50Me II
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About the 50Me II
The 50Me II is a three-way reflex-loaded floor-standing loudspeaker standing 48 inches tall, 10.5 inches wide, and 12 inches deep at the base, weighing about 55-60 pounds each. It features an 8.25-inch metal alloy/ceramic composite 'spiderless' woofer using Magnetic Liquid Suspension for voice coil centering, a 4-inch metal/ceramic midrange driver operating from 235 Hz, and a 1.1-inch inverted dome titanium tweeter handling frequencies above 4 kHz. The woofer works through a 3.5-inch flared rear port, allowing bass extension down to approximately 40-50 Hz with clean, clear low-end response. Sensitivity is around 88-90 dB/W/m, making it suitable for moderate power amplifiers, with power handling up to 300 watts per channel. The speaker is designed for bi-wiring to optimize performance and includes four spikes for stability. It incorporates Tekna Sonic Anti-Resonant Devices to reduce cabinet vibrations and enhance soundstage clarity. The 50Me II is praised for its musicality, speed, coherence, and natural soundstage depth, delivering articulate and precise tonal balance with a wide and deep soundstage. It was originally The speakers are no longer in production but remain highly regarded in the audiophile community.
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