Orb Audio Mod4 Speakers Review
Orb Audio Mod4 Speakers
Summary
- Product Name: Mod4 Speakers with Uber Ten Sub
- Manufacturer: Orb Audio
- Performance Rating:
- Value Rating:
- Review Date: August 08, 2008 06:25
- MSRP: $ 2298 ($2778 as reviewed)
- Specifications
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- Satellites: Magnetically shielded full-range
- Driver: High-excursion 3" full range polypropylene cone with Santoprene surround
- Magnet Assembly: Shielded, neodymium magnet with proprietary voice coil
- Binding Posts: Custom gold-plated brass binding posts (fits up to 14 Ga. wire)
- Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20,000Hz (120Hz-18,000Hz +/- 3dB)
- Efficiency: 89dB
- Impedance (Mod4): 8-ohms
- Impedance (Mod2): 4-ohms
- Power Handling: 15 - 110 watts
- Dimensions (Mod2): 4 3/16" W x 8 7/8" H x 4 7/8" D
- Dimensions (Mod4): 4 3/16" W x 17 3/4" H x 4 7/8" D
- Weight (Mod2): ~33 oz.
- Weight (Mod4): ~33 oz.
- Construction American carbon steel, assembled in USA
- Finishes: Metallic Black, Pearl White, Hand Polished Steel, Hand Antiqued Copper, Hand Antiqued Bronze
- Subwoofer: Ported bass-reflex design
- Driver: Proprietary High Excursion 10"
- Frequency Response: 24-160 Hz
- Power: 300 Watt Custom BASH Hybrid Amplifier (500W peak)
- Continuously Variable Phase (0-180)
- Adjustable Crossover (40-180Hz) with defeat
- Overheat Protection Circuitry
- Auto On Feature
- Line Level Input
- Speaker Level Inputs and Outputs
- 12dB/Octave Hi-Pass Filter
- Dimensions: 13.5" W x 17 3/4" H x 13.5" D
Pros
- Attractive speakers
- Big sound
- Excellent tactile bass response
Cons
- Sub aesthetically mismatched
- Confusing, complex mounting options
- Difficult assembly when using HOSS stands
Introduction
Orb Audio has presented a refreshingly contemporary speaker system that somewhat miraculously couples big, expansive sound with a relatively small form factor. The system is almost infinitely expandable and, with the exception of a few ergonomic snafus, seems very well suited for anyone looking to fill a small to medium-sized room with rich, full sound.
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BoredSysAdmin posts on August 18, 2008 15:43
Wow, Audioholics reviews tiny, expensive speakers and gave them high marks... Hmmm... Next pick of the week Bose
Davidt1 posts on August 08, 2008 08:54
Wow, a lifestyle speaker system reviewed here! I wonder how the Orb would compare to the KEF 3005. Thanks.
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