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| − | == | + | == Brief description == |
| − | + | The Transmissionline 1808 floorstanding speaker was the top model in the HiFi stereo speaker range of 1990/1991. Two 26 cm woofers, a 13 cm cone midrange driver and a 25 mm fabric dome tweeter shared the three ways of the frequency range, which extended from 23 - 25,000 Hz, in the imposing 140 cm high cabinet.<br /> | |
| − | + | The same loudspeaker was also listed as model Aristos TL IV in WHD's self-build catalogue with all construction plans. | |
| − | == | + | == Data == |
| − | ==== | + | ==== General ==== |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[WHD|WHD Loudspeaker]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: 1808/ Aristos TL IV |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1990, 1991,? |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Germany (Deisslingen) |
| − | * | + | * Colours: natural oak, black ash, Senn ash white-grey |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions (W/H/D): 140/32/47 cm |
| − | * | + | * Weight: 47 kg |
| − | * | + | * Original price approx: |
| + | **New price chassis and crossovers - without cabinet - in Swiss francs: 857 CHF per piece (1990). | ||
| − | ==== | + | ==== Connections ==== |
| − | * 2- | + | * 2-pole screw terminal |
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| − | ==== | + | ==== Technical data ==== |
| − | * | + | * speaker type: 3 way transmission line floorstanding speaker |
| − | * | + | * woofer: 2 x WHD BTL 260/37-80 FM |
| − | * | + | * midrange driver: WHD BMT 130/19 |
| − | * | + | * tweeter: WHD CAL 26/5 |
| − | * | + | * crossover: WHD FW 317 |
| − | * | + | * Rated / music power handling: 140 / 180 Watt |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: 23 - 25,000 Hz |
| − | * | + | * Transitional ranges: 400 / 3,000 Hz |
| − | * | + | * Impedance: 4 Ohm |
| − | * | + | * Recommended amplifier power: 20 - 140 watts per channel |
| − | * | + | * Operating power for 86 dB / 3 m : 2,5 Watt |
| − | ==== | + | ==== Special features ==== |
| − | * | + | * woofer with rectangular flat wire voice coils |
| − | * | + | * durable rubber surrounds |
| − | * | + | * coated diaphragm for partial vibration damping |
| − | ==== | + | ==== Remarks ==== |
| − | + | Recommended for rooms up to 80 sqm. | |
| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:AristosTLIV.jpg]] |
| − | == | + | == Reports == |
| − | + | Product text from WHD Exclusiv brochure from 1990/91: | |
| − | " | + | "Through the balance of all sound ranges, fascinating low bass reproduction, the exact conveyance of spatiality and the lively-fresh reproduction, the 1808 conveys a listening pleasure that always fascinates anew. WHD thus offers the discerning music lover an impressive floorstanding system that is capable of creating a concert hall atmosphere even in large rooms." |
== Links == | == Links == | ||
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Latest revision as of 15:56, 18 November 2016
Brief description[edit]
The Transmissionline 1808 floorstanding speaker was the top model in the HiFi stereo speaker range of 1990/1991. Two 26 cm woofers, a 13 cm cone midrange driver and a 25 mm fabric dome tweeter shared the three ways of the frequency range, which extended from 23 - 25,000 Hz, in the imposing 140 cm high cabinet.
The same loudspeaker was also listed as model Aristos TL IV in WHD's self-build catalogue with all construction plans.
Data[edit]
General[edit]
- Manufacturer: WHD Loudspeaker
- Model: 1808/ Aristos TL IV
- Years of manufacture: 1990, 1991,?
- Made in: Germany (Deisslingen)
- Colours: natural oak, black ash, Senn ash white-grey
- Dimensions (W/H/D): 140/32/47 cm
- Weight: 47 kg
- Original price approx:
- New price chassis and crossovers - without cabinet - in Swiss francs: 857 CHF per piece (1990).
Connections[edit]
- 2-pole screw terminal
Technical data[edit]
- speaker type: 3 way transmission line floorstanding speaker
- woofer: 2 x WHD BTL 260/37-80 FM
- midrange driver: WHD BMT 130/19
- tweeter: WHD CAL 26/5
- crossover: WHD FW 317
- Rated / music power handling: 140 / 180 Watt
- Frequency response: 23 - 25,000 Hz
- Transitional ranges: 400 / 3,000 Hz
- Impedance: 4 Ohm
- Recommended amplifier power: 20 - 140 watts per channel
- Operating power for 86 dB / 3 m : 2,5 Watt
Special features[edit]
- woofer with rectangular flat wire voice coils
- durable rubber surrounds
- coated diaphragm for partial vibration damping
Remarks[edit]
Recommended for rooms up to 80 sqm.
Pictures[edit]
Reports[edit]
Product text from WHD Exclusiv brochure from 1990/91:
"Through the balance of all sound ranges, fascinating low bass reproduction, the exact conveyance of spatiality and the lively-fresh reproduction, the 1808 conveys a listening pleasure that always fascinates anew. WHD thus offers the discerning music lover an impressive floorstanding system that is capable of creating a concert hall atmosphere even in large rooms."
Links[edit]