AsciLab C5B Review.

[DearSX]

The bass stand will be released as an active version, with a crossover point around 200Hz.
The connector for linking it to a bookshelf speaker is yet to be finalized, but please refer to the attached concept image for reference. A cable for connecting to the bookshelf speaker will be included.
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Any idea on ball park price for this? Extension and size of woofers?

 

[Jim Creek]

Ceramic woofers and tweeters in the C5B may be the key to low distortion. My MA Silver 100s have ceramic drivers. I love that crisp sound that ceramic gives.

 

[AsciLab]

Any idea on ball park price for this? Extension and size of woofers?

It's still in the development stage, but each bass stand is planned to include two 8.75" drivers. Since it will have a built-in DSP amplifier, the low-frequency response can be adjusted according to the preset, allowing the F3 point to be set anywhere between 20Hz and 35Hz.

 

[DearSX]

It's still in the development stage, but each bass stand is planned to include two 8.75" drivers. Since it will have a built-in DSP amplifier, the low-frequency response can be adjusted according to the preset, allowing the F3 point to be set anywhere between 20Hz and 35Hz.

Thank you! Sounds awesome!

 

[Salt]

The bass stand will be released as an active version, with a crossover point around 200Hz.
The connector for linking it to a bookshelf speaker is yet to be finalized, but please refer to the attached concept image for reference. A cable for connecting to the bookshelf speaker will be included.
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An option for speakon plugs not only at the woofer but also at the speaker would be great.

 

[Tovarich007]

An option for speakon plugs not only at the woofer but also at the speaker would be great.

I agree, Speakon is the best connection standard for speakers. It should be more common in hifi, as it is in pro/PA domain

 

[Oldson]

can someone please post the dimensions of the C5b ?
cant seem to find this info

 

[Penelinfi]

can someone please post the dimensions of the C5b ?
cant seem to find this info

 

[Beave]

Ceramic woofers and tweeters in the C5B may be the key to low distortion. My MA Silver 100s have ceramic drivers. I love that crisp sound that ceramic gives.

Distortion typically has less to do with cone material and more to do with quality of the "motor" of the driver. The cone material affects breakup resonances - how high in frequency and in amplitude they are.

Ceramic shouldn't have a "crisp" sound, or any sound for that matter, when properly implemented.

 

[Oldson]

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thank you

 

[DearSX]

Distortion typically has less to do with cone material and more to do with quality of the "motor" of the driver. The cone material affects breakup resonances - how high in frequency and in amplitude they are.

Ceramic shouldn't have a "crisp" sound, or any sound for that matter, when properly implemented.

Not true, I love the way soft female vocals sound on my silk dome tweeters. Mid-bass are aluminum providing light but impactful upper bass, and for the hard hitting lows I use a Largemouth Bass on a mechanical servo arm to strike a large concert Drum!

Joking obviously!

Some speaker materials and sizes do to tend to have a signature sound if you include the typical breakups in certain frequencies, hence why you need an appropriate XO to cut that out.

 

[kp93300]

Hello,
Is there any special precaution in handling of ceramic drivers?
Are these more brittle and durable when compared to paper drivers? Any health issue involved in handling ?
What about humidity tolerance ?
Hope the manufacturer can chime in to advise.

 

[boxerfan88]

Doubt if it’s pure ceramic. Believe there is a underlying aluminium layer.

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Hello,
Is there any special precaution in handling of ceramic drivers?
Are these more brittle and durable when compared to paper drivers? Any health issue involved in handling ?
What about humidity tolerance ?
Hope the manufacturer can chime in to advise.

Nearly all "ceramic" drivers that I'm aware of are aluminum that's been chemically treated:

"oxidized aluminum, specifically through the anodization process, can be significantly harder and stiffer than plain, unoxidized aluminum. Anodizing creates a protective layer of aluminum oxide (Al2O3), which is a much harder and more wear-resistant material than the underlying aluminum alloy."

 

[Patrick Bateman]

Here's the response of the SB26 in it's aluminum and alumina versions:

Aluminum

Alumina

 

[kp93300]

Thanks all for the replies. Contemplating to buy a pair