DUO XD

Powered by its impressive 27 inch spherical horn, the Duo is the epitome of performance and dynamic beauty. Technical perfection is swathed in elegant design–work, with lines that are elegant and modern yet classic and, above all, typically Avantgarde Acoustic™.

The Duo series will change your perception of music. Do not expect less.

In the captivating world of horns, size matters: the bigger the dimensions of the horns, the more extended the bandwidth becomes, and the more the listener takes advantage of the incredible performance of the horn technology. That is why our engineers focused all of their expertise to develop a set of unique enlarged spherical horns with an extended frequency range of one full octave – compared to its smaller Uno brother. The result is the spectacular 27 inch spherical midrange horn, seamlessly powered by the high performance 7 inch M2 driver.

The tweeter H2 is now integrated within the subwoofer assembly. The bass resonance chamber has been increased, while the overall depth of the system has become significantly smaller.

Perfectly in tune with our design philosophy, there are zero components along the midrange signal path. There are no filters and no crossovers. No unnecessary interactions or losses. Only crisp response, unforgettable detail and endless dynamics – the true Avantgarde experience.

The system rests on a solid cast aluminium base frame with integrated micro–levelling spikes. The precision handles are made from solid, turned aluminium and respond with smooth easy motion when setting up the system.
The Duo–series is the most significant product line within the Avantgarde Acoustic™ portfolio. The 27 inch spherical midrange horn of this series is a perfect symbiosis of low cut–off frequency, size and outstanding performance.

The Duo is entirely in its element playing complex music, providing an inspirational experience for its owner. Beauty, elegance, craftsmanship and the magic of its spherical horns are brought together in one emotional package, an object of beauty that never fails to stir the soul.

SPECIFICATIONS

Frequency range Satellite 170 - 20,000 Hz
Subwoofer 18 - 350 Hz
Power Handling 100 Watt
Efficiency (1Watt/1m) > 104 dB
Crossover Frequencies 170/2,000 Hz
Nominal Impedance 8 Ohm
Recommended Amplifier Power > 10 Watt
Recommended Room Size > 20 sqm
CDC (Contr. Dispersion Characteristic) Yes
CPC Crossover (patent pend.) No

HORN

Horn Type Spherical Horn
Horn Material ABS Inj. Molding
Horn Surface Polished/Lacquered
Horn Dispersion Angle 180 Degrees

Horn Area Low-Mid Range n/a
Mid Range 0.353 sqm
High Range 0.025 sqm

Horn Diameter Low-Mid Range n/a
Mid Range 670 mm
High Range 180 mm

Horn Length Low-Mid Range n/a
Mid Range 370 mm
High Range 85 mm

HORN DRIVERS

Diameter Low-Mid Range n/a
Mid Range 170 mm
High Range 25 mm

Magnet Material Low-Mid Range n/a
Mid Range Ferrite
High Range Ferrite

SUBWOOFER

Amplifier Power (RMS) 250 Watt
Power Reserve Capacity 60,000 ?F
Toroidal Transformer 330 VA
REAL TIME Control Yes
ADRIC Control (patent pend.) n/a
Active Crossover Variable 60 - 350 Hz
Subsonic Filter, 3 Steps 20 / 30 / 40 Hz
12V Remote Trigger Switching Yes
Smart Limiter Yes
SoftStart Circuitry Yes

Driver Diameter 250 mm
Drivers per Bass Module 2
Magnet Material Neodymium

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT

Dimensions Width 670 mm
Depth 600 mm
Height (+/- 15 mm) 1,595 mm

Weight Satellite (p/piece) 79 kg