Athena Micra-6 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System, Silver/Black

Athena Micra-6 6-Piece Home Theater Speaker System, Silver/Black
Manufacturer: Athena
Product Type: CE

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Product Description
Power handling: 100 watts rms per channel Powered 225 watt/75 watt rms MOSFET 8" subwoofer -- down-firing, front vented with Athena's SCT technology Four magnetically-shielded satellites and dual center channel woofer Performance injection molded polypropylene woofers with rubber surrounds Includes all wall and ceiling brackets 5 year limited warranty
Amazon.com Product Description
Ideal for small to mid-sized rooms, the Athena Micra-6 home theater speaker system is engineered to provide serious sound quality without taking up excess space. The six-piece system, which includes four satellite speakers, a center channel speaker, and a powered subwoofer, is recognized by its slim profile and high-tech silver finish, which nicely complement most flat-panel plasma and LCD screens. The satellites are also outfitted with versatile mounting brackets that provide a simple, strong solution for any type of installation dilemma. The brackets even rotate to different angles, letting you point the speakers specifically towards the listening area. Users can also purchase customized stands (the MS-STB) designed to suspend the speakers at the ideal listening height.

The compact center channel and satellite speakers take up remarkably little space.

Audio-wise, each satellite speaker sports a 3.5-inch cone woofer with a huge 9-ounce magnet structure and a rubber surround. The woofer cone is comprised of injection-molded polypropylene that's designed to stay rigid during the most extreme excursion, while still being light enough to enable accurate and tight bass response. The speakers' 0.5-inch textile tweeters, meanwhile, are based on the award-winning Teteron tweeters in the Athena Audition and SCT series. The Teteron driver produces incredibly clear and accurate high frequencies in both two-channel and multichannel modes, giving movie soundtracks the capacity to soar at just the right moment. The satellite speakers are also vented to improve the bass performance.

The Micra-6 system sets up easily and blends beautifully with the subwoofer right out of the box.

Meanwhile, the MC center channel speaker is made with identical components to the satellites, but with an extra 3.5-inch woofer for added power handling. The drivers make a movie's dialogue--the central purpose of a center channel speaker--sound crisp and legible, ensuring that you never miss a moment of conversation. The magnetically shielded speaker includes its own wall-mount bracket that also doubles as a base for flat surfaces.

The M225 bass-reflex subwoofer features a down-firing 8-inch woofer with a forward-firing bass vent. The sophisticated design includes custom-tuned crossover circuitry that ensures a seamless blend between the sub and satellite speakers--a critical factor in a good-sounding surround system. The Athena engineers incorporated an SCT crossover system, while also custom tuning the subwoofer in the company's anechoic measurement facilities to guarantee perfect results. The end result is a remarkably easy-to-use sub. The M225 has few controls, so all you need to worry about is connecting the cable and adjusting the volume. Everything else comes naturally.

The Micra-6 system delivers an overall frequency response of 30 Hz to 20 kHz and works with amps rated between 20 and 100 watts per channel. Dimensions range from 4.5 by 7 by 4.5 inches (W x H x D) for each satellite to 11.2 by 4.5 by 4.5 inches for the center to 9.4 by 16.7 by 14.2 inches for the sub. Finally, each speaker carries a generous five-year warranty, while the sub's built-in amplifier is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
Four satellite speakers, center channel speaker, subwoofer, mounting brackets for satellite and center speakers, user's manual.