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Kef Flexes Muscles With The R Series

KEF says the company is redefining soundscapes with the latest generation of the R Series now featuring Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT). The R Series is a seven-model range engineered to provide superior performance with more detail, deeper insight and greater excitement, says the maker.

At the heart of the latest R Series is Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT), a complex maze-like structure where each of the intricate channels efficiently absorbs a specific frequency. When combined, the channels act as an acoustic black hole, absorbing 99% of the unwanted sound from the rear of the tweeter, eliminating the resulting distortion and providing a purer, more natural acoustic performance, explains KEF.

A bespoke 12th-generation Uni-Q driver array with MAT is found in all seven models.

The detail and clarity delivered across the R Series range results from a selection of tweaks and modifications specifically for this collection. From the refined tweeter gap damper that tames resonances for improved detail, to the flexible Decoupling Chassis which prevents unwanted vibrations for better clarity. The hybrid aluminium bass drivers have been created to produce tight, deep, and controlled bass, and the enhanced crossover design and fine-tuned signal path are in place to deliver pristine, clean sound.

The R Series comprises seven models, providing listeners with versatility when building their ideal system. A trio of floor standing speakers, including R11 Meta, R7 Meta and R5 Meta and a bookshelf speaker R3 Meta, reproduce high-fidelity stereo sound for listeners’ favourite music irrespective of the dimensions of the listening space.

The two centre speakers, including R6 Meta and R2 Meta, can also be used in LCR (Left-Centre-Right) configuration. If users want to experience immersive Dolby Atmos sound, the R8 Meta surround speaker is an ideal addition to the system.

Keep It Discreet With Lyngdorf Audio

Lyngdorf Audio has launched a new in-wall speaker, the D-60. The D-60 extends the company’s Discreet series, designed for custom installations and is the fifth product in this series.

The D-60 has been designed as a highperformance in-wall speaker to be used for front channels with additional woofers, as well as for surround channels. It offers the Discreet series’ highest power handling (200W, IEC), sensitivity (92 dB 2.83 v/ 1 m), and achievable sound pressure level (112 dB).

The D-60 is equipped with a more powerful soft dome tweeter compared to the D-500 inwall speaker, featuring a stronger magnet. The two 18cm / 7in aluminium midrange drivers are equipped with vented magnets and vented diecast baskets, while the inverted surround allows a flat speaker front and space-saving cabinet depth. The tweeter and both midrange units are driven by the chosen amplifier using a two-waycrossover design.

The new D-60 covers frequencies from 22kHz down to 80Hz (-3dB), and is intended to be used with additional woofers for the LFE and bass, for example the Lyngdorf BW-20. In comparison, the D-500 with one midrange driver and two additional passive woofers reaches below 50Hz (-3dB), allowing to use it as a full range speaker, for example: left and right of a TV.

All speakers from the Lyngdorf Discreet series come with their own pre-mounted loudspeaker enclosure, so that no after-market backbox or closed wall cavity is required, and a defined and consistent sound performance can be ensured in different rooms and wall constructions. The D-60 is designed with a lowresonance MDF enclosure, finished in matte black and covered by a white, magnetically held front grill.

PMC Distribution UK, exclusive distributor for MartinLogan loudspeakers, has announced the release of two new product lines, the Motion and the Motion XT.

The Motion XT Series comprises four models, two floor-standing, one bookshelf and one centre channel. The Motion Series adds an additional five models, including two floorstanding, one bookshelf, one centre channel and the Motion MP10, a versatile multipurpose solution for home theatre or stereo.

The manufacturer says the new collection represents a class-leading execution using the most advanced technologies and materials, arguing the new Motion Series offers unmatched performance, while the stunning design compliments the most elegant of interiors with a choice of three finishes (gloss black, walnut, satin white).

The range features a host of audio innovations, including Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion Tweeters (FMT), which see MartinLogan’s signature thin-film tweeter technology upgraded with larger magnet structures. This improves performance with lower distortion and higher output, with the highest levels of detail and

Kordz Purrs Over Slimcat Innovation

accuracy, according to the maker. Motion XT receives the highest performance variant FMT technology, the Gen2 Obsidian Folded Motion XT Tweeter. With a 40% increase in surface area, the XT Series offers ‘effortless and detailed’ sound in the Motion range. The tweeters benefit from the Folded Motion Waveguide, which ensures consistent performance across a wide range of listening positions while minimising unwanted room reflections.

The bass drivers are also entirely new. Motion XT receives Nomex Reinforced Kevlar woofers for the midrange frequencies, while Motion uses Fiberglass woofers, aligning these series with their in-wall/in-ceiling CI siblings for timbre matching.

Seamless integration of the drive units has been achieved through the development of new McCracken-Vojtko crossovers - the result of combining extensive anechoic and in-room measurements, with blind listening tests and the low distortion philosophy of MartinLogan’s signature Vojtko Crossover.

The new Kordz SlimCat is a complete one-of-a-kind network cable system that delivers all the power of Category 6 in half the size.

Kordz says it understands what systems integrators need to design and install robust, reliable networks quickly and efficiently. Its latest innovation, SlimCat, comprises bulkreducing 4mm diameter Category 6 cable, and specially designed RJ45 crimp connectors and RJ45 keystone sockets for robust, compact end-to-end connectivity.

Finding a one-of-a-kind cabling solution developed to streamline installation in smaller spaces or where retrofitting cable is difficult, SlimCat fills a void in the industry while supporting 100W PoE++ and delivering 1Gbps network connectivity up to 50m.

Illustrating the company’s strong belief in the value of robustness, the new SlimCat system incorporates Kordz’s 2000-cycle latch, the same one used in the patented connector in Kordz’s popular patch cords.

“For some projects, standard Category 6 cable is too bulky to install easily and discretely. Structured cabling is a mature and saturated market, so we decided to approach the category differently by developing a complete Category 6 networking system of products that takes up significantly less space to reach areas that other cabling solutions can’t,” says James Chen, Kordz Managing Director. “The diameter of the unshielded 28AWG SlimCat cable is half the size of 23AWG and 24AWG network cable, highly flexible with a 32mm bend radius, and when paired with the SlimCat Keystone RJ45 Socket, performs to ANSI/TIA-58.2-D Category 6 permanent link standards up to 50m. As always, systems integrators can rely on the Kordz promise of ‘Connectivity Assured.’”

The SlimCat system comes with a lifetime warranty and complies with both EU and US fire rating standards. Components are conveniently packaged in standard lengths in an easily identifiable Reel-in-Box.

Mcintosh Launches Mht300 Home Theatre Receiver

McIntosh has announced the launch of its new MHT300 Home Theatre Receiver, a 7.2 channel home theatre powerhouse, set to transform home theatre dreams into reality, according to the maker.

The MHT300 is a receiver that offers 120-50W of power to every speaker with all seven channels being driven. For every explosion, car chase, high-speed fighter jet flyby, to the roar of the crowd after a game winning score, the MHT300 will faithfully reproduce the action with full power on every speaker, says the maker. It also supports 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz video on all four of its HDMI inputs and 1 HDMI output so the image will feel as realistic as the sound.

Its individual amplifier modules can be configured in a multitude of ways to suit any specific speaker configuration and additional external amplifiers can be connected to power the included Height 1 and Height 2 audio outputs, effectively turning the MHT300 into a 7.2.4 home theatre receiver. State-of-the-art Dirac Live Room Correction enables users to optimise their sound systems and adjust their audio output to the unique acoustics of the space.

“Considering the increase in video streaming services over the last decade, we are excited to share our latest innovation in home theatre with our customers for them to better enjoy their entertainment in the comfort of their home,” says McIntosh President, Charlie Randall. “We look forward to seeing the positive impact the MHT300 will have on consumers’ at-home viewing and listening experiences.”

The MHT300 includes traditional McIntosh design cues such as its signature black glass front panel, an illuminated McIntosh logo, rotary control knobs, and a familiar form factor highlighted by silver trim all in a robustly built and durable chassis.

MONITOR AUDIO’S GREATER CREATOR

Monitor Audio has announced the launch of the new Creator Series. This fresh approach to the custom installation market delivers high-quality sound and clarity, with a comprehensive, clearly defined range of high-performance in-wall and in-ceiling loudspeakers, according to the maker.

The new Creator Series features 19 models, 14 in-ceiling and five in-wall speakers, arranged in three clearly defined performancebased tiers. Through Monitor Audio’s partner programme (MAPP), extensive feedback from experienced installers has been collected and analysed. As a result, the Creator Series is a more simplified range and accessory offering, ensuring performance levels are clearly defined.

A standout innovation within the series is the use of the patent-pending Quik-Link’ terminal. This revolutionises speed of installation, says Monitor Audio. Quik-Link allows the installer to remove the terminal block from the physical speaker and pre-terminate the speaker cables to it. Once the speaker is ready to be fitted within its cut-out, the Quik-Link can be offered up to the connection point on the speaker and magnetically snaps and locks into place.

On the four Controlled Performance (CP) models in the Creator Series, built-in back boxes mean hassle-free installation and controllable sound, even in the trickiest of applications.

Across medium and large in-ceiling speaker sizes, the acoustic team have kept the overall cut-out sizes the same as previous models yet increased the driver size from 6.5in to 7in and from 8in to 9in drivers – pushing for greater high-fidelity performance.

Driver technology has also been carefully configured within each Tier from C-CAM tweeters and mid-bass drivers (Tier 1), RST II mid-range and bass drivers (Tier 2), and RST II mid-range drivers and RDT III bass drivers (Tier 3). The Tier 3 in-wall model also boasts an MPD II transducer based on the THX Certified Ultra, Cinergy home cinema series.

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