Wilson Benesch The Curve
With Technology drawn from Formula 1, Wilson Benesch continues to grow its shamelessly luxurious range of loudspeakers. The latest development is a new floor standing design. The Curve borrows much of its design elements from the fabulous A.C.T. loudspeaker but is available at almost half the price. In terms of height it is smaller than the diminutive two way Arc but remains capable of achieving 200 watt peak program
The Curve is Wilson Benesch's most recent design.They fall between the Arc and Discovery. The Curve provides an alternative to those stand mounted designs, boasting a more conventional cabinet of modest volume. Believe it or not, the Curve is actually shorter than the Arc. Compact it may be, but the Curve packs quite a whallop. Remarkably dynamic, uncolored, and full range, the Curve is a revelation in sound.
The Curve compares favorably to the more expensive loudspeakers in the Wilson Benesch line, offering the same holographic imaging, dynamic range, midrange purity, and natural tonality which have made the brand famous. They are not able to play as loud as their bigger brothers, nor can they produce the same depth of bass. For larger rooms, or listeners whose musical programmes require deeper bass extension, the Discovery or ACT may be a better choice. For many listeners however, the Curve is the optimal ratio of price to performance.
Using the same tweeter, and two of the same mid-woofer drivers the design mimics the more expensive ACT. Occupying less space, and costing roughly half as much, the Curve provides a taste of the ACT's performance and much of its aesthetic beauty. Available in a variety of beautiful wood veneers, the Curve is as much a piece of fine British furniture as it is a state of the art loudspeaker.
This is not another wood box stuffed with generic drivers. Proprietary materials, and engineering - both of which are the result of years of R&D - have resulted in what is arguably the best value in loudspeakers today.
Assembled predominantly from metal and carbon composite
Bespoke options available in any colour or any veneer
Technology
Advance Composite Technology cabinet construction (A.C.T. Monocoque
Advanced design allies 24 different materials to achieve the ultimate solution
Tactic advanced dynamic drive unit technology
Full metal bracing and baffle arrangement
Description
2.5 way, true linear phase, free space, ported enclosure, floorstanding monitor
Drive units
1 x 170mm (7 in) Wilson Benesch Tactic bass unit
1 x 170mm (7 in) Wilson Benesch Tactic bass / mid range unit
1 x 25mm (1 in) Soft dome, hand painted silk, ultra linear Wilson Benesch tweeter
Low frequency loading
Bessel alignment of fourth order reflex. Double chamber, differential tuning
Frequency range
-6dB at 32Hz and 30kHz
-3dB at 35Hz and 25kHz
Frequency response
35Hz to 24kHz +- 2dB on axis
Sensitivity
88dB spl at 1metre on axis. 2.83V input
Impedance
6 Ohms nominal, 4 ohms minimum
Crossover
First order bass roll-off
Second order mid range and tweeter crossover
Selected polypropylene capacitors and air cored inductors are used throughout
Input connections
bi-wireable, in-house machined gold plated copper alloy terminals
Power handling
200W peak unclipped programme
Maximum spl
109dB at 1 metre
Dimensions
Height 910mm
Width 230mm
Depth 370mm
Internal volume
42.5 litres
Net weight
48kg
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