In average rooms, flattest response will be found in about the
2 dB position, but most people like it all the
t can be subtle for bass guitar, but some round
wound players insist the tweeter makes
all the difference in the world. Again, e
Interestingly, the extended high end of our midrange driver made it possible to add an excellent tweeter
nough cost to make the Low B an outstanding full
range system, comparable in performance to
studio monitors. The Low B
en proven to be excellent for use as a PA speaker in smaller rooms
and when very clean reproduction is important, as when amplif
ying acoustic instruments.
The addition of this quality European tweeter is one of the unique things about the Low B
systems. What was a very good bass guitar speaker has become an outstanding all purpose/bass/
keyboard/PA. It is a better hi
fi speaker than many commercial stereo rigs, and nearly as true as some
Connect a pair to your keybo
ard rig, stereo, or studio system, and see if you agree about the versatility
of this unique product. One gentleman in South Car
olina has even used the Low B
biamped system with Magnepan planar loudspeakers! He said it was the only sy
enough speed to keep up with the “Maggies,” and low end extension worthy of this audiophile class
2 systems use miniature, recessed handles because they require a very small hole in the
ly, the superior structural properties of the Acme enclosure are minimally affected.
The handles are located directly over the c
enter of gravity, so the system can be carried without tilting.
boomer musicians, minimum back strain will be acc
omplished with the screen facing the
person carrying the system. Unless you can get somebody else to carry it, which is the idea
As was mentioned before, I have succumbed to popular demand, and made a larger, more useful handle
4 Series II. This very high
quality handle will, I hope, meet with
your approval, and it’s thick, strong con
struction only minimally affects the sound.
The strap handle is used on the Low B
1. What is a disadvantage on the B
mentioned above, is a necessity on this speaker. The location of the port, on the side of the unit, makes
important to discourage stacking or laying anything on this surface, and the strap handle helps to ensure
As questions have come in about potential trouble, I have attempted to compile some answers to possib
concerns in this section.
Many people, when they hear their instrument reproduced through these lower
alarmed at the difference compared to what they are used to. There are several reasons for this.
coloration sound. You might be surprised at the wide range of
frequencies produced in the harmonics of your bas
Another reason is the power requirements of the Acme units. A 200 watt amplifier, which is more than
, can seem gutless when used with these speakers, the 8 ohm models in
particular. Low power can obviously be a source of trouble
different approach to using your equipment can be helpful. See the section on “Distort
In addition, the increased clarity of reproduction can reveal things about your bass and amplifier that you
before. An example could be a high
frequency “hiss” in your amplifier that wasn’t
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