reliability and less sound distortion<br />
at different listening volumes.<br />
Biwiring-Terminal<br />
Loudspeakers with a biwiring terminal are equipped with two<br />
separable signal inputs. It is therefore possible to control the<br />
tweeter and woofer separately: either with two different cables<br />
(biwiring) or, which is better for the sound, with two different<br />
amplifiers (biamping). In this way, you can achieve maximum<br />
performance from your loudspeakers. This because some amplifiers<br />
and cables are particularly well suited for higher frequencies,<br />
while others are better suited for woofer rendition.<br />
Quotation from AUDIO 3/07, PLATINUM ULTRA 9 on the RiCom<br />
ultra: Predecessor of RiCom M and RiCom V<br />
„... It is not possible to better tune a tweeter in this price range<br />
– the „RiCom” design remains fascinatingly linear even when<br />
measured on different axes. “<br />
Excerpt from STEREO 1/11, PLATINUM M3 about the RiCom-M:<br />
“... The tweeter sparkles and it is neither annoying nor even acute<br />
and its finely resolved clarity and quick response makes both the<br />
coarse as well as the fine dynamics extremely impressive.<br />
It leaves a pair of more expensive rivals quite a way behind.”<br />
1 Cover cap<br />
2 Damping material<br />
3 Pole core<br />
4 Ferrit-magnet<br />
5 Pol plate<br />
6 Assembling plate<br />
7 Moving coil<br />
8 Phase plug<br />
9 Titan membrane and corrugation<br />
10 Protection Clips<br />
11 Sound lead<br />
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CHROMIUM STYLE<br />
An uplifting sound experience right at home.<br />
Ambitious shapes accompany this pinnacle of cinematic sound.<br />
The success of this <strong>quadral</strong> series lies in its design, its redefinition<br />
of the world of surround sound — blazing the trail with beauty, a<br />
slender figure and lightning-fast membranes.<br />
These speakers reproduce music and speech with the most exacting<br />
precision, from tender lyrics to the thundering echoes.<br />
CHROMIUM handles demanding stereo with natural supremacy.<br />
With digital technologies like Dolby Digital®, Dolby True HD®, dts®<br />
and dts HD®, its sound potential comes to full flower. CHROMIUM<br />
even brings the nuances of modern audio DVDs, SACDs and Blu-Ray<br />
Discs perfectly to the fore.<br />
CHROMIUM, a masterpiece for two worlds: sight and sound.<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 102<br />
Price/performance: VERY GOOD<br />
AUDIO 02/12 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 52, 32,12 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
Top class<br />
Price/performance: VERY GOOD<br />
av magazin 03/13 (Germany)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 52, 12 BASE with QUBE 10<br />
REFERENCE<br />
5.1 Speaker system Upper Class<br />
area dvd 01/13 (Germany)
... not just for tender moments.<br />
QUBE 10<br />
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White high gloss<br />
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CHROMIUM STYLE<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 102<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 52<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 32<br />
Listen and be amazed. See and rhapsodise. The<br />
slender, top of the range CHROMIUM model<br />
doesn’t make any compromises.<br />
The CHROMIUM STYLE 102 always reproduces<br />
perfect tones over the full frequency response<br />
range: in high definition and dynamically as<br />
well. It is also a feast for the eyes that gives<br />
you maximum listening pleasure regardless<br />
of whether the sound reproduction is analog<br />
or digital. A little tip before you start an aural<br />
evaluation: You should already be feeling sophisticated!<br />
Lithe in form. Acoustically resonant. Impressive<br />
to the smallest detail. High-resolution <strong>quadral</strong><br />
polypropylene membranes with titanium coating<br />
show off the low and middle tones.<br />
Flawless overtones come from the pre-eminent<br />
<strong>quadral</strong> ribbon tweeters, whose vibrations are<br />
guided by strong double magnets.<br />
It’s small, but as a universal front/rear speaker,<br />
it’s a true CHROMIUM.<br />
Its unusually temperature-stable woofer voice<br />
coils give it enormous resilience.<br />
Precision, detail and melodious joy from a little<br />
gem.<br />
(DESIGN STATIV G optional available)<br />
Price/performance: VERY GOOD<br />
AUDIO 02/12 (Germany)<br />
STYLE 102, 32,12 with QUBE 10<br />
BEST BUY<br />
video magazin 07/13 (Germany)<br />
Top class<br />
Price/performance: VERY GOOD<br />
av magazin 03/13 (Germany)<br />
REFERENCE<br />
5.1 Speaker system Upper Class<br />
area dvd 01/13 (Germany)<br />
Top class<br />
Price/performance: VERY GOOD<br />
av magazin 03/13 (Germany)
STYLE 20 with MOUNT 400<br />
optional available<br />
Ribbon Tweeter<br />
Tweeters with feather-light ribbon membranes are a<br />
solid tradition at <strong>quadral</strong>. With the CHROMIUM series'<br />
newly developed ribbon, the membrane also takes on<br />
the job of the voice coil. The signals from the amplifier<br />
go through a transformer directly into a sheer, pleated<br />
aluminium strip — that’s the ribbon.<br />
This aluminium ribbon is embedded in a strong magnetic<br />
field. Because of its negligible mass, the ribbon<br />
transforms the alternating current signals almost<br />
effortlessly into sound. That produces the tweeter’s<br />
striking speed and exactness.<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 20<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 12 BASE<br />
QUBE 10 aktiv<br />
The new, small but exquisitely designed<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE series speakers have a great<br />
deal of technology hidden within their compact<br />
size: The woofer / middle-tone titaniumcoated<br />
polypropylene membrane and the 19<br />
mm aluminium tweeter dome guarantee maximum<br />
dynamics, precision and sovereignty. The<br />
very slender and elegant appearance ensures<br />
that the STYLE 20 integrates easily into your<br />
living environment and it will regale the listener<br />
with its astonishingly full bass and exceptionally<br />
“mature” sound.<br />
(Stand optional available).<br />
Tailored to the human voice. Not a single syllable<br />
lost. Natural, clear, distinct reproduction.<br />
As a central speaker, it is designed above all<br />
for dialogue, both in analogue and in digital<br />
surround systems. Thus, the BASE plays a central<br />
role in the CHROMIUM ensemble. Runtime<br />
correction sees to it that the spoken word is<br />
always “picture perfect”.<br />
Top class<br />
Price/performance: VERY GOOD<br />
av magazin 03/13 (Germany)<br />
REFERENCE<br />
5.1 Speaker system Upper Class<br />
area dvd 01/13 (Germany)<br />
The ideal deep bass addition. Its forceful determination<br />
and its musical adaptability make the<br />
QUBE 10 highly interesting for both HiFi as well<br />
as surround sound sets. The integrated amplifier<br />
produces an enormous 200/280 Watts and<br />
this helps the big 260 mm long-throw woofer<br />
to realise undreamt-of power. Four robust feet<br />
support the solid housing and they ensure that<br />
it can never loose contact with the floor. It is<br />
not very often that you can find cultured elegance<br />
and genuine power combined to such<br />
perfection.<br />
"<strong>quadral</strong>'s QUBE 10 is a gorgeous chunk of electronics<br />
that should fit easily into most lounges"<br />
Home Cinema Choice 07/13 (UK)<br />
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STYLE 20 with MOUNT 400<br />
optional available<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE<br />
Surround<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 / SURROUND 2008<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 is the name given to the fine HiFi and surroundsound<br />
speakers from Quadral. The elegant, high-gloss finished housings,<br />
which are available in black or white and uses sophisticated internal<br />
technology, combine modern styling with timeless solidity and<br />
exceptional sound. STYLE 20 is based on the cornerstones of the CHRO-<br />
MIUM STYLE 5.0 set, which are the four capable shelf speakers that<br />
produce the expressive stereo and home-cinema reproductions. An<br />
optional subwoofer can also contribute to submerging into the deepest<br />
bass areas.<br />
We recommend the QUBE 8 for use in small rooms and the QUBE 10 for<br />
use in large rooms. In the case of surround sound the centre speaker,<br />
which has been specially optimised for speech intelligibility, assumes<br />
the centralised main sound role so that it seems to come direct from<br />
the flat screen.<br />
(QUBE 8 aktiv optional available)<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 with QUBE 8 active<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Multichannel-loudspeaker-systems<br />
area dvd 10/2012<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0 with SUB 88 DV<br />
OUTSTANDING 1,1<br />
HEIMKINO 02-03/2012
Information/<br />
Technology<br />
<strong>quadral</strong> CHROMIUM STYLE<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
The <strong>quadral</strong> ribbon tweeter.<br />
The ribbon tweeter, which has been especially developed<br />
by <strong>quadral</strong> for use in the CHROMIUM STYLE series, uses the<br />
magnetostatic principle. This<br />
tweeter enjoys the advantage<br />
of having the best ratio between<br />
power and size, as very powerful<br />
neodymium magnets are used to<br />
drive the feather-light foil and<br />
these are fitted in the immediate<br />
vicinity of the membrane and its<br />
metallised conductors. This enables<br />
the signal to pass through<br />
the gossamer membrane virtually<br />
effortlessly, (see Ill. 2), and partial-oscillations<br />
cannot build up<br />
as practically the entire surface area of the thin foil is driven<br />
here as opposed to conventional domes, (see Ill. 3), which<br />
are only driven at the outer edges and the high frequencies<br />
that are used cause them to resonate in the centre. The<br />
oblong styling of the sound outlet also improves the sound<br />
dispersion characteristics and very wide sound emission can<br />
be realised horizontally and this also effectively prevents the<br />
severe bundling of unwanted reflections from the ceiling and<br />
the floor that occurs in the vertical axis.<br />
Illustration 1:<br />
Delayed build-up und decay of a conventional metal dome.<br />
Illustration 2:<br />
Perfect build-up and decay of the <strong>quadral</strong> ribbon.<br />
Illustration 3:<br />
The characteristics of the <strong>quadral</strong> magnetostats, which are virtually<br />
free of partial-oscillations (i.e. resonance-free), are clearly<br />
shown in this illustration. The strong resonance produced by a top<br />
quality ceramic dome tweeter is also shown here. This resonance<br />
still remains visible at 1 mm, even though it is less dramatic. This<br />
causes negative acoustic feedback in the lower high tone ranges.<br />
The <strong>quadral</strong> magnetostat sounds clean, pure and rich in detail and<br />
without any exaggeration at all.<br />
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SIGNO AVANTGARDE<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Our SIGNO range includes a selection of well-conceived, premium<br />
quality system components for you to use and their design and the<br />
materials used in them make them predestined for pure music reproduction.<br />
At the same time the long-lasting quality of the materials used by<br />
us emphasises the value of these superb speakers. The specific components<br />
are harmonised perfectly with one another in an intricate<br />
process in order to produce this unique reproduction equipment.<br />
The most important task is specified clearly: The musical information<br />
conveyed by the other sound carrying components in the hi-fi<br />
system has to be conveyed as purely as possible, so that the reproduced<br />
music is as close to the original music as it can be.<br />
Not only will you be delighted by its pure sound reproduction but<br />
you will also be very pleased with the clear styling of the speakers in<br />
our SIGNO AVANTGARDE range. The perfectly prepared high-gloss<br />
finish shows the elegant, harmonised shape of the sound transducer<br />
to advantage. The careful selection of all of the materials and their<br />
skilled interaction expressly indicates that our SIGNO range is not<br />
only an example of superbly refined sound, but that it will also become<br />
part of your elegant home décor.<br />
The complete SIGNO AVANTGARDE range consists of speakers that<br />
can be harmonised with any hi-fi system thanks to their deft and<br />
progressive acoustic performance. The powerful bass as well as the<br />
optimally suited subwoofer will quickly become your friends, for example,<br />
the QUBE 10, which has been designed not only for perfect<br />
music reproduction but for home cinema use as well.<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 80<br />
audiovision 07/13 (Germany)
... the sound at home<br />
NEW<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 80<br />
04/13 (Germany)<br />
black high gloss<br />
white high gloss<br />
QUBE 10<br />
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SIGNO AVANTGARDE SIGNO AVANTGARDE 80<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 70<br />
The SIGNO 80 is the largest upright speaker at the top of our new<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE range. Its double-bass with the polypropylene<br />
membranes will delight you with its particularly rich bass reproduction<br />
and the huge mid-ranges ensure that the middle frequencies<br />
remain absolutely supreme. The heavy-duty and brilliant RiCom<br />
ring transducer fills the listening area with radiant overtones.<br />
Our SIGNO 80 brings explosive drum rolls as well as mellow flute<br />
tones gently into the room.<br />
HIGHLIGHT, av result: VERY GOOD<br />
audiovision 07/13 (Germany)<br />
SIGNO 70 is the speaker that fulfils the finest musical discernments.<br />
Ranging from crisp bass to precise mid-tones thanks to recently<br />
developed polypropylene membranes up to the high-definition high<br />
trebles, this speaker will fascinate you with its superb music reproduction<br />
capabilities, which are further emphasized by the excellent<br />
localisation of instruments and singers. This is why this fine speaker<br />
with the high-gloss finish can handle very high loads, but without<br />
placing excessive demands on the amplifier.<br />
Our SIGNO 70 is actually a powerful all-round talent and you will be<br />
absolutely delighted by its sound, space requirements and dynamics,<br />
all without any discolouration.<br />
Value for money: VERY GOOD<br />
AUDIO 07/13 (Germany)<br />
04/<strong>2013</strong> (Germany)
<strong>quadral</strong> tweeter RiCom-S<br />
The combination of the small, light titanium membrane<br />
with the very powerful, ring-shaped neodymium<br />
magnet preserves the fine nuances of all overtoneswhile<br />
broadening the frequency range to 50 kHz<br />
ideal for SACD and DVD audio.<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 20<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 10 BASE<br />
QUBE 10 aktiv<br />
SIGNO 20 is a compact shelf speaker and it is<br />
the equal of our other SIGNO models in the<br />
mid and high tone ranges.<br />
The long-throw woofer polypropylene membranes<br />
also produce impressive bass, which can<br />
merely be turned down if the volume becomes<br />
deafening. This speaker will bring you great<br />
pleasure thanks to its tonal balance, transparent<br />
and vibrant playing of any type of music in<br />
virtually any location.<br />
(Our DESIGN STATIV G is available as an optional<br />
extra)<br />
Our SIGNO 10 BASE is the centre speaker that<br />
rounds off the SIGNO speaker family. The two<br />
subwoofers are supplemented in the overtone<br />
ranges by the very fine definition RiCom ring<br />
transducer tweeter.<br />
This ensures that the voices are reproduced at<br />
their original volumes instead of being reproduced<br />
differently and with exceptional transparency.<br />
The SIGNO BASE sits in a protective<br />
bowl so that the tilting angle can be adjusted.<br />
Our SIGNO 10 BASE has been designed so that<br />
the centre of a surround sound system can be<br />
configured using SIGNO components.<br />
The ideal deep bass addition. Its forceful determination<br />
and its musical adaptability make the<br />
QUBE 10 highly interesting for both HiFi as well<br />
as surround sound sets. The integrated amplifier<br />
produces an enormous 200/280 Watts and<br />
this helps the big 260 mm long-throw woofer<br />
to realise undreamt-of power. Four robust feet<br />
support the solid housing and they ensure that<br />
it can never loose contact with the floor. It is<br />
not very often that you can find cultured elegance<br />
and genuine power combined to such<br />
perfection.<br />
High quality terminal SIGNO AVANTGARDE<br />
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ASCENT CLASSIC<br />
Musicality, clarity and distortionfree dynamics throughout the entire<br />
tonal range – irrespective of whether it’s classical music, rock or<br />
home cinema soundtrack storms you’re listening to. Music in stereo<br />
becomes a very special experience. And, thanks to their homogeneous<br />
configuration, the speakers in the ASCENT CLASSIC series can be<br />
relied upon to deliver superb cinema-like sound in a 5.1 set-up. The<br />
painstakingly integrated technology makes them capable of universal<br />
yet consistently precise sound reproduction.<br />
You sense the perfect configuration right down to the very last detail,<br />
and the top-grade finish and timelessly classical lines impress at<br />
very first sight. The ASCENT CLASSIC family comprises four floorstanders,<br />
one compact and one centre speaker. The centre speaker’s<br />
deep-bass response can optimally complemented by the QUBE subwoofer<br />
range.<br />
ASCENT 90<br />
RECOMMENDED<br />
Sound: 82 points<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT<br />
AUDIO 07/12 (Germany)<br />
ASCENT 5.1 Set (ASCENT 90, 20, 10 BASE, SUB 88 DV)<br />
TOP CLASS 1,1<br />
Result: EXCELLENT<br />
HEIMKINO 4-5/12 (Germany)<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
ASCENT 80<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-loudspeaker middle class<br />
areadvd 06/12 (Germany)<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT HHHHH<br />
STEREO 02/12 (Germany)
... and the music becomes an experience.<br />
black lacquer<br />
white lacquer<br />
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ASCENT CLASSIC<br />
ASCENT 90 LE<br />
The strengths of the ASCENT 90 LE loudspeakers lie in their effortless<br />
power output and incredible sonic detailing, rounded off by a<br />
superb live atmosphere with superior stage performance.<br />
The two 18 cm woofers make for lively and truly deep-down, rich<br />
bass response while the accurate midrange units build a solid yet<br />
gracefully structured bridge between the bass and treble regions of<br />
the sonic scale.<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s new super-audio-tweeter soars even way above the upper<br />
auditory limit – and can thus be relied upon to handle all discernible<br />
trebles with incomparable ease.<br />
ASCENT 80 LE<br />
You can dream along to gentle chamber music, heat the party up<br />
to boiling point or glory in the Blu-Ray sound until you get goosebumps.<br />
ASCENT 80 LE has a full repertoire. It is powerful and superbly resilient<br />
thanks to the 17 cm double bass. Tremendous momentum<br />
and completely neutral sounding: The <strong>quadral</strong> midranges are made<br />
from polypropylene and have distortion resistant titanium coatings.<br />
Capable and exceptionally deft: <strong>quadral</strong>’s super audio tweeter with<br />
an aluminium dome gives it a radiant sheen.<br />
Conclusion: The purest listening pleasure in minor and major.<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-loudspeaker middle class areadvd 06/12<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT AUDIO 07/12<br />
Value for money: EXCELLENT STEREO 02/12
Highlight in the treble range<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s next-generation Super-Audio tweeter ensures<br />
crystal-clear sound right up into the very highest<br />
trebles. The sound-absorbing material behind the light,<br />
motion-free aluminium dome serves the purposes of<br />
both preventing unwanted reflex as well as ensuring<br />
precise guidance of the diaphragm. The resultant fine<br />
resolution up to 46,000 Hz means that the ASCENT<br />
CLASSIC speakers meet even the very latest audio<br />
standards.<br />
ASCENT 70 LE<br />
ASCENT 20 LE<br />
ASCENT 10 LE BASE<br />
A top of the range speaker that plays right<br />
at the forefront. You will be able to listen to<br />
music up to and including Blu-Ray sound. Its<br />
wide power spectrum stems from its slender<br />
design: The deep-reaching bass together with<br />
the powerful drive magnets combine to produce<br />
rich thrusts.<br />
The extremely fast polypropylene midranges<br />
are finely tuned so that they harmonise with<br />
the super-audio tweeter dome. The superaudio<br />
tweeter from <strong>quadral</strong> enables very<br />
detailed but effortless, distortion-free high<br />
tone reproductions and there are no problems<br />
whatsoever even at full volume.<br />
The ASCENT 20 LE is outstanding for its superb<br />
musical performance whilst requiring<br />
a minimum of space. It goes without saying<br />
that its compact dimensions mean less deepdown<br />
bass response than the larger units in<br />
the family, but this is certainly a ASCENT in<br />
every other way. Just like its sister units, this<br />
speaker impresses across the board with crisp<br />
bass runs, natural-sounding voices and finely<br />
detailed trebles. The ASCENT 20 LE’s slender<br />
design makes it feels at home on a bookshelf.<br />
ASCENT 20 LE is the practical loudspeaker for<br />
hi-fi stereo and home cinema sound.<br />
(DESIGN STATIV G optional available)<br />
The ASCENT 10 LE BASE task as a centre speaker<br />
is to put film dialogue across with optimum<br />
clarity – and at the same time unobtrusively integrate<br />
itself as part of the musical ensemble.<br />
The bass-midrange units with titanium<br />
covered diaphragms are time-corrected, thus<br />
enhancing the transmission angle. The new<br />
super-audio tweeter from <strong>quadral</strong> makes for a<br />
smooth and accurate transition from the lows<br />
to the hights. The result is a clear and optimally<br />
homogeneous sonic picture. ASCENT 10 LE<br />
BASE is the popular centre speaker with for all<br />
surround sound applications.<br />
ASCENT CLASSIC base plate<br />
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ARGENTUM<br />
Well-thought out details make for guaranteed listening pleasure.<br />
Aural and visual quality enter a new dimension. Discover favourite<br />
sounds anew – thanks to ARGENTUM.<br />
Enjoy music as it was always meant to be enjoyed, regardless of<br />
whether it’s the silky sound of a concert violin, the crisp riffs of a<br />
rock guitar or the hypnotic beat of a techno anthem. ARGENTUM<br />
can always be relied upon to deliver the optimum, as a pure stereo<br />
combination or in a surround set-up. Its technology makes it so<br />
versatile and enables it to venture towards exciting limits.<br />
for an optimally balanced and exemplarily neutral sound.<br />
Added to this, the diaphragm’s silver colour is in complete harmony<br />
with the high-gloss front lacquering and clean lines. There’s just<br />
something very special about ARGENTUM.<br />
The speakers of the ARGENTUM series have been optimised with<br />
improved chassis units with stronger magnets.<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
A sophisticated crossover network sets the tone and, together with<br />
the cleverly thought-out coatings on the cone diaphragm, makes<br />
ARGENTUM 390<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-floorstanding speaker middle class<br />
area dvd 01/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 390, 320, 310 BASE, SUB 88DV<br />
HIGHLIGHT /<br />
PRICE/PERFORMANCE<br />
HDTV PRAXIS 02/11 (Germany)<br />
45.000 Hz Super Audio Tweeter<br />
<strong>quadral</strong>’s super-audio tweeter made for finely contoured highlights in the trebles.<br />
The sound-damping material behind the fabric dome ensures that<br />
reflections from the rear have no effect on the diaphragm. But<br />
the really special feature lies in the extremely compact diaphragm<br />
mass which enables a cut-off frequency of 45.000 Hz. The fine<br />
tonal definition thus made possible meets the standards called for<br />
by the modern SACD and audio DVD<br />
ARGENTUM 330, 320, 310 BASE, SUB 63 aktiv<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
5.1-Loudspeaker system middle class<br />
area dvd 01/11 (Germany)
... to reach the summit of sound quality.<br />
QUBE 8<br />
Black high gloss<br />
black decor<br />
White high gloss<br />
white decor<br />
graphite<br />
Cherry decor<br />
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ARGENTUM<br />
ARGENTUM 390<br />
Dream as you listen to soft music or bring the<br />
party to boiling point with red-hot rhythms: no<br />
matter whether at low or high volumes, you<br />
can rely on ARGENTUM 390 to provide the<br />
right sound.<br />
Equipped with a powerful double bass arrangement,<br />
acoustically neutral mid-range and<br />
the new fabric dome tweeter crafted from fine<br />
artificial silk, this unit makes for pure listening<br />
pleasure – even in very large rooms of up to<br />
50 m 2 .<br />
ARGENTUM 371<br />
Hardly less capable of coping with heavy workloads<br />
than its big sister, the ARGENTUM 371 too<br />
offers outstandingly fine dynamic response and a<br />
lot of volume in reserve thanks to its double bass<br />
arrangement. In order to prevent undesirable<br />
interaction, the woofer and bass-midrange units<br />
have even been given separate chambers in the<br />
cabinet. The new ARGENTUM 371 model, with<br />
either elegant black finish, modern white colour<br />
or traditional cherry, are not only a visual treat<br />
but also a musical one, too.<br />
ARGENTUM 330<br />
Seldom seen in its category: a 3-waybookshelf<br />
loudspeaker. Its midrange unit boosts above all<br />
the unit’s aural transparency and makes for a<br />
wider soundstage than conventional 2-way<br />
loudspeakers.<br />
Whether stand-mounted or on a bookshelf,<br />
ARGENTUM 330 guarantees excellent quality<br />
of music and film sound reproduction in medium-sized<br />
rooms of up to 30 m 2 .<br />
ARGENTUM 390<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-floorstanding speaker middle class<br />
area dvd 01/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 390 mit 320, 310 BASE, SUB 88DV<br />
HIGHLIGHT / PRICE-PERFORMANCE<br />
HDTV PRAXIS 02/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 371<br />
REFERENCE Class<br />
Stereo-floorstanding speaker middle class<br />
area dvd 08/12 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 330 mit 320, 310 BASE, SUB 63 aktiv<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-floorstanding speaker middle class<br />
area dvd 01/11 (Germany)
ARGENTUM 315<br />
Depth only 14,5 cm<br />
Slim-sized loudspeaker for on-wall-use<br />
ARGENTUM 320<br />
ARGENTUM 315<br />
ARGENTUM 310 BASE<br />
Sound enthusiasts who see no need for powerful<br />
deep-down basses or use a subwoofer for<br />
the purpose can select loudspeakers that are<br />
a good deal more compact. ARGENTUM 320<br />
otherwise offers all the features that make the<br />
entire ARGENTUM family so outstanding: contoured<br />
ground tones and crystal-clear trebles;<br />
wide soundstage and locational precision; high<br />
dynamic response and the ability to generate a<br />
detailed sonic picture even when the music is<br />
turned down low.<br />
(Stativ H optional available)<br />
The low 14.5 cm design of the ASCENT 315 enables<br />
it to be used as the rear speaker in a home<br />
cinema set, to be fitted on a wall as a multi-room<br />
speaker in various rooms or as a stereo speaker<br />
placed on a bookshelf when used with a HiFi system.<br />
You cannot hide the sound from the “little”<br />
one, despite its small size, and it is distinguished<br />
by the contoured basic sound as well as clear<br />
overtones together with spaciousness and directional<br />
precision.<br />
The strength of the AGENTUM 01 BASE lies<br />
in the optimum way in which it links picture<br />
and sound. This superb centre speaker ideally<br />
complements the other ARGENTUM units to<br />
produce both analogue as well as digital surround<br />
sound. Its outstanding speech intelligibility<br />
and remarkable dynamic response put<br />
the ARGENTUM 310 BASE in a class of its own.<br />
You won’t miss even the quietest whisper in<br />
loud film passages.<br />
High quality gold plated terminal<br />
ARGENTUM 320 mit 330, 310 BASE, SUB 63 aktiv<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-floorstanding speaker middle class<br />
area dvd 01/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 320 mit 390, 310 BASE, SUB 88DV<br />
HIGHLIGHT / PRICE-PERFORMANCE<br />
HDTV PRAXIS 02/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 310 BASE mit 330, 320, SUB 63 aktiv<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Stereo-floorstanding speaker middle class<br />
area dvd 01/11 (Germany)<br />
ARGENTUM 310 BASE mit 390, 320, SUB 88DV<br />
HIGHLIGHT / PRICE-PERFORMANCE<br />
HDTV PRAXIS 02/11 (Germany)<br />
Foot of ARGENTUM floorstanding speakers<br />
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QUINTAS<br />
PHASE 15<br />
MAXI<br />
QUINTAS 6000 II/5000 II<br />
The appealing design and flawless craftsman-ship of <strong>quadral</strong>’s<br />
QUINTAS surround sets please the eye, while the speakers’ effervescent<br />
dynamics and tonal balance bring pure listening enjoyment.<br />
Frugal listeners get an ideal combination of high-quality music and<br />
film soundtrack reproduction. The set’s full-grown upright speakers<br />
produce respectable bass volume, so you can dispense with an additional<br />
subwoofer.<br />
The central speaker boasts impressive speech intelligibility and<br />
acoustically neutral music reproduction, while the rear satellites<br />
provide a spectacular surround effect.<br />
PHASE 15<br />
A 5.1 set cannot be positioned optimally in many lounges or even<br />
home-cinemas, as it needs to emit sound directly into the area behind<br />
it. In order to produce a really good feeling of space under<br />
these circumstances and without having to directly position one<br />
of the speakers, you ideally need a diffused sound source such as a<br />
<strong>quadral</strong> PHASE 15 and the flip switch mounted on the back enables<br />
the speaker to be used as a bipolar, dipolar or even a completely<br />
normal speaker. The dipolar setting should be used in small rooms,<br />
as the two tweeters work in opposite phases here and this process<br />
ensures that a diffused acoustic pattern is generated. The two<br />
tweeters work as a phase-matched pair in bipolar mode and the<br />
PHASE 15 works as a direct sound emitter using only one tweeter<br />
when switched to the ‘normal’ setting.<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Black ash decor<br />
White<br />
high-gloss<br />
Black<br />
high-gloss Graphite
Included wall mount MAXI 330 W / 220 W<br />
MAXI 440<br />
MAXI 330 W<br />
MAXI 220 W<br />
Wall mount MOUNT 180 optional (for MAXI 330 W /<br />
220 W)<br />
Let the sounds of your favourite music grip<br />
you. The weatherproof MAXI bass reflex speakers<br />
will be pleased to help you. MAXI 440 impresses<br />
with its 135 mm long-throw midrange/<br />
woofer well capable of handling high volume<br />
levels and a 25 mm fabric dome tweeter for<br />
brilliant trebles.<br />
Apart from its acoustic qualities, this compact<br />
unit can be positioned in any surroundings:<br />
compact, with a high-quality stain-resistant<br />
lacquered finish in black, white or silver, like all<br />
MAXI models.<br />
Wall mount MOUNT 400 optionally available.<br />
This speaker has the makings of an all-rounder.<br />
As versatile in its applications as it is in terms<br />
of its convincing sound qualities, the MAXI 330 W<br />
can be used in pairs as hi-fi speakers and in<br />
fives as centre, front and rear satellites in a<br />
surround system. And it simply loves working<br />
with active or passive subwoofers. All in all a<br />
small marvel – and that goes for its price, too.<br />
(Wall mount included.)<br />
Small loudspeaker – big performance. The very<br />
compact MAXI 220 W can play its part anywhere<br />
as an universal loud-speaker with a low<br />
price. Its aluminium dome tweeter emanates<br />
freshness while the die-cast aluminium cabinet<br />
lends it resonance-free clarity. It blends<br />
into every living room. Indeed, it only attracts<br />
attention when driven by an amplifier.<br />
Combined with one of <strong>quadral</strong>´s subwoofer, it<br />
brings that touch of magic even to a surround<br />
team, just like a big speaker.<br />
(Wall mount included.)<br />
Aluminium-diecast and soil-resisting lacquering<br />
Silver White Black<br />
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NEW<br />
SUBWOOFER<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
The sound of thunder<br />
Tiefste Töne<br />
QUBE 12<br />
Perfect your listening enjoyment. The rich strokes Vervollkommnen of a double Sie bass, den the Klang. wrath Tiefe full rumble<br />
You want to be able to ‘feel’ your favourite films<br />
eines Kontrabasses, dunkle Schläge einer Kesselpauke, das<br />
and not just watch and listen to them. We have<br />
of a storm and the crack of thunder – often dumpfe it‘s not Grollen until you des use Gewitters a subwoofer und sein that knallender these Donner included - häufig macht a perfectly erst ein matching Subwoofer subwoofer sie zum for<br />
become a true sonic experience. Getting those wirklichen long low-frequency Erlebnis. Um die sound tiefen waves Frequenzen oscillat-kraftvoling optimally calls for targeted development Gehäuse of speaker und Elektronik diaphragms, und cabinets, ihr Zusammenspiel electron-<br />
gezielt entwickelt. limited capacity Subwoofer thanks entlasten to the 32 Ihre cm anderen long-throw<br />
wiedergeben this precise zu reason können, with werden the new Membranen, QUBE 12. Unics<br />
and, of course, their optimum interaction. Lautsprecher, Subwoofers so take dass the diese strain sich off ganz your auf other die hohen bis mitteltiefen woofer and Töne the rich konzentrieren 500 Watt sinewave können. amplifier<br />
speakers, enabling them to concentrate fully on the high to low-midrange. Active subwoofers<br />
offer additional support via an integrated end stage.<br />
power combine to ensure brute elemental force<br />
and perfect control of the deepest octaves. The<br />
gigantic magnet used for the powerful woofer<br />
provides the impressive amplifier output power<br />
with incredible precision. The QUBE 12 combines<br />
optimum stable pulse fidelity with the dynamics.<br />
The QUBE 12 not only uses Cinch connectors but<br />
also professional XLR connections to provide the<br />
interconnections with the AV receiver.<br />
Black White<br />
high gloss high gloss<br />
Silber Schwarz Creme Kirsche-<br />
Dekor<br />
Hochglanz<br />
Weiß<br />
Hochglanz<br />
Schwarz<br />
QUBE 12 with PLATINUM M50, M25, M10 BASE<br />
REFERENCE CLASS, EXCELLENT, HIGHLIGHT<br />
audiovision 12/2012
QUBE 8 aktiv<br />
Electronic<br />
QUBE 10 aktiv<br />
QUBE 8 aktiv<br />
The ideal deep bass addition. Its forceful determination<br />
and its musical adaptability make the<br />
QUBE 10 highly interesting for both HiFi as well<br />
as surround sound sets. The integrated amplifier<br />
produces an enormous 200/280 Watts and<br />
this helps the big 260 mm long-throw woofer<br />
to realise undreamt-of power. Four robust feet<br />
support the solid housing and they ensure that<br />
it can never loose contact with the floor. It is<br />
not very often that you can find cultured elegance<br />
and genuine power combined to such<br />
perfection.<br />
A veritable bassist. This compact sub-woofer<br />
makes the floor tremble! Its small dimensions<br />
make it virtually invisible in the listening area,<br />
whereas its power, which is conjured up by the<br />
220 mm long-throw woofer, is unmistakable.<br />
The downfire version of the QUBE 8, with its<br />
potent power amplifier and bass reflex channel<br />
combine to give a superbly parched emphasis<br />
across the deep bass response range. It doesn’t<br />
matter if it is fine musical sensitivity or powerful<br />
home cinema sound that is needed as the<br />
QUBE 8 is a real universal genius as well. Softclipping<br />
and a peak limiter protect the system<br />
against any wantonness.<br />
"<strong>quadral</strong>'s QUBE 10 is a gorgeous chunk of electronics<br />
that should fit easily into most lounges"<br />
Home Cinema Choice 07/13 (UK)<br />
OUTSTANDING<br />
Active subwoofer to 500 euros area dvd 10/12<br />
TEST WINNER, OUTSTANDING HEIMKINO 01/13<br />
QUBE 12 aktiv<br />
Electronic<br />
57
Aurum<br />
titan VIII<br />
Vulkan VIII R<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
* Real wood veneer.<br />
** individual lacquer only in<br />
combination with stand floor<br />
speakers<br />
3-way<br />
Press.chamber/Bass reflex<br />
300/500<br />
16...65.000<br />
250/2.700<br />
90<br />
4...8<br />
Aluminium Ribbon<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
2 x 260 mm Ø<br />
139 x 31 x 57,85<br />
88<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual<br />
3-way<br />
Press.chamber/Bass reflex<br />
250/400<br />
20...65.000<br />
310/2.900<br />
90<br />
4...8<br />
Aluminium Ribbon<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
2 x 210 mm Ø<br />
122 x 28 x 50<br />
55<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual<br />
Aurum<br />
wotan VIII<br />
altan VIIi<br />
Technical data<br />
HANDMADE<br />
IN GERMANY<br />
AURUM<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
* Real wood veneer.<br />
** individual lacquer only in<br />
combination with stand floor<br />
speakers<br />
3-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
120/200<br />
33...65.000<br />
330/3.200<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
2 x 135 mm Ø<br />
92,1 x 19,4 x 42,8<br />
22,6<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual<br />
2-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
70/120<br />
38...65.000<br />
2.400<br />
87<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
-<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
40,5 x 22,2 x 34,55<br />
12,6<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual**
Montan VIIi<br />
BASE TITAN<br />
base prestige VIIi R<br />
orkan VIIi<br />
3-way<br />
Press. chamber/Bass reflex<br />
200/300<br />
25...65.000<br />
200/2.600<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
260 mm Ø<br />
112 x 27 x 44,8<br />
40<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual<br />
3-way<br />
Press.chamber/Bass reflex<br />
300/500<br />
25...65.000<br />
260/3.000<br />
90<br />
4...8<br />
Aluminium Ribbon<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
2 x 260 mm Ø<br />
38,5 x 80 x 43,75<br />
48,5<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual**<br />
3-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
140/220<br />
30...65.000<br />
150/2.800<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
Aluminium Ribbon<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
21,5 x 60 x 38,4<br />
17,19<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual**<br />
3-way<br />
Press.chamber/Bass reflex<br />
160/250<br />
28…65.000<br />
330/2.700<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
2 x 170 mm Ø<br />
102,2 x 22,2 x 44,8<br />
29,5<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual<br />
megan VIIi<br />
base VIIi<br />
OrKUs R Subwoofer<br />
2-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
60/100<br />
44...65.000<br />
3.000<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
35,7 x 19,4 x 29,05<br />
9<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual**<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
120/200<br />
33...65.000<br />
500/2.600<br />
87<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
17,9 x 48 x 24,7<br />
10,4<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*<br />
Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual**<br />
Type:<br />
Design principle:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Input sensitivity (mV):<br />
Stand-By-Control:<br />
Limiter<br />
Phase:<br />
Speaker woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x B x T) in cm:<br />
Supply voltage (V):<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
active Subwoofer<br />
Bass reflex, downfire<br />
500/600<br />
20...200<br />
50...240 variable<br />
250<br />
yes, energy saving<br />
Soft Clipping Limiter<br />
0...180°<br />
320 mm Ø<br />
43,7 x 40 x 50<br />
115/230 ~ reversible<br />
31,6<br />
Oak nature*<br />
Oak choco*, Cherry*<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Individual**<br />
59
Aurum<br />
Output power at 8 ohms<br />
Output power at 4 ohms<br />
Input sensivity by 1W at 8 ohm<br />
Frequency response<br />
Harmonic distortion<br />
Noise ratio<br />
Main connection<br />
Standby power<br />
Inputs<br />
Dimension (W x H x D)<br />
with real wood veneer sides, feet and speaker terminals<br />
Weight<br />
AURUM M8<br />
2x 120W / 1x 240W<br />
2x 200W / 1x 350W<br />
-26 dBV at 4 ohms<br />
1Hz-110kHz(-3dB)<br />
Input sensitivity XLR, Line<br />
Noise ratio XLR/Line A-rated<br />
Input sensitivity Phono-MM<br />
Noise ratio Phono MM A-rated<br />
Control range Volume<br />
Control range balance/treble/bass<br />
Frequency response<br />
Analogue inputs<br />
Digital inputs (24 bit/192 kHz)<br />
Outputs<br />
Dimension (W x H x D)<br />
with real wood veneer sides, feet and speaker terminals<br />
Weight<br />
AURUM P8<br />
47kOhm/100mV<br />
94dB/94dB<br />
47kOhm/2,6mV<br />
90dB<br />
99dB<br />
±6dB<br />
1Hz-110kHz (-3dB)<br />
4x Cinch R/L, 2x XLR sym. R/L, 1x Phono-Cinch R/L<br />
1x optical, 1x coaxial, 1x USB/Type B (48kHz)<br />
1x Cinch R/L, 2x XLR sym. R/L<br />
453 x 82 x 330 mm<br />
5,31 kg<br />
AURUM C5 DA<br />
Analog output unbalanced 0dBr<br />
Noise ratio unrated<br />
Harmonic distortion<br />
Frequency response<br />
Input digital**<br />
Output digital<br />
Main connection<br />
Standby power<br />
Outputs<br />
Dimension (W x H x D)<br />
with real wood veneer sides, feet and speaker terminals<br />
Weight<br />
2,0V<br />
Cinch -92dB / XLR -98db<br />
Platinum M<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
*Dimension with base plate<br />
M50<br />
3-way<br />
Pressure chamber/Bass reflex<br />
200/300<br />
23...50.000<br />
280/2300<br />
90<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-V<br />
2 x 135 mm Ø Alu<br />
2 x 180 mm Ø Alu<br />
112,7* x 23 x 31,9<br />
28,3<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
M40<br />
3-way<br />
Pressure chamber/Bass reflex<br />
160/240<br />
28...50.000<br />
320/2450<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-V<br />
135 mm Ø Alu<br />
2 x 170 mm Ø Alu<br />
100,4* x 21 x 31,75<br />
22,4<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE<br />
STYLE 102<br />
Technical data<br />
PLATINUM M<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
*glass base plate ø in cm:<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
150/225<br />
32...65.000<br />
250/2.800<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
3 x 135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
111,05 x 17,89* x 25,95*<br />
22<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
33<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING
M30 M25 M20 M10 BASE<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
140/210<br />
30...50.000<br />
400/1800<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-V<br />
170 mm Ø Alu<br />
170 mm Ø Alu<br />
95,5* x 19,5 x 29,75<br />
17,7<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
90/130<br />
38...50.000<br />
2100<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-V<br />
-<br />
170 mm Ø Alu<br />
36 x 19,5 x 29,95<br />
7,7<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
60/90<br />
40...50.000<br />
2150<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-V<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø Alu<br />
32 x 18 x 22,95<br />
5,8<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
120/180<br />
35...50.000<br />
350/2300<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-V<br />
135 mm Ø Alu<br />
135 mm Ø Alu<br />
16 x 55 x 24,95<br />
9,2<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
DESIGN STATIV G<br />
optional<br />
DESIGN STATIV G<br />
optional<br />
STYLE 52<br />
STYLE 32<br />
STYLE 20<br />
STYLE 12 BASE<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
100/150<br />
35...65.000<br />
500/3000<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
94,1 x 16,62* x 23,2*<br />
12,2<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
30<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
60/90<br />
40...65.000<br />
2000<br />
87<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
31,9 x 16,62 x 23,2<br />
5,5<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
-<br />
DESIGN STATIV G<br />
optional<br />
2-way<br />
closed<br />
60/90<br />
51...46.000<br />
3.400<br />
85<br />
4...8<br />
19 mm Alu-dome<br />
-<br />
115 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
20 x 13,3 x 16,95<br />
2,4<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
110/160<br />
49...65.000<br />
500/2600<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
Ribbon<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
16,62 x 55 x 23,2<br />
7,7<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
-<br />
incl. base plate<br />
63
SIGNO AVANTGARDE<br />
80<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker Tweeter:<br />
in mm: Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
140/200<br />
29...50.000<br />
350/2.800<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-S<br />
135 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
2 x 170 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
100,6* x 20,84 x 34,5<br />
21,64<br />
Black highgloss<br />
White highgloss<br />
* Dimension with base plate<br />
Technical data<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE<br />
ASCENT CLASSIC<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
ASCENT CLASSIC<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
* Dimension with base plate<br />
90 LE<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
160/220<br />
28...46.000<br />
330/2.700<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø Alu-dome<br />
135 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
2 x 180 mm Ø Titanium-PP<br />
106,6 x 22,5 x 33,5<br />
22,05<br />
Black lacquered<br />
White lacquered
70<br />
20<br />
10 BASE<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
100/150<br />
30...50.000<br />
300/2.600<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-S<br />
170 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
170 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
95,6* x 20,3 x 31,5<br />
16,71<br />
Black highgloss<br />
White highgloss<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
60/90<br />
40...50.000<br />
2.700<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-S<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
30,9 x 17,65 x 27,0<br />
5,28<br />
Black highgloss<br />
White highgloss<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
110/160<br />
49...50.000<br />
350/2.700<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
RiCom-S<br />
-<br />
2 x 135 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
18,75* x 55,0 x 27,0<br />
8,34<br />
Black highgloss<br />
White highgloss<br />
DESIGN STATIV G optional<br />
* Dimension incl. base plate<br />
80 LE<br />
70 LE 20 LE<br />
10 LE BASE<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
140/200<br />
29...46.000<br />
350/2.800<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø Alu-dome<br />
135 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
2 x 170 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
100,6 x 20,84 x 34,5<br />
17,8<br />
Black lacquered<br />
White lacquered<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
100/150<br />
30...46.000<br />
300/2.600<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø Alu-dome<br />
170 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
170 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
95,6 x 20,3 x 31,5<br />
13,5<br />
Black lacquered<br />
White lacquered<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
60/90<br />
40...46.000<br />
2.700<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø Alu-dome<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
30,9 x 17,7 x 27,0<br />
5,15<br />
Black lacquered<br />
White lacquered<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
110/160<br />
49...46.000<br />
350/2.700<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø Alu-dome<br />
-<br />
2 x 135 mm Ø Tit.-PP<br />
18,75* x 55,0 x 27,0<br />
8,55<br />
Black lacquered<br />
White lacquered<br />
DESIGN STATIV G<br />
optional<br />
* Dimension incl. base plate<br />
65
Technical data<br />
ARGENTUM<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0<br />
SURROUND 2008<br />
Argentum<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
* Dimension with feet<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 5.0<br />
Satellites (Front/Rear/Center):<br />
Design Principle (F/R/C):<br />
Nominal/music power (W) (F/R/C):<br />
Frequency response (Hz) (F/R/C):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz) (F/R/C):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Cabinet size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Finish:<br />
Our subwoofer recommendation:<br />
for smaller rooms QUBE 8<br />
for bigger rooms QUBE 10<br />
390<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
140/200<br />
28...45.000<br />
350/2.800<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
2 x 170 mm Ø<br />
106,0* x 18,5 x 34,5<br />
17,77<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
Cherry<br />
Base plate<br />
(H x W x D) in cm:<br />
23,5 x 33x 1,6<br />
2-way/2-way/3-way<br />
closed<br />
60/60/100<br />
90/90/150<br />
51…46.000/51…46.000/51…46.000<br />
4...8<br />
20x13,3x16,9/20x13,3x16,9/13,3x34x16,9<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING
371<br />
330<br />
320 315<br />
310 BASE<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
110/170<br />
28...45.000<br />
250/2.600<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
96,0* x 18,5 x 29,0<br />
15,12<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
3-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
80/120<br />
35...45.000<br />
700/2.600<br />
87<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
170 mm Ø<br />
50,6 x 20,5 x 28,0<br />
8,85<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
60/90<br />
40...45.000<br />
2.600<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
31,0 x 16,5 x 25,0<br />
4,5<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
Cherry<br />
2-way<br />
bass reflex<br />
60/90<br />
80...45.000<br />
2.600<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
-<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
31,0 x 16,8 x 14,5<br />
3,5<br />
Black<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
110/160<br />
50...45.000<br />
400/2.700<br />
88<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
16,8 x 55,0 x 21,5<br />
6,6<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
Cherry<br />
SURROUND 2008<br />
Satellites (Front/Rear/Center):<br />
Design Principle (F/R/C):<br />
Nominal/music power (W) (F/R/C):<br />
Frequency response (Hz) (F/R/C):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz) (F/R/C):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Cabinet size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Finish:<br />
Subwoofer:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Cabinet size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Finish:<br />
2-way/ 2-way/ 3-way<br />
closed<br />
60/60/100<br />
90/90/150<br />
51…46.000/51…46.000/ 51…46.000<br />
4...8<br />
20x13,3x17/20x13,3x17/13,3x34x17<br />
Black high-gloss<br />
White high-gloss<br />
active Subwoofer, Bass reflex, downfire<br />
100/130<br />
30...200<br />
50…200, variable<br />
37,5 x 29 x 35<br />
Black high-gloss<br />
White high-gloss<br />
67
Quintas<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
in mm:<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Midrange:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
* Dimensions with feet<br />
505 II<br />
3-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
140/280<br />
26...22.000<br />
600/2.800<br />
90<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm ø dome<br />
100 mm Ø<br />
2 x 200 mm Ø<br />
95,3* x 26,5 x 30,5<br />
15,5<br />
Black ash decor<br />
only available inside<br />
QIUNTAS 6000 II<br />
Technical data<br />
QUINTAS<br />
MAXI<br />
PHASE 15<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING<br />
Maxi<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Wall-mount:<br />
Finish:<br />
Cabinet:<br />
Cover:<br />
Colour, stain resistant<br />
440<br />
2-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
100/150<br />
47...24.000<br />
2.800<br />
87<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
24,5 x 15,5 x 17,2<br />
3,64<br />
Aluminium die-cast<br />
Metal grill<br />
Silver<br />
Black<br />
White
404 II<br />
101 II<br />
6000 BASE II / 5000 BASE II<br />
6000 II / 5000 II<br />
3-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
120/240<br />
28...22.000<br />
1.500/3.500<br />
89<br />
4...8<br />
25 mm Ø dome<br />
100 mm Ø<br />
2 x 170 mm Ø<br />
85 x 20 x 21<br />
9,5<br />
Black ash decor<br />
2-way<br />
Bass reflex<br />
65/130<br />
50...22.000<br />
3.500<br />
84<br />
4...8<br />
19 mm Ø dome<br />
130 mm Ø<br />
26 x 18 x 21<br />
3<br />
Black ash decor<br />
2-waye<br />
closed<br />
80/160<br />
60...22.000<br />
3.500<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
19 mm Ø dome<br />
2 x 100 mm Ø<br />
13,8 x 43,5 x 21<br />
4,3<br />
Black ash decor<br />
6000 II consisting of:<br />
6000 F (QUINTAS 505 II)<br />
6000 R (QUINTAS 101 II)<br />
6000 B (QUINTAS BASE II)<br />
5000 II consisting of:<br />
5000 F (QUINTAS 404 II)<br />
5000 R (QUINTAS 101 II)<br />
5000 B (QUINTAS BASE II)<br />
Black ash decor<br />
not available<br />
individually<br />
330 W<br />
220 W PHASE 15<br />
2-way<br />
closed<br />
100/150<br />
50...24.000<br />
3.000<br />
87<br />
4...8<br />
13 mm Ø dome<br />
120 mm Ø<br />
20,0 x 13,2 x 13,2<br />
2,27<br />
included<br />
Aluminium die-cast<br />
Metal grill<br />
Silver<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
2-way<br />
closed<br />
80/130<br />
55...24.000<br />
3.500<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
19 mm Ø dome<br />
120 mm Ø<br />
13,2 x 13,2 x 13,0<br />
1,94<br />
included<br />
Aluminium die-cast<br />
Metal grill<br />
Silver<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
Type:<br />
Design Priciple:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Efficiency (dB/1W/1m):<br />
Impedance (Ohm):<br />
Speaker<br />
Tweeter:<br />
Woofer:<br />
Cab. size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
3-way<br />
closed<br />
60/90<br />
47...22.000<br />
2.700<br />
86<br />
4...8<br />
2 x 25 mm Ø dome<br />
135 mm Ø<br />
19,9 x 32,4 x 15,2<br />
1,67<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
Graphite<br />
69
SUBWOOFER<br />
Type:<br />
Design principle:<br />
Nominal/music power (W):<br />
Frequency response (Hz):<br />
Crossover frequency (Hz):<br />
Input sensitivity (mV):<br />
Stand-By-connection:<br />
Phase:<br />
Speakers Woofer:<br />
Cabinet size (H x W x D) in cm:<br />
Supply voltage (V):<br />
Weight (kg):<br />
Finish:<br />
* measures with base plate<br />
QUBE 12 aktiv<br />
active Subwoofer<br />
Bass reflex, downfire<br />
500/600<br />
20...200<br />
50...200 variable<br />
250<br />
yes<br />
0...180º<br />
320 mm Ø Alu<br />
50* x 40,4 x 49,3<br />
115/230 ~ switchable<br />
27,54<br />
Black high gloss<br />
White high gloss<br />
Accessoires<br />
DESIGN STATIV G<br />
STATIV H<br />
Technical data<br />
SUBWOOFER<br />
ACCESSOIRES<br />
Type:<br />
Dimensions in cm:<br />
Weight (g):<br />
Finish:<br />
Loudspeaker stand<br />
59,0 x 27,5 x 37,0<br />
6,73<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
Silver<br />
Glas, metal<br />
for ALTAN, MEGAN,<br />
PLATINUM M25, M20,<br />
SIGNO AVANTGARDE 20,<br />
CHROMIUM STYLE 32,<br />
ASCENT 20 LE<br />
Loudspeaker stand<br />
69,2 x 22,0 x 29,0<br />
3,6<br />
Black<br />
White<br />
for ASCENT 20 LE,<br />
ARGENTUM 320,<br />
Quintas 101 II,<br />
QUINTAS 5000 II R,<br />
QUINTAS 6000 II R,<br />
LEGENDARY GERMAN<br />
ENGINEERING
QUBE 10 aktiv<br />
active Subwoofer<br />
Bass reflex, downfire<br />
200/280<br />
22...200<br />
50...200 variabele<br />
250<br />
0,5 W<br />
0/180º<br />
260 mm Ø<br />
42 x 32 x 39<br />
115/230 ~<br />
16,5<br />
White high gloss<br />
Black high gloss<br />
QUBE 8 aktiv<br />
active Subwoofer<br />
Bass reflex, downfire<br />
100/130<br />
30...200<br />
50...200 variabel<br />
300<br />
0,5 W<br />
0/180º<br />
220 mm Ø<br />
37,5 x 29 x 35<br />
115/230 ~<br />
11<br />
White high gloss<br />
Black high gloss<br />
MOUNT 210<br />
MOUNT 400<br />
MOUNT 180<br />
Wall mount<br />
9,4 x 2,0<br />
31,7<br />
Black<br />
horizontal/vertical<br />
adjustable<br />
protected and registered<br />
for ALUMA 2080 and<br />
ALUMA 1180<br />
Wall mount<br />
10,4 x 5,9<br />
240<br />
Silver grey<br />
With ball joint<br />
for MAXI 440, 330 W,<br />
STYLE 20, STYLE 5.0,<br />
STYLE SURROUND 2008<br />
Wall mount<br />
8,0 x 7,0<br />
152<br />
Silver grey<br />
With ball joint<br />
for MAXI 330 W, 220 W<br />
71
igh frequency Pressure chamber<br />
r<br />
The woofer operates in a pressure chamber bass refl ex system<br />
m ribbon which leads to the highest precision and the maximum low<br />
point in the bass. The reason for this is that the pressure chamber<br />
improves the level of effi ciency in the upper bass range<br />
idrange frequency<br />
r, optimised for<br />
n<br />
and so the membrane movement required is reduced. The<br />
Ø ALTIMA reduced membrane stroke reduces the contortions which allows<br />
the bass to be enormously fast and precise. With deep<br />
®<br />
e speaker<br />
chamber bass, the bass refl ex system used improves the level of effi ciency<br />
and leads, in combination with the bass-transformer-circuit<br />
®<br />
Ø ALTIMA<br />
(BTC) realised in the network, to an extremely low frequency<br />
limit of just 14Hz while, at the same time, minimising the required<br />
membrane stroke.<br />
layer<br />
chamber<br />
Frequency separating filter<br />
Ø ALTIMA ®<br />
The frequency separating fi lter is two-part so that the individual<br />
pathways do not infl uence each other. The middle high<br />
frequency branch sits in a chamber which is acoustically insulated<br />
from the interior volume of the loudspeaker so that any<br />
ex tube<br />
and all possible pick-up effects are excluded. The high quality<br />
interior cabling with Real Cable reduces the skin effect and<br />
minimises ohmic and inductive losses. In this way the sound<br />
remains open to the maximum, and free without any compression<br />
effects. The design of the overall frequency separat-<br />
ex opening<br />
ing fi lter, to achieve an even impedance curve and minimal<br />
phase shifting, produces a very amplifi er-friendly loudspeaker<br />
which still develops its maximum sound potential essentially<br />
independently of the amplifi er. The switches integrated into<br />
x<br />
the frequency separating fi lter allow adjustment of the loudspeaker<br />
to the room acoustics present.<br />
Housing<br />
The housings which are manufactured in Germany very carefully<br />
by hand set new benchmarks in their class for the quality<br />
of their surface fi nish and the selected veneers.<br />
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do not include<br />
any wood from<br />
endangered<br />
tropical tree<br />
species.<br />
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a cult.<br />
Handmade in Germany<br />
Fascination High-End <strong>2013</strong><br />
®<br />
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AURUM except AURUM ORKUS R and AURUM electronic.<br />
We issue a 5 years guarantee for:<br />
PLATINUM M, CHROMIUM STYLE, SIGNO AVANTGARDE, ASCENT CLASSIC, ARGENTUM, PHASE 15 und MAXI.<br />
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