The Quartet

Our latest design is an integrated satellite/stereo subwoofer design which uses APIICC (Interaural Differential Correction System), developed by Chuck McShane, one of the original designers for Acoustic Research in their heyday of the early sixties. Chuck has been busy doing consulting and various projects, and a few years ago developed the technology employed in these speakers. Chuck has explained this in more detail in a paper we have available here. We were the first to be a licensed manufacturer (Fried products is also currently a licensee).

Now, we know that you have heard the term "breakthrough" enough times to be somewhat cynical, but this technology really works. Some customers have remarked that it is especially useful in apartments were space restrictions and lots of boundary problems hinder full soundstage reproduction.

We have had a prototype reviewed by Peter Mitchell of Stereophile in May 1994 and remarked it was "the most spatially realistic two-speaker playback I've heard....the ambient field (was) almost real enough to touch."

Quartet Features:

• The Lineam monopole tweeter. We are proud to be the first American manufacturer to use this design.

• A proprietary 5.25 inch dual voice-coil driver is used in the satellites

• The subwoofer uses dual 8 inch drivers in a push-pull isobaric configuration

• A side firing 4.25 inch driver is used to enhance ambience. Stereo pairs are symmetrical.

• Total system price for all four pieces is $2,400 for walnut or oak finish, and $2,500 for mahogany. Satellites only are $1,395/pair for walnut or oak, and $1,445 for mahogany. 30 day in home trial when ordered factory direct. Five year manufacturing warranty.