Canton Introduces New Models And Upgraded Crossovers In Ergo Line

16-Oct-03

Canton has introduced eight new loudspeakers in its premium Ergo line, including a new powered subwoofer and seven full-range models featuring new crossover technology. The new models include a trio of three-way floor-standers, two bookshelf speakers, two 2-1/2-way center channel speakers, and a 200-watt powered subwoofer. All are available in silver lacquer, black, beech, and cherry wood veneer finishes.The new Ergo full-range models incorporate improved crossover networks that are based on technology developed for the company's signature Karat Reference 2 DC loudspeaker system. The new crossovers feature the use of ICW polypropylene capacitors, said to result in improved transient response and detail. The new crossover design is also claimed to improve in midrange and high-frequency reproduction. The new Ergo center channel speakers are 2-1/2-way designs optimized for horizontal mounting. The speakers use a centrally-mounted tweeter, flanked by a pair of identical anodized aluminum drivers, one driving only the bass frequencies and the other driving bass and midrange. This configuration is said to prevent wide variations in off-axis response due to cancellation between paired woofers, and improves midrange linearity. This overall design is claimed to provide for linear frequency dispersion at listening angles as far as 30 degrees off-axis. All the Ergo models feature Canton's 1-inch aluminum-manganese tweeter, which is said to deliver linear response out to 30 kHz. The tweeter's diaphragm and coil former are fabricated from a single piece to dampen high-frequency resonances and enhance heat dissipation characteristics. The floor-standing Ergo models feature Canton's Displacement Control (DC) technology, which uses a proprietary high-pass filter to prevent signals below the audible frequency range from interfering with the bass driver.The standard finishes include real-wood veneers of cherry, light beech, and black ash, or a silver lacquer; however the Ergo 202, 302, CM 402, and CM 502 have black lacquer finishes instead of black ash. The black and cherry speakers have perforated black metal grilles, while the beech and silver lacquer models have silver grilles.Ergo 1002 DC And 902 DC Floor-Standing SpeakersThese three-way, bass reflex floor-standing models feature linear frequency response from 20 Hz to 30 kHz. The Canton Ergo 1002 DC features two 9-inch polypropylene woofers, while bass reproduction in the smaller Ergo 902 DC is handled by a pair of 8-inch woofers. Both models include the 7-inch aluminum midrange diaphragm and 1-inch tweeter used throughout the line. There are gold-plated bi-wire/bi-amp connections. The Ergo 1002 DC and 902 DC have suggested retail prices of $3,000 and $2,400 per pair, respectively.Ergo 702 DC Floor-Standing SpeakerThis three-way floor-standing speaker is the smaller cousin of the 1002 DC and 902 DC, using one 7-inch aluminum cone for bass, and another for midrange duties. The Canton Ergo 702 DC provides hi-fi reproduction from 25 Hz to 30 kHz. All other features are the same as the 1002 DC and 902 DC. The Ergo 702 DC has a suggested retail price of $1,800 per pair.Ergo CM 502 and CM 402 Center Channel SpeakersThese bass reflex compact loudspeakers are magnetically shielded for use as the center channel, and employ a Canton-designed 2-1/2-way crossover circuit. The Canton Ergo CM502 features two 7-inch aluminum membrane drivers flanking a single 1-inch aluminum-manganese tweeter and boasts a frequency response of 26 Hz to 30 kHz. The Canton Ergo CM 402 uses 5-inch aluminum drivers and the same tweeter for a frequency response of 35 Hz to 30 kHz. The Canton Ergo CM 502 and CM 402 have suggested retail prices of $800 and $600 each, respectively.Ergo 302 And 202 Bookshelf And Stand-Mounted SpeakersThese compact two-way bass reflex speakers are designed to be equally at home on a shelf, or in conjunction with the optional LS 60 stand. The Canton Ergo 302 uses an 8-inch aluminum cone for the bass, while the Ergo 202 employs a 7-inch version. Both speakers feature gold-plated bi-wire/bi-amp connections. The Ergo 302 and 202 have suggested retail prices of $1,400 and $1,200 per pair, respectively.Ergo AS-1.2 SC Powered SubwooferThe Canton Ergo AS-1.2 SC powered subwoofer features a 10-inch cellulose/polyester woofer and 200-watt amplifier in a bass reflex enclosure. It employs Canton's SC Technology with active electronic filtering to compensate for the acoustic characteristics of the enclosure and driver. This circuit blocks unwanted infrasonic signals, which can cause excessive driver excursions, and improves the speaker's linearity across the frequency range. SC Technology is also said to increase the speaker's efficiency and stability for higher output levels, and reduces harmonic distortion. The Canton Ergo AS-1.2 SC powered subwoofer has a suggested retail price of $1,000. For more information about these and other Canton products, visit www.cantonusa.com.

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