The DNA Sonic Décor speakers are the premier wall speakers combining contemporary design and rich, exciting sound!
Here's why:
Any speaker, be it floorstanding, stand mounted, or wall mounted, located near a rear wall will experience a sound
reflection from the wall. Depending upon the speaker's distance and propagation time for the sound to wrap around the
cabinet and reflect off the wall, the reflected sound is accordingly delayed with respect to the speaker's direct sound
and will interact with it, causing sound reinforcement and cancellation. At very low frequencies the reflected sound
is in phase with the direct sound and causes a bass boost due to reinforcement. Higher up in frequency, typically
between 200-400 Hz, the reflected sound is now out of phase with the direct sound, causing sound cancellation with a
large dip in the frequency response. One octave higher the reflected sound is again in phase, causing a large peak in
the frequency response. Uncorrected, the harmed soundfield with distorted frequency response yields poor sound quality.
To my knowledge no manufacturer of on-wall speakers is addressing and correcting this gross problem - until now.
By incorporating proprietary crossover technology, the Sonic Décor wall speakers are specially designed and
acoustically tuned for on-wall and near-wall placement. The result: They sound better than ANY similarly sized in-wall,
wall-mounted bookshelf, or other on-wall speakers. See comparison frequency response graphs below:
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Sonic Décor model 100 speaker when wall mounted
By incorporating proprietary crossover technology, the frequency response is
very smooth, allowing musical instruments and vocals to be heard accurately
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Audiophile (Spendor S3/5) bookshelf speaker when wall mounted
Notice the accentuated bass & strong bumps and dips in the
upper bass and midrange frequencies (80 - 1000 Hz)
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Being only 4.25 inches (10.8 cm) deep, they match perfectly with pictures, paintings, plasma and LCD flat panel TV's.
Furthermore, because they are similar depth as a wall-mounted flat panel TV, the Sonic Décor on-wall speakers produce
a smoother, clearer sound than in-wall speakers, which suffer from severe sound wave reflection (diffraction) from the
sides of the TV. See comparison diagram below:
BEWARE of other on-wall speakers which use coincident coaxial drivers, where the tweeter is located at the neck/throat
of the woofer cone. This is an intrinsically flawed design at the expense of many sonic attributes which contribute more
significantly to the quality of the perceived sound. Never mind the facts that:
1. Locating the tweeter at the neck of the woofer cone causes poor high frequency disperson
2. On-wall speakers are mounted flat, on-the-wall so it is impossible for a listener to be on-axis with both left/right speakers
at the same time
3. The tweeter must be small with no rear chamber, together causing higher distortion over its lower frequency range
compared to a normal tweeter
4. The woofer cone acts like a moving horn to the tweeter, causing a multitude of intermodulation problems
5. The woofer cone cannot have a dust cap, often which acts to improve its behavior by stiffening the cone and/or damping
bending modes in the cone
So how does this configuration benefit the sound heard by the listener? I don't see any...
Don't throw good money after bad! Unlike in-wall speakers which require expensive custom installation, create permanent
big holes in your walls, and limit room layout possibilities, the Sonic Décor wall speakers are easy to mount anywhere
with just 2 small screws. From unpacking to perfectly level wall mounting and wiring, you can be enjoying your favorite
tunes in less than 30 minutes!
They can also be placed on a shelf near the rear wall with similarly excellent performance. Included are 4 non-marking,
clear feet for the bottom of the cabinet.
With over 80 possible color combinations of cabinet, grille, and interchangeable decorative trim panel options, from classic to
contemporary, you choose the color and style to custom fit the décor of your room. Finally there's a speaker which the entire
family can approve and appreciate! PLUS, whenever you want to redecorate your room, you can select new grilles and trim
panels so the speakers always match the room's décor!
Perfect for use at home, office, workplace, you name it.
Recommended amplifiers/receivers for the Sonic Décor speakers include Arcam, B&K, Creek, Marantz, McIntosh, NAD, Rotel
(to name a few) for a great sound. For an excellent minimalist system, partner them with the all-in-one Arcam Solo or
Primare CDI10.
Recommended partnering subwoofers include REL Acoustics Storm III, Strata III, and B3.
Features of the Sonic Décor on-wall speakers include:
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Recessed rear panel for flush fitting to wall with slot for wire
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Patented wall bracket holds bubble level for perfectly level mounting
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All wall-mounting hardware (brackets, screws, wall inserts) is included
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4 non-marking, self-adhesive clear feet for shelf placement
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Cabinet available in two colors: black and swiss coffee white
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Grille available in three colors: black, light gray, and swiss coffee white
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Decorative trim panel available in 10 colors - see below on page
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Smooth sanded, unpainted MDF trim panels also available for custom painting
Model 100 left/right pair speakers
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Model 100 left/right pair speakers technical highlights include:
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1" Vifa textile dome tweeter for sweet, sparkly highs, made in Denmark
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5.75" Peerless nomex paper cone woofer for tight, punchy bass and clear vocals
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Offset tweeter and woofer for a smoother frequency response from less diffraction
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Specially tuned crossover, hand-wired point-to-point using high quality audiophile components
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Gold-plated binding posts with spring-loaded push action
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Rigidly braced and damped wood cabinets handmade in California by the same craftsmen whose skilled hands
made those for the renown Infinity IRS V
Specifications of the Sonic Décor model 100 left/right pair wall speakers:
- Frequency response +/- 2dB: 70 - 20,000 Hz
- Sensitivity: 84 dB/2.83V/1m in-room
- Impedance: 8 ohms
- Recommended amplifier power: 50 - 125 watts/channel
- Dimensions: 16.25" H x 10.5" W x 4.25" D (41.3 cm H x 26.7 cm W x 10.8 cm D) including grille and trim panel
- Weight: 13 pounds (5.9 kg) each
In an era of global outsourcing, DNA bucks the trend and very carefully hand builds each pair of Sonic Décor speakers
proudly in the United States of America.
Model 100 left/right speakers US retail price: $1300 per pair including 1pr grilles and 1pr trim panels.
Additional trim panels available at $99 per pair.
Click here to download product literature for the DNA Sonic Décor model 100 left/right speakers in PDF
Trim panel color and style options:
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