B&W XT C

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Contents 1 Description 2 Specifications 2.1 Technical features 2.2 Description 2.3 Drive units 2.4 Frequency range 2.5 Frequency response 2.6 Dispersion 2.7 Sensitivity 2.8 Harmonic distortion 2.9 Nominal impedance 2.10 Crossover frequency 2.11 Recommended amplifier power 2.12 Max. recommended cable impedance 2.13 Dimensions 2.14 Net weight 2.15 Finishes

[edit] Description

• Manufacturer: B&W

To get the most from any AV system, you’ll need a centre speaker that works in perfect harmony with the front and rear channels, knitting them into a single, cohesive whole. Step forward the XTC: the ideal match for the XT8 and the XT2 not just in aesthetic styling, but in the supreme quality of its engineering.

Fixed to a wall or positioned on a table or shelf on its own ultra-stable rubberised stand, the XTC is a two-way system incorporating twin Kevlar cone bass/midrange drivers and a centrally mounted Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter. Unusually for a centre speaker, a pair of XTCs can be used in vertical orientation as front speakers, mounted to the wall on either side of the screen using the wave bracket that comes as standard in the box.

The XTC is available in two finishes: natural brushed aluminum, and a stylish gloss black.

[edit] Specifications

[edit] Technical features

• Nautilus tube-loaded aluminium dome tweeter
• Kevlar brand fibre cone bass/midrange
• Flowport
• Wall bracket and table support included

[edit] Description

• 2-way vented-box system

[edit] Drive units

• 1x ø25mm (1 in) aluminium dome high-frequency
• 2x ø130mm (5 in) woven Kevlar cone bass/midrange

[edit] Frequency range

• -6dB at 40Hz and 50kHz

[edit] Frequency response

• 55Hz - 22kHz ±3dB on reference axis

[edit] Dispersion

• Within 2dB of reference response
• Horizontal: over 20º arc
• Vertical: over 60º arc

[edit] Sensitivity

• 87dB spl (2.83V, 1m)

[edit] Harmonic distortion

• 2nd and 3rd harmonics (90dB, 1m)
• <1% 130Hz - 20kHz
• <0.5% 200Hz - 20kHz

[edit] Nominal impedance

• 8Ω (minimum 4.0Ω)

[edit] Crossover frequency

• 4kHz

[edit] Recommended amplifier power

• 30W - 150W into 8Ω on unclipped programme

[edit] Max. recommended cable impedance

• 0.1Ω

[edit] Dimensions

• Height:154mm (6.1 in) cabinet only

161mm (6.3 in) on table support

• Width: 512mm (20.2 in)
• Depth: 200mm (7.9 in) without bracket

212mm (8.4 in) mounted on wall

[edit] Net weight

• 8kg (17.6 lb)

[edit] Finishes

• Cabinet: Brushed aluminium, Gloss black
• Grille: Black cloth

B&W XT-C XT series , from Bowers & Wilkins Service Manual

$6.75

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