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In 1984 whist working at audiophile component manufacturer Backes & Müller, Bernhard Thiel perfected a process to manufacture microscopic sheets of the extremely hard mineral corundum, an aluminium oxide (α-Al2O3), this is of course more commonly known as the gemstone Sapphire. This patented procedure enabled the manufacture of extremely rigid, light weight and highly damped transducer diaphragms resulting in loudspeaker drivers with a broader bandwith, lower distortion and a purer sound than previously possible.
At first, these novel ceramic drivers were produced exclusively for new Backes & Müller products, but after a few years Bernhard Thiel decided to found his own company. Bernhard's sonically pure loudspeaker units (initially only tweeters and midranges) - were rapidly accepted to high acclaim within the audiophile industry. Since those early days, Accuton has experienced continuous growth, expansion and is a major innovator within loudspeaker design.
Accuton have also developed a range of extreme high end tweeters featuring CVD diamond domes for commercial customers:
CVD is an acronym for Chemical Vapour Deposition, a very complex process whereby a diamond is synthesized by deposition from a mixed gas (usually hydrogen and methane) onto a substrate at a temperature of around 800°C. As the diamond dome is incredibly hard, the breakup frequency is at an astonishing 40+ kHz and is way outside the audible spectrum, therefore no damping is required. CVD diamond is the hardest known material and offers unsurpassed rigidity as a domed diaphragm. The electrical energy to transient sound conversion is the most accurate offering a new level transparency and resolution.
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I've needed something like this for years, fantastic product and a lovely company to deal with. Won't be my last purchase from them
It was a nice experience to send the old filters to the UK (from the Netherlands) and get them surprisingly fast back (taking the overseas shipment into account). At first I did it wrong since I also replaced the drivers that could also be connected in a 4/6 Ohm (double coil). But after correcting and calibrating my receiver the speakers sounded great.
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Used in a DIY LS3/5a project, with Morel CAT 298 tweeters and custom crossovers using ClarityCap CSAs. Super pleased with these woofers! I think they synergize well with the “live” thin-wall LS3/5a cabinets. The sound is neither bloated, nor thin, just revealing, spacious, and with very lifelike tone. I’m so happy with the results of this project and had a great buying experience with Willy’s. Thank you!!
I used this in custom LS3/5a speaker enclosures along with Monacor SPH-135AD woofers and custom crossovers using ClarityCap CSAs. The tweeters have a very pure sound, revealing microdetails and having a naturally smooth, response. The sound is never peaky or rough. I’m very happy with my purchase and with the service from Willys. Would buy from again for a future project!
I bought a pair of Acoustic Research AR28LS speakers back in 1985 for £129 ! After about 15 years the foam suspension had started to perish and completely failed in 2006 following a rather loud teenage party. I was never happy with the Eminence Beta-8A replacements bought from a local shop at the time, as the bass resonance was far too high. Finally decided to replace them with Monacor SPH-8M and the speakers now sound as good as new. Arrived quickly and no problems fitting. Many thanks.