Fostex reference
Monitor System Features:
The
first 6½" and 8" Coaxial
Reference Monitors
Phase and Time
Coherent - Piont Source
Uniform Flat
Response Across Expanded Dynamic Range
Uniform Flat
Response in Both 2 TT and 4 TT Environments
Extended Bass
Response -865 with 10" woofers
The Point Source
Reference
These two
exceptional drivers are first placed in a coaxial relationship, then time
compensation adjusted in a true concentric design. So all the music arrives at
your ears simultaneously, not unlike the natural phenomena of sound.
Both drivers are now
phase coherent and time coherent. They now produce a point source reference so
clean and well defind that the experience approaches the theoretic ideal of a
pulsating sphere. It's hard to imagine another close field monitor coming anyhwere
near the overall performance of the Fostex RM. Harder still would be to find
one with uniform frequency response in both 2 TT and 4 TT environments.
Most small reference
monitors like the 765 and 780 are designed for rack, wall or soffit mountins
(2TT).
Unlike the others
ours have a switch for free field or console mounting (4 TT).
Regardless of the
placement, the Fostex 765s and 780s may be switched (front panel, of course)
for proper response. And because they are phase and time coherent, you can
mount them vertically or horizontally. Rack adaptors and mounting hardware are
available, and all holes have been pre-drilled for convenient interface with
any standard rack. The problems of placement have been anticipated so that you
can get on with using them.
The typical
placement of speakers in the typical room results in a confusion of sound. You
end up hearing a lot of the room colorations and reflections mixed in with the
direct source. Sure, you can spend even more money and equalize the room. Even
then you may have to invest in an outboard crossover in order to compensate for
the loudspeakers design.
Avoid all these
problems with Fostex Near-Field Monitors. They are Point Source, coaxial
speakers. A,, the sound emanates from a point reference, just like in nature,
so all the sound reaches your ears at the same time. Stereo imaging is rock
solid.
This design produces
a "sweet spot" so you know that what you're hearing from the RM
Series will sound proportionally the same in a car, on a hi-fi system or
through a custom-tuned playback system in the studio.
An unusually low
crossover point gives you another imoprtant benefit not found in conventional
designs: vital midband information like vocals will not be modulated by high
impact low frequency sounds like kick drums.
The same RP patented
driver gives you uniformly flat high frequency response in all three models;
the woofers increase from 6,5 inches to 8 inches to 10 inches. The two drivers
in the RM 765 are the identical elements in the RM 865 3-way system, which simply
adds a 10-inch woofwr.
This larger system
is also ready for biamplification. In our listening tests with 800W -1000W per
side, these beauties have generated 116 dB SPL at the console with no audible
distortion. The Near-Field Monitors from Fostex give you clarity and punch and
definition - as loud as you need it.
RM 780 Specifications
Enclosure Type: Vented reflex
Power Capacity:
120 watts continuous
program power;
60 watts continuous
pink noise.
Frequency response
(2 TT or 4 TT): 70 hz to 20 kHz ±3 dB
Sensitivity (1W,
1m):
2 TT : 91 dB
4 TT : 88 dB
Reference efficiency
2 TT : 0,79 %
4 TT : 0,4 %
Distortion (10 W):
less than 2% 2nd harmonic;
less than 1% 3rd
harmonic (from 70 Hz to 20 kHz)
Nominal
impedance: 8 ohms
Miniumu
Impedance: 6,5 ohms
Controls: Field controls; High frequency level
Cabinet finish: Mar resistant matle
Dimensions
(W x H x D): 220 x 380 x 220 mm (8⅝
x 15 x 8⅝ inches)
Weight net: 6,4 kg (14,1 lbs)