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Mordaunt-Short Avant architect in-wall loudspeaker series (7/6/2004)

Mordaunt-Short is proud to unveil its new Avant architect in-wall loudspeaker series. The remarkable designs continue the company's hard won reputation for engineering class-leading designs and take in innovative, award-winning technology.

The five-strong line-up delivers first-rate stereo and multi-channel performance, regardless of the size and shape of the listening room.

As the name suggests these innovative in-wall speakers incorporate Mordaunt-Short's critically acclaimed Avant technologies. These include latest generation CPC (Continuous Profile Cone) mid/bass drivers, either a brand new 16.5cm (6.5") design or the company's renowned 13cm (5") unit.

CPC's clean lines are fundamental to its superior audio reproduction. The uninterrupted aluminium surface ensures excellent rigidity and therefore minimal distortion. The addition of radial ribbing on the edge of the cone further strengthens the driver, resulting in greater control at the frequency extremes.

The cone edge is coupled via Mordaunt-Short's proprietary V-Form technology. This employs an innovative mechanical connection, which increases radiating area and aids the structural rigidity of the assembly. The surround itself varies in thickness, aiding accurate pistonic operation and allows the dish to operate incredibly freely, delivering huge benefits in timing performance. An aerospace-grade, visco-elastic coupling between cone and voice coil completes the drivers. The driver is then mounted on a vented, profiled steel chassis. The mid/bass drivers are complemented by Mordaunt-Short's respected 25mm (1") aluminium dome tweeter.

Avant architect also employs a patent pending wall mounting system. Not only does this ensure amazingly easy and rapid installation, but also delivers a rigid connection between the wall and the speaker.

Creating such an inert foundation means distortion is kept to an absolute minimum. This is enhanced by the use of a highly absorbent isolation material between the speaker assembly and wall, reducing any adverse sonic effects the wall might induce. The result is a fully isolated mounting.

What's more, the innovative design guarantees the connection is consistent, fitting flawlessly to any material. This ensures Avant architect's exceptional sound remains the same wherever it is situated, a fact enhanced by the controlled-volume back box. The proprietary wall mounting system accommodates walls whose depth is between 9mm and 32mm.

Just as importantly Avant architect loudspeakers blend seamlessly into any environment, thanks to a discrete frame and paintable grille. It has been developed to ensure minimal disruption to existing dˇcor.

The full Avant architect range comprises the £115 AW151 speaker - housing a 13cm mid/bass driver and 25mm tweeter - and the £150 AW161 - housing a 16.5cm mid/bass driver and 25mm tweeter. The £165 AW152 employs a pair of 13cm mid/bass drivers and a 25mm tweeter, while the £215 AW162 takes in two 16.5cm mid/bass drivers and a 25mm tweeter. Both the latter designs have been voiced for either horizontal or vertical mounting. Completing the line-up is the £200 AW153, whose 36.5cm width means it fits between industry standard stud partitions.

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