absolute fidelity
floor or the ceiling. No deleterious interference from these surfaces is created (as in virtually all other kinds of speakers).
Another advantage of the line source is that the vertical spectral content of music is virtually the same throughout the length of the line source. Hence, the seating height does not matter with this speaker; unlike point source speakers where it is important for the ears to be aligned in relationship with the tweeter.
The Genesis 2.2 is also a dipole radiator. The midrange and tweeter drivers are mounted on a rigid acrylic panel with no enclosure. This has two advantages: firstly, it eliminates any enclosure or boxy colorations caused by cabinet vibrations or resonance.
Secondly, the dipole creates a cardioid pattern (like a
Hence, in conjunction with the line source, the G2.2 has no first reflection from the floor, ceiling or sidewalls. The net result is that there are far fewer
This results in a loudspeaker system that is virtually room- independent. Also, because there are no phase and frequency distorting reflections created, one can be transported into the audience of the actual concert hall where the music was recorded.
The Genesis Ribbon Tweeter
Reviewers in the Audiophile press have often remarked that the Genesis circular ribbon tweeter is the world’s best. It is a one inch circular planar ribbon design crafted from an extremely thin membrane of Kapton with a
The result of this design is a driver that has a rapid and uniform response to high frequencies, and has the speed of the best
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