QUAD L-ite Satellite - Manual (Page 7)

L -i t e
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Te c h n o l o g y
Satellite speak e r s
The Quad L-ite satellite and centre channel all use drive units
derived directly from the L-series models. The bass cones are
made from woven KEVLAR® for strength and speed,
mounted on a curved leg cast-alloy chassis and a high-
tension spider for tight control of movement.
The 25mm soft dome tweeter has a high excursion for
improved dynamic response, being driven with an in-house
designed and manufactured ‘rare-earth’ magnet assembly. To
keep composure even under heavy loads, an aluminium
voice coil has been used.
Because we design and manufacture everything in-house,
every element of each drive unit is designed in synergy and
manufactured to meet strict quality criteria. This ensure
superb reliability and a lifetime of consistent performance.
Centre channel
Whilst tonal continuity across the LCR (i.e front channels) of
a home cinema system is indeed essential, the loading of
audio across these channels tends to be un-even, with the
centre channel undertaking most of the vocal work. To
optimise the design of the Quad L-ite system, the centre
channel is uniquely equipped to handle this frequency range,
having an extra bass driver. In most systems, this could lead
to horizontal ‘lobing’ of the soundstage due to phase
interference, but because of the close coupling of the drivers
in the Quad system, and the nature of the KEVLAR® weave,
this is virtually eliminated. The centre speaker has a superbly
smooth dispersion characteristic, complete tonal continuity
and sufficient dynamic bass ‘attack’ to reproduce the vocal
range realistically and with startling clarity.
S u b w o o f e r
The Quad L-ite subwoofer is itself derived from another
‘best-in-class’: the remarkable Quad L-subwoofer. Identical
in every way, except 5/6 the size, and with a 10” rather than
12” driver, the L-ite subwoofer is compact - yet packs a
powerful punch.
The microprocessor controls the switching between six
discrete analogue bass filter stages, adjustable in 10Hz steps
between 35 and 85Hz. Phase and volume can also be
adjusted, and up to four groups of settings can be stored in
memory and recalled at the press of a button. This is
especially useful, allowing the user to have different settings
for different types of programme material, or between
movies and music, or even different settings for nightime
and daytime use.
Furthermore, all settings can be adjusted from the actual
listening position with the fully-featured remote control supplied.
“Not only do they come in a beautiful
real-wood veneer, but they sound terrific too.
The scale and authority of their performance is
breathtaking”