Atlantic Technology Introduces IWTS 8 CMS TriMode In-Ceiling Speaker

31-Jul-02

Atlantic Technology has introduced the first TriModeô ceiling speakers for multi-room audio systems and home theatre, the IWTS 6 CMS and 8 CMS. In addition to conventional mono or point-source stereo modes, these 6- and 8-inch two-way speakers are designed for use as diffuse surround speakers, and can be configured in Atlantic Technology's TriVectorô surround mode.Aesthetics sometimes makes ceiling-mounted speakers produce localized soundfields rather than diffuse-type sound. When set to TriVector mode, Atlantic's dual voice coil woofer produces mono bass, while the two tweeters are driven out of phase with each other. The result is limited localization of lower midrange frequencies, with a diffuse upper-midrange to high-frequency response. The Atlantic Technology 6 CMS and 8 CMS each utilize larger-then-typical ceiling speaker tweeters to allow for lower crossover points, so more of the midrange is diffuse in TriVector mode. The 8 CMS uses 1-inch silk dome tweeters, while the 6 CMS includes 3/4-inch Mylar dome units. Both sets of tweeters include Ferrofluid cooling and Neodymium magnets. The direct-firing, long-throw woofers have graphite-loaded polymer cones with rubber surrounds.The IWTS 6 CMS uses rear-mounted jumpers to select Mono, Stereo, or TriVector operation, and measures 9-3/16 inches in diameter and 3-1/2 inches deep. The 8 CMS features front-mounted switches for selection of TriVector, as well as a High Frequency Level adjustment, and measures 10-7/8 inches in diameter and 3-3/4 inches deep.The IWTS 8 CMS is available at an estimated street price of $400 each. The IWTS 6 CMS has an estimated street price of $275 each.

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