Sound with character Very few people are
the same all the time. There are several sides to us all
and we appreciate different things at
different times, not least when it comes to sounds.
Sometimes we prefer delicate and sophisticated sounds,
whereas at other times we crave forceful, more stirring
sounds that call to our emotions. |
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Poseidon meets all types of
demands. This ArciTec subwoofer can be used for two-channel
stereo as well as for complete home cinema set-ups
without ever compromising the sound quality.
Transition is seamless across the entire audio range,
from the subtle acoustic details of a string section
to the crash and roar of the sound effects from a James
Bond movie simply because Poseidon is specifically
designed for it. In the same way as all other ArciTec
products it has been developed according to the acoustic
principle that the reproduction of sound be as true
to its natural source as possible. At the same time,
the design is the result of a desire to synthesise beauty
and expediency. Combine Poseidon with Athena and/or Athena 0.5, and you can be sure of the most beautiful sound solution possible both visually and acoustically. |
Sound
technology in a class of its own Although its output is
voluminous, Poseidon has an extraordinarily compact
design. The cabinet contains a newly developed 10
woofer with an impressive 44 mm stroke. At the same time,
the bass unit produces very little distortion. Moreover,
as this unit has been specially developed for smaller
cabinets, electronic equalisation can be omitted completely
in favour of completely natural bass reproduction. To ensure both stability and precise bass reproduction, the cabinet is designed as a hexagon bass reflex system with a resonance-dampened spiral port. The bass unit is driven by a powerful 225 W amplifier, which is able to supply as much as 600 W dynamically. A specially designed control circuit RDP-Limitation® ensures that the amplifier is able to handle even the most forceful sound pressures both naturally produced bass from pure audio and more intense sound effects from your favourite move without clipping. |
To ensure maximum musicality, Poseidons built-in amplifier is designed as a traditional High-End amplifier, operating in class AB. In addition the amplifier is equipped with the newly developed RDP-Limitation® system, which secure that clipping can not occur at maximum load. | ![]() |
To ensure stable and precise bass reproduction, Poseidon has been designed as a bass reflex system with a resonance-dampened (RD) spiral port. | ![]() |
The specially developed 10 woofer features an impressive 44 mm stroke, which means that it is able to supply the same sound pressure as a conventional 15 unit. | ![]() |
A new item of furniture In addition to its
impressive range of technological features, Poseidon is
also extremely easy to place. Its design reflects great
respect for the individuality of peoples homes in
that it can be incorporated as a natural part of almost
any interior design as a small side table, for example.
The decoupling effect of the cut-glass top is so
efficient that vibrations from the cabinet do not
affect articles placed on it, and all connections and
operating facilities are so unobtrusively positioned
that Poseidon appears practically identical from all
sides. In addition to all this, its advanced technology
means that it requires no adjustment to switch from
one source of sound to another. In short, Poseidon is a remarkably versatile and user-friendly subwoofer with unbelievably low distortion and perfect linearity, is able to reproduce frequencies as low as 18 Hz. |
Technical specifications | |
System Frequency response Bass unit Amplifier Signal limitation Maximum SPL Adjustments Dimensions (L x H x W) Weight Power consumption, max. Power consumption, idle Power consumption, standby |
Bass Reflex System with RD-spiral
port (Resonance Dampened) 18-40/100 Hz +/- 3dB 10"XLS (Xtra Long Stroke) unit 225W RMS class AB (600W dynamically) RDP Limitation® (Real-time Dynamic Peak) 113 dB/1m Level, phase, crossover frequency 600 x 460 x 520mm 42 kg 350W 20W 6W |
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While the Athena models are available in a range of beautiful colours. Poseidon is primarily black. However, the "family ties" between them are beautifully highlighted by the aluminium stripes on the sides of the Poseidon, which are available in exactly the same range of colours. |