Mordaunt-Short has built on the success of the Avant 900i range by introducing
the 914i floorstander.
The Avant 914i uses the latest generation of
Mordaunt-Short’s respected CPC (Continuous Profile Cone) technology mid/bass
drivers.
These complement the loudspeaker's larger cabinet
design to produce an incredibly detailed, expansive and authoritative sound
which bridges the gap between two-channel and home cinema speakers. I
Indeed the 914i is incredibly flexible and can be
integrated with the rest of the Avant i range to form the perfect home cinema
system.
The Avant 914i uses the latest generation 6.5” CPC™
(Continuous Profile Cone) mid/bass drivers.
These larger cones produce a greater radiating area
and afford increased power handling for a commanding overall sound stage.
The uninterrupted cone surface ensures excellent
rigidity and therefore minimal distortion, something conventional drivers have
trouble matching.
The cones also encompass V-Form technologies, where
the surround varies in thickness thereby aiding more accurate diaphragm
termination, and allows the dish to operate incredibly freely, delivering huge
benefits in timing and performance.
The hugely respected 25mm aluminium dome tweeter is a
proprietary Mordaunt-Short design and delivers elevated dynamic accuracy and
realistic resolution.
The metal dome maintains its form at higher Sound
Pressure Levels (SPLs) where soft dome variants tend to break down.One of the
most interesting aspects of the 914i pairing is the isolate mounted crossover
which is relatively unheard of at this price.
The crossover is kept away from any interference and
distortion to provide an inherently clean and expansive sound. Indeed, this
further demonstrates Mordaunt-Short’s dedication to providing a sense of scale
to movies and music.
Critically formed driver baskets ensure lower
distortion by further strengthening the driver mounting to dramatically reduce
mechanical flexure and thus improve dynamics.
This kind of attention to detail is what gives
Mordaunt-Short’s products their classic yet innovative sound.
Audiophile grade components including Dual Value
Parallel (DVP) configurations are used throughout the design for best possible
sound reproduction. DVP uses two different value capacitors to do the job of
one for improved signal path and lower distortion while standard Avant 900i
bullet terminals allow simple and effective connections.
The 914i meanwhile has a ballast load chamber for
increased punch and enhanced stability.
The Avant 914i's cabinet is strategically braced and
key panels are strengthened while carefully selected wadding ensures a
maximally controlled enclosure.
