KV2 Audio EX26 - Manual (Page 4)

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Acoustic Components
The EX26’s patent pending NVPD neodymium
compression driver is loaded on a constant
directivity horn designed for smooth, wide
dispersion performance. More importantly,
it has also been designed to precisely match
the power response of the woofers at the
crossover frequency, a crucial design objective
that ensures smooth transition and minimizes
anomalies.
The EX26 horn design is based on constant-
directivity geometry with an emphasis on
generating very low air distortion artifacts,
maintaining low transducer compression ratios,
high output and wide dispersion (100˚ x 100˚).
The horn is an injected molded aluminium
part that functions as a heat dissipater for the
compression driver’s neodymium magnetic
motor structure.
Introducing the EX26
The EX26 is a 2-way high output, active,
compact, full-range speaker system. Design
objectives for the EX26 were focused on the
expansion of KV2 Audio’s primary philosophy
of speakers systems with increased dynamic
range, very high output and a consistent
sound character no matter what the output
level. The EX26 sets new levels of perform-
ance for compact cabinets achieved through
the integration of new amplifier, transducer
and electronic control technologies that are
closely tied to a passion for taking perform-
ance to the next level.
Electronics
Amplifier power, electronic crossovers, phase
alignment, equalisation and speaker protection
are integrated into the EX26’s amplifier mod-
ule.
The EX26’s high frequency compression driver
is powered and controlled by KV2 Audio’s
standard low intermodulation distortion, Class
A/B, push-pull, designed to produce the lowest
intermodulation distortion possible and the
highest audio quality in the critical mid and
high operating bands.
An improved version of KV2 Audio’s current
enhancing, bass driver switching amplifier has
been developed for the EX26. The new con-
figuration improves overall system efficiency
and increases output allowing passive radiation
of heat to take place through a unique “fin-
less” heat sink that can be placed in any posi-
tion or direction. Additionally, the EX26 ampli-
fier unit contains an internally located electric
fan that is operated by a temperature sensing
circuit which will slowly bring the fan online as
required.