Genelec Introduces Triple Play Full-Range Stereo Monitoring System
 January 22, 2004
Genelec has created a compact, full-range stereo monitoring solution specifically designed to meet the needs of the project, recording, multimedia, or postproduction studio environment. The Triple Play full-range stereo monitoring system consists of two Genelec 1029A two way, bi-amplified active monitors plus Genelec's 7050A LSE active subwoofer.
The 7050A subwoofer has been specifically designed to complement the 1029A active monitor. When combined, they deliver a smoothness of frequency response comparable to larger Genelec monitors. The subwoofer also lets the Triple Play offer great flexibility of placement. The compact 1029A's are small enough to be located on a desktop as part of a multimedia/workstation audio system and they visually appear fairly unobtrusive in a typical control room or project studio. The 7050A, when appropriately placed, can overcome many of the low-frequency problems associated with freestanding full-range speakers in small rooms.
This three-piece system has in-room flat frequency response -- 38Hz to 20kHz (+/-3dB) -- and each component features an integrated active balanced crossover, driver protection circuit, and dedicated power amplifier. The Genelec Triple Play can produce peak acoustic levels of over 110dB SPL @ 1 meter and has suggested retail price of $1850.00 for the complete system.
The focal point of the system is Genelec's 7050A LSE Series Active Subwoofer, which employs Genelec's proprietary Laminar Spiral Enclosure (LSE) technology. The 7050A's cabinet is made of sheet metal rolled into a spiral and clamped between thick MDF side panels. The spiral forms a seamless, gently curving tube port with excellent laminar flow characteristics and minimal turbulence noise. Designed to complement the 1029A active monitor, the 7050A features a single 8" proprietary driver with 70 Watt power amplifier, a frequency response of 38Hz -- 85Hz +/-3dB, and has the ability to deliver SPLs of 103dB @ 1 meter. Like all Genelec LSE Active Subwoofers, the 7050A also features extremely low distortion.
The Triple Play system also includes two Genelec 1029A two way, bi-amplified active monitors. The 1029A is a compact close-field system featuring a high degree of accuracy and exceptionally wide dynamic range and incorporating Genelec's proprietary Directivity Control Waveguide Technology (DCW). The DCW technology provides excellent stereo imaging and frequency balance even in difficult acoustic environments. Powered by a pair of precisely crafted 40 Watt amplifiers, the Genelec 1029A monitors offer a wide frequency response of 68Hz to 20kHz (+/-2.5dB) from a 5" woofer and 3/4" hard-domed tweeter. In addition to extremely low harmonic distortion, the 1029A has a front-mounted volume control, and rear panel bass and treble tilt room response controls. The Genelec 1029A active monitors measure a compact 10" X 6" X 7.125" and are housed in a die-cast aluminum enclosure, featuring rugged construction while also providing massive heat dissipation capability and excellent shielding against RF interference. Each speaker is also EM shielded for additional protection when used in close proximity to video monitors.
All monitors in the Triple Play system also feature extensive driver protection. The protection circuitry detects signals that are above the driver's safe limits, preventing damage. This makes the Triple Play system immune to being overdriven and, just as important, to spurious signals that synthesizers, sequencers, and such multimedia sources as sound cards often produce.
The Genelec Triple Play system is available immediately.
For more information, visit their web site at www.genelec.com. | 
