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Visaton Speaker Kit - Aria Dipol 1
Art. No. 5944
Visaton Aria Dipol 1 - shown assembled with suggested cabinets, not supplied.
Characteristics and Sound Properties
The ARIA DIPOL 1 is intended specifically as an effect speaker for the rear channels in multichannel systems. It unites two concepts: It can be used in both dipole and direct modes. By activating the two outer tweeters, something approaching the dipole effect is achieved, i.e. a diffused sound field. At the same time, the centre tweeter is deactivated. This solution cannot achieve the perfect diffused field of a full dipole set-up, which uses twin cones in the bass department as well, but it does represent a good, value-for-money compromise.
ARIA DIPOL 1 speakers can be combined wither with the other members of the ARIA family or with larger speakers such as the VOX 200.
Extract from Klang & Ton: "In contrast, the Arias demonstrated liveliness and a fine understanding for the subtleties of the film soundtracks. They are, however, robust enough to belt it out, if the need be."
"The two dipoles interface seamlessly with the music experience and ensure that the combination achieves impressive homogeneity. Once again, it became abundantly clear that the sound characteristics of all the speakers in a surround set are of crucial importance, as demonstrated adequately by the Aria combination."
"Visaton's surround set based on the Aria speakers has unmistakably set them apart from the crowd. Despite its compact size, the set has the power and control to make a real impact."
Technical Specifications
Rated power | 40 W |
Maximum power | 60 W |
Nominal impedance Z | 8 Ohm |
Frequency response | 75-30000 Hz |
Mean sound pressure level | 84 dB (1W/1m) |
Cut-off frequency | 2500 Hz |
Principle of Housing | Bassreflex |
Net volume | 4.5 litres |
Outer dimension height | 270 mm |
Outer dimension width | 260 mm |
Outer dimension depth | 121 mm |
Exploded Cabinet Drawing
Exploded Speaker Box Drawing
Assembly
The cabinet body uses 16 mm boards. First of all, cut the holes in the boards and apply the bevels. This can be done using an electric jigsaw or hand-held circular saw set to the required angle. Once the cabinet has been completed, apply the milling work for the loudspeaker. Finally, fit the cones.
Since the cabinets are relatively small, it is hardly possible to mount the crossover inside the housing. It can, however, simply be wrapped in damping material and placed inside the speaker if the rear wall is not removable.
An optional (not supplied) switch should be wired to the crossover and mounted in an accessible position.
Internal Damping
The damping material is loosely arranged in the cabinet.
Component Parts List for Each Box - Supplied with Kit
The kit comes with all necessary components (see list below for one box), one set if the speaker is an each, or two sets for a pair, see price above for details.
Tweeter | G 20 SC - 8 Ohm | 3 pcs. |
Woofer | TI 100 - 8 Ohm | 1 pc. |
Crossover | Aria Dipol 1 | 1 pc. |
Bass reflex tube | BR 6.8 (Full length) | 1 pc. |
Terminal | ST 77 | 1 pc. |
Damping material | Polyester wool | 0.25 bag |
Wood screws | 3.5 x 19 mm | 4 pcs. |
Countersunk screws | 3.5 x 25 mm | 16 pcs. |
Cable | 2 x 1.5 mm² | 1.25 m |
Speaker Cabinet Material List to Make 1 Box - Not Supplied with Kit
Parts for One Box (not supplied) | Size (mm) | Quantity |
Material: 16 mm chipboard or MDF recommended | ||
Front | 270 x 130 | 1 |
Side panel | 270 x 140 | 2 |
Rear panel | 270 x 233 | 1 |
Top and bottom panel | 215 x 89.2 | 2 |
Speaker Cabinet Dimensions
Loudspeaker Box Construction Diagram - all dimensions in mm.
Crossover - Supplied with Kit Already Assembled
Speaker Kit Crossover Circuit