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Westlake Audio BBSM-10VNF

by Tom Andry last modified January 06, 2009 21:27
Westlake Audio BBSM-10VNF

Westlake Audio BBSM-10VNF

Summary

  • Product Name: BBSM-10VNF
  • Manufacturer: Westlake Audio
  • Review Date: December 19, 2008
  • MSRP: $16,990/pair
  • First Impression: Mildly Interesting
Specifications

MODEL NUMBER: BBSM-10VNF WITH ADJUSTABLE ISOLATION BASE

TYPE: 3 WAY FLOOR STANDING SYSTEM

ENCLOSURE TYPE: BASS-REFLEX

DRIVERS: DUAL 10* WOOFERS & 6 1/2* MIDRANGE & 1 1/4* DOME TWEETER

TECHNICAL FEATURES: EXTENSIVE DYNAMIC ELECTRO-MECHANICAL-ACOUSTICAL DAMPENING, INTEGRATED ULTRA LOW DISTORTION, 109 PART PRECISION HIGH LEVEL PASSIVE CROSSOVER FOR SINGLE OR BI AMP OPERATION, HI & LOW FREQUENCY *P.E.* BUS

INPUTS: HEAVY DUTY TERMINAL STRIP

USER FEATURES: BI-WIRE OR PASSIVE BI-AMP CAPABILITY

ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED: INTEGRAL *MID & WOOFER MUFFS*

ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE AT ADDITIONAL COST: SPEAKER MUFFS, SUPERFLEX LOW *P.E. DISTORTION** SPEAKER CABLES

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • POWER HANDLING: 120W
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: 40-18K
  • IMPEDANCE: 4 OHMS NOMINAL 2 OHMS MINIMUM
  • SENSITIVITY: 95 DB @ 1M FOR 2.83V INPUT
  • COSMETIC FINISH: SATIN WALNUT VENEER
  • WARRANTY: 5 YEAR
  • DIMENSIONS: 46 X 14 1/2 X 19 1/2
  • WEIGHT: 198 LBS.

Executive Overview

foamlessThe Westlake Audio BBSM-10VNF is a floor standing version of the classic BBSM-10 monitor. The 3-way system uses dual 10" woofers, a 6 1/2" cone midrange and 1 1/4" soft dome tweeter in a ported enclosure. The frequency response is spec'ed at 40-18K which is surprisingly honest for a speaker at this price point. For that alone Westlake Audio has piqued our interest. Of course, all the foam stuff turned us off. Fortunately, it is optional. The North American Walnut cabinet features extensive internal bracing with proprietary sound dampening materials that virtually eliminate any cabinet distortions. All crossover components including hand wound coils; capacitors and resistors are matched within a 1% tolerance to ensure balanced response.

BBSM-10VNF Specs

  • 3-WAY Floor Standing System
  • Dual 10* Woofers, 6.5* Midrange, 1.25* Tweeter
  • Isolation Base with Integral Top Adjust Isolation (Preferred) or Spike Feet
  • Integral Woofer and Mid Muffs
  • Compact Speaker Muff
  • ISO Crossover Assembly with Integral Isolated L.F. & H.F. *P.E.* Buses
  • New Tweeter Mounting with Low *P.E.* Wiring
  • Low *P.E.* Distortion Driver Units

For more information, please visit www.westlakeaudio.com.