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NRC Measurements: T+A Elektroakustik Criterion S 230 Loudspeaker

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Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 01 February 2025

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: 95cm up from bottom of cabinet (near top of topmost midrange, manufacturer specified)
Grille: off

Frequency response and voltage sensitivity

Voltage sensitivity: 86.2dB (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Listening window

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Deviation from linearity

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: PSB Imagine T65 Loudspeaker

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Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 15 January 2025

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: 36″ up from bottom of cabinet (manufacturer specified)
Grille: off

Frequency response and voltage sensitivity

Voltage sensitivity: 84.72dB (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Listening window

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Deviation from linearity

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 Loudspeaker

Details
Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 01 December 2024

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: 106cm up from bottom of footers (near to top of top woofer) unless indicated otherwise
Grilles: none
Port plug: none
Mid- and high-frequency jumpers: Ref position unless indicated otherwise

Frequency response and sensitivity

Sensitivity: 89.04B (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Chart C: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)
Additional measurement to show effect of mid-frequency jumper positions

Frequency response

Top curve: Lo position
Middle curve: Ref position
Bottom curve: Hi position

Chart D: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)
Additional measurement to show effect of mid-frequency jumper positions

Frequency response

Top curve: Lo position
Middle curve: Ref position
Bottom curve: Hi position

Chart E: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)
Additional measurement to show SPL with microphone positioned at midpoint of woofers

Frequency response

Curve: on-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD 90dB

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Chart B: @ 95dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD 95dB

Top curve: frequency response @ 95dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 95dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Dev 90dB

Chart B: Difference @ 95dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Dev 95dB

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical Phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: Sonus Faber Sonetto V G2 Loudspeaker

Details
Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 01 November 2024

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: tweeter axis
Grilles: off

Frequency response and voltage sensitivity

Voltage sensitivity: 87.71dB (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Listening window

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Deviation from linearity

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: Monitor Audio Gold 300 6G Loudspeaker

Details
Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 15 September 2024

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: tweeter axis
Grilles: off

Frequency response and voltage sensitivity

Voltage sensitivity: 86.45dB (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Listening window

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Deviation from linearity

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: Dayton Audio Classic B65 Loudspeaker

Details
Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 15 September 2024

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Notes: Because of the low price and limited output capability of this loudspeaker, the THD+N and linearity measurements were performed at a sound-pressure level of 85dB instead of the usual 90dB to avoid damaging the drive units and/or crossover components with high voltage. Since the measurements were performed and plotted at a 2-meter distance, this is equivalent to 91dB at 1 meter, which is still quite loud. In addition, we performed an extra measurement to show the on-axis performance without the supplied grille in place.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: tweeter axis
Grille: on (except where noted)

Frequency response and sensitivity

Sensitivity: 84.5dB (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Chart C: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)
Additional measurement to the on-axis frequency response with the supplied grille off

Frequency response

Curve: On-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise

Chart A: @ 85dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD+N

Top curve: frequency response @ 85dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 85dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 85dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Deviation from linearity

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

electrical_phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: Perlisten Audio R5t Loudspeaker

Details
Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 01 September 2024

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: 85.7cm up from bottom of cabinet (top of plinth)
Grille: n/a
Port plug: none

Frequency response and sensitivity

Sensitivity: 87.64B (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD 90dB

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Chart B: @ 95dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD 95dB

Top curve: frequency response @ 95dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 95dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Dev 90dB

Chart B: Difference @ 95dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Dev 95dB

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical Phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

NRC Measurements: Totem Acoustic Bison Twin Tower Loudspeaker

Details
Parent Category: Products
Category: Loudspeaker Measurements
Created: 01 August 2024

All loudspeaker measurements are performed independently at the National Research Council of Canada. All measurement data and graphical information displayed below are the property of the SoundStage! Network and Schneider Publishing Inc. Reproduction in any format is not permitted.

Setup

Microphone measuring position: tweeter axis
Grille: off

Frequency response and voltage sensitivity

Voltage sensitivity: 87.98dB (averaged 300Hz-3kHz on Listening Window, 2.83V/1m)

Chart A: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: on-axis response
Middle curve: 15 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 30 degrees off-axis response

Chart B: 20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Frequency response

Top curve: 45 degrees off-axis response
Middle curve: 60 degrees off-axis response
Bottom curve: 75 degrees off-axis response

Listening window

20Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m, plotted @ 1m)

Listening window

Response curve is an average of five measurements: on-axis, 15 degrees left and right off-axis, 15 degrees up and down off-axis

Total harmonic distortion + noise

Chart A: @ 90dB, 50Hz - 10kHz (measured @ 2m)

THD

Top curve: frequency response @ 90dB SPL
Bottom curve: THD+N @ 90dB (50Hz - 10kHz)

Deviation from linearity

Chart A: Difference @ 90dB from 70dB, 50Hz - 20kHz (measured @ 2m)

Deviation from linearity

Impedance magnitude variation

Impedance

Vertical axis: impedance
Horizontal axis: frequency

Electrical phase

Electrical phase

Vertical axis: phase
Horizontal axis: frequency

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