GGNTKT has launched the Model S1, an innovative self-powered loudspeaker system for home cinemas with audiophile qualities and controlled dispersion characteristics.
Designed for small to medium sized home cinema rooms, Model S1 is a high output and self-powered two-way custom installation system for front/L-C-R and surround channels. Its sculpted dispersion pattern and flush in-wall installation ensures consistent coverage throughout the room, providing immersive listening experiences at all positions.
“With Model S1, we have taken our first step into the home theatre and installation market and set a new standard in this compact size in terms of controlled directivity, low distortion and high dynamic range,” said Roland Schäfer, owner of GGNTKT.
“By uncompromisingly optimising the coverage pattern, we have solved a major problem of every home theatre – propagation losses at different distances and non-consistent coverage. In addition, we can deliver almost distortion-free short-term SPL of 120 dB, which was previously reserved for PA and sound reinforcement loudspeakers, without compromising accurate reproduction and detailed microdynamics.”
Key features
Using efficient methods, the Model S1 provides a sculpted dispersion pattern.
In the high-frequency range, a 6.9” long air-motion-transfer (AMT) driver operates as a vertical line source in a compression chamber, connected to a computer-optimised and CNC-milled waveguide. Seven times the dispersion area of conventional dome tweeters, the 8.5-inch2 tweeter delivers extremely low distortion, allowing users to enjoy hours of film and music without the typical strain and fatigue.
In the low-frequency range, two 6” long-excursion midwoofers are mounted in a closed cabinet. Due to their tight vertical arrangement, directivity is extended towards lower frequencies while preventing acoustical interference.
With peak level capabilities of up to 120 dB, both driver set ups provide uncompressed reproduction which meets the extended headroom requirements of multichannel sound formats such as Dolby Atmos, even at listening distances of over 5m. This was achieved using self-powered and digital technology, as a very low and steep transition using linear-phase FIR filters were necessary for the required performance.
Providing a constant directivity pattern in the horizontal plane, as well as a very broad coverage pattern of 180-degrees, integrator no longer have to ensure the loudspeaker is pointing towards the listener, since all frequencies are radiated with the same sound pressure in a semicircle around the loudspeaker.
In the vertical plane, directivity is controlled and evenly rising to a high degree (75-degrees to 10-degrees) to reduce floor and ceiling reflections.
The electronics are all housed in a rack-mountable, aluminium casing for easy installation. At just 3.8” depth, the speaker’s rigid steel cabinet stabilises in-wall installation while providing the foundation for highest sound pressures of up to 120 dB without any rattling or vibration.
Model S1 is ideally suited for flush-mount installs in drywall, so-called baffle walls, as well as an empty cavity in the wall. An aesthetic mounting frame for on-wall usage is also available as an optional accessory.
The self-powered loudspeaker system will be available in the first quarter of 2021.