OVAL B1 DECADE

WHAT A DIFFERENCE 10 YEARS MAKE

THE MOST REALISTIC WAY TO ENJOY THE AUTHENTIC VIVID AUDIO LISTENING EXPERIENCE

We broke new ground when we launched the original B1 loudspeaker back in 2005. Now, everything we’ve learned since has gone into the new B1 Decade. Drawing on 10 years of knowledge, experience and R&D, the B1 Decade incorporates materials and technology from our revolutionary GIYA loudspeakers, bringing our astonishing clarity and transparency of sound to a wider audience.

What a difference 10 years make

Like all Vivid Audio loudspeakers, the B1 Decade is instantly recognisable thanks to its radical design. In a market still dominated by square cabinet speakers, the B1 Decade stands out as a perfect example of form truly following function.

It takes its inspiration from nature, where there are no straight edges, right angles or flat plane surfaces. As the human ear itself demonstrates – and our own acoustic research proves – smooth curves help ensure optimum clarity and sound quality.

This pioneering loudspeaker also benefits from new drivers and filters that take mid-range and upper-register performance to a totally new level.

Specifications

Configuration: 3 and 1/2 way vented cabinet

Cabinet material: Balsa-cored quadraxial glass composite sandwich

Cabinet colour: Red or Black

Base and pedestal: Fibre-loaded polymer complex

Finish: High gloss automotive

Drive units:

• HF: D26 – 26mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading
• Mid: D50 – 50mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading
• Bass: C125d – 2 x 125mm alloy coned unit (coupled)
  New topology rare-earth magnet design

Sensitivity: 89dB @ 2.83Vrms at 1.0 metre on axis

Nominal impedance: 4

Frequency range (Hz): – 6dB points: 34 – 36,000Hz

First D26 break-up mode 44,000Hz

Frequency response: 38 – 33,000Hz +/- 2dB on reference axis

Harmonic distortion (2nd and 3rd harmonics): < 0.5% over frequency range

Cross over frequencies (Hz): 130, 900, 3500

Power handling (music program) watts rms: 300

Loudspeaker dimensions: 1095mm (H) x 265mm (W) x 375mm (D); Base: 420mm (D)

Net weight: 36kg