Technical data of the shelf speaker 1R: - size (HxWxD): 38 x 22,5 x 31 cm - impedance: 8 Ohm - sensitivity (2.83V/1m): 85.5 dB - crossover frequency: 2900 Hz - frequency range (-3dB): 55 - 28000 Hz - speaker type: bass reflex
A kit that may be turned into a shelf or a floorstanding speaker is not fundamentally new. For example, Pascal XT (discontinued) and some other models offer the same benefit. For a linear bass set-up a floorstanding bass reflex and a sealed shelf speaker are usually used, since a linear bass reflex is generally 2 to 3 times larger than a sealed cabinet.
It's, therefore, surprising to see the two StartAirKit versions both in bass reflex: - the StartAirKit 2S floorstander - the StartAirKit 1R shelf speaker
According to Hobby HiFi's lab results the bass reflex design seems to be working in different volumes without problem; it is true that the smaller shelf speaker shows a stronger bass exaggeration but in accordance with the review this doesn't cause any irritation:
*) The floorstanding kit comprises more damping material and speaker cable.
Price for StartAirKit 2S floorstander without cabinet: EUR 104,00 excl. VAT: € 87.39 / $ 92.64
Price for StartAirKit 1R shelf speaker without cabinet: EUR 91,80 excl. VAT: € 77.14 / $ 81.77
Price for impedance correction per speaker: EUR 10,20 excl. VAT: € 8.57 / $ 9.09
Price for one StartAirKit 2S floorstander high-end without cabinet: EUR 131,00 excl. VAT: € 110.08 / $ 116.69
Price for one StartAirKit 1R shelf speaker high-end without cabinet: EUR 121,00 excl. VAT: € 101.68 / $ 107.78
For impedance correction please use the one above (better components wouldn't make sense)
Price for StartAirKit 2S floorstander with top crossover without cabinet: EUR 223,00 excl. VAT: € 187.39 / $ 198.64
Price for StartAirKit 1R shelf speaker with top crossover without cabinet: EUR 212,00 excl. VAT: € 178.15 / $ 188.84
Price for StartAirKit 4c center speaker without cabinet: EUR 114,00 excl. VAT: € 95.80 / $ 101.55
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