Mordaunt-Short Performance 6 Series Loudspeaker System Review
Summary
- Product Name: Performance 6 Series Speaker System
- Manufacturer: Mordaunt
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: September 28, 2005 20:00
- MSRP: $ 6500/pr
- Specifications
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Features:
Injection-molded monocoque construction
Aspirated Tweeter Technology (ATT)
Latest Generation Constant Profile Cone (CPC)
Mid/bass driver and woofer
Cone edge
Aerospace-grade visco-elastic coupling
High-grade three-way crossover
Bespoke Mordaunt-Short wiringSensitivity: 89dB
Frequency response: 35Hz – 25kHz
Impedance: 4 – 8 OhmsDrive units:
2 x 165mm (6.5") aluminum 3rd generation CPC woofer
1 x 100mm (4") aluminum 3rd generation CPC midrange
1 x 25mm (1") aluminum dome tweeter
Crossover: Damped 2nd order
Recommended amplifier power: 15 – 250 watts
Dimensions: 9” W x 48” H x 15" D (240 x 1210 x 370mm)
Weight: 66 lbs (30kg)
Pros
- Excellent bass extension
- Clean, uncompressed highs
- Can play loud
- Beautiful, elegant design with high appeal
Cons
- Full surround setup not yet available
- Midrange could be fuller
Introduction
It was last year at CEDIA (yes last year, 2004) that we caught our first glimpse of the Performance 6 loudspeakers from Mordaunt-Short. The reception was incredible as the rather elegant looking speakers were shown off and the new era of Mordaunt-Short was emerging in phoenix-like fashion. Rather than make excuses as to why it took us so long to get to a review, let me just say that it was well worth the wait and allow you to read on.