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The Centaur range was the first hybrid
speakers range from Apogee, the Centaur Major being biggest model.
Using
a 10" dynamic woofer and a 40" ribbon tweeter the Major stands 163cm
tall, 46cm wide and a total depth of 30cm.
The
enclosure for the woofer is approximately 107cm high, 28cm wide and
deep. The tweeter ribbons are on the inside edge of each speaker and
like all Apogee's work as a dipole.
The
speakers are nearly as room
dominating as the Duetta Signatures, with only the width being
significantly smaller, and require nearly as much free space around
them.
Although
they will work with smaller amps, they justify being fed by a high
quality, high current amp.
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Specifications
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Height
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163 cm
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Width
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46 cm
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| Depth |
30 cm |
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Bass
driver
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10" Dynamic cone
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Midrange
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40" Aluminium/Kapton ribbon (etched 5 segment)
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Max Sound
Level
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110dB
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Sensitivity @ 3m
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83dB
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Frequency
response
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30Hz
(-3dB) to 20kHz
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Suggested
amp power
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100W (8
ohm load)
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| Crossover frequency |
450Hz |
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Impedance
nominal/minimum
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6/4 ohms
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Weight
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100lbs each
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Finishes
available
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Silver grey, rosewood, walnut, blonde oak and
mahogany
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Price at
time of first sale (1991)
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$3400 /
£4200
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