User manual B&W SOLID SERIES BROCHURE

[. . . ] Solid Series Loudspeaker system Solid Solutions C100 q The solid solutions C100 is a centre channel specifically designed to focus dialogue the viewing screen. It should ideally be positioned above or below the television and its magnetic shielding ensures a television picture free from interference. PB100 q The solid solutions PB100 compact active subwoofer has an integral 70-watt MOSFET amplifier, dramatically boosting the bass response of your hi-fi or Home Theatre system. It features B&W's unequalled down-firing Flow Port System, delivering low frequencies fat and with a punch that is second to none. S100 q The solid S100 is the perfect match for a modern lifestyle and can be used in any room of the house. [. . . ] This provides for easy positioning against a wall or in the corner if maximum bass output is required. q Frequency response has been shaped to deliver high output performance in 50-100Hz range with commanding dynamic clarity ­ or a punch to the stomach. q The bass station has a designated 2nd order high pass filter crossover developed by some of the best acoustic engineers in the world. Solid monitor q The Solid Monitor is a compact precision instrument of sound. Its depth, power and purity are a delight to the ear, whilst its look caresses the eye. Like bass reflex loading: over 90dB sensitivity: power handling of up to 150 watts ­ not to mention response levels maintained down to a remarkable 70Hz. That's as low as many of its competitors go with the aid of a subwoofer. q The outer is as ingenious as the inner. A multi-radiused, polypropylene two-part cabinet has been devised to achieve a smoother sound through inherent damping. All in the cause of majestic output, practically free from distortion up to the highest level. q The Solid monitor can be mounted at any angle, on walls or ceilings. When fixed to a wall, bass extension reaches down to 50Hz, even without the help of a subwoofer. The Solid Array offers the option of multiple ceiling installations using just one cable. Ovale q The Solid Ovale's sensitivity and sheer sound realism will force you to reconsider the performance potential of small domestic loudspeakers. It means getting used to amazingly deep reaching bass and power handling that peaks at 100 watts. It means you can crank up the volume because the distortion you would normally expect just isn't there. q The live atmosphere hits you through the remarkable scope of the Oval stereo image. The live atmosphere hits you through the remarkable scope of the Ovale stereo image. Equipped with its own overload protection, the Solid Ovale brings you the bass; the breadth of frequency, the power and dynamic range of hi-fi performance that you thought was out of reach. q Versatility is the key to the Oval Satellites. The compact injection moulded ABS cabinet is positioned on a straight-stalk antenna that enables you to angle the speaker in any direction. 3670 degrees of movement to enable you arrive at the optimum listening position for a particular room. HCM1 q The Solid HCM1 loudspeaker is possibly the most advanced, high fidelity compact monitor on the market today ­ a professional audiophile product with reference speaker sound capabilities. [. . . ] Magnetically shielded and equipped with acoustic voice matching to ensure a seamless tonal balance with other Solid speakers, the HCM2 features a one inch Ferro-fluid cooled tweeter: a four inch bass/mid range driver: an automatic switch-off to protect against accidental overload and a versatile wall fixing bracket. Active Power Bass q The Active PowerBass is a powerful extension to the Solid HCM1, HCM2 and Monitor loudspeakers. Housed in a cube-shaped cabinet, it is ideal for both critical music listening and high performance home theatre applications, giving an exceptionally smooth bass response right down to 38Hz. The active PowerBass utilises a high 70-watt MOSFET amplifier, normally found only in esoteric, top of the range loudspeakers: an eight inch subwoofer cone with a long throw voice coil and rubber surround for a fast bass attack: magnetic shielding to allow the Active PowerBass to be placed near a television or computer and a set-up switch, able to be pushed flush once the subwoofer has been adjusted. B&W Loudspeakers Ltd reserves the right to amend details of the specifications without notice in line with technical developments. [. . . ]