Response D38
Cabinet size is the only feature the Response D38 has in common with
its predecessor, the highly regarded Response 3.8. Internally, everything
has been changed to produce a dynamic new level of performance with vastly
increased efficiency and sensitivity whilst retaining all the virtues
of the earlier model. Good quality valve or Class A transistor amplifiers
with an output as low as 10 watts will produce fine results from these
exciting new loudspeakers.
The cabinets themselves, handcrafted and finished in real wood veneers,
are extremely rigid and well damped to minimise colouration. Reconfigured
internally with a new porting system similar to that used on the flagship
D100 model, loading for the bass drivers is now provided through a large
port which pressurises the air between the cabinet and the plinth, releasing
the air through side vents. This method of coupling makes room placement
less critical.
A new generation of extremely sensitive drive units has been introduced.
Two new 6 1/2" polypropylene coated bass/midrange units, built by
one of the UK's leading studio monitor manufacturers, sit either side
of a radical new one inch soft dome tweeter. This tweeter, with an improved
surround and frontplate and new internal damping combines seamlessly
with the other drive units through a sophisticated HQC crossover network
and ProAc oxygen-free wiring.
The resulting sound is one of tremendously dynamic speed and power,
coupled with a finesse and smoothness which guarantees fatigue-free listening
for extended periods. The enhanced sensitivity of the new drive units
unearths the tiniest detail from any type of recording to provide a sublime
and involving musical experience.
Specifications
Nominal Impedance
4 ohms |
Recommended Amplifiers
10 to 250 watts |
Frequency Response
20hz to 30Khz |
Sensitivity
90db linear for 1 watt at 1 metre |
Bass/Midrange (2)
Driver 6 1/2" (165mm) ProAc unit with coated polypropylene
cone on die-cast chassis |
Tweeter
ProAc 1" (25mm) soft dome with special surround and inner
damping |
Crossover
HQC crossover using dedicated components and wired throughout with
ProAc multistrand oxygen-free copper cable. Split for optional
bi-wiring and bi-amping. |
Dimensions
49" (1244mm) high on plinths with conical feet
9 1/4 " (235mm) wide
13 1/2 " (343mm) deep |
Weight
88 lbs (40kg) /cabinet |
Mode
Floorstanding |
Grille
Acoustically transparent crimplene |
Finish
Available in the following real wood veneers: Black Ash, Maple,
Mahogany, Cherry, Ebony, Bird's Eye Maple and other finishes
to special order |
| * Due to our policy of continuous improvement specifications
are subject to change without notice. |
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