Hybrid Audio Technologies Legatia - Manual (Page 29)

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Phase Plug and Shorting Rings
The L6V2 comes equipped with a phase plug pole piece extension at the center of the cone. The
phase plug is aluminum and, by design, ensures enhancement of the total inductance profile. The
phase plug is anodized black, which by design does not negatively reduce eddy current, and adds
thermal dissipation potential, not to mention sleek, under-stated cosmetics. The phase plug extends
well down inside the pole vent, and acts as a very large and efficient heatsink for any heat that
radiates into the pole. The highest frequencies of audio emanate from the area around the center of
the cone and the lower frequencies are produced by the area of the cone that is farther from the
center. The phase plug pole piece extension improves the L6V2’s performance and clarity by
deflecting delicate midrange and treble tones forward of the driver, while minimizing distortion and
improving bandwidth.
An enhancement from the original L6 is the inclusion of copper shorting rings in the motor of the
L6V2. The shorting rings consist of optimally sized and placed rings of copper (Cu) to create a total
inductance profile that is not just low, but flat over stroke, frequency, and power. Inductance is the
number one limiter of high frequency extension and modulation of inductance with stroke, frequency
and power, and is the primary source of intermodulation distortion (IMD).
Tinsel Leads
The tinsel leads for the L6V2 are terminated on one side of the voice coil, with a second, unused set
of tinsel leads exiting the opposite side of the termination. Having two sets of tinsel leads reduces the
rocking of the system under high stroke; the spider is mechanically balanced. Additionally the tinsel
leads are stitched into the spider and bonded directly to the former and brought out to the terminals,
which completely eliminates tinsel lead slap and does not compromise the structural integrity of the
cone.
Terminals
The Legatia L6V2 comes equipped with heavy-duty spring loaded brass core terminals that are nickel
plated
to optimize contact, and give the end user flexibility in tinned wire or binding post terminations.
The terminals are designed to accept up to 12-gauge wiring.
Summary
The Legatia L6V2 is the ideal multi-purpose super high-end speaker driver. Mechanical and electrical
parameters are amenable to a variety of different installations and speaker locations. This driver is
intended to be used in an infinite baffle configuration; a simple, solid baffle, solidly attached to the
car’s chassis with available airspace at the rear of the baffle is all that is required for optimum
operation. The size of the L6V2 allows it to be mounted in typical “6-inch” midbass locations within a
vehicle, or in custom locations at the discretion of the end-user, as long as there is adequate airspace
behind the driver to allow it to maintain proper damping and acoustic suspension.
At home in virtually any arrangement, the L6V2 is Hybrid Audio Technologies Legatia high-end large-
format midrange/midbass offering, boasting exceptional performance and a design philosophy that
goes hand in hand with true high-fidelity playback.