Final Sound Expands Its Line Of Ultra-Slim Electrostatic Speakers For Home Theatre

10-Feb-03

Final Sound Corporation, an innovator in the field of advanced electrostatic speakers, has announced several new models for 2003, expanding its line for the entry-level consumer as well as the high-end audio professional. The Dutch audio firm introduced a new 20-inch wall-mountable Model 90, priced at $999 a pair, the new entry point for its Home Theater Series, and a 73-inch floor-standing Model 700, priced at $4,999 a pair in its Reference Series for audio professionals and high-end consumers. The new speakers from Final represent the first true flat-panel line of high-definition electrostatic speakers designed for mounting on wall or ceiling with flat-screen TVs and home theatre systems. ""We have upgraded and improved our entire line for 2003,"" said Maarten Smits, co-founder of Final Sound and inventor of the new flat speaker technology, ""and we expect these new speakers to energize the marketplace for high-performance audio. Using our patented technology, we are able to completely separate the speaker from its bulky drivers and electronics, leaving a flat, lightweight, virtually transparent speaker design that can be easily mounted beside even the thinnest LCD or plasma display or suspended from the ceiling."" New Line Includes First Home Theatre Electrostat Priced Below $1,000 Final also announced new pricing for 2003. The line includes five different models ranging from 20 inches to 80 inches in height. In the Home Theater Series, Final offers the 20-inch Model 90 (MSRP $ 999 per pair), the 28-inch Model 100 ($1,499 per pair), and the 48-inch Model 200 ($1,999 per pair). The Series is designed for use with today's flat-screen TVs and LCD displays, and all three models can be easily mounted on a wall or hung from the ceiling. At the top of the line is Final's Reference Series, designed for professionals and the most discriminating audio consumers. The Series includes two models: the new Model 700, which measures 73 inches tall ($4,999 per pair), and the Model 1400, 80 inches tall ($19,999 per pair). Both models in the Reference Series include floor stands, and the 21-pound Model 700 can also be wall-mounted. All models are finished in a silver satin anodized frame. In addition, the modular line includes two center speaker models, a 10-inch subwoofer, and a variety of mounting systems and stands. Final also demonstrated its new Model S12 Subwoofer, featuring a 12-inch aluminum cone woofer and a frequency range from 28 to 50-300 Hz. Ultra-Thin Speaker Panels Are Completely Separate From Drivers The most striking feature of the new Final speaker line is the complete separation of the audio driver and electronics from the speaker panel itself. This unique modular approach frees the speakers from the heavy bass drivers that have dominated loudspeaker design for nearly 50 years. The result is a line of speakers that are so thin and light that they can be easily mounted anywhere, creating a true surround sound environment. Recently, Final was awarded a patent from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its ""modularly expandable electrostatic speaker system."" The unique modular design marks the first major breakthrough in electrostatic speaker technology in a generation and is the basis of Final's new line of ultra-thin speakers for home theatre. Sealed Audio Circuit Virtually Eliminates All Distortion In addition to its unique modular design, the Final speaker line includes a number of technical innovations. Electrostats are superior to all other speaker technologies in the way they use a single diaphragm that is so light and quick to respond that it seems as if the audio signal is being applied directly to the air. Unlike typical dynamic speakers that transfer the sound energy through a complex motor-like arrangement attached to the back of a heavy cone, the Final Sound system distributes the audio signal evenly across the entire film diaphragm. The entire speaker surface produces sound. Using a standard dynamic coil, even the best conventional speaker must deal with significantly more distortion because of the fundamental motor design. A Final Sound electrostat delivers sound that is almost entirely distortion-free. With no drivers and electronics to house, the flat electrostat design needs no cabinetry, and can be set into a simple aluminum frame similar to a lightweight picture frame. The completed assembly weighs just under 6 pounds for the 20-inch model and 12 pounds at the 48-inch size. ""These speakers are perfect blend of art and science,"" said Smits. ""We've redesigned the way sound is generated by the diaphragm and replaced the heavy bass driver with a more efficient design that weighs less than a few sheets of paper. The result is a much more open and lifelike sound and an elegantly slim design that truly blends with any home theatre decor."" For more information about Final, visit www.finalsound.com.

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