OVAL V1.5 THE TWO-WAY VIVID SYSTEM

LEGACY PRODUCT

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OVAL V1.5

While being two-way systems the V1 range of loudspeakers maintain the Vivid philosophy of pistonic operation throughout the frequency spectrum. Available in two sizes, the smaller V1 w, V1h and V1s are best suited to mounting near to boundaries such as wall or desktop use while the larger V1.5 pedestal mount will sit quite happily well away from the walls.

V1.5 is replaced by Kaya 25

Vivid Audio Oval 1.5

The K1 floor-standing model is the largest of the range employing the coupled front and back bass driver system and integral stand.


K1 employs a single D50 mid range driver, between 900Hz and 4kHz with the range beyound being handled by a D26 tweeter. Below 900Hz the K1 uses four C125 midbass drivers, two mounted on the front baffle and two mounted on the rear baffle of the cabinet. These four drivers are internally coupled in pairs via screw tensioning units for reaction cancelling. Through the use of innovative crossover circuity, all drivers receive the same signal at frequencies below 100Hz while above this point drive to the lower and rear drivers is progressively attenuated leaving only the front upper driver to operate all the way to 900Hz to ensure good vertical dispersion at crossover.

Fourth order filters ensure phase coherence through both main crossover points resulting in a seamless and symmetrical polar performance. Integral to the K1 enclosure is the stand, made from the same cast carbon fibre reinforced polyester compound as the enclosure, the stand provides an exceptionally stable footing further guaranteed by the use of a total of five spikes mounted around the periphery of the base. Adjustment of the two rear spikes and that at the front sets the correct attitude while the remaining two can then be brought into contact with the floor for maximum safety.

Within each of the streamlined arms are hidden separate conduits to guide the Van den Hul® interconnectioning cable away from the two internally mounted crossovers into the base. Precision machined gold plated terminals are disretely located at the rear of the base to allow a visually unobtrusive connection to the outside world.

SPECIFICATIONS

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SpecificationsVivid Audio V1.5
Configuration

2 way vented cabinet

Cabinet material

Complex loaded carbon fibre filled polymer

Cabinet colour

Piano Black, Pearl White

Drive units

HF: D26 – 26mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading

MF / LF: C125 – 1 x 125mm metal coned unit

LF: C125 – 4 x 125mm metal coned unit (coupled)

Sensitivity

89dB @ 2.83VRMS at 1m on axis

Nominal impedacnce (Ω)

8

Frequency range (Hz)

40 – 33,000 Hz (-6dB)

Frequency response (Hz)

42 – 30,000 Hz +/- 2dB on reference axis

First D26 Break Up mode:

44,000 Hz

Harmonic distortion (2nd and 3rd harmonics)

< 0.5% over frequency range

Cross over frequencies (Hz)

3,000

Power handling rms

150W

Loudspeaker dimensions

1,130mm (H) x 255mm (W) x 240mm (D)

Net weight

23kg

Shipping dimensions

1,300mm (H) x 430mm (W) x 460mm (D)

Shipping weight

37kg (each)

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