The “SR-2” (second Son Of Rushmore) loudspeaker is Pass Laboratories third entry into the often-confusing world of loudspeakers, a world fraught with claims of new technology and brilliant technological breakthroughs. Pass Laboratories claims no inclusion of special technology in the SR-2, only Nelson Pass’s meticulous attention to detail, a strong commitment to using the finest available parts and the love of experiencing the finest in recorded music in your own environment.
The first Pass Labs loudspeaker was “Rushmore” a no compromise system built around what we sincerely believed were the finest, high efficiency drivers available anywhere in the world. Those drivers were mated to four purpose built class A amplifiers, electronic crossovers and level controls into a self contained, all encompassing package.
Rushmore was an uncompromising product that relied on us, the maker, having complete control over all aspects of the listening chain with the exception of the source and material.
The Rushmore aimed for high dynamic contrast and control with very low distortion. This was achieved with the finest quality “strong motor” drivers intimately coupled to
Realizing that many customers already have favorite electronics or appreciate the opportunity to choose and substitute electronics and cables as their preferences change. Pass Laboratories set out to design a new family of passive speakers that would accommodate a wide variety of customer owned electronics with as little
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