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Genesis 2.2
The G2 is a four-tower loudspeaker system featuring separate midrange/tweeter “wings” and servo-controlled woofer towers. This separation allows the mid/high frequency panels to be placed to optimize soundstage and imaging for the listening position, and the bass towers to be placed for smooth and extended bass response within the room.
The high frequency wings are dipole line-sources. That means that there is minimal vertical dispersion, and horizontal cancellation in the plane of the drivers. The result is minimal floor and ceiling “bounce” and very much reduced side-wall reflections, resulting in solidly pin-point imaging, and a wide and spacious soundstage. The listening “sweet spot” is also hugely extended, which means no more listening alone, and no more having to sit in only one position to best enjoy your music.
The separate bass towers can be correctly placed within the room without affecting the soundstage and image at the listening position. With a column of bass drivers extending almost the height of the room, there are no standing waves between the floor and ceiling. This results in tightly-controlled, extended, smooth, and dynamic bass response in any room.
The G2 also features its own servo-controlled bass amplifier for the woofer towers. This means that there is no need to have to choose between using a muscle-bound amplifier with enough power to drive the woofers and a lower-powered amplifier having better harmonic, tonal and spatial characteristics. Servo-control results in extended bass response down to 16Hz, and vanishing low distortion throughout the range.
The servo-controlled bass amplifier is divided into a control module and two amplifier modules plus a power supply module. Dedicated cables are provided for all bass connection. This results in great flexibility in placement and connection. Upgrade options are also available for the amplifier to extend dynamic response and headroom, as well as longer cables for even more flexibility in placement.
The Genesis 2 provides the dedicated audiophile with ample means to adjust the sonic presentation: a tweeter pot tailors the high frequencies for different room environments; and in the servo-controlled bass amplifier, gain, low-pass filter, high-pass filter and phase adjustments affords ability to adjust the bass to match the listening room. A unique midrange switch allows for adjustment of soundstage height for personal preference. Some of us prefer the orchestra seats in a concert hall, others prefer the circle seats: the G2 allows you to pick your favorite.
One side benefit of the included woofer system, worthy of note, is the fact that almost any sized power amplifier may be used to drive the upper section of the Genesis 2. No longer must one choose between having enough amplifier power to adequately drive the woofers and yet maintain the spatial qualities found in many small power amps.
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Technical Specifications
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Frequency Response
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16Hz to 36kHz, +/- 3dB
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Sensitivity
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90 dB 1 watt 1 meter
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Max/Min Tube Power
Max/Min Solid State Power
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500/60 watts
1000/100 watts
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Input Impedance
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4 ohms (nominal)
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HF Transducers
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Fifteen 1" circular ribbon (12 front, 3 rear)
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Midrange Transducers
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One 48" ribbon
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LF Transducers
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Eight 8" ribbed-aluminum cone
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Loudspeaker Controls
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Rear Tweeters (+/- 1 dB)
Upper Midrange contour (+/- 0.75 dB)
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Servo-controlled Bass Amplifier Power Rating
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Bass Control Module: Gain / Low Pass / High Pass / Phase
Servo-Amplifier Module (two): 500W x 2
Power Supply Module: 1.8kVA
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Dimensions
(System comprises four towers)
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Mid/Tweeter Panel: H 75" x W 21" x D 16"
Woofer Tower: H 75" x W 15" x D 26"
Servo-bass Amplifier Modules (each): H 3" x W 17" x D13"
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System Total Weight
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720 lbs
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Finish
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High Gloss Black Acrylic
Custom Colors on Application
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