We broke new ground when we launched the original B1 loudspeaker back in 2005. Now, everything we’ve learned since has gone into the new B1 Decade. Drawing on 10 years of knowledge, experience and R&D, the B1 Decade incorporates materials and technology from our revolutionary GIYA loudspeakers, bringing our astonishing clarity and transparency of sound to a wider audience.
INSTANTLY RECOGNISABLE
Like all Vivid Audio loudspeakers, the B1 Decade is instantly recognisable thanks to its radical design. In a market still dominated by square cabinet speakers, the B1 Decade stands out as a perfect example of form truly following function. It takes its inspiration from nature, where there are no straight edges, right angles or flat plane surfaces.
As the human ear itself demonstrates – and our own acoustic research proves – smooth curves help ensure optimum clarity and sound quality. This pioneering loudspeaker also benefits from new drivers and filters that take mid-range and upper-register performance to a totally new level.
FORM AND FUNCTION
Like all Vivid Audio loudspeakers, the B1 Decade is instantly recognisable thanks to its radical design. In a market still dominated by square cabinet speakers, the B1 Decade stands out as a perfect example of form truly following function. It takes its inspiration from nature, where there are no straight edges, right angles or flat plane surfaces.
As the human ear itself demonstrates – and our own acoustic research proves – smooth curves help ensure optimum clarity and sound quality. This pioneering loudspeaker also benefits from new drivers and filters that take mid-range and upper-register performance to a totally new level.
| Configuration |
3 and 1/2 way vented cabinet
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| Cabinet material |
Balsa-cored quadraxial glass composite sandwich
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| Cabinet colour |
Red or black
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| Base and pedestal |
Fibre-loaded polymer complex
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| Finish |
High gloss automotive
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| Drive units |
HF: D26 – 26mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading
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Mid: D50 – 50mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading
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Bass: C125d – 2 x 125mm alloy coned unit (coupled)
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New topology rare-earth magnet design
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| Sensitivity |
-
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| Sensitivity |
89dB @ 2.83Vrms at 1.0 metre on axis
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| Nominal impedance (Ω) |
4
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| Frequency range (Hz) |
-6dB points: 34 - 36,000Hz
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| First D26 Break Up mode: |
44,000Hz
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| Frequency response |
38 - 33,000Hz +/- 2dB on reference axis
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Harmonic distortion
(2nd and 3rd harmonics)
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< 0.5% over frequency range
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| Cross over frequencies (Hz) |
130, 900, 3500
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| Power handling (music program) watts rms |
300
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| Loudspeaker dimensions |
1095mm (H) x 265mm (W) x 375mm (D); Base: 420mm (D)
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| Net weight |
36kg
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