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Audition Series 2
from athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ combines the latest in technology
in speaker design, with real world value. Designed
in our 165,000 sq. ft research facility, Audition
series features the athena Teteron dome tweeter,
injection molded woofers, solid cabinet structures,
and all the technology that athena has to offer,
but at far lower prices than expected. All Audition
models are magnetically shielded, and are extremely
high in efficiency, meaning that smaller powered
receivers can be utilized and yield great results.
Excellent bass response is another athena tradition
and the Auditon Series will not disappoint, even
at louder listening levels, bass remains tight,
controlled and deep.
One listen to the
award winning Audition Series from athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ is all it takes to decide!
Which Speakers should I buy?
So are they really easy to hook
up?
Teteron Tweeters
Give me some Deep Bass!!
Built to Last!What is the front of the
speaker made of?Can I place these speakers
where I want to?
TECHNOLOGY
The entire line of athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ AUDITION
series 2 speakers are timbre matched. That
means that you can choose any model you wish for
front channels and rear channels. The AS-C1.2
is your choice as a center channel as it is sold
individually but can be used for any channel.
It has been specially designed so it can be oriented
horizontally or vertically. The AS-R1 bi-pole
rear surround is designed for the true audiophile
surround system, creating a lifelike and enveloping
rear and/or side surround image.
The only deciding factor on the speaker size is
to match the speaker size with the power output
of your receiver, and to the size of the room.
A large room generally requires a larger speaker
in order to have enough bass response to fill
the air volume. A smaller room however can sound
great with just a pair of bookshelf models. Keep
the size of the demo room in mind and compare
it with the size of the room you have at home
when you AUDITION your speakers.
The connection for a pair of athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ AUDITION series speakers is
simple, and flexible. The 5-way gold-plated binding
post connectors are high quality and can accept
either bare wire, pin type connectors, or banana-type
connectors. You are free to use the best wire
and connectors the industry has to offer.
The technology behind the Teteron tweeter is what
allows the athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ products to sound as great,
play as loud and be as efficient as they are.
The tweeter is arguably the most important element
of a high performance speaker. Inefficient, or
technologically inferior tweeters often force
manufacturers to produce speakers that could be
better if only the tweeter could keep up with
the woofers' capabilities. The athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ Teteron tweeter produces loud,
clear and accurate highs that are dispersed from
the unique faceplate in a very wide window. The
wider the window of sound, the easier and more
flexible your speaker placement is. There are
huge acoustic benefits as well, with massive improvements
to stereo imaging, and just plain better sound!
The Teteron dome tweeter is a durable synthetic
material in a dome shape, specially contoured
to reduce distortion, and to fit into the custom
designed bezel which amplifies and optimizes the
tweeters dispersion. The Teteron material is impervious
to moisture, so it is durable and won't change
over time. It also has huge sonic benefits over
metal type tweeters which have inherent ringing
problems, and much work needs to be done by the
speaker designer to overcome the tweeters' characteristics.
The best part of the athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ AUDITION
series 2 is that the same tweeter is used
throughout the entire series of products. This
provides perfect timbre matching of front, rear,
and center speakers regardless of which model
you decide to buy.
The woofers used in the athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ products are designed for
high performance, high efficiency, durability,
and of course great sound! These cones are comprised
of Injection Molded Polypropylene designed to
stay rigid during the most extreme excursion,
yet it is light enough to enable fast movement,
which means accurate and tight bass response!
The rubber surrounds utilized in all models are
the best available, and provide quiet woofer movement
and durability.
All of the athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ products are manufactured
from MDF which stands for Medium Density Fiberboard.
This material is quite dense, and the most consistent
type of wood available. Use of MDF ensures not
only great sound, and minimum cabinet resonance,
but also 100% consistency for all athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ speakers.
The baffle material used in all of the athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ products is made of MDF just
like the cabinets. The MDF is specially shaped
and designed to improve the dispersion, and to
provide a new look to your speaker. The gentle
sloping edges, and silver finish provide a great
look, a great addition to any home. The specially
designed grilles are designed to leave just a
hint of the silver baffle when the grille is on,
for a modern yet contemporary look.
The biggest problem with building a Home Theater
system, is to ensure that the speakers will not
only perform to your expectations, but also that
they are designed to integrate anywhere in the
room. Traditional speakers need to be kept many
feet away from the TV due to magnetic interference
problems. If not, there is a possibility the TV
might be damaged. The entire line of athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ AUDITION
series 2 products, are magnetically shielded
(except the AS-R1 surround) so close proximity
to your tube type TV shouldn't cause any problems.
Another reason all athena
TECHNOLOGIES™ products are easy to place
in your room is due to the wide Dispersion pattern.
The wider the dispersion, the wider the "listening
window". This allows a much wider soundfield,
and better stereo image when playing music.
Another benefit is that the whole room gets to
hear clear, full range sound. This allows the
speakers to integrate with your lifestyle, as
opposed to the other way around!
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