OBX-RW4 Loudspeaker
OBX-RW4 is the top model in the range, with outboard (OBX) crossovers.
The OBX-RW4 outboard crossover variant allows the capacitors, inductors and resistors to be isolated from the high levels of mechanical energy inside the loudspeaker cabinet. All crossover components are microphonic to a greater or lesser extent, so housing them externally minimises this feedback and provides appreciable benefits. Furthermore, an external crossover facilitates a more generous physical separation of the crossover components. Even when components are laid out with mutually orthogonal orientation, there is still a degree of inductive and capacitive coupling which disturbs the crossover’s behaviour. Generous physical separation eliminates this parasitic coupling.
This approach confers several musically valuable benefits – a quieter background, an elasticity and freedom of dynamic range and a more distinct and intelligible acoustic space conveying time and poise. This quality contextualises the musical performance adding to the easy suspension of disbelief. The outboard crossover has further benefits; tonal colours are more radiant; textures are more distinct and unambiguous; the presentation is calmer with more expression in the playing. Perhaps most importantly, dense, complex passages are easily comprehensible and unforced.
The OBX-RW4 sets an absolute performance benchmark irrespective of size or price. It is everything the serious listener could wish for, capable of compelling storytelling with perfect timing and heartfelt lyricism as well as the ability to shock, surprise and transcend. The OBX-RW4 is a musical communicator of the highest order. For the very focused music lover the OBX-RW4 is the way to go.
Technical Summary
- High sensitivity, wide dispersion MTM driver topology
- Hardwood composite enclosure with Maple lining veneer
- Stiff internal double bracing
- Proprietary hand-wound air core inductors
- Mechanically isolated crossover
- Optimised crossover layout
- Star Earthing
- Crystal-oriented internal wiring harness
- Proprietary non-inductive wire wound resistors, proprietary LV film capacitors
- Cryogenic treatment to: Gold WBT binding posts, Internal wiring harness, crossover components
- H/F: Proprietary tweeter made for Living Voice by Scanspeak. 29mm fabric dome with wave guide
- Bass/Mid: Proprietary Living Voice 17cm doped paper coned drivers – made by Scanspeak
- Premium furniture grade, book-matched grain-filled natural veneers: Cherry, Walnut, Maple, Santos, Flat White, Matt Black. Burr Oak, Ebony, Gloss Ebony
Technical Specifications
- Sensitivity: 94dB
- Nominal Impedance: 6 Ohms
- Loading: Reflex port to rear of cabinet
- Frequency Response: 35Hz–25kHz
- Power Handling: 100 Watts
- Cabinet Dimensions: W 215mm × D 270mm × H 1030mm
- Plinth: W 215mm × D 270mm × H 140mm - Black textured finish
- Gross Weight: 22kgs per cabinet.
- Crossover Dimensions: W 450mm × D 270mm × H 120mm
- Crossover Weight: 5kgs per cabinet
