STATUS - SOLD
Click here for more pictures

Description :
The Avalon Avatar loudspeakers represent a true breakthrough in the development of moving-coil loudspeakers intended for accurate music reproduction. The quality workmanship that goes into making the cabinetry is the very best in the industry. Avatar has been specifically designed to elicit the finest possible performance from any amplifier, tube or solid-state, due to its easy-to-drive nature. Similarly, interaction with the room has been minimized, allowing ease of placement in a wide variety of listening environments. The Avalon Avatar loudspeakers are designed and built to the highest standards of workmanship and performance. These standards are preserved through the test of time by careful attention to component quality and meticulous testing of each unit before leaving the factory.

Upon initial listening, the immediacy and presence of a live performance becomes instantly apparent. The intent is to closely reproduce the original musical event, as opposed to creating a spectacular or exciting sonic character which can impress upon first listening, but fail to satisfy over a long period of time. The Avalon Avatar speakers accomplish this goal by providing the transparency and clarity, which is lacking in many dynamic designs. It tends to get a little congested at a top end. On the plus side there is an excellent soundstage presentation, clean bass reproduction and low cabinet coloration. Low frequencies are rendered realistically and controlled, as opposed to a larger than life perspective, which can impress, but compromises definition and harmonic integrity. This high level of performance is retained in virtually any listening situation. The bass is tight but not very low. With that ultra-quick sub-bass, combined with the image and transparent sound of the avatars, the musical experience Avalon Avatar gives is one of a kind. Despite their size, they need immense power of about 100 watts / 8 ohms to really show their best qualities. Also, having a good amount of clean power will minimize the congestion at high levels of playback.

Specifications :
Driver Complements.........................2.5cm titanium dome tweeter
                             .........................21.6cm Nomex-Kevlar composite cone woofer
Sensitivity.......................................85dB (2.83V, I meter)
Impedance......................................6 ohms (5.5 ohms minimum)
Frequency Response.......................45Hz to 24kHz (+/- 1.5 dB, anechoic)
                              ........................(In room, typical -3 dB point is below 35Hz)
System Resonance.........................Q=0.5
Recommended Amplifier Power.........30 to 200 W
Wiring Methods...............................Four position terminal block
                       ...............................(providing bi-wiring options)
Dimensions(w x d x h)......................24.5 x 33 x 86.5 cm
Weight............................................30kg per side

Miscellaneous :
Made In...........................................USA
Condition.........................................8/10

Product Information :
http://www.avalonacoustics.com/ (Manufacturer's Website)
http://www.avalonacoustics.com/pdf/ava-man.pdf (Manual)
http://audio-database.com/AVALON/speaker/avatar-e.html

Reviews :
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/speakers/floorstanding-speakers/avalon-acoustics/avatar/prd_119090_1594crx.aspx