Reference 205 system

Reference 205

In all the other Reference Series models, the wide dispersion UNI-Q/ Hypertweeter pod is faired into the cabinet itself.

As in the 207, advanced computer modelling techniques were used to optimise the elliptical profile of the titanium dome tweeter, whose output is fine tuned to the Uni-Form wave-guide. It makes the human voice sound so real and so close that you start looking around for the source.

For the smoothest possible response, much attention has been paid to evening out flux profiles. Both MF and HF coils in the UNI-Q driver array share a compound twin neodymium magnet assembly, and the two ultra-low distortion 200mm (8”) bass drivers have balanced Faraday loops above and below the coil to ensure perfect symmetry of the magnetic field.

Both long-throw 200mm (8”) bass drivers operate in parallel at low frequencies where throw is critical, but the lower unit is rolled off early to allow the top LF driver to dominate at the crossover to the lower midrange unit for the smoothest possible integration.

The listening experience is spine-tingling, off-axis as well as on. Wherever you sit in the room, there's a near perfect illusion of presence - exactly what you want for auditorium quality home theatre or to recapture that elusive live concert ‘feel’.

Reference 205 specifications

Design	4 way reflex
Drive units	LF: 2 x 200 mm (8”) MF: 1 x 165 mm (6 1/2”) HF: 1 x 25 mm (1”) SHF: 1 x 19 mm (3/4”)
Frequency response at 15° horizontally off axis ±3 dB	45 Hz - 55 kHz
LF Corner -6 dB	35 Hz
Crossover frequencies	400Hz, 2.7 kHz, 15 kHz
Amplifier requirements	50 - 300 W
Sensitivity (2.83V/1m)	90 dB
Maximum output	115 dB
Impedance	8 Ohms (3.2 Ohms min)
Magnetic shielding	Yes
Weight	33 kg (72.6 lbs)
Dimensions (H x W x D)	1155 x 285 x 433 mm 45.5 x 11.2 x 17 in.
Finishes	Black Ash, Maple or Cherry real wood veneer