Artison Sketch LCR Flat Panel Speakers Review
Artison Sketch LCR
Summary
- Product Name: Sketch LCR
- Manufacturer: Artison
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: January 25, 2006 19:00
- MSRP: $ 1100/pair (includes DualMono Center)
- Specifications
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Type: Bass Reflex
Woofer: Two 4.5" polypropylene midranges
Tweeter: 1" stage tweeter
Tweeter: Two 1" Vifa soft dome tweeters
Frequency Response: 80Hz – 20kHz (+/- 3dB)
Nominal Impedance: 6-ohms
Cabinet: Black anodized aluminum
Sensitivity: 88dB @ 2.83 volts, 1m
Recommended Power:
Magnetic Shielding: No
Dimensions: 24" H x 6" W x 3-1/2" D
Dimensions (grilled): 6-3/8" W x 3-5/8" D (Height varies based on the display model)
Weight: 26 lbs
Pros
- Flexible sizing to match any display
- Easy installation onto most flat panel displays
- High WAF
- Excellent high frequency detail
Cons
- Very expensive
- Recessed midrange
Introduction
We got our first "up close and personal" look at Artison's products back at the 2004 CEDIA convention. Curt Chrisholm of Velodyne introduced us to these custom flat panel speakers (it was the Portrait model we first saw and heard.) The concept of a pair of flat panels that also sported a "DualMono" center channel intrigued us and we put it on our list to eventually contact them and arrange for a review. While it took us more than a year to do so, we were pleased to be able to take a closer look at Artison's new Sketch LCR loudspeakers.