Event Opal (pair)

2-way 750-watt Active Monitors (pair) Includes Studio EQ System

Product Code: 44859

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Description

First of all this is one of the best sounding studio monitors ever made. Super high detail, plenty of power, incredibly large sound stage, and no listener fatigue. Opal represents a lot of hard work from giants in the speaker field. They came up with a 2-way driver design that is truly groundbreaking. The EX8 driver boasts an impressive 30Hz-10kHz response with a high-power neodymium motor. That means it's got tons of bottom end and you won't need a sub! Opal's EBT1 tweeter with rotatable wave guide is also worth note, as it blends Beryllium with the extremely powerful neodymium motor for incredibly high SPL capabilities without the problem of distortion. Beryllium is an extremely rare and expensive light metal and this is the first time it's ever been used in combination with neodymium in a speaker.

Event paid close attention to the Opal's cabinet and bass port design get the most out it's state of the art low frequency driver and horn. The Opal uses aluminum for reduced resonance and features a curved body to minimize the diffraction issues that arise from flat or cornered sections. the enlosure uses front-mounted variable impedance bass reflex ports that don't rely on room acoustics like rear ports do, or suffer from air distortion artifacts like you will find in conventional front-ported systems. The result is extremely fast, deep, and accurate low frequency response.

Opal can be used in a vertical or horizontal position to accommodate a variety of setup situations. The tweeter and logos are rotatable! They though of everything didn't they. All controls are concealed on the front behind a flip-open panel so you don't have to reach behind your speakers all the time. The amp is mounted on the back and designed to be low profile for better mounting flexibility. Front porting allows for more positioning flexibility - in soffits and more! The hi-fi all analog circuitry ensures the purest sound and an RTA microphone is included for room analysis and optimum system configuration.

The Opal is loaded with an EX8 driver that boasts a 30Hz to 10kHz raw response and a carbon fiber reinforced cone for big sound - all powered by a 63mm neodymium motor. The EBT1 tweeter sports a powerful neodymium motor that drives an edge wound aluminum coil on a beryllium dome. The tweeter can be rotated, allowing for either vertical or horizontal positioning of the monitor speaker. A second dedicated voice coil - named XCoil - is equipped for linearized impedance and reduced inductance and exhibits dramatically lowered distortion characteristics and increased speed and control of cone assembly. The end result? Amazing sound quality.

In Depth

Frequency Response: 35Hz – 22kHz (see graph)
Crossover Frequency: 1600Hz
Crossover Type: Acoustic 8th Order (48dB/Oct)
3rd Harmonic Distortion @ 90dB SPL, 1m:
500 - 7kHz - 0.08%
200 - 20kHz - 0.2%
<200Hz - 1.5%
Acoustic Output - SPL @ 1m:
Long Term (80Hz - 20kHz): 111dB
Peak (80Hz - 20kHz): 114dB
Signal Input: Combo XLR, ¼" TRS (bal/unbal)
Input Sensitivity: .755 v/rms is 0dBu
AC Input Voltage: 110-120V or 220-240V (selectable), 90-110V (Japan)
AC Input Connector: 2-Pin IEC
Average Long-Term Power Consumption: 220 watts
Quiescent Power Consumption: <20 watts
Cabinet Volume: 28 Litres
Cabinet Construction: High Pressure Injection-Moulded Aluminium
Cabinet Finish: Black Powdercoat
Low Frequency Vents: Two Variable Impedance Ports (patent pending)
Waveguide Construction: High Pressure Injection-Moulded Aluminium
Waveguide: Elliptical waveguide - Rotatable
Mounting Points: Four each, M8 Omni-mount Pattern
Cabinet Dimensions: 295mmW x 450mmH x 273mmD (11.6"W x 17.7"H x 10.8"D)
Cabinet Weight: 21.2kg (46.74lb)
Shipping Dimensions: 390mmW x 575mmH x 380mmD (15.4"W x 22.6"H x 15"D)
Shipping Weight: 24.3kg (53.57lb)
Operating Temperature Range: 5-35 ° C / 40-95 ° F
Agency Approvals: CE, UL, CCC, C-Tick, SASO, NON, EK, PSE
Low Frequency Transducer - EX8
Piston Diameter: 180mm (7.1")
Voice Coil Configuration: X-Coil double Low distortion design
Voice Coil Diameter: 66mm (2.6")
Shortening Coil Diameter: 65.2mm (2.56")
Former Material: High Strength Polyamide - Glass Fiber
Voice Coil Wire: Copper Clad Al
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Magnetic Gap Design: XBL - Split Gap
Impedance Nominal in Cabinet: 5 Ohms
Cone Type: Carbon fi ber composite
Power Handling:
Continuous Pink Noise: 240 watts
Program Power: 360 watts
Peak Power: 720 watts
High Frequency Transducer - ULD1
Dome Diameter: 25.4mm (1")
Voice Coil Diameter: 25.0mm (0.98")
Magnet Type: Neodymium
Impedance DCr: 6 Ohms
Impedance Nominal in Cabinet: 5 Ohms
Dome Type: Beryllium Copper
Power Handling:
Continuous Pink Noise: 25 watts (above 1.6kHz)
Program Power: 50 watts (above 1.6kHz)
Peak Power: 100 watts (above 1.6kHz)
Low Frequency Amplifier
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.1dB)
Operating Band Pass: 20Hz - 1,600Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.009% @ 300 watts into 5 ohm load
Voltage Gain: 24dB
Long Term Power @ 5 Ohms*: 270 watts
Continuous Power @ 5 Ohms**: 387 watts
Burst Power @ 5 Ohms***: 600 watts
Output Topology: Class AB
Cooling: Convection - Aluminium Heat Sink
High Frequency Amplifier
Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz (±0.1dB)
Operating Band Pass: 1,600Hz - 20,000Hz
Total Harmonic Distortion: 0.003% @ 90 watts into 5 ohm load
Voltage Gain: 15dB
Long Term Power @ 5 Ohms*: 50 watts
Continuous Power @ 5 Ohms**: 112 watts
Burst Power @ 5 Ohms***: 140 watts
Output Topology: Class AB
Cooling: Convection - Aluminium Heat Sink
Includes
Event Studio EQ Studio Monitor Calibration System and Cable

* Both high frequency and low frequency were measured simultaneously for this specifi ctation.
** Continuous power was measured using 1kHz sine wave signal
*** Burst power was measured using a 1kHz burst tone waveform where the burst portion contains four cycles (on) and the low level (off) signal contains 200 cycles. This test signal succinctly represents the strain and demands placed on the amplifier by music content containing high transients

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