Roberts Acoustics Rapide Monitor

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The Rapide Monitor was designed to offer reference-caliber sonics that reveal the true potential in your source and amplification. Utilizing Accuton Ceramic woofers and the incredible Scan-Speak AirCirc tweeter they offer incredible detail retrieval and imaging matched only by speakers costing much more than their modest price. Their sound is dynamic and spacious with an uncanny neutrality.

Crossovers were designed by Rick Craig of Selah Audio and feature Goertz Copper Foil Inductors, Mundorf Supreme and Silver/Oil capacitors, and Mills resistors. All of this is wired with 14 gauge wire and mounted on sorbothane dampening to minimize vibrations transferred to the crossover. They are bi-wire capable with 5-way binding posts.

Best of all they feature gorgeous automotive finishes and a unique design with tapered "channels" on the sides reminicient of the quickness of their sound. The cabinets are 1" MDF all around with internal bracing, Sonic Barrier dampening material on all internal walls, and a flared rear port. Cabinet dimensions are 17"Hx9"Wx14"D, weight is 30 pounds each.

They will be stocked in the following colors:

Brilliant White Diamond Black Metallic Magnetic Gray Metallic Radiant Red

They are rated at 8 ohms and offer a mild load easily driven by tube amps or solid state, bass extension is -3db at 42hz. Power handling is 150 watts and sensitivity is 85db.




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