'W' sandwich cone
The ‘W’ sandwich cone perfectly
optimises the frequency response curve by fully mastering the three key
parameters of lightness, rigidity and damping. When listening through the
‘W' sandwich cone, the sound is completely transparent with extremely little
distortion.
TMD® surround
Originally developed for the
Sopra line of high-fidelity loudspeakers, our
TMD® (Tuned Mass Damper) surround has a
unique profile, designed to better control the effects of resonance and to
drastically reduce the distortion associated with deformations of the cone.
The speaker driver takes advantage of this patented technology by spreading
better defined and very realistic midranges.
Progressive spider
The progressive spider used on all our Utopia drivers is built around a
progressive section that reproduces all the impact of the bass whilst
optimising the linearity, precision and dynamics of the sound.
Bi-amplification crossover
All the components on our crossover have been specially selected and
optimised to better control the effects of thermal dissipation. These
components, essential for managing different channels and the soundstage,
have improved reliability. As for the bi-amplification, this enables the
woofer and tweeter to be driven separately in terms of power, resulting in
optimum performance.
Utopia is entirely designed, developed
and manufactured in France, in our workshops in Saint-Etienne. A unique and
internationally recognized expertise for nearly forty years.