ADM Eton 2 U XXL   as in ADM 7/06 - Udo Wohlgemuth

ADM Eton 2 U  XXL
Technical data
- rated SPL: 84 dB (2.83V,1m)
- frequency range (-8dB): 45-25000 Hz
- crossover frequency: 2600 Hz
- impedance: 8 Ohm
- size (HxWxD): 30 x 17 x 28 cm
- speaker type: bass reflex

When Udo Wohlgemuth is asked which drivers he prefers for relaxed stereo sound, the answer comes in a jiffy: the classic Hexacon by Eton in conjunction with the ER4 Air Motion Transformer. About two years ago a new 7 inch driver with a new basket and made according to latest technical developments was released. This is the one the Eton 2 U XXL is equipped with.

Review in ADM 7/2006 by Udo Wohlgemuth:
.. "Those who are in the market for speakers at this price and quality, should first find out whether their expectation will be met. Since this is quite often not possible due to lack of demo listening I take the liberty of reviewing this speaker as I see it. The listening test started off quite harmless with a CD that was given to me by a German-Danish amateur band called "Drones and Bellows" where mostly teachers are playing Scottish folk songs. Adding authenticity to the performance, the front woman - with an excellent voice - is a native Scot teaching German in Denmark. Responsible for the professional production is Brian McNeil, obviously a Scot, and one of the in-producers in this genre. The typical instruments, like bagpipes, handheld drums, fiddle and flutes I had often heard at open-air concerts. The sound was so natural and real that I listened to the entire CD. I continued with "Blue in Green" from John McLaughlin's CD "Live at the Royal festival Hall" with a warm welcoming applause and some fingers picking the strings showing the typical sliding over the bridge, bass and drums coming in one at a time. After one minute and seventeen seconds Trilok Gurtu turned slightly on his slightly creaking swivel stool towards his cymbals to put them into motion. Unfortunately, I wasn't at the concert, but the sound told my ears what my eyes could only see when closed. It's sufficiently well-known that the Eton drivers possess the wonderful ability to produce a relaxed sound with great attention to detail, paired with best possible broad and fine dynamics. Also the fact that the Eton2u XXL plays everything that is on a recording is well known to ma readers."

The kit consists of:

- the Air-Motion-Transformer (AMT) Eton ER 4
- 2 x midrange/bass driver Eton 7-375/32 Hex
- a bi-wiring terminal with gold plated brass binding posts
- 3 packs (6 mats) polyester fleece
- screws
- cable
- the building instruction

- the crossover components
- Audyn CAP capacitor with SN foil capacitor
- one MKP capacitor
- one core coil and 3 air core coils
- resistors

Kit price per unit, without cabinet:   - not available

Upon request we also supply an impedance correction for valve amps..

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