Avantone Mixcube 5.25" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) Buttercream

Description: The Avantone Mixcubes are shielded, full-range mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all major studios for the last 25 years.Engineering ObjectiveTo build a full-range, rugged, mini-reference monitor to replace the older, aging, 5C Sound Cubes that are still in use worldwide, while offering an improved, more linear frequency response. A full year was spent studying all versions and revisions of the famous little 5C Sound Cubes. Research revealed that there were several driver versions released over the years with widely varying frequency response characteristics. Avantone chose the smoothest, most linear, full-range version of those 5C models to use as their testing benchmark Home Guitars Percussion Accessories Avantone Mixcube 5.25" Passive Studio Monitors (Pair) Buttercream item# 1375800277999 New The Avantone Mixcubes are shielded, full-range mini reference monitors. Their design is inspired by the legacy of the 5C Sound Cubes used in virtually all major studios for the last 25 years. Engineering Objective To build a full-range, rugged, mini-reference monitor to replace the older, aging, 5C Sound Cubes that are still in use worldwide, while offering an improved, more linear frequency response. A full year was spent studying all versions and revisions of the famous little 5C Sound Cubes. Research revealed that there were several driver versions released over the years with widely varying frequency response characteristics. Avantone chose the smoothest, most linear, full-range version of those 5C models to use as their testing benchmark. Next, they analyzed their response characteristics in an anechoic chamber and proceeded to implement design upgrades. Realizing the importance of replacing a respected "industry-standard reference monitor," they began by replicating its basic size, function and sonic character. And then they took it up a notch. Cabinet Design The original 5C Sound Cubes were made of 1/2" particleboard covered with a glue-on woodgrain contact paper. They chose to use thicker, denser MDF board because of its high rigidity and inherent low-resonance characteristics. Starting with a 165mm (6-1/2") sealed cube design with radiused edges, they chose an elegant polyurethane high-gloss creme finish. The originals had either screws, or on later models, plastic binding posts, mounted on a recessed plastic cup. These have been upgraded to high-end nickel-plated, machined solid metal binding posts (dual banana spacing) mounted on a black anodized, milled and silk-screened aluminum terminal plate. Next Avantone added a 7 mm thick neoprene pad embedded into the base of the cabinet to serve as a skid-resistant acoustic isolator. Additionally, for creative mounting situations, Avantone recessed an industry-standard 5/8"-27 mic stand mount into the base. Driver Design While the originals were a basic 5" stamped frame design, Avantone designed a new, proprietary 5.25" die-cast aluminum frame driver/cone assembly to enhance performance. The mounting bezel is then polished for an elegant appearance. The paper cone, chosen for its musical character, is custom designed and crafted using the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for lighter weight and rigidity. The cloth surround is made in Japan to exacting uniform thickness tolerances. The top plate and T-Yoke of the driver are made of Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel to enable the highest modeled flux density in the gap. The magnets are Y-40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC) yielding a 43 oz. high power-low distortion motor structure. Performance Objective Studios primarily use 2-way and 3-way larger monitors designed to represent a wide range reference viewpoint at higher listening levels. However, in this newly developing age of high-definition audio, there is still a need to also hear what your mix will sound like when played back over small "bass-challenged" systems such as televisions, clock radios, computers, car stereos, iPod docking stations, etc. It is important to make mixing judgments based partially on listening to reference monitors that will not impart tonal anomalies caused by crossovers or inferior full range drivers. Particular attention is always paid to the critical mid-range vocal/guitar/keyboard areas. This is where having a full-range monitor without a crossover is truly revealing. Ten months of R&D comparative listening and tweaking went into the voicing of the Avantone Mixcubes. The result is a very smooth sounding, full-range upgrade from the original 5C Sound Cubes. Listening tests reveal that the Mixcubes have a smooth, more open, transparent top-end response with extended bass while maintaining their basic original character. Amplification & Wiring Recommended power rating is 50–200 watts of solid state power or 10–100 watts of tube power. It is advisable to use a high-quality studio-grade power amplifier. The metal binding posts on the rear of the speaker can accept bare wire, spade lugs, or single or dual banana plugs. It is best to use 12–16 AWG wire for runs longer than 6 feet. Placement When positioning the Avantone Mixcubes on stands or console bridges, it is best to keep them at ear level and slightly angled in towards the engineer. Since they are shielded, it is ok to place them near a CRT video monitor or TV without causing any problems. The bottom mic stand mounts will also allow you creative positioning options in unusual studio playback situations. Features: GeneralSize: Near-fieldSystem type: PassiveConfiguration: Single driverDriversLow-frequency driver: Not applicableMid-frequency driver: Not applicableHigh-frequency driver: Not applicableFull-range driver: 5.25"Driver type: ConeSoundFrequency response: 90Hz - 17kHzMax peak SPL: 93dBAplifier class: Not applicableOutput power: Not applicableOnboard FeaturesInput connectors: Dual banana plugsStandby mode: Not applicableAcoustic space control: Not applicablePower indicator: Not applicableOtherWidth: 6.5" (165mm)Height: 6.5" (165mm)Depth: 6.5" (165mm)Weight: 6.11 lb.Enclosure type: Sealed Specifications: System type: Dynamic Shielded Full-Range Pair Frequency response: 90Hz–17,000Hz (useful musical range) Impedance: Nominal 8 ohms SPL / Sensitivity: 93dB @ 1w/1m Recommended power: From 10–200W Driver: 5.25" cast aluminum frame Cabinet: Sealed /18 mm MDF/Dacron acoustical stuffing Inputs: 3-way CE-rated plastic encased metal binding posts (accepts up to 12-gauge wire, spade lugs, dual banana plugs) Weight: 6 lb., 11 oz. (per speaker) Dimensions: 165 mm x 165 mm x 165 mm (6-1/2" x 6-1/2" x 6-1/2") Shipping Orders are generally shipped the following business day after payment is received. For example, if your order is placed AND paid for at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Friday, Musicians Friend will ship it on Monday. We are only shipping eBay orders via standard ground shipping at this time (3-7 business days for delivery once the item leaves our warehouse) Payment We use eBay Managed Payments and accept the following forms of payment credit, debit, and gift cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, and PayPal Credit. Sales Tax We are required to collect sales tax on all orders, except those shipped to the following states: Alaska, Delaware, Montana, New Hampshire and Oregon. Store Policies If you’re not satisfied, neither are we. If for any reason you’re not completely satisfied with your purchase of a new item, simply return it in its original condition within 45 days of purchase (see exceptions below) and we’ll give you a full refund. It’s that simple. Returned items must be in original, brand-new condition, showing no signs of wear or use such as belt-buckle or pick scratches, scuffs, dings or scrapes on the instrument or collateral materials. Items must also include all original packaging, manuals, warrantees and accessories or your return may be subject to a return handling charge. Your refund will be promptly processed upon successful evaluation of your returned item from our trained category professionals in 2-3 business days. Refunds are made for product value only, excluding shipping and handling charges. If you received Free Shipping on your order, the value of the uncharged shipping cost will be deducted from your refund. 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Location: Kansas City, Missouri

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