AV123 x-statik Tower Loudspeaker

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The new x-statik open baffle tower starting at $699/pr was designed from the ground up by AV123's Mark Schifter and renowned speaker designer Danny Richie. The x-statik will launch with a companion open baffle center speaker called x-voce as well as On-Wall surrounds and an omni-directional floor standing speaker. The x-statik features a 2" front baffle and a 1” braced, high quality MDF cabinet designed to minimize enclosure resonances. They are then wrapped in a real wood veneer or beautifully finished in a silky-smooth satin black.

Discuss "AV123 x-statik Tower Loudspeaker" here. Read the article.

 

[gus6464]

Why does a speaker with that many drivers and decent size cabinet only have the following frequency response:

Frequency Response: 65 Hz to 20 KHz (± 3 dB)

 

[mike c]

probably because its sealed

 

[j_garcia]

These are an evolution of Danny's previous open baffle speakers, which I have heard are some amazing speakers indeed. My GRs are Danny's design as well

 

[birdonthebeach]

I will be interested in hearing these...

 

[Highbar]

Number of drivers has nothing to do with the frequency response. Have to agree with Mike that it's more then likely the fact that it's a sealed arrangement that keeps it from going super low. 65Hz is plenty low when you add a sub to it, and wont affect a good amount of music as it is.

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[autoboy]

I'm really interested in how these come out. I've been searching for a beautiful replacement for my Axiom setup and these definately fit the bill. The problem I have is that the center seems too big for my setup. I put the center on the TV stand in front of the TV and if I push the TV too far back it falls off the back of the stand. I imagine the open baffle will sound strange with a TV behind it and the shelf below it. Still, I'm eagerly awaiting these...

Anyone have a real picture?

 

[mike c]

is AH going to review these? i'd like a technical explanation on how the back waves don't mess with the front waves with a baffle that small.

 

[3db]

They look interesting and I'm curious to see what they sound like. I don't care that they are sealed, I would expect them to be able to play lower than 65Hz. When listening to two channel music, I want my towers to be as near full range as possible.

I'm guessing that the sweet spot is much larger for the open baffle design as opposed to a conventianal design but I wonder if its a trade-off for imaging details.

 

[Fancypants]

Anyone have a real picture?

That is a real picture, I have been following this speaker's development for several months now, and that is a picture that was released in the past couple of days. More pictures can be found: http://av123.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=176&category_id=21&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=37

I was going to link the original digital render, so you could compare, but I can't seem to find it anymore.

There are also a couple more pictures and links to AV123 threads regarding the speaker here: http://av123.wetpaint.com/page/x-statik

 

[jvgillow]

Nice to see some audioholics coverage on these, I hope there is a full review forthcoming. I'm planning to use x-static and x-voce in my home theater in a few months, most likely with MFW-15s handling the bass duties.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

They look fantastic, and I'm sure they will sound great as long as you match them with a great subwoofer (or two).

 

[gliz]

they look fantastic! cannot wait for a review. but if I get some, I will have to change my avatar

 

[silversurfer]

probably because its sealed

Doesn't "open baffle" imply that it is not sealed?

 

[jvgillow]

Only the top is open. The 2 bottom woofers are in a sealed enclosure.

 

[Davidt1]

You guys think that looks good? Hmmm....OK.

 

[3db]

Doesn't "open baffle" imply that it is not sealed?

The bass drivers are sealed, Take another quick peak at the pic.

No comments on the imaging? Will it be more diffuse?

 

[silversurfer]

The bass drivers are sealed, Take another quick peak at the pic.

No comments on the imaging? Will it be more diffuse?

So the crossover differentiates between the top and bottom drivers?

I just read the description. I see that it is a three-way.

 

[bandphan]

is AH going to review these? i'd like a technical explanation on how the back waves don't mess with the front waves with a baffle that small.

placment is absolutley critical as the frequencies(lower) can be nulled or enhanced . Acheiving tonal balance takes time, and with treatments to help with standing waves, the can sound amazing. The out of step arrival is a setup, room,and surface issue.

 

[Sean Parque]

I posted 30 real () photos on the site. If you guys have any questions and don't mind me answering here, fire away.

Thanks,

Sean
AV123 Project Manager