09.12.2024 10:00 | ~1 minute read
PMC has introduced the slim floor-standing Prophecy9 speakers, which can fill quite large rooms. The speakers feature an one-inch dome tweeter and a 55mm soft dome midrange driver — they are installed in an volume with proprietary waveguide technology. In this way, the developers managed to achieve a voluminous and clear vocal sound and an extended range of high frequencies.
A pair of bass woofers (125 mm LTXL mineral cone drivers with cast alloy chassis are used) use Advanced transmission line and LaminairX aerodynamic airflow technology, providing an extended range of low frequencies.
This product is in the Hi-Fi and High End Electronics and Acoustics database
Model name
PMC Prophecy9
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
35
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
20000
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
91.5
Impedance (Ohms)
4
Power amplifier requirements (W)
30 - 300
Has internal amplification
N/A
Internal amplification power (W)
N/A
Size (sm)
103 x 16.5 x 36
Weight (kg)
28.1
Official link
Image source - https://pmc-speakers.com/home-audio/prophecy/prophecy9/
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