The Centaur Minor was Apogee's first and smallest ribbon hybrid when it was released in 1991. Also the cheapest yet Apogee at £1150 in the UK, and a similar price in $'s in the US.
At 100 cm tall, 35 cm wide and 22 cm deep, its footprint is no bigger than a stand mounted mini-monitor speaker.
The 26" (6 element) etched ribbon tweeter is the same version which is used in the later model of the Stage. The 6.5" dynamic cone woofer is in a long rectangular enclosure set towards the outside of the speaker so the dipole ribbon fires into 'free air'. It is positioned at a height which is the mid-point of the ribbon tweeter, it can just be seen behind the (hard to remove) grill.
Specifications
Bass : 6.5" Dynamic cone
Midrange : 26" Aluminium/Kapton ribbon (etched 6 segment)
Max. Sound Level: 107 dB
Sensitivity (at 3 m): 85 dB
Frequency Response: 40 Hz - 20,000 Hz (-3dB)
Recommended Amplifier Power: 50 W (8 Ω load)
Crossover Frequency: 800 Hz
Nominal Impedance: 6 Ω (4 Ω minimum)
Dimensions)H x W x D): 1000 x 350 x 220 mm
Weight: 52 lbs each
Finishes Available: Silver grey
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