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Atlas Compact MK V

Atlas Compact MK V

 
 Our Price: AU $2,045.00 inc. GST per pair
                   AU $1,859.09 export price per pair
 
 Product Code: V-5920

 This item is listed in the following categories:
Visaton Kits, Floorstanding, 4 Way Speakers
 
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Art. No. 5920

Characteristics - Sound Properties

The 5th generation of VISATON's classic ATLAS COMPACT is positioned in the mid- and high-ranges and compares with the systems mentioned at the beginning of the series. Once again, we have the DSM 25 FFL 8 Ohm and DSM 50 FFL 8 Ohm dome loudspeakers. The low- to mid-range is covered by the AL 170 8 Ohm. What is new in this version is the TIW 300 8 Ohm as the woofer.

The crossover, too, has been thoroughly reviewed. The separating frequency between the woofer and low- to mid-range unit has been set at 220 Hz. Thanks to this relatively low separating frequency, the bass is particularly powerful between 50 and 100 Hz. This is accompanied, however, by a reduction in impedance in this range of frequencies. There is compensation for the increased impedance in the woofer (KN 27 mH, 330 µF) which prevents this low impedance curve, but this also reduces the bass output level at 80 Hz by around 3 dB (red line below 100 Hz). This can be a great advantage in rooms where the bass output level is boosted excessively by resonance. Where the output level is more important and a reduction in nominal impedance at 80 Hz to 4 ohms is acceptable, the impedance compensation is simply deactivated to produce the higher frequency graph. In this way, the ATLAS COMPACT MK V offers a tangible advantage in that the bass output level can be trimmed to suit the listening room.

The broad chamfers in the upper part of the baffle give the cabinet a slimmer appearance while, at the same time, avoiding the build-up of corner reflection in the sensitive mid- and high-ranges.

The ATLAS COMPACT MK V is a very dynamic speaker with powerful bass reproduction but without getting woolly in the bass department. Additional features are absolutely neutral voice reproduction and crystal-clear high-frequency sounds without sharp edges.

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 ATLAS COMPACT MK V

Extract from Stereoplay (MK II)

Overall, the Atlas compact MK II is able "to take enormous leaps in dynamic play and convert them effortlessly into pure sound." " a tempting way to turn that dream into reality and treat oneself to a set of real speakers."

Category: top grade
Verdict: overall winner

 

Extract from Klang & Ton (MK III)

"It is indeed the drum sections that really make this large Visaton speaker system sit up and take notice. It powers out fiery drum solos across the room ... without even showing the hint of an effort."

Category: top grade 1
Value for money: very good

 

Technical Data:
Rated power200 W
Maximum power300 W
Nominal impedance8 Ohm
Frequency response (-10 dB)25 - 30000 Hz
Mean sound pressure level90 dB (1W/1m)
Cut-off frequency220 / 1200 / 4500 Hz
Principle of HousingBass Reflex
Net volume130 l + 20 l
Outer dimension height1374 mm
Outer dimension width360 mm
Outer dimension depth400 mm

frequency response ATLAS COMPACT MK V
frequency response

 

Construction

Inside the large subwoofer cabinet there is a separate chamber that houses the low- to midrange unit. The tweeter and mid-range driver are also mounted in this cabinet.

To achieve the broad bevel on the upper third of the front panel, the sides of the low- to mid-range cabinet are doubled-up. Three 8 mm holes will have to be drilled in the rear wall of the low- to mid-range chamber for the cables. These must be well sealed off after the cables have been positioned.

The two round openings in the rear wall are for mounting the bass reflex tubes while the rectangular one is for the terminals. The frequency crossover unit is mounted on the wall behind the bass cut-out.

Inner damping

Two mats of damping material are pushed into the low- to mid-range cabinet. The remaining 10 mats are evenly distributed around the woofer chamber.

 

Component parts list for 1 box
 
The kit includes all the components listed here but not the cabinet.
 
TweeterDSM 25 FFL 8 Ohm1 piece
Mid-rangeDSM 50 FFL 8 Ohm1 piece
Low-mid-rangeAL 170 8 Ohm1 piece
WooferTIW 300 8 Ohm1 piece
CrossoverCrossover ATLAS COMPACT MK V 
Bass reflex tubeBR 14.70 (length: 14.5 cm each)2 pieces
TerminalBT 95/751 piece
Damping materialpolyester wool6 bags
Special wood screws5 x 30 mm8 pieces
Wood screws4 x 20 mm20 pieces
Countersunk screws3.5 x 25 mm4 pieces
Cable2 x 2.5 mm22.5 m
 2 x 1.5 mm23.5 m
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Cabinet parts list for 1 box
 
PartsSize (mm)Quantity
 
Material: 19 mm MDF or chipboard
Front panel1355 x 3601
Side panels1355 x 3812
Top and bottom panel322 x 3812
Rear panel322 x 13171
Mid-range bottom panel322 x 1601
Mid-range rear panel322 x 4751
Mid-range side panels141 x 4752
Base322 x 3621
Brace322 x 1001
Brace362 x 1001
Brace141 x 701
Brace202 x 701
 ATLAS COMPACT MK V

crossover ATLAS COMPACT MK V
crossover

sketch ATLAS COMPACT MK V
sketch