The evolution of a classic.
The
Guarneri Evolution confirms another strong Sonus faber idea, of which
the first Guarneri speaker was the earliest example: an acoustic
instrument living in its environment becomes part of it, carrying out
the functions of both a music source as well as being a beautiful piece
of furniture.
The design choices, the finishes of the new
materials, the increased quality of the craftsmanship and the extreme
attention paid to every detail are, just like the sound produced, the
enhanced expression of this concept and the most concrete testimony
that our everlasting values are not only deeply-rooted in the present,
but also strengthened thanks to an Evolution process.
Guarneri
Evolution expresses the renewal of continuity. An evolution made
possible thanks to the combination of patented technical solutions that
were developed through experience that brought us to the production of
our flagship (the Sonus faber).
TUNED MASS DAMPER
The
two end-covers are linked by the dual avional rear wings, functioning
as a high speed mechanical interface that conveys spurious vibrations
to the base of the cabinet.
A Tuned Mass Damper, with multiple
tuning frequencies, like on record skyscrapers and F1 cars converts the
residual vibrations into heat (thermkinetics) by out-of-phase
vibrations.
ACOUSTIC ENCLOSURE
The cabinet is the
highest expression of the lute shape design. The progressive gentle
curve, made of multilayer cross-grained okumè, is applied through
separate smoothed layers, thus applying the technique of constrained
layer damping. The acoustic environment of the transducer of mid bass
is optimized to a degree of theoretical perfection. Sub-structural ribs
are strategically placed inside the cabinet to strengthen it. Guarneri
Evolution introduces the S.M.D.: Surface Mass Damper system that
minimizes any discolouring of the cabinet.
EVOLUTION STAND
The
‘Anima Legata’, another derivative of the Sonus faber, is made up of
two surfaces, worked and positioned orthogonally to a concentric
compressed traction bar in the column.
A thickening volumetric
eliminates any resonance in the cavity of the column and thanks to the
friction between the grains a thermo-kinetic dissipation is generated.
EXO-SQUELETON
The
Exo-Squeleton clamp is implemented by the 2 CNC machined avional
nickel-plated end-covers (on the top and on the bottom of the cabinet).
Their role is to control and constrain residual resonances of the
enclosure walls.
The two end-covers are linked by the dual
avional rear wings, functioning as a high speed mechanical interface
that conveys spurious vibrations to the base of the cabinet.
SYSTEM 2
way, low spurious vibration optimised suspension, stealth reflex
para-aperiodic loading, compact monitor on a dedicated stand
loudspeaker system.
CABINET Lute shape design, multilayer,
constrained-mode damping, enclosure formed using hand selected wood
layers, quality graded and oriented for carefully optimised resonances
control. Sub-structural ribs are strategically placed for absolute
rejection of spurious vibrations. “New Era” avional (from “The”
experience) exo-squeleton clamp structure with “The” Tuned Mass Damper
inhibiting the residual resonances of the wooden structure.
TWEETER 29 mm ultra dynamic linearity classic Ragnar Lian moving coil driver, Sonus faber vibration optimised mechanical interface.
MIDRANGE/WOOFER 179 mm, ultra dynamic linearity driver. CCAW/Kapton “eddy current free” voice coil. Dynamically
linear magnetic field motor incorporating triple Kellog/Goeller rings.
Real time air dried and non pressed cellulose fibre cone. Designed
synergistically with its optimised “acoustic chamber”.A special coaxial
anti-compressor are used, designed to remove cavity resonance and
distortions.
CROSS-OVER Non-resonant “progressive slope”
design, optimised amplitude/phase response for optimal space/time
performance. “Paracross topology” topology on the tweeter hi-pass. The
response at low frequencies is controlled for a clear amplifier
friendly performance. Highest quality is used in terms of the
components: Mundorf “Supreme” capacitors, Jantzen inductors.
Cross-over: 2800Hz.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE : 40 Hz – 30.000 Hz, Stealth reflex included.
SENSITIVITY : 86 db SPL (2.83V/1 m).
NOMINAL IMPEDANCE 4 ohm.
POWER HANDLING : 25W – 200W, without clipping. SPEAKER DIMENSIONS 410 x 235 x 412 mm (H x W x D).
SPEAKER & STAND DIMENSIONS 1205 x 320 x 510 mm (HxWxD).
Weight: 72 Kg per pair – net weight / 86 Kg per pair – shipping weight
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