ESD
The world is full of passive speakers using basic and often inefficient passive networks with the simple aim of offering an affordable easy to install solution when attached to any amplifier available. The results however are often far from acceptable due to poor phase coherency through a minimal crossover circuit and time misalignment between components.
Add to this high distortion from low cost amplifier designs and you have a speaker highly susceptible to feedback with very poor fidelity. The growth of active speaker technology has provided suitable advances in resolving some of these issues, however there are economical advantages in installing passive speakers that can still provide high quality reproduction if done properly. When KV2 Audio decided to add a passive line to our growing range of speakers we looked at how we could improve the design of a passive (analog delay line) crossover network to achieve the best possible sound quality. Drawing on our deep experience in active technology we developed an analog delay line circuit that would provide time alignment and phase correction passively, substantially improving clarity and definition. Combined with our Active Impedance Control, the results are simply stunning.
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Description
We know that one size does not fit all applications so we had to ensure that a variety of models installed into a venue would not require multiple processors to try and achieve an even sound balance across the venue. We carefully tailored the frequency response and sensitivity of each model so that they would simply complement each other when installed in a venue with little or no outboard control. While matching frequency response and sensitivity, we also provided varied impedances for the different sizedcabinets to suit a variety of applications.
Enclosed within Baltic Birch cabinets, the conservative aesthetic presentation and tactile feel create an atmosphere of quality that matches the audio performance. All in all, true to our philosophy of achieving the best sound quality possible, we have created in the ESD range, a speaker range that incorporates all of the economical and easy installation aspects of passive speakers without the need for expensive external processors.
Features
- Two and three way passive full-range loudspeaker solutions
- Features a revolutionary passive delay line
- The most balanced, phase coherent and accurate, compact passive boxes available on the market today
- Full range of Subwoofers
CABLE SPEAKON 4.15
CABLE SPEAKON 4.40
ESD5 Ceiling Mount Bracket
ESD5 Horizontal Bracket
COVER ESD6
ESD6 Horizontal Bracket
EX6 Vertical Bracket
Top Hat Adapter
COVER ESD10
EX10 Horizontal Bracket
EX10 Vertical Bracket
Speaker pole - universal
COVER ESD12
ESD12 Horizontal Bracket
EX12 Vertical Bracket
Horizontal Bracket for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15
Vertical Bracket for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15, EX15
COVER ESD36
ESD36 Horizontal Bracket
ESD36 Vertical BracketSpeakon speaker cable 4.15
Product code
KVV 987 326
Description
- 4 wire speaker cable - Speakon NL4 connectors - 1,5m (5ft) - for ESM, ESD speakers - for K-RIG Bass Module hook-up
Speakon speaker cable 4.40
Product code
KVV 987 327
Description
- 4 wire speaker cable - Speakon NL4 connectors - 4m (13ft) - for ESM, ESD speakers - for K-RIG Bass Module hook-up
Product code
KVV 987 344
Description
included with the product
2x locking screws M4 x 10mm with spacers, 1x Allen key
ESD5 Horizontal Bracket
Product code
KVV 987 349
Description
Horizontal Bracket for ESD5 including two screws (M10 x 30mm) and allen key.
Cover for ESD6
Product code
KVV 987 210
Description
- heavy duty - padded
ESD6 Horizontal Bracket
Product code
KVV 987 222
Description
- including two connection bolts and bracket - black
Vertical bracket for EX6
Product code
KVV 987 148
Description
- for EX6, ESD6 - including two connection bolts - black
Bracket Top Hat Adapter
Product code
KVV 987 090
Description
- including bolts - black
Cover for ESD10
Product code
KVV 987 211
Description
- heavy duty - padded
Horizontal bracket for EX10
Product code
KVV 987 036
Description
- for EX10, ESD10 - including two connection bolts - black
Vertical bracket for EX10
Product code
KVV 987 033
Description
- for EX10, ESD10 - including two connection bolts - black
Speaker pole - universal
Product code
KVV 987 130
Description
Heavy duty telescopic speakerpole
- 0,735 to 1,23 m - diameter 35 mm
- weight 2,2 kg - max. load 50 kg
- bottom terminal M20
- matte black
Cover for ESD12
Product code
KVV 987 212
Description
- heavy duty - padded
Horizontal bracket for ESD12
Product code
KVV 987 213
Description
- including two connection bolts - black
Vertical bracket
Product code
KVV 987 057
Description
- for EX12, ESD12 - including two connection bolts - black
Horizontal Bracket for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15
Product code
KVV 987 035
Description
- for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15 (or eventually for EX15 when positioned vertically) - including top hat cover adaptor plate and two connection bolts - black
Horizontal Bracket for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15
Product code
KVV 987 032
Description
- for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15, EX15 - including two connection bolts - black
Cover for ESD36
Product code
KVV 987 260
Description
- heavy duty - padded
ESD36 Horizontal Bracket
Product code
KVV 987 244
Description
- including two connection bolts and bracket - black
Vertical bracket for ESD36
Product code
KVV 987 243
Description
- including two connection bolts - black
Q: How to use KV2 audio ES & VHD subwoofers with ESD and ESP4000/2000 amplifiers?
When it is the intention to utilize existing ES or VHD subwoofers with the ESD range of mid-hi enclosures, using the ESP4000/2000 Amplifiers will require a speaker lead converter, because the ES/VHD subwoofers are connected via 4-pole Amphenol connectors, whilst the ESD enclosures and speaker outputs of the ESP4000/2000 are made via 4-pole Speakon connectors.
