B&W's
loudspeakers have long been revered throughout the world by respected audio
critics and the professional recording industry alike. In fact, the acoustic qualities of all
loudspeakers have endeared it to more audiophiles over the many years than any
other high-end loudspeaker.
Now, we've
taken evertything we've learned about the behavior of dynamic loudspeakers and
applied it to a series of affordable loudspeakers that are nothing short of
remarkable. The application of this knowledge, combined with innovations in
driver technology and crossover design, have created two new loudspeakers that
provide surprising musical realism and movie soundtrack excitement.
Both the
201i and 202i feature new bass/midrange drivers. For consistent performance,
regardless of amplitude, frequency or temperature, these drivers use high
temperature voice coils wound on glass reinforced Kapton formers. Special PVC
compounds terminate the fibre cones for resonance-free bass fundamentals. High
sensitivity tweeters ensure sparkling high frequency response beyond the limits
of audibility with liquid cooling for high power handling. The result is remarkable bass extension and
absence of unwanted resonances, particulary in the critical midrange
frequencies.
Using
B&W's proprietary computer aided crossover optimization program, the
frequency dividing networks have been fine tuned for a degree of
three-dimensional spatial imaging unheard of in such affordable loudspeakers.
The 200i Series enclosures, designed by Kenneth Grange, feature wedgeshaped
grilles on acoustically transparent frames to minimize diffraction. With superb
visual style, captivating audio
performance, and a surpisingly attractive price, the 201i and 202i carry the
B&W tradition into a new arena.
B&W 201i
Stand-mount/Bookshelf
loudspeaker system
Product
Summary
The 200
series was deemed as the rarity in the mass consumer hi-fi market – a
reasonably priced loudspeaker that provided high sensitivity, extended linear
frequency response and pinpoint stereo imaging.
The 201i is
a 2-way vented box loudspeaker system. The speaker comprises of a 1in high
frequency unit with polyester dome and one 6-in low/mid frequency composite
fibre cone.
The B&W
wall bracket accessory permits easy, multi-directional positioning on walls.
Technical
highlights
The Design
incorporates a cabinet profile and wedge shaped grilles on acoustically
transparent frames.
The magnetic
fluid-cooled voice coils are a B&W hallmark, wound on glass reinforced
Kapton® formers, enabling the drivers to take the heat when reproducing modern
digital recordings.
In common
with all B&W tweeters, the lightweight units incorporate low viscosity
magnetic fluids to offer excellent power handling and linearity.
Specifications
Drive
Units:
1 x 25 mm
high-frequency with polyester dome
1 x 165 mm
low frequency with composite short fibre cone
Frequency
Response: 66 Hz – 20 kHz ±3 dB on reference axis
Sensitivity: 90 dB spl(2.83V 1m)
Nominal
Impedance: 4 Ω
Power
Handling: Suitable for amplifiers up to
100 W Continuous
Dimensions
(H x W x D): Height: 360 x 225 x 181mm
Finish: Black ash vinyl