Canton has introduced the Movie CD-1, a 5.1-channel speaker
system that delivers all the dynamics and excitement of home theater in small
and attractive satellite speakers that reflect the company's historic commitment
to both sound and design. The package consists of four identical aluminum
microspeakers, a matched horizontal center-channel, and small but powerful
subwoofer.
Unlike many subwoofer-satellite mini-systems, the Movie CD-1 models are far more
than just smaller speakers. Canton engineering and design advances in driver,
circuitry, and cabinet design give the CD-1 satellites a frequency response of
80 Hz to 25 kHz from a speaker that measures just over 5-inches tall, and under
4-inches deep and wide. Among the advances that allow this feat are a new,
proprietary 3-inch aluminum woofer, high-integrity aluminum housing, a 3.6 kHz
crossover network, and a sophisticated passive filter circuit which blocks
unwanted low-frequency signals that can generate harmonic distortions.
The CD-1 Center-channel incorporates the same technologies and drivers as the
satellites, but features a two-woofer, single-tweeter horizontal arrangement
that provides outstanding midrange performance, so important for the
reproduction of dialogue in movies. The tapered housing allows for easy
'tilting' of the speaker, and the horizontal driver array improves linearity
across the soundstage. The CD-1 center-channel features the same aluminum
housing and perforated metal grille as the satellites.
The CD-1 Subwoofer benefits from Canton's exclusive SC Technology, to give it
excellent deep bass response and very low distortion. The active SC electronic
filter is integrated into the 100-Watt onboard amplifier circuit, and
computer-designed to adjust the response curve to compensate for the acoustic
characteristics of the housing and driver. This both blocks unwanted infrasonic
signals, which can cause
distortion from excessive driver excursion, and improves the speaker's output
response curve across the frequency range. The result is a frequency response
that pushes all the way down to 38 Hz and provides tight and linear bass up to
140 Hz. The adjustable crossover frequency, level control, and switchable phase
adjustment can all be used to tailor the integration the subwoofer and
satellites in nearly any room, and with any source material.
The Canton Movie CD-1 Satellites and Center-channel are finished in striking
aluminum, and the CD-1 Subwoofer is finished in a matching silver Matte décor.
The CD-1 includes mounting brackets for all the satellite speakers. The optional
LS-90 speakers stands [shown in photo] are available for $125 per pair. The
Movie CD-1 home theater system is currently available at a suggested retail
price of $1099.
Canton is the largest manufacturer and best-selling brand of loudspeakers in
Germany. It was founded in 1973 by a group of audio enthusiasts who defined
their mission "to always develop the finest loudspeakers in their class." For
more information about this and other fine Canton products, visit
http://www.cantonusa.com or call
612-706-9250.
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