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Definitive Technology UIW 55 In-Wall Loudspeaker

Model Number: UIW55
 
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Sale Price $299.00 ea
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Definitive Technology's ultimate performance architectural speakerDefinitive Technology is pleased to introduce the UIW55 architectural loudspeaker.This reference-quality loudspeaker offers the highest level of sonic performance and construction quality, and is designed for easy in-wall/in-ceiling installation in homes as well as commercial spaces.Sound quality of course is extraordinary and the UIW55 has been voiced for warm, rich sonic reproduction by Definitive engineers to the same state-of-the-art high end standards as all Definitive loudspeakers. One listen and you will know the UIW55 is the finest sounding architectural in-wall/in-ceiling speaker in the world.The sonic superiority of Definitive's architectural speakersThe most striking difference you will hear when you listen to Definitive speakers is the extremely big, open quality to the sound. Smooth natural sound is produced with a lifelike, three-dimensional character that really brings music and movies to life. It is as if the music or cinematic action is actually being performed live in your home.Of course their performance by all measurable parameters is superb, but it is their almost magical ability to suspend disbelief and recreate the illusion of a live performance which really sets our architectural speakers apart. And so does the way their velvety smooth high definition midrange, crystal clear high frequencies, and deep, tight and impactful bass perfectly blend into an ultra-coherent wide-dispersion soundfield which will fill your home with sonic perfection.Our high definition cast-basket bass/midrange driverThe UIW55 utilises a Definitive-developed high definition cast-basket bass/midrange driver for significant performance advantages in the areas of bass reproduction, lifelike midrange clarity and dynamic range.This sophisticated driver is an engineering marvel which incorporates a deeply drawn mineral-filled homopolymer cone combined with a butyl rubber dustcap and surround, high temperature vented voice coil and massive magnet structure. This combination of features assures high definition, superb transient response, high efficiency, high power handling and extended linear response.In addition, the aerodynamically designed, magnetically inert, non-resonant cast basket minimises sound reflections radiating from the back of the cones and preserves structural and magnetic integrity.Definitive's moving coil pure aluminium dome tweeterThe accuracy of high frequency reproduction really sets a great loudspeaker apart.The Definitive-developed magnetic fluid cooled moving coil pure aluminium dome tweeter is of a unique design that synergistically brings together the performance advantages of metal domes (greater clarity) and soft domes (smoother sound and better damping) in one state-of-the-art tweeter design.The pure aluminium dome is specially annealed (to "relax" the crystal structure) and acoustically loaded by a precisely configured acoustic phase plug/lens (to assure perfectly controlled, absolutely linear movement). In addition, the unique silk surround provides better damping and wave termination.The audible benefits of all this highly advanced engineering include velvety smooth extended high frequency response (beyond 30KHz), greatly reduced distortion, improved transient response, notably higher definition and crystal clear lifelike clarity.Non-resonant low diffraction baffle maintains sonic purityA speaker's baffle, as well as the driver/baffle interface, plays a large part in its sonic performance. Diffraction, or the secondary radiation of sound caused by driver and baffle edges and other protrusions and surface anomalies, can colour the sound and impart a boxy colouration.The UIW55 is carefully engineered to minimise diffraction problems. We also engineer the baffle for maximum stiffness and mould it from a special glass-filled polymer compound in order to eliminate baffle resonance which would otherwise interfere with the pure sound produced by the high definition drivers.Finally, a special wall clamping system was designed which uses special high tension clamps (and more of them) in order to further stiffen the baffle and eliminate unwanted resonance."Truly outstanding!"- Home Theatre Magazine

Definitive Technology UIW55-Extended Information:


Easy-to-Install
One hole, no mess. Precision templates are included to make cutting the right size hole a breeze even for weekend warrior DIY. Locking arm mounting system grabs your wall with high tension clamps at the turn of a screw, stiffening the baffle and eliminating resonance (Rough-In Kits for new construction are available, too.) UIW 55s are easy to paint so they virtually disappear into your room, and moisture-resistant for kitchen and even bathroom installations.

Pure Aluminum Dome Tweeters
Exclusive, Definitive magnetic fluid-cooled moving-coil tweeter dome of Pure Aluminum brings together the performance advantages of metal domes (greater clarity) and soft domes (smoother sound and better dampening) in one state-of-the-art tweeter design, for detail, clarity and accurate imaging.

High-Definition Cast-Basket Bass/Midrange Drivers
Aerodynamically designed, magnetically inert, non-resonant cast baskets minimize reflections of the sound radiating from the back of the cones and preserve structural and magnetic integrity for significant performance advantages in the areas of bass reproduction, lifelike midrange clarity and dynamic range.

Rigid Non-Resonant Glass-Filled Low Profile Frames
Molded of a glass-filled polymer compound to eliminate baffle resonance, the UIW 55’s frame maintains sonic purity by defeating diffraction, giving it a wide, dynamic sound stage with minimized resonance or coloration.

 
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