ER1 Sub Woofer
For ProAc, the development of a sub-woofer has only recently become
a priority. In our opinion early designs blurred detail and imagery in
stereo systems. We felt that it was only with the advent of the more
compact active sub-woofers with their own electronics and filters that
matching capability and sound quality were improved, but we still did
not feel the need to produce our own unit.
Lately however, particularly with the increasing popularity of home
theatre and with the success of our own ProAc Home Theatre system (Studio
125/Tablette 2000/CC One Centre Channel) we decided that it would be
desirable to develop a high quality sub-woofer which would be a credible
addition to sophisticated audio systems.
This first ProAc ER One (Equalised Reflex) subwoofer is an active unit
with its own filters and internal amplification. Development has been
a lengthy process. Our initial research indicated that drive unit cone
material was a main contributing factor to sub-bass colouration. So a
new carbon composite cone, developed a few years ago specifically for
our Response and Future ranges, provided the perfect solution.
Characterised by a clean and uncoloured bass output, this new material
was developed into a ten-inch cone specifically for the ER One. It was
immediately found to have the necessary rigidity and internal damping
to produce a clean and natural sound, complementing the output of the
main loudspeakers rather than detracting from it. The drive unit is mounted
in a compact enclosure of high rigidity and thickness, with damped inner
walls and loaded by our unique equalised reflex port, as developed for
our Response and Future models.
Naturally with the compatibility of the cone material and other design
factors, this unit has proved to be especially successful with our own
home theatre system, but extensive testing has also assured its effectiveness
with other high quality home theatre and two-channel systems.
The ER One is a true ProAc thoroughbred and immediately raises the game
in sub-bass performance; for an extra octave of bass in a twochannel
hi-fi system or explosive weight and authority in a home theatre system
the ER One is the one to beat.
Available in a variety of real wood veneers.
Specifications
Amplifier
150 watts to 200 peak |
Frequency Response
18hz to 120hz (minus 6db at 18hz) |
Bass Driver
10” (250mm) carbon fibre composite on cast chassis with inner
breather. |
Enclosure
Equalised reflex. |
Dimensions
15" (380mm) cube
17" (431mm) high on feet
|
Weight
44lbs (20kg) |
Mode
Floorstanding |
Grille
Acoustically transparent crimplene |
Finish
Available in the following real wood veneers: Black Ash, Cherry
and Mahogany. |
| * Due to our policy of continuous improvement specifications
are subject to change without notice. |
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