Athena AS-B2.2 Audition Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Black Ash (Pair)
Athena AS-B2.2 Audition Series 2-Way Bookshelf Speakers, Black Ash (Pair)
Manufacturer: Athena
Product Type: CE
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Product Description
Power handling: 150 watts rms 6 1/2" injection-molded composite woofer with rubber surrounds 1" teteron dome tweeter 91dB efficiency, video shielded 15 13/16" H x 7 7/8" W x 9 1/2" D 5 year limited warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
Whether you're looking to round out your home theater system with a good pair of front or rear speakers or you need a compact speaker duo for your stereo amp, the AS-B2.2 bookshelf speakers qualify with flying colors. Each speaker is equipped with a 6.5-inch injection-molded polypropylene woofer with a rubber surround that handles the lows and mids, along with a 1-inch Teteron dome tweeter that reproduces amazingly crisp, detailed highs. The drivers combine to create an impressive 50 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response that blends beautifully with the other speakers in a surround sound configuration. More significantly, the speakers' bass-reflex enclosure and tuned ports deliver an extended bass response that easily belies their small size, so you needn't worry about the AS-B2.2s sounding excessively tinny. In other words, they perform well in stereo applications even without a subwoofer.
The AS-B2.2s excel because of their elite cabinet design and quality driver construction. The speakers are made of medium-density fiberboard (MDF), a dense, consistent wood material that ensures both great sound and minimum resonance. The MDF front baffle is also specially shaped to improve the dispersion and highlight the speaker aesthetics. The woofers, meanwhile, are built for high performance, high efficiency, durability, and--of course--topnotch sound. The cones' injection-molded polypropylene stays rigid during the most extreme excursion, yet is light enough to enable fast movement, which means an accurate and tight bass response. Plus, the rubber surrounds are the best available, and provide quiet woofer movement and durability.
The Teteron tweeters, however, are the speakers' focal point. Arguably the most important element of a high-performance speaker, each tweeter disperses loud, clear, and accurate highs in a wide window from its unique faceplate. The durable synthetic Teteron material is also specially contoured to reduce distortion and fit into the custom-designed bezel, which amplifies and optimizes the tweeter's dispersion. Teteron is even impervious to moisture, so it won't change over time, nor does it have any inherent ringing problems--unlike the tweeters built into many conventional home theater speakers. And the best part is that Athena uses the Teteron tweeter in all its Audition series models, making it easy to create a seamless sounding home theater system.
Additional audio specifications range from a crossover point of 2.0 kHz to a sensitivity rating of 91 dB to power handling of 150 watts. And as with all quality speakers, the AS-B2.2s boast sturdy gold-plated, five-way binding post terminals that work with audiophile-grade cable up to 12 gauge in thickness. Want to use standard pins or banana jacks instead of bare wire? No problem. All this in an attractive black ash cabinet that looks great next to modern flat-panel displays and traditional tube TVs.
Though the AS-B2.2s work with almost any home theater system, they sound particularly good when teamed with other speakers from Athena's Audition series. All Audition speakers are tonally matched for the best possible performance and are magnetically shielded to protect the onscreen image. In other words, you can place the AS-B2.2s near the TV without distorting the picture. Finally, the speakers--which measure 7.9 by 15.75 by 9.5 inches (W x H x D) each--are protected by a five-year warranty on parts and labor.
What's in the Box
Two AS-B2.2 speakers, user's manual.
Average customer rating: 3.0
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