Slant 8 vs Centaur Major
The Centaur Major's sensitivity is 83 dB against the Slant 8's 86 dB and its low-frequency extension 30 Hz against 26 Hz. Both share impedance (5Ω) and ways (2).
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About the Slant 8
The Apogee Slant 8 was produced from 1994 to 1998 as the effective replacement for the Centaur Major. It features an 8-inch Vifa dynamic cone woofer positioned 39 inches from the floor behind a grille cloth, and a 40-inch dipole aluminum ribbon midrange/tweeter. The cabinet is slanted to reduce internal standing waves, improving bass and midrange clarity, and providing a trapezoidal rear acoustic path for smoother midrange and treble response. The crossover is seamless to ensure a wide, stable soundstage with excellent image depth. The speaker supports bi-wiring and bi-amping via two pairs of binding posts, and includes a rear toggle switch to adjust woofer output by ±2 dB. It comes with spikes and screw-in sockets for stability. Available finishes are Black or Taupe Sand.
Specifications
Transducer Specifications
Driver and acoustic performance characteristics
- Sensitivity
- 86 dB SPL @ 1W/1m
- Impedance
- 5Ω
- Frequency Response
- 26 Hz - 25 kHz
- Power Handling
- 200W
- Min. Amplifier Power
- 100W
- Max. Amplifier Power
- 200W
Speaker Design
Driver configuration and enclosure design
- Configuration
- 2-way
- Driver Size
- 8"
- Driver Count
- 2
- Crossover Frequency
- 1.0 kHz
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Weight
- 54.43 kg (120 lbs)
Key Specifications
Sensitivity: 86 dB
Impedance: 5Ω
Frequency: 26-25000 Hz
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