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4iW range: ADX "bookshelf satellite" speakers >>>>>

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small speaker, big sound, many uses >>>>>

Whether its compact HiFi, home theatre or MP3s and computer games, these speakers perform like they should. Crafted with quality in mind, engineered with value in mind.

the ADX Electronics 4iW lineup: matte / satin / gloss / native Rimu
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4iW - based on 4" wool composite cone bass driver The prototypes were an 'out of the box' sonic success, with the design consistently proving near impossible to better - which is why it was chosen to go into production first. From the prototypes made in 1999 to production in 2001, these are our most popular speakers. Apart from diminutive size and transparent sound, this model's main claim to fame is the "incredible bass" from a box so small - you must have heard this a million times before, you have to hear these speakers to know what this really means.

finished in black satin (that's a Nokia 5120 cellphone if you're wondering)

applications >>>>>

• quality audio small home hi-fi, dorms etc
• AV surround satellites with real bass, magnetically shielded
• multi-room audio small, unobtrusive, various colours and finishes
• shop fitting painted all round, clean appearance and a transparent sound

specifications and features >>>>>

• recommended amplifier power 5 to 50W RMS (50W recommended)
• impedance 8 ohms (4 ohm available on request)
• frequency response 35Hz to 20kHz useable room response
• sensitivity 83dB 1W 1m 1kHz anechoic on axis
• wool composite cone bass driver with rubber surround, magnetically shielded
• balanced drive ferrofluid damped tweeter, magnetically shielded
• 6dB/octave passive filters (clean time domain response)
• banana plug terminals standard 3/4" spacing
• dimensions: 130W*200H*230D mm plus terminals (new models recessed)
• light yet acoustically rigid MDF (pine substrate) cabinets, or native timber
• extensive use of bracing and damping materials including natural wool
• weight: 1 pair incl shipping carton less than 5kg
• designed and made in New Zealand with painstaking attention to detail
• grilles under evaluation
• wall mounting brackets under evaluation

price and options >>>>>

• special $399 incl GST per pair (close to US$150) (MDF version only)
  This is a direct from the manufacturer price, with a very thin markup on manufactured cost. A typical chain store distribution model would price these between $1200 - $2000 per pair - putting them out of reach of most people, and just isn't part of the plan. Get them at this price while you can - we need the work, and the exposure! Various finishes ex-stock.
  SOLD OUT - CONTACT US FOR AVAILABILITY
• Enhanced variants
  Given the overwhelming attention to detail in these speakers, it makes sense to increase the sophistication and expense of drivers to a degree. New units are being trialed with up-spec dome tweeters and more sophisticated variation on the pulse-accurate crossover. The sky is the limit for this approach. Contact us.
• NZ native Rimu cabinetry
  The iridescent appearance of Native Rimu on all six sides, with the up-spec sound of enhanced drivers, crossovers and acoustic treatment. Looks and sounds great in any (indoor) environment. Recommended retail of $749 incl GST (US$375) subject to change. LOWER THROUGH WEBSITE - CONTACT US
• Want a lower price?
  For those of you looking for an even better bargain, there may be limited quantities of preproduction units and 'factory seconds' available, still with the same sound quality spec. Contact us.
  NOW SOLD OUT
• Do you sell kits?
  At this point we do not plan to offer a kit version, but I have been toying with the idea of offering a version for the enthusiast, experimenter or price-conscious bulk buyer, stripped back as far as possible without upsetting sound reproduction quality (clips rather than terminals, wood screws rather than stainless machine screws, unpainted etc). This can make a big difference to the cost. Contact us.

Whatever the reason, we'd like to hear from you - email sales@adx.co.nz, or use the form on the contact page.

more views of the 4iW model >>>>>

Pairs as in picture to left, top to bottom matte textured finish - great for shops (another pair matte finish) (another pair matte finish) black satin finish - great finish for home applications gloss finish - striking effect

Another idea of the looks, the satin finished speakers are at the top right. The remainder are matte textured (similar to a matte plastic / spark-eroded finish). The drivers blend in with the paintwork better than these flash photos seem to show.

And in case you haven't already looked at more views of the lineup.