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Monitor Audio Debuts The New Radius R-One-HD All In One Soundbar

[The following is a release from Monitor Audio

January 16, 2009

The R-One-HD is a completely new design for Monitor Audio inspired by the popularity of single-cabinet front L-C-R theater solutions. The R-One-HD integrates left, center, and right channels in one cabinet. Each channel has a dedicated braced compartment and individually specified crossovers. The center channel section features twin 4-inch MMPII bass drivers and a 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter. The left and right channel sections house single 4-inch MMPII bass drivers and 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeters. The R- One-HD’s 39 3⁄4-inch length, 5-inch height, and shallow depth make it perfect for placement above or below wall- mounted flat-panel video displays where left and right front speaker placement is not desired. Add your choice of Radius HD powered subwoofer and Radius HD satellite speakers for rear surround channels to create a discreet, high-performance theater system. The R-One-HD is available in piano lacquer Black, Silver, and White finishes. MSRP: $800 The original compact ‘audiophile’ sub/sat speaker range gets a makeover The new Monitor Audio Radius HD range provides more style, practicality, and performance than its acclaimed forerunner: the original Radius series. Radius HD is a new decor-matching range of ultra-compact satellite loudspeakers, plasma on-wall loudspeakers, floor standing loudspeakers, and cosmetically matched powered subwoofers. So successful were the Radius originals that it’s taken Monitor Audio five years to improve them! But with sharp new styling and driver technology, more versatile mounting brackets, new luxurious finishes, and even better performance, Radius HD marks a comprehensive upgrade of a classic design. Other Radius HD Models R45HD The tiny R45HD loudspeaker is the perfect satellite speaker for front left-center-right and rear surround theater applications for small rooms. Its secret is a combination of a 3-inch MMPII cone bass driver and rear-firing 3⁄4-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter, which spreads and magnifies the sound around the room to create a wide, encompassing surround sound effect. Designed to dovetail with a R360HD or R370HD powered subwoofer, and available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes, the R45HD will blend perfectly with your décor in an ultra-discreet sub/sat two-channel, multi-channel audio, or theater system. A high quality, articulating die-cast bracket is provided for wall mounting. The optional RHD Floor Stand is available in Black or White finishes for floor positions. R90HD The R90HD is a world-class micro monitor. Extreme enclosure rigidity and leading edge drive unit technology are combined to produce clarity, dynamics, and imaging characteristics that are unparalleled in a speaker of this size. The R90HD features a 4-inch MMPII bass driver and a 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter. The R90HD may be used in distributed music applications or as part of a multi-channel theater as a front main or surround speaker combined with a R360HD or R370HD powered subwoofer. The R90HD has the same positioning versatility as the R45HD with its articulating die-cast wall-mounting bracket. The optional RHD Floor Stand is available in Black or White finishes for floor positions. The R90HD is available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes. R180HD If you can trade a little space for more bass and system output, the R180HD offers the same irresistible blend of virtues and drive units as the R90HD but in a larger cabinet. The R180HD can be installed vertically as a main, side, or rear speaker, or horizontally as a center channel speaker using the supplied low-profile wall bracket. Its enhanced bass and output performance makes it ideal for discreet music applications around the home. Combined with a R360HD or R370HD subwoofer, the R180HD will form part of a powerful stereo or multi-channel home theater system. The R180HD is available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes. R225HD The slender R225HD’s contoured profile and 24-inch height is designed to match the aesthetic of today’s popular 40 to 50-inch flat-panel video displays. When used as a center channel or main speaker, its acoustic design of twin 4-inch MMPII bass drivers and 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter provides the signature accuracy of Monitor Audio’s reference speakers. Its impressive bass performance can be further extended with the addition of a Radius HD powered subwoofer. Use it with the R360HD or R370HD subwoofer to create a compact, perfectly matched yet sonically exhilarating audio/video speaker system. Supplied with a low-profile bracket for horizontal or vertical wall mounting, the R225HD complements its environment for the perfect balance of style and performance. The R225HD is available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes. R250HD The elegant R250HD’s contoured profile and 30-inch height is designed to match the aesthetic of today’s popular 50 to 60-inch flat-panel video displays. It can be mounted vertically or horizontally around wall-mounted TVs with the supplied low-profile bracket. The R250HD features twin 4-inch MMPII bass drivers and a 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter providing bass right down to 50 Hz making it a perfect choice as a center, main, side, or rear speaker in multi-channel music and theater applications. The R250HD is available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes. HD’s 39 3⁄4-inch length, 5-inch height, and shallow depth make it perfect for placement above or below wall- mounted flat-panel video displays where left and right front speaker placement is not desired. Add your choice of Radius HD powered subwoofer and Radius HD satellite speakers for rear surround channels to create a discreet, high-performance theater system. The R-One-HD is available in piano lacquer Black, Silver, and White finishes. R270HD The R270HD is a slim floor standing loudspeaker designed for genuine full-range performance in serious two- channel music and multi-channel theater systems. High performance sound from twin 4-inch MMPII bass drivers and a 1-inch C-CAM gold dome tweeter, combined with a svelte profile provides the opportunity to enjoy great sound and discreet design all in one package. Use the voice-matched R225HD or larger R250HD as the center channel speaker and the R370HD powered subwoofer to complement the R270HD in theater applications. Cable terminals are located on the back of the integral plinth avoiding unsightly trailing wires. The R270HD is available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes. R360HD This super-compact powered subwoofer has the speed, subtlety, and pitch accuracy to enhance the highest quality music reproduction, but it can also deliver the power and slam demanded by movie soundtracks by virtue of its downward-firing 8-inch driver, controlled by a powerful built-in 100-watt amplifier. The R360HD has a variable crossover frequency control from 40Hz-180Hz, 0-180 degree phase switch, stereo and LFE RCA inputs, silicone rubber anti-resonance feet, and two EQ settings for music or video program optimization. Cosmetically and sonically matched to all Radius HD full-range loudspeakers and available in the full range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes, the R360HD is the perfect complement to any Radius HD music or theater system. R370HD The R370HD is our premium powered subwoofer option for Radius HD music or theater systems. Its 10-inch C- CAM down-firing driver, powered by a 250W (RMS) amplifier, will extend the reach of the Radius HD systems down to 28 Hz with force and agility. The R370HD’s lowest frequencies are controlled so well that even subtle effects are precisely defined, enhancing the listening experience with bass you can feel as well as hear. The R370HD is equipped with a top-mounted control panel for easy access to volume and EQ settings (one for video and one for music), 12V trigger input for power on/standby control from an AV amplifier, variable crossover control from 40Hz- 120Hz, and stereo and LFE RCA inputs and link outputs. The R370HD is available in the Radius HD range of real wood veneers and piano lacquer finishes. Technical features New C-CAM Tweeters Custom designed tweeters for the new Radius HD range now extend system response beyond 35 KHz. This ensures that the wide frequency bandwidth of High Definition music and cinema formats can be replayed faithfully. The tweeter’s new dome profile and surround geometry have been developed using advanced modeling tools to provide the optimum qualities for accurate sound reproduction. The gold dome itself is formed from our trademark C-CAM material being only 30uM (0.03mm/ 0.0012”) thick, and weighing a fraction of a gram. This lightweight material possesses ultimate strength when formed into the dome shape and treated with the ceramic coating process. The C-CAM gold dome is extremely light, strong, and possesses the ideal characteristic properties to enable the tweeter to work right up to 35 kHz before any sign of ‘break-up’ occurs. New MMPII Bass Drivers The Radius HD bass drivers are completely new designs. With the aid of new design and simulation tools we’ve achieved higher sensitivity and increased magnetic linearity. A newly shaped T-section pole and focused magnetic gap have produced better linearity and lower distortion, resulting in fast, punchy bass. All drivers are dedicated and model specific, with each model in the Radius HD series being designed and voiced individually. Crossovers New PCB layouts have been designed to keep signal paths as short as possible. Thicker copper tracks have been employed to reduce losses. Component layout has been optimized to make sure that no interaction can take place between the components themselves, providing a clearer sound and better signal separation. Where possible, air core inductors have been used for low signal distortion and a faster response to transients. Cabinets Improved cabinet damping has reduced cabinet resonance and ‘time smearing’ effects. Our research led us to a combination of polyurethane foam and a polyester fiber material, which provided excellent damping of rear waves, and a cleaner, more open sound. Anti-Resonance Composite (ARC®), originally developed for the baffles of Monitor Audio’s flagship Platinum range, is now utilized in Radius HD front baffles. ARC is a cast thermo-set polymer loaded with minerals to provide very inert, optimally damped materials. ARC reduces the stiffness of the driver mounting area, preventing unwanted vibrations from being transferred to the cabinet. The new Monitor Audio Radius HD loudspeaker Retail Prices: R45HD $165 each R90HD $225 each R180HD $250 each R225HD $400 each R250HD $450 each R270HD $1000 pair R-ONE-HD $800 each R360HD $600 each R370HD $800 each RHD Floor Stand $225 pair To find out more about Monitor Audio, go to: www.monitoraudiousa.com

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