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Review: Teufel Ultima 800 Mk II
Overview
Type: Audio, Hi-fi SpeakersPros:
Solid build, High quality design, Wonderful sound, Fantastic adjustable bass alignmentThe design and style is stunning and will look wonderful in any room, the sound quality is just out of this world and for the price of £2499.99, you will find it hard to find another set of speakers that will sound as good as the Ultima 800 Mk II
With high end materials, refined construction details and the best possible sound, the Ultima 800 Mk II plays in a league that is normally dominated by much more expensive speakers.
They improved on all high performance drivers and crossovers contained in this fantastic pair. The result is significantly reduced distortion, a straightforward frequency response, and an improvement over the entire frequency spectrum. The Ultima 800 Mk II is an absolutely neutral, powerful sound machine.
With the Ultima 800 Mk II, the low frequency range works on the underside of the device. Instead of using conventional bass reflex openings, they use four passives in the back and front woofers. Thus a sophisticated solution: extremely deep, rich bass, very precise reproduction and absolutely no flow generated noise.
Thanks to its clever bass alignment ability, you can alter the bass response in four distinct levels ranging from a very light bass down to an extremely maximum bass, this sound will not only fit your needs, but it also fits within every room size and amplifier. The Ultima 800 Mk II is one of the most versatile and most flexible speakers in its class.
The Tweeter
The reduced distortion factor of the 33 mm textile dome is taken care of in connection with the extra-long hub of the membrane for an extremely dynamic playback and very high-definition high range. The frequency response reaches over 27 kHz and creates a more than adequate basis for high-definition media like Blu-ray, SACD, DVD-Audio or HD tracks on the internet.
The Midrange
Distortion free, level sound, even at extreme volumes is the result of the reduced distortion of the midrange unit. Made of pure titanium, the concave membrane with a diameter of 100 mm lets voices and acoustic instruments take effect in a lifelike and natural way.
A broad coverage allows one to hear great sound even outside of the ideal listening position. Of course, the midrange was trimmed to give a very direct, yet dispersing frequency response.
The Subwoofer
Two active and four passive klippel-technology optimized drivers, each with a 170 mm Rohacell carbon sandwich membranes, achieve an impressive playback through the two layer material mix.
The Bass Alignment
The bass performance of these optimal speakers is amazing, thanks to the four passive, flexible membranes – regardless of how they’re placed in the room, or what sound volume you require. There are three connections at the rear of the amplifier for bridge use during operation.
The Housing
These moderately-sized, yet thin sound machines have a 43 liter housing with a weight of over 31 kg – with a gorgeous high-gloss white finish. The secure base feet guarantee safe handling and protection for your speakers.
The Amplifier
The Ultima 800 MK 2 is generally quite flexible and its dB (at 2.83) and bass alignment works well, even with weak amplifiers. If you want to enjoy truly strong bass, select a model that ranges up to at least 100 watts. The thanks you’ll get? A loading capability of 350 watt playback!
Technical Data
Speaker:
- Pulse load capacity (IEC – Short Term): 350 Watt
- Sensitivity (2.83 V / 1 m): 86 dB
- Minimum amplifier output power recommended: 100 Watt
- Maximum acoustic pressure: 104 dB/1m
- Impedance: 4 – 8 Ohm
- Frequency range from/to: 42 – 27000 Hz
- Crossover frequency internal switch: 350 / 2000 Hz
- Tweeter (number): 1
- Tweeter (diameter): 33.00 mm
- Tweeter (material): Special fabric
- Bass/Midrange driver (number): 1
- Bass/Midrange driver (diameter): 100.00 mm
- Bass/Midrange driver (material): Titanium full membrane
- Woofer (number): 6
- Woofer (diameter): 170.00 mm
- Woofer (material): Carbon Rohacell sandwich cone
- Miscellaneous: Subwoofer: 2x aktiv-drivers, 4x passiv-drivers
- Acoustic principle: 3-way
- Housing structure: Variable passive membrane
- Housing material: 22 mm MDF
- Housing surface: High-gloss
- Removable front cover: Yes
- Net internal volume: 43 Litres
- Integrated stand: Yes
- Miscellaneous: 4 passive membranes, 1 front, 3 back
- Terminal clamps: Screw terminal with bass alignment function
- Suitable for banana plug: Yes
- Maximum cable diameter: 10.00 mm
Dimensions:
- Depth: 37.40 cm
- Width: 22.00 cm
- Height: 98.00 cm
- Weight: 31.20 kg
- Miscellaneous: Width base feet: 31 cm
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After testing this out for almost a month now, there is only 1 word that can describe these and that is: wonderful.
The design and style is stunning and will look wonderful in any room, the sound quality is just out of this world and for the price of £2499.99, you will find it hard to find another set of speakers that will sound as good as the Ultima 800 Mk II
Don’t forget you also get a 8 week trial & up to 12 year guarantee.
For more info, please visit: http://www.teufelaudio.co.uk
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