Crescendo II vs Audes Excellence 5 AMT
The Excellence 5 AMT's sensitivity is 89 dB against the Crescendo II's 90 dB and its impedance 4Ω against 6Ω. Both share high-frequency extension (30 kHz) and woofer (8").
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$9,050 - $24,000
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About the Crescendo II
The Crescendo Mk II builds upon the success of the Adagio series, utilizing similar component quality and cabinet design. It incorporates a D'Appolito MTM configuration for the midrange and tweeter, ensuring coherent sound. The Mk II version includes larger magnet assemblies for improved driver linearity and reinforced cabinets to reduce resonance. The speakers are available in various wood finishes, including Ebony, Rosewood, Mappa Burl, and Walnut Burl.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 90 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 6Ω
- Frequency Response
- 20 Hz - 30 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 50W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 3-way
- Driver Type
- dynamic
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 4
- Enclosure Type
- transmission_line
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 279 × 1270 × 432 mm (W × H × D)
- Weight
- 62.5 kg (138 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Impedance: 6Ω
Frequency: 20-30000 Hz
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions