THIEL CS1.6
The award-winning CS1.6 incorporates several new innovative
design techniques that greatly improve performance in a small, two-way,
floor-standing loudspeaker. The 36-inch tall CS1.6 delivers a much purer
and more open upper midrange response coupled with a sweeter and smoother
high frequency performance than conventional two-way models. The CS1.6
also offers a very high 90 dB efficiency to work well with lower amounts
of amplifier power.
Innovative Tweeter and Woofer Design
Much of the CS1.6's outstanding performance is the result of its
new high output, high efficiency aluminum dome, 1-inch tweeter and the
innovative woofer diaphragm/voice coil design. Both drivers incorporate
short coil/long gap, copper stabilized motor systems to greatly reduce
distortion, employ metal diaphragms for very uniform frequency response
and clarity, and use long excursion motor systems for high output capability.
"Achieving excellent upper midrange performance presents one of
the greatest challenges in a two-way speaker configuration," says
product designer Jim Thiel. "One of our solutions for improving
the CS1.6's upper midrange response is the design of the new woofer's
diaphragm and voice coil." The 6.5-inch woofer employs an unusually
large, 3-inch diameter voice coil to drive its aluminum diaphragm. "With
the coil nearer the outer edge of the cone," says Jim, "the
large diameter allows the force from the voice coil to be distributed
over a three-fold greater area of the cone rather than being concentrated
at the center of the cone. The result is a much stiffer diaphragm that
moves unwanted resonances to a much higher frequency (9kHz) for greatly
improved upper midrange performance."
Equally innovative is the woofer's centrally located neodymium magnet-inside
the driver's pole piece rather than outside-that creates an inherently
shielded speaker to prevent picture distortion when placed near video
displays.
Compact Cabinet Uses Unique Slotted Bass Reflex System for Low
Noise
The compact cabinet is built with a 2-inch thick front baffle
and 1-inch thick cabinet walls for extreme rigidity to reduce unwanted
vibration, improving clarity and spatial performance. The baffle's rounded
edges reduce diffraction effects for improved tonal, spatial, and transient
performance, and its sloped front correctly time aligns the tweeter with
the woofer. The unique slotted bass reflex system reduces unwanted port
noise and grille loading effects.
Completely Time and Phase Coherent
As with all THIEL loudspeakers, the CS1.6 is completely time and
phase coherent for much greater sonic realism. THIEL's Coherent Source (R)
technology achieves the elimination of both time and phase distortions
that cause alterations in the reproduced musical waveforms of most loudspeakers.
Eliminating these distortions results in enhanced realism, clarity, transparency
and immediacy as well as improved imaging and soundstaging in both the
lateral and depth perspectives. Phase coherence in the CS1.6 is achieved
by utilizing a sophisticated first-order electrical crossover system in
conjunction with unusually wide bandwidth drivers. Time coherence is achieved
by placement of the drivers on a baffle that is sloped at the correct angle
to cause the sound energy from each to reach the listener at the same time.
CS1.6 Specifications
Bandwidth (-3 dB): 48 Hz-20 kHz; Amplitude Response: 50 Hz-20
kHz +/-2 dB; Phase Response: Minimum ±10 degrees; Sensitivity: 90
dB@2.8 V-1m; Impedance: 4 ohms (3.0 ohms minimum); Recommended Power: 50-300
watts; Cabinet Dimensions: 9 inches wide x 11.5 inches
deep x 35.5 inches high; Weight: 38 pounds
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High 90dB efficiency to improve output capability
with lower power amplifiers
Completely time and phase coherent for greater
realism
Specially designed, ultra-low distortion woofer
and tweeter
Magnetically shielded for placement near video
displays
Beautiful cabinetry, available in a variety of
finishes, integrates well into any room.
Provides great realism for both
music and movies
A special Satin Black finish is available at a lower price
than our wood veneer cabinets.
An optional aluminum Outrigger base is also available for the
CS1.6
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