Snell Acoustics AMC 680 User Manual

Amc680r

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Haverhill, MA 01832
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AMC680r

Hand T

Hand Tuning

uning

Our technicians rigorously match our
systems to within ±0.5dB of the
Master Reference

Frequency Response
60–20Hz(±3dB)

Frequency Range
50–22Hz(-6dB)

Recommended
Amplifier Power
15–85 watts

Nominal Impedance
8 ohms

Sensitivity
[1 watt (2.83v)
at 1m]
89dB SPL

Tweeter
3/4" (19mm) ferrofluid-cooled
titanium dome
with neodymium magnet structure.

SPECIFICATIONS

Bass Unit
8”(210mm)woofer with
polypropylenecone and
NBR rubber surround.

Grille
Perforated steel; 0.02" (0.5mm)
thick; painted
white.

Dimensions
Overall Diameter
10-7/8" (276mm)

Mounting Hole Diameter
9-3/4" (248mm)

Weight/Each
4 lbs (1.8 kg)

Finish
White (paintable).

AMC680

FLUSH-MOUNT

SPEAKER

COMPACT FLUSH-MOUNT SPEAKER

PERFECT FOR CEILING AND WALLS

A round flush-mount speaker can give the maximum performance in the

smallest space. Its shape is ideal for ceiling mounting, and matching the shape

of round light fixtures. Yet many round speakers are designed to the lowest

standards of performance allowable. Not so with the Snell AMC680r. The

AMC680r utilizes our “Directed Power” tweeter, a custom waveguide, that gives

the sound of a large full-range speaker. This deisgn feature alone surpasses all

other round flush-mount speakers. The “Directed Power” tweeter gives near

constant beamwidth over a much wider range of frequencies than “pivoting eye

socket” tweeters. By aiming it at a 20 degree angle we can direct the energy

toward the listening position and assure clarity and imaging that is remarkable

for an in-ceiling speaker. Alternatively, when used as a surround speaker the

system can be aimed away from listeners so that energy bounces off of adjacent

wall surfaces to give a desirable increase in diffusion. The large area of this

waveguide also reduces rearward bounce off of the woofer cone for a much

smoother tweeter response allowing a lower crossover point.

The crossover network used with the AMC680r is much more complex than in

competitive models for highest possible performance. As with every Snell

speaker, the AMC680r is hand tuned by our technicians to ensure that each pair

sounds as well balanced and detailed as our design engineers intended.