Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator
The Radical New Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator
The Torus incorporates fundamental rethinking on how bass should be generated.Wilson Benesch is out to change notions of what is acceptable in terms of accurate low frequency sound reproduction. The Torus is unquestionably different.
For the first time, world-class performance for music and home theatre is combined with huge power delivery, true subterranean frequencies and the capability of being upgraded in the future, all in a relatively small and elegant package!
Technology PreviewThe PB has an ultra-rigid Carbon Kevlar diaphragm, this weighs less than 100gms and is strong enough to support the weight of an adult. There is no dynamic drive unit in the conventional sense, the gold-plated structure at the centre is one of the two push-pull motors and as gold is the best of conductors, this is not just cosmetic.
Combined with its high precision amplifiers, the Torus delivers astonishing speed, accuracy and control, enabling it to easily blend with quicker, smaller drivers in the main loudspeakers (such as the Wilson Benesch ARC, ACT, and CURVE,) in a way that no conventional subwoofer can. Bass extension, without compromising musicality.
This significant leap forward in the field of low frequency sound reproduction, underlines Wilson Benesch's continuing position at the forefront of innovation in sound.
The accolades for the new Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic Generator and Torus Amplifier keep coming in. Named 'Subwoofer of the Year' in the 2006 The Absolute Sound product of the year awards, it will likely prove to be much more than that. We have these on demo, and they are in a class of their own.
A completely different approach to 'subwoofer' design, the Wilson Benesch Torus Infrasonic generator has the speed to keep up with, and blend seamlessly with, the best speakers. This is the answer, not only to the dreams of those with conventional speakers, but those with horns and electrostatics who have never had available to them a 'subwoofer' which could keep up with those types of designs. Truly a breakthrough product, the Wilson Benesch Infrasonic Generator does what no other 'subwoofer' in our experience has ever been able to do.
"What Hi-Fi" says, "It's fast and tuneful, delivering precise doses of bass with a surgeons skill. Variations in bass pitch and intensity are blindingly obvious, making our previously untouchable REL Stentor reference sound bloated and ill defined in comparison. It will send seismic shudders through most rooms without a struggle."
Positioned and crossed over correctly, when complementing even electrostatics, the blend is seamless and is done without a loss of transparency.
Jon Valin says the Wilson Benesch Torus is faster than the Kharma sub, faster than the REL, and faster than the Krell MRS. In other words, faster than any sub he has ever heard. Which is understandable, because no other subwoofer is designed as this one is.
Of course, since it is a Wilson Benesch, the finish quality and esthetics are second to none. A stunning achievement
The Torus Infrasonic Generator is completely original in thought and execution and manufactured by Wilson Benesch in Sheffield. The finest materials in the world have been designed into this product, materials technologies that you will not find in any other audio product.
To date, all audio designers attempting to create low frequency sound have produced a variable of the ubiquitous Subwoofer. In reality, the only option available to the consumer, has been to opt for brand A’s version of the collection of parts, as opposed to brand B’s version. As competition has grown, the variables have changed. Bigger amplifiers to drive more in-efficient woofers or different cabinet materials, essentially they have remained the same. After three years of research and development, the Torus System can be seen to offer a significant departure from the Subwoofer solution for developing infrasonic sound. This product is so different, that it clearly demonstrates the fundamental flaws in the design of the Subwoofer and provides a real alternative for Music and Cinema effects.
The unique Push-Pull motor has multiple benefits. Being push-pull it eliminates 3rd order non-linearites making for higher precision. Control of the diaphragm is several orders-of-magnitude better than conventional single point drivers and the need for super stiff suspension to provide the return is eliminated, as the two motors naturally return the dynamic parts to zero.
One of the key benefits is a faster action and reaction of all the moving parts resulting in dramatic improvements in dynamics and low frequency reproduction. This completely unique solution, eliminates all the problems associated with conventional dynamic driver, MDF box subwoofers. At the heart of the design is a massive 10 kilo metal core, earthed to ground via a substantial steel base plate, all the forces and reactions take place in this over-engineered component.Unlike any other sub, the modular digital electronics driving the PB are housed in an elegant separate enclosure and are completely isolated from vibration. This not only enables choice of amplifier, but also provides an upgrade path.
Combined with its high precision amplifiers, the Torus delivers astonishing speed, accuracy and control, enabling it to easily blend with quicker, smaller drivers in the main loudspeakers (such as the Wilson Benesch ARC, ACT, and CURVE,) in a way that no conventional subwoofer can. Bass extension, without compromising musicality.
This significant leap forward in the field of low frequency sound reproduction, underlines Wilson Benesch's continuing position at the forefront of innovation in sound.
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