Achilles

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The Achilles is our reinterpretation of a loudspeaker whose sound quality is not compromised by any size. We have incorporated the incredible 212 driver, developed several decades ago by Altec and now improved and manufactured by Great Plains Audio as the 212-8A, into a cabinet large enough to deliver an unprecedented quality of bass response.

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But the biggest surprise

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High-frequency soundwaves produced by the voice-coil and diaphragm assembly are guided into an exponential throat with an exit 1.4″ (36mm) in diameter, and delivered through a 90° horn. This exponential throat actually passes through the center of the front voice-coil. Low-frequency soundwaves are produced by a cone 12″ (305mm) in diameter attached to this high power voice-coil. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/2″ column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text]Mounted on a single die-cast frame, these two transducer elements work together to closely approach a virtual point-source of sound. The 212-8A is one of the best two-way drivers in the world, period.

Much of the engineering involved with the development of a bass-reflex cabinet of considerable proportions is to enhance that midrange response. The Achilles is handmade of Russian Baltic Birch without the use of a single screw. Stunning finishes are available in natural veneers or in high gloss colors. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_content” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”2%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”6830,6831,6832,6833,6834,6835″ layout=”3″ gallery_style=”1″ load_in_animation=”none” img_size=”600×600″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”full_width_background” full_screen_row_position=”middle” bg_color=”#ffffff” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” top_padding=”2%” bottom_padding=”1%” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ font_color=”#999999″ top_margin=”65″ column_shadow=”none” width=”1/2″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][split_line_heading]

We are obsessive about handcrafted perfection

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Unique and balanced tone and musical character
Organic wood, organic sound
Handmade without industrial or automated processes
Designed with a great passion for sound reproduction
Designed with the idea of achieving maximum musical emotion
Creates music with a very wide soundstage without side or rear drivers
Impressive macro- and microdynamics
37mm-thick Russian Baltic Birch marine plywood with extensive internal bracing
Screwless wooden cabinet
Available in natural wood veneers; matte or high-gloss finishes.
Customers can also custom-order a variety of other RAL colors and textures, from classic to avant-garde to automotive paint finishes
12″ Full-range and high-frequency compression driver with custom horn in coaxial configuration
Horn super tweeter (alnico magnet)
Custom crossover with premium Mundorf Supreme Silver Gold Oil capacitors
Sensitivity: greater than 100dB
Engineered and handcrafted in Mexico

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Dimensions

[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Height: 1475mm (58“)
Width: 410mm (16“)
Depth: 500mm (20“)
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The Achilles embodies the idea of “less is more.” Its captivating and exuberant sound surpasses the perception of the physical space it occupies.

In Greek mythology, Achilles represents lightness and strength. We couldn’t have chosen a better name to describe the sound of this loudspeaker, which will take your breath away.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]