Our smallest floor standing model is the B1
which incorporates four drivers in a 3 & 1/2 way system. B1 employs
a single D50 mid range (patent pending) driver between 900Hz and
4 kHz with the range beyond being handled by a D26 tweeter (patent
pending). Below 900Hz the B1 uses two C125 mid-bass drivers (patent
pending), one mounted on the front baffle and one on the rear baffle
of the cabinet. These two drivers are internally coupled via a screw
tensioning unit for reaction cancelling. Both drivers receive the
same signal at frequencies below 100Hz while above this point the
drive to the rear is progressively attenuated leaving only the front
driver to operate all the way to 900Hz in order to keep the distance
between drivers at a minimum around crossover. Fourth order filters
ensure phase coherence through both main crossover points resulting
in a seamless and symmetrical polar performance.
Integral to the B1 enclosure is the stand. Made from the same carbon
fibre loaded polyester compound as the enclosure, this considerable
yet graceful design provides an exceptionally stable footing while
not detracting from the acoustic environment surrounding the loudspeaker,
thanks to the small frontal area of each arm. To further guarantee
the stability of the complete system, a total of five custom spikes
are mounted around the periphery of the base. Adjustment of the front
and rear spikes sets the attitude while the remaining two can then
be brought into contact with the floor for maximum stability.
Within each of the streamlined arms are hidden
separate conduits to guide the Van den Hul® interconnecting cable away from the two
internally mounted crossovers into the base. Precision machined WBT® gold
plated terminals are discretely located at the rear of the base to
allow a visually unobtrusive connection to the outside world.
