Product Guide 2020

PRODUCT GUIDE 2020

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TABLETTE RANGE

perfectly natural TABLETTE 10 page 5 TABLETTE page 7 INTRODUCTION For forty years, Stewart Tyler, founder and Chairman For over thirty years, the performance is fine-tuned through 10 SIGNATURE now famous Response expensive and sophisticated crossover of ProAc, has been designing and manufacturing STUDIO RANGE range has come to networks. high quality loudspeakers, initially through Celef represent the pinnacle STUDIO MONITOR 100 page 9 of audio excellence, Every ProAc loudspeaker is hand- Audio, but since 1979 under the ProAc brand name. CENTRE CHANNEL RANGE whilst the more affordable crafted, with our technicians Tablette and Studio models have individually responsible for the CENTRE VOICE page 11 introduced the ProAc sound to a wider building and testing of each unit, from RESPONSE RANGE audience. the flagship K Series models to the RESPONSE DB3 page 13 A consistent design philosophy diminutive Tablette. Build quality alone RESPONSE DB1 page 15 was adopted from the outset; that is unsurpassed, each cabinet being RESPONSE D2/D/R page 17 We do not transparency, minimal colouration, meticulously constructed, damped RESPONSE DT8 page 19 pinpoint imagery, exceptional detail and finished in real wood veneer. make cheap RESPONSE D20/D/R page 21 and overall smoothness are vital to the ProAc loudspeakers now grace the RESPONSE page 23 loudspeakers creation of music as a lifelike experience. D30/DS/RS homes of many thousands of music RESPONSE D48/D/R page 25 and certainly Tyler’s meticulous approach to sonic and home cinema lovers worldwide design has been applied to the build and the brand has become a byword K SERIES quality of each ProAc model, where only do not produce for sonic excellence. The success of K1 page 27 the finest components are used; each the Tablette series as well as the award K3 page 29 cheap sounds new model reflecting the very leading winning Studio and Response models, K6 page 31 Happily, many thousands of edge of audio technology. Indeed many together with the introduction of the K6 SIGNATURE page 33 audiophiles worldwide agree models now incorporate dedicated K Series has broadened the K10 page 35 with our philosophy. drive units using our own basket, cone and magnet assemblies. Drive unit company’s appeal even further.

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5 - 50W 55Hz - 30kHz 86dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt (5”) with 127mm ProAc Mica cone, Pagina with acoustic coating silk 25mm (1”) ProAc dome air cooled and inner damping components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional 305mm (12”) (7.5”) 191mm (6.25”) 159mm each (12lb) 5.5kg Stand/shelf mounting Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

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The new ProAc Tablette is 10 a tenth generation of the Tablettes launched The Tablette in 1979. is 10 an all new design, using a thin walled heavy damped infinite baffle enclosure which is the same as the BBC LS3/5a. This design allows the Tablette to be 10 positioned against a wall, unlike a ported enclosure recommended). (not The Tablette has 10 new cutting edge drive units, the bass driver hasPagina a Mica cone which is reed leaves mixed with Mica and coated with an acoustic dope. sealed a for designed specially been has crossover The enclosure with a network which shapes the response give to The midrange. transparent extremely an and bass rich a tweeter is our well known silk 1” dome used in many of ProAc’s models. other as used were speakers several design the During comparison those being the LS3/5a, D2, ProAc Spender BC1 and Quad Esl 57. urgeWe people listen to and compare with other makes and models as are we sure you will find the musical presentation of the Tablette intoxicating. 10 Shown in Cherry wood veneer wood in Cherry Shown

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Stand mounting Can recommended. if be shelf mounted 5 - 50W 55Hz - 30kHz 86dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt (5”) with 127mm ProAc silk 25mm (1”) ProAc dome air cooled and inner damping components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional 305mm (12”) (7.5”) 191mm (6.25”) 159mm each (12lb) 5.5kg Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent Pagina Mica cone, with Mica cone, Pagina acoustic coating and magnet copper excel with solid system copper phase plug

MODE necessary GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 10Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVERS TWEETER CROSSOVER HEIGHT Amplification WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT

Following the successful launch of the ProAc ProAc the of launch successful the Following Tablette we have 10 been developing a Tablette Signature 10 version. It has taken a great deal of time to design a new bass driver with Excel magnet system and our own solid copper phase plug. The result is a bass driver with the Tablette cone 10 material and our system. magnet copper special During the design of the Tablette the10 LS3/5A, along with other mini monitors, were compared to the Tablette and 10 inour opinion the Tablette 10 Signature 10 Tablette The colouration. lower had shares theattributes of the Tablette but 10 has a excellent mid-range giving projected more larger sound stage with a feeling of size which, is often loudspeakers. small missing in A great deal of time was spentfine tuning the crossover getto the best from our new bass driver. Many months of measuring and listening were taken by Stewart the Tyler, designer of both Tablette and 10 Tablette Signature. 10 The end result is a speaker similar the to Tablette in sound 10 but, on certain types of music and voice reproduction, advantages of the signature can be quite easily heard. Tablette Signature 10 can be used with its back against the wall and on good quality stands. Shown in Ebony wood veneer wood in Ebony Shown

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Stand mounted 30 - 150W 35Hz - 30kHz 88dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt (6.5”) treated 165mm rubber cone with new and basket surround silk 25mm (1”) soft dome with special and roll plate front components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional 406mm (16”) 203mm (8”) 254mm (10”) (26lb) each 12kg Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Black Ash and Cherry. SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 8Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVER TWEETER CROSSOVER HEIGHT surround Amplification WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT

The ProAc studio 100 was produced for over 20 years until They were 2013. made for both domestic and studio use. The studio 100quickly became a favourite in studios, used as near a field monitor. For the last two years Stewart Tyler has been working on a new speaker named the SM100 ProAc and all paraMetres have been improved for both studio and domestic use. It now has a new bass driver with a new inch one new brand a with along dust cap and surround domed tweeter and crossover network, however the cabinet same. the remains The bass driver looks similar but has a new rubber surround for longevity and power handling and now comes in a ProAc basket. The tweeter is a new design ProAc with a one inch silk dome and a front plate lower to distortion, the dome has a surround. roll new The SM100 also features a new crossover, the overall sound quality is similar the to studio 100 but a slightly smoother sessions. listening long for ideal it makes sound Shown in Black Ash wood veneer in Black Ash wood Shown

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195mm (7.5”) 195mm 439mm (17”) 202mm (8”) (22lb) 10kg Stand/shelf mounting

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copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Bi Wiring optional ProAc 127mm (5”) with 127mm ProAc silk 25mm (1”) ProAc dome air cooled and inner damping components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand - 100W 10 50Hz - 30kHz 88dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt Mica cone, Pagina with acoustic coat Amplification

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The Centre Voice uses two brand new bass driver similar to those used in the Tablette 10. The Centre Voice also hasa wide bandwidth and good power handling for home cinema use and matches other speakers ProAc used in our home system. cinema The new Centre Voice is just as good on music as it is on voice and music can DVD’s be reproduced with stunning accuracy, with good bass weightfor a small enclosure. The new crossover with different slopes has been adopted by crossover drivers bass new these and network crossover the seamlessly with the silk 1” ProAc dome tweeter, which is used in many other products ProAc making it a perfect match when used in a system with other models. ProAc urgeWe you compare to the Centre Voice with other centre channel speakers, are sure We you will find the ProAc crystal clear on voice and rich, sweet and detailed on music. The new ProAc Centre Voice speaker has been designed to give a natural speech and sound quality to give the realism of a Centre Channel in a home cinema system.

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throw unit with Pagina throw Mica cone and dust cap transparent Stand mounted 20 - 100W 38Hz - 30kHz 88.5dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 127mm (5”) long ProAc 25mm (1”) silk ProAc dome with special components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional 320mm (12.5”) (7.28”) 182mm 280mm (10.4”) each (19.6lb) 8.8kg Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 8Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVERS TWEETER CROSSOVER HEIGHT coolant Amplification WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT

A new high end stand mounting loudspeaker at an sound a rich and efficiency Better price. affordable size. their belies popular, very become quality have high Small loudspeakers being less of an eyesore whilst reproducing some quite respectable sound quality. The new Response DB3 has a similar cabinet size the to Response There are structural DB1. DB3, Response the of cabinet the to differences visual and it also employs a new bass driver and crossover which have been chosen for their exceptional performance with a more price. affordable The new Response DB3 has a wonderfully rich and extended bass quality, loaded with a single reflex port in therear of the cabinet. The tweeteris our one ProAc inch soft dome used in many other designs. ProAc This one inch silk dome has a superbly flatresponse with electrostatic type detail and sweetness its to qualities. A newly designed bass driver with a special surround and dust cap, allows extra information from the voice coil giving a smoother transition of frequencies our to one inch dome tweeter. The bass driver is a long throw design with a raised spider and linear motor system. The new bass driver is extension. bass remarkable the for responsible The Crossover has been designed for the new bass driver to seamlessly mate with our one inch soft dome tweeter. The sound quality is what you would expect from ProAc, very natural with an excellent detailed, sweet high frequency and stage. sound exceptional

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throw unit with Pagina throw Mica cone and acrylic phase plug Stand mounted 20 - 100W 35Hz - 30kHz linear for 87.5dB at 1 Metre 1 Watt 127mm (5”) long ProAc 25mm (1”) silk ProAc dome with special components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional 320mm (12.5”) (7.28”) 182mm 280mm (10.4”) each (19.6lb) 8.8kg Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

Small mini monitor type loudspeakers have become become have typemonitor loudspeakers Small mini very popular for those wishing for a high quality effect. visual minimal a with sound Although the mini monitor type speaker can be quite accurate and indeed sound better than many bigger with made been not have obviously which loudspeakers, the same care, the Achilles’ heel of a small loudspeaker is the bass extension and sound stage size. A big loudspeaker can produce low octaves and give you large a sound stage ideal for large orchestral and high level rock; however they can be an eyesore and dominate the room visually. ProAc have set out try to and achieve in a small speaker a sound particularly the speaker larger a with associated normally response. bass cabinetThe DB1 is slightly larger than the previous model; the cabinet is made from different thicknesses of high density control to bituminous damping further by and MDF damped cabinet resonance. A newly designed long throw bass driver with raised spider and linear motor system was used and ported at the The rear. cone is made from Pagina Mica which is then elastic coated and fitted with our ProAc acrylic designed was crossover new The plug. phase damping pole giveto a flatterresponse at high levels and the tweeter is 1 incha ProAc silk dome similar that to used in the ProAc D2. Response superb are DB1 the of frequencies high and midrange The and in the tradition ProAc low in colouration and high in detail. The new bass driver gives a wonderful bass quality, punchy and extended and some way towards a larger normally stage sound larger a gives also DB1 The enclosure. enclosures. bigger with associated Shown in Rosewood veneer in Rosewood Shown

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Find out more about each (24lb) 11kg 20 - 150W 30Hz - 30kHz 88.5dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 165mm (6.5”) ProAc unit with Excel Magnet system, glass fibre weave cone and copper phase plug ProAc 25mm (1”) silk ProAc dome air cooled and inner damping. Mirror image offset ribbon ProAc The has a ribbon tweeter than a human lighter chamber hair with rear damping and alnico components Finest on dedicated board. circuit free oxygen Multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional 430mm (17”) 203mm (8”) 260mm (10.25”) grill including on Stand mounted high massrigid thickness of 12mm thickness of Acoustically transparent

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MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH TWEETER - D2D TWEETER - D2R magnet CROSSOVER Amplification HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood

ProAc loudspeakers have a reputationfor enclosures Our quality. build and sound exceptional advanced the hides this but conventional look may technology required to build a rigid and well- damped cabinet. All our loudspeakers are made in our factoryat Brackley, England. The D2 is finished in gorgeous real wood veneer and now has choice a of tweeter. ribbon or dome either The Response D2 has already been in production years for 15 with a dome tweeterand is now considered be to a much respected model.now offer We this model with the option of a ribbon tweeter, as do we with some of our other models. The ribbon tweeter is the same tweeter used in our floor to alternative refreshing a offers and models standing those seeking a high quality stand mounted design. We high-end compact producing speakers for renowned are evidenced by both the Tablette and Response 1SC years. the over iconic become have which loudspeakers The Response D2 is a speaker in this fine tradition, designed for the finest quality music and giving true monitor and D2 Response the quality sound from The performance. the Response D2R is one of extreme transparency; a pure and potent bass response with a detailed high frequency. Whether you choose the dome or ribbon version of the ResponseD2 are we sure you will be astounded with the pinpoint and bass potent and pure transparency, extreme delivers. model imagery this that

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20 - 180W 28Hz - 30kHz 90dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 2 x 165mm (6.5”) bass/ mid units. One driver with Pagina Mica cone and open weave dust cap and one driver with cone polypropylene with soft polypropylene dust cap. Both units working in tandem ProAc 25mm (1”) silk ProAc dome tweeter Specially designed to crossover twoaccommodate of bass/types different mid cones. Glass with finest board fibre components using copper multistrand use designed for wire with both Bi-amping and Bi-wiring (38.5”) 978mm (7.6”) 193mm 265mm (10.4”) (55lb) each 26kg Standing Floor Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

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The new Response now takes DT8 its place in the range ProAc as our entry level floor standing design.We believe that this innovative new loudspeaker will create new interest in the mixing and matching of drive unit cone materials effectively to cover all types of music.enclosure. also The DB1 gives a larger enclosures. bigger with associated normally stage sound ProAc invests a great deal of time researchingthe choice of diaphragm material for their drive units because this is the most important component, Some sound. into movement cone transferring therefore and certain at frequencies excel materials it would prove logical to use more than one type of drive unit material to cover all frequencies. chassis parts the production all from Additionally, through to the magnet system, spider and voice coil selected. painstakingly are The latest floor ProAc standing design, the Responsenew DT8, incorporates these design parameters for the first time in a two-wayProAc design. Utilising6.5 2 x inch drivers, the pulp a in performance bass exceptional delivers unit cone mica ported cabinet with the bass loaded via side vents and the uncoloured and detailed smooth, a gives unit polypropylene midrange. Both drivers work in tandem resulting in a well extended low frequency response and signature ProAc’s imagery. quality pinpoint and midrange sounding natural by overlapped cleverly then are ranges frequency These seamlessly which crossover designed, Tyler Stewart new, a integrates proven ProAc’s 1 inch soft dome tweeter, offset on the front baffle, and placed between the 2 drivers. drive same the use frequently manufacturers other Some unit cone material in each of the models in their range. previously has and approach different a taken has ProAc polypropylene. and pulp kevlar, fibre, carbon used However this is the first timewe have used two different types of unit in two-way a design. Shown in Natural Oak veneer in Natural Shown

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Find out more about Excel Magnet system and unique acrylic damping phase plug 978mm (38.5”) 978mm (7.6”) 193mm 282mm (11”) (55lb) each 26kg Standing Floor 20 - 180W 28Hz - 33kHz 88.5dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt New 165mm (6.5”) unit features ProAc weave cone, glass fibre 25mm (1”) with Fitted with silk dome tweeter air cooling 60mm x ribbon ProAc ‘as light as a 10mm human hair’, with rear damping chamber components Finest circuit on dedicated Multistrand board. copper free oxygen Split cable throughout. or Bi Wiring optional for Bi Amplification Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

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HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 8Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY BASS/MIDRANGE DRIVERS TWEETER - D20D TWEETER - D20R CROSSOVER

The Response proved to be one of D18 ProAc’s critical receiving loudspeakers, successful most worldwide acclaim but was only available with a dome tweeter. satisfy To demandfor people wanting a ribbon tweeter ProAc has redesigned the D18 using an upgraded cabinet with new bass loading, new crossover network and the ProAc ribbon tweeter models. ProAc other in used This new exciting model is called the D20R and, with the areas. all in quality sound improved has the upgrades, Improvements comprise of a new cabinet with bass loading used in D30 and D48 models. A new crossover network and ribbona ProAc tweeter as used inD30, D48 and K6. The result is a wonderful open and expansive midrange with a substantial bass and the ribbon ProAc tweeter giving sweet frequencies. high detailed and A large sound stage is also a bonus. The D20 can be supplied with proven ProAc’s dome tweeter preferred. if Shown in Rosewood veneer in Rosewood Shown

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Find out more about 1041mm (41”) 1041mm 266mm (10”) (12”) 311mm (59lb) each 27kg Standing Floor 10 - 200W 10 20Hz - 30kHz 89dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 165mm (6.5”) ProAc unit fitted with an acoustically damped Pagina Mica cone with phase plug and coated with an acoustic dope 25mm (1”) with Fitted with silk dome tweeter air cooling 60mm x ribbon ProAc ‘as light as a 10mm human hair’, with rear damping chamber HQC network using the finest dedicated components wired multistrand with ProAc copper free oxygen Split cable throughout. or Bi Bi Wiring for Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

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The new Response D30 is the latest model to take Pagina of acoustic excellence the of advantage Mica which is reed leaves mixed with mica and levels achieving thereby acoustic with dope, coated of sound quality that were only dreamed of a few years ago. This new cone material is complemented by phase a ProAc directional vented side by achieved is loading Bass plug. loading similar that to used in the D48, producing an extremely accurate and powerful bass response with good colouration. low and extension The D30 is available in both ribbon and dome tweeter quality high units same HF the features and configurations found in the D48/D48R. The crossover network employs quality highest the multi and of components dedicated strand oxygen free copper wiring. The classic split ProAc bi-ampingand bi-wiring options. offers design crossover The D30 therefore offers a similar bass loading, cone material, tweeter and crossover network that to of its larger sibling, making it an ideal choice for those who require a smaller excellence. sonic demand but still floorstander, Once set up using our own spikes, which are designed to quality partnered with when and carpet thick even penetrate electronics, the exceptional performance of the D30 can be uncoloured, an bass, powerful clean Offering realised. fully open midrange and a sweet, detailed high frequency response from either the ribbon or dome tweeter, the Stewart musical and wonderfully natural a offers D30 designed Tyler performance with pinpoint imagery that will appeal to world. the over all lovers music and audiophiles

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Find out more about 10 - 250W 10 20Hz - 30kHz 90dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 2 x 165mm (6.5”) studio monitor ProAc design units with special coating and dust cap tuning 25mm (1”) ProAc soft soft 25mm (1”) ProAc dome with special and inner surround 60mm x ribbon ProAc ‘as light as a 10mm human hair’, with rear damping chamber HQC network using the finest dedicated components wired multistrand with ProAc copper free oxygen Split cable throughout. or Bi Bi Wiring for (8.3”) 212mm 340mm (13.5”) (86lb) each 39kg Standing Floor 1200mm (47.25”) 1200mm Acoustically transparent

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HEIGHT WIDTH MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH TWEETER - D48D damping TWEETER - D48R CROSSOVER Amplification DEPTH WEIGHT veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood

The D48 spent a year in research and development before we were happy that it was good enough to production. into go Areas of improvement have been mid-range detailand a cleaner, faster and more extended bass response. A new studio monitor quality bass driver was designed for the D48 frequencies mid with cone impregnated special a featuring tuned by a cap of greater size than standard. This gives the new unit greater mid-range detail along with excellent bass control givinga tighter and more extended response. The two floor special our through loaded each are drivers bass new easier loudspeaker the makes this vents, side with loading siteto and reacts less surroundings. to The two bass units are then seamlessly matedour to ribbon or dome tweeter preference. your on depending With such a large slim floor standing design the sound stage is superb being very large andwith pinpoint imagery. Another achievement for the D48 is its ability portray to large orchestral works as well as heavy rock music. The D48 has a high quality filter network designed by Stewart Tyler comprised of the finest components and ProAc cable on a special board. The filter is also splitfor bi-amping and bi-wiring. This is one of the best designs from the ProAc audiophiles all please should and range D Response regardless of their taste in music. Shown in Rosewood veneer in Rosewood Shown

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and slightly above. copper cable Split for throughout. optional Bi Wiring or Bi - 150W 10 28Hz - 30kHz 90dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt Bass and midrange both are frequencies by a single covered 165mm (6.5”) Kevlar coned unit, the Kevlar cone covers all f up to 3Khz requencies ribbon with ProAc diaphragm as light as a alnico human hair, magnet and rear chamber damping Finest components on dedicated dual layer ProAc board. circuit multistrand oxygen free 569mm (22.4”) 264mm (10.4”) (15.8”) 401mm (2.2lb) each 16kg Stand Mounting Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

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HEIGHT MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. Ash or and NEW Tamo and Ebony Rosewood cost. at extra can be ordered Dark Eucalyptus

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The is K1 a special stand mounted version using the Kevlar cone as in the K range and the tweeter is also our proven ribbon unit. Certain modifications have been madeto the cabinet, bass driver and tweeter allow to us adapt to and develop it until it was suitable for a stand mounted loudspeaker. Although the is K1 a stand mounted loudspeaker is has a surprisingly extended and accurate bass response with the usual beautiful midrange from the K Series bass driver used within the K Series. The unique K design which has been incorporated into the seesK1 a cabinet which is bottom ported and a specially designed, dedicated stand complement to and bring out the best This in the stand K1 K1. will be available separately from loudspeakers. the consideringThe K1, its size, gives an impressive sound stage forstanda mounted loudspeaker with an almost electrostatic open midrange and very accurate bass. are sureWe that the will K1 not disappoint. The premium ProAc range, the ‘K Series’, is now entering its 10th year of production. The K3, K6, K8 and, most recently, the Signature K6 have proven to the for looking people for choices popular very be this enjoying Whilst reproduction. sound in ultimate success we were constantly being asked for a stand one. developed we So Series. K mounted Shown in Ebony veneer in Ebony Shown

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copper cable Split for throughout. optional Bi Wiring or Bi 10 - 250W 10 25Hz - 30kHz 89dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 2x 165mm (6.5”) special bass/midrange drive unit with Kevlar cone and phase plug ribbon with ProAc diaphragm as light as a alnico human hair, magnet and rear chamber damping Finest components on dedicated dual layer ProAc board. circuit multistrand oxygen free 1074mm (42.5”) 1074mm (8.5”) 210mm 344mm (13.5”) (92.6lb) each 42kg Standing Floor Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

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MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood

Cone material is something that have ProAc been developing over the last fifteen years with an emphasis on Carbon fibre Kevlar.andKevlar A new conewas developed which would work into the midrange far betterthan previous Carbon fibreKevlar or cones, this also has the added benefit of a phase plug giving better detail and dispersion The new Kevlar drive unit was developed for the and K3 has excellent weight the to bass as well as good extension with unit Kevlar new This midrange. uncoloured and detailed a would go into a new speaker called the K3, two of these units are used with our ribbon tweeter placed centrally in our K constructed cabinet. A high quality crossover was specially designed for the seamlessly to K3 mate with the ribbon tweeter and this new crossover uses high quality components split for bi-amping and bi-wiring and connected directly to terminals. the As far as sound quality goes, the has K3 a wonderfully electrostatic type of midrange, very clear and detailed with a response. bass dynamic are sureWe the will K3 give customers who desire music from full orchestral loud to rock the desired results with ease. The K series range of speakers are called so because of the use of Kevlar in the construction of the drive units. So far we have only used Kevlar and Carbon Fibre for bass and lower midrange have cones These enclosures. large in reproduction a light, stiff quality, Kevlarthe has more warmth bass transients extension. and excellent making Shown in Cherry veneer in Cherry Shown

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Floor Standing Floor 10 - 250W 10 25Hz - 30kHz 90dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 2 x 165mm (6.5”) Studio Professional drive units with polymer kevlar impregnated 50mm (2”) Soft dome with a CNC machined 6061 aluminium alloy air coupling with ribbon ProAc ‘as light diaphragm as a human hair’, and alnico magnet chamber rear components on Finest dual layer dedicated ProAc board. circuit free oxygen multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional (45.5”) 150mm (8.5”) 212mm 344mm (13.5”) each (97lb) 44kg Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. cost. at extra can be ordered and Ebony Rosewood SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 4Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY DRIVERBASS MIDRANGE DRIVER TWEETER CROSSOVER HEIGHT cones damping Amplification WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT

Kevlar benefits from having similar properties to carbon fibre, being light and at the same time rigid. driversThe ProAc 6 1/2” utilised in the feature K6 painstakingly is produced cone The cones. Kevlar from a mould hand, by a labour intensive process complete. to hours many taking Although Kevlar has proven be to an excellent cone material different a require drivers bass ProAc Kevlar the sonically, porting mechanism in order realise to their full potential. The bass is loaded by an almost invisible vent produce to a wonderfully weighty but exceptionally fast bass response. These drivers are seamlessly crossed over a 2” to dome billet from manufactured is which of horn the midrange, proven ProAc’s frequencies, high the for and aluminium ribbon tweeter has been chosen. The cabinet on the is K6 a traditional mixture from ProAc of HDF materials of different thicknesses heavily damped bitumen is including carcass the bitumen. Indeed with 35mm thick. The combination of research into carbon fibre stunningly accurate a produced have its ingredients and and detailed loudspeaker, having an electrostatic or reproduced is Sound qualitypanel drawbacks. without the which imagery, pinpoint and detail incredible with effortlessly often can be muddled by conventional drive units. who lovers music and audiophiles for designed is K6 The smooth offering loudspeaker end high true a for looking are throughout response flat impressively an and reproduction large qualities of legendary ProAc The range. frequency the complete capabilities pin-sharp imaging and soundstaging transducer. engaging and musical highly a Shown in Rosewood veneer in Rosewood Shown

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chamber. horn and rear Floor Standing Floor 10 - 250W 10 25Hz - 30kHz 90dB linear for at 1 Metre 1 Watt 2x 165mm (6.5”) Studio drive professional units with polymer Kevlar impregnated 75mm (3”) soft dome unit with special ProAc ribbon ProAc The has a ribbon tweeter than a human lighter chamber hair with rear damping and alnico components on Finest dual layer dedicated ProAc board. circuit free oxygen multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional (45.5”) 1150mm (8.5”) 212mm 344mm (13.5”) each (97lb) 44kg Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent

MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. Ash or Dark and NEW Tamo and Ebony Rosewood cost. at extra can be ordered Eucalyptus SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 4Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY DRIVERBASS MIDRANGE DRIVER TWEETER CROSSOVER HEIGHT cones magnet. Amplification WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT

The Signature K6 uses similar a cabinet to the K6 being an excellent size with itstall slim design. The SignatureK6 compared to the is K6 different in many ways, firstly the drive unit layout has been designed to put the ribbon tweeter at ear level when in the seated position. It also has a new ProAc three inch midrange as opposed to the two inchone used in the K6. The three inch midrange gives better detail and crosses over frequencies. mid to low from transition seamless a obtain to The new three inch domeis produced by and ProAc has a chamber vented special a with guide wave aluminium billet theto The rear. bass drivers are now sited at the top and bottom of the layout, this helps achieve to a cleaner more extended bass response giving the Signature K6 an almost sound. electrostatic The cabinet on the signature K6 is a traditional mixture from ofProAc HDF materials of different thickness, heavily damped bitumen the including carcass the bitumen. Indeed, with is 35mm thick. The combination of research into carbon a stunningly produced have ingredients its and fibre/Kevlar reproduced is Sound loudspeaker. detailed and accurate which imagery, pinpoint and detail incredible with effortlessly units. conventional other by muddled be can often desires audiophile’s all fulfil to designed is Signature K6 The when it comes a true to high end loudspeaker offering an impressively accurate sound reproduction that has an range. frequency the throughout response flat amazingly audiophiles any to addition impressive an is signature K6 The home and for the first time exclusivelyis also available in two finishes. wood beautiful new Shown in Ebony wood veneer wood in Ebony Shown

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75mm (3”) light impregnated and impregnated polished Kevlar weave lacquer cone with rear 1499mm (59”) 1499mm (11.7”) 297mm (18”) 457mm each (126lb) 57kg Standing Floor 10 - 500W 10 20Hz - 30kHz linear for 91.5dB at 1 Metre 1 Watt 2x 200mm (8”) ProAc drive units professional polymer fitted with pure diaphragm unit with a new open felt back to help with colouration the rear. from ribbon ProAc The has a ribbon tweeter than a human lighter chamber hair with rear damping and alnico components on Finest dual layer dedicated ProAc board. circuit free oxygen multistrand copper cable Split for throughout. or Bi Wiring Bi optional Acoustically transparent Acoustically transparent and concentric weighting.

HEIGHT WIDTH DEPTH WEIGHT MODE GRILLE crimplene FINISH veneers: wood real in the following Available Oak Black Ash, Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, and Silk White. Ash or Dark and NEW Tamo Ebony Rosewood, cost. at extra can be ordered Eucalyptus SPECIFICATION NOMINAL 4Ω IMPEDANCE RECOMMENDED AMPLIFIERS FREQUENCY RESPONSE SENSITIVITY DRIVERBASS MIDRANGE DRIVER New TWEETER CROSSOVER magnet. Amplification

The design team at ProAc hasbeen striving for years to achieve a natural sound and in our opinion, we have achieved this. celebrate To years 10 of our much celebrated premium ProAc range, the K Series, we boasts which excellent K10 the introduce to proud our midrange detail and an impressive sound stage. The unique cabinet K10 design has been developed to incorporate not one, but two of our proven Kevlar coned bass natural and extended wonderfully a giving drivers bass response. featuresThe K10 two new midrange ProAc units with an stop to back open felt a and diaphragm ultra-light midrange detailed exceptionally an units give new These colouration. by loaded diaphragm light new the by achieved midrange, a new wave guide. The result is outstanding with an almost midrange. open electrostatic Our crossover for the has new been K10 further modifiedto take advantage of this new midrange. The crossover point has now changed, allowing the midrange work to a higher to but handling power the increases only not which frequency, heard. not previously was that detail reveals also With the addition of our ribbon ProAc tweeter, as used in the rest of the range, K gives the K10 a sweet and detailed high frequency. All of which combine produce, to what think we is, market. the on speakers sounding natural most the urgeWe people who are looking for the ultimate in sound partner quality highest to their to electronics, reproduction K10. audition the Shown in Dark Eucalyptus wood veneer wood in Dark Eucalyptus Shown

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In 1973 Stewart Tyler launched a company under tweeter and the dome tweeter works the brand name ‘Celef Audio’ which became Celef better at lower frequencies than our Audio International Ltd in 1975. In 1979 the brand ribbon tweeter. name ProAc was introduced and the Celef brand In a blind listening test we doubt that name was gradually phased out. the majority of people could tell you Stewart designs all models under the company name Celef whether they were listening to a dome Audio International Ltd which are nowadays called the or ribbon tweeter. However, there are ProAc range of loudspeakers. some people who have both sensitive and selective hearing that may be able Over the years Stewart has investigated all types of to tell which is which, particularly on tweeters, these could be ribbon, dome, electrostatics and some types of music. less well known types. Finding a tweeter with the least drawbacks was his ambition. At Proac we offer a choice of Dome or Ribbon tweeter in some of our models, currently the Response D20, DOME OR RIBBON TWEETER D30 and D48 and people often ask us which tweeter sounds the best but It is almost impossible to describe the Which is best for me? difference. The only answer, in our To reproduce high frequencies in a natural uncoloured opinion, is the personal listening of both way the tweeter diaphragm has to be extremely light, types together and finding your own allowing it to start and stop very quickly. Any addition, preference for one or the other. over hang or distortion would be noticed immediately, so We think both our ribbon and dome lack of distortion was of the utmost importance. tweeters offer excellent high frequency Dome tweeters are exceptionally good, they are used in information with low distortion. a vast majority of loudspeakers adding harmonics in a Certain types of music may reveal the faithful way with excellent dispersion. differences. This may be the difference that some customers would desire The ribbon diaphragm is probably the lightest and would individually suit that listener. and reproduces very high frequencies accurately. This, however, does not mean that Unfortunately the ribbon tweeter does not have the another person could hear those same dispersion of a dome tweeter, therefore when listening differences. to loudspeakers with a ribbon tweeter there is generally more of a hotspot to gain the best performance. So, the choice between ribbon and dome is an entirely personal one and In the 1970’s Celef Audio made a loudspeaker called is a choice that can only be made by a RT1. This used a ribbon tweeter from a company listening to both. called Decca, and the ribbon was loaded by a large horn to add efficiency. The problem with those tweeters Both give exceptional high frequency was consistency and power handling. However, these sound and whichever tweeter you problems have been more or less eradicated and the decide upon after a demonstration you ribbon tweeter of today is efficient and takes programme can rest assured that you will be getting power without a problem. But as already mentioned the the very best sound reproduction dispersion with ribbon tweeters is not as good as a dome available to suit you. No more hiding

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