- Atlantic Technology 4400SR THX Select® Certified Dipole/Bipole Surround Channel Speakers -PAIR

Atlantic Technology 4400SR THX Select® Certified Dipole/Bipole Surround Channel Speakers -PAIR - BLACK

SKU: ATT-4400SR-P-BLK

Manufacturer: Atlantic Technologies

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MSRP: $1,079.00

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the model 4400 sr dipole/bipole surround speaker is purpose built for use in multi-channel audio/video sound systems as dedicated side or back surround channel speakers. the 4400 sr enclosure has two 4.5" (115mm) glh woofers and two identical high performance silk dome tweeters as found in the 4400 lr front speaker. to further showcase the 4400 sr's flexibility, the 4400 sr can be easily switched between dipole and bipole operation.general information manufacturer atlantic technology general information manufacturer part number 4400sr-p-blk general information manufacturer website address atlantictechnology general information brand name atlantic technology general information product model 4400 sr general information product name 4400 sr speaker general information packaged quantity 2 general information product type speaker warranty standard warranty 90 limited physical characteristics weight (approximate) 11.00 lb

From the Manufacturer

Atlantic Technology's Groundbreaking Design

The Atlantic Technology System 4400 represents the culmination of our efforts to develop the world’s finest moderately-priced home theater speaker system. The System 4400 builds on much of the exhaustive research and technology incorporated in our groundbreaking, state-of-the-art systems, the highly acclaimed System 8200e and System 6200e. As a result, the 4400 delivers superb sound with all movie and music formats. Getting a home theater system to sound "just right" is no easy task. As voices or effects move across the room, the handoff from speaker to speaker should not be perceived as a series of singular events, but instead, as a continuous smooth transition. In developing System 4400, we have taken extraordinary care in this process. The key to the 4400’s outstanding performance is that all of the system’s individual loudspeakers have been optimized specifically for their intended use. Although customizing the speakers is more costly for us—it requires three very different acoustic designs, expensive tooling, and task-specific cabinets—the sonic payoff is tremendous. We sincerely believe that within its price range—or even well above—it is one of the finest speaker systems available. Once you see and hear it for yourself, we are confident you will agree.

Atlantic Technology 4400SR -- You're Surrounded!

The 4400SR
The Model 4200SR Dipole/Bipole Surround Speakers are purpose built for use in multi-channel audio/video sound systems as dedicated side or back surround channel speakers. The 4200SR enclosure has two 4.5" GLH woofers and two identical high performance silk dome tweeters as found in the 4200LR front speakers. To further showcase the 4200SR’s flexibility, the 4200SR can be easily switched between Dipole and Bipole operation. The surround speakers (as opposed to the back speaker(s) in a 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channel system, are primarily intended to re-create the ambient sounds taking place in the movie scene. Therefore, throughout most of a movie or TV program you may not be consciously aware of output from these speakers. In other words, don’t worry if you aren’t hearing the surround speakers. The 4200SR’s come specially marked LEFT and RIGHT, so be sure the Left side surround speaker is placed directly to the left of the prime listening area (facing the screen) and the Right speaker is directly to the right side.

Switchable Dipole/Bipole Operation

Delivers realistic three-dimensional sound

The goal of the surround speakers is to replicate the sound of the large array of surround speakers found in the best commercial movie theaters, without using 20 or 30 speakers like in the movie theater! The best way to do this is with a pair of dipole speakers, where speaker’s two pairs of drivers operate out of phase with each other. Set for "Dipole," the 4400SR’s create a diffuse soundfield that is virtually impossible to pinpoint by ear. The 4400SR sounds like a large array of speakers, enveloping the listening room in startlingly realistic three dimensional sound effects. You are simply "there," in the scene, without the artificial directional effects from an ordinary surround speaker that would spoil the otherwise perfect sonic illusion. However, for multi-channel music, especially pop or rock, you might prefer to have more precise localization in the surround channels. In that case, the "Bipole" setting (where all four drivers operate in phase) is best. Set that way, the 4400SR delivers a more precisely localizable sound pattern that can be very dramatic with high-impact popular music.

THX Certified
THX is a series of standards and technologies originally developed by Lucas Film Ltd. (of Star Wars fame) and now an entity unto itself. These technologies and standards are intended to ensure that what you hear and see on your A/V system, as closely as possible, matches what the director/artist/engineer heard and saw during the final mixing of the source material. THX standards are intended to enhance every type of viewing and listening experience including the latest discrete multi-channel digital formats.

The Best Atlantic Has to Offer
At the movies or a live concert, everyone wants the best seat in the house. It’s the same way in your living room— you want the best possible sound, no matter where the speakers are placed and regardless of the room’s acoustics. All three front channels of the 4400 address this problem. Each speaker comes with two controls that help customize the speaker to your individual room.

High Frequency Switch - The speakers have a three-position tweeter level switch to compensate for overly reflective or excessively damped room acoustics, so the speakers’ sound is never too dull or too "bright."
Boundary Compensation - Placing a center channel speaker directly on a large-screen TV, or installing a left/ right speaker in a bookshelf unit can cause a major buildup of lower midrange energy from what speaker engineers call "boundary effects." The result: voices and instruments can sound unnaturally thick and heavy. We developed a circuit that counteracts this problem. Activating the boundary compensation switch will return the lower midrange to its natural, uncolored state.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Type:Sealed-box, 2-way, Dipole/Bipole surround speaker
Drivers

Woofer: (2) 4-1/2" GLH
Tweeter: (2)1" silk dome

Frequency Response: 80Hz - 20kHz ±3dB
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms
Crossover Frequency: 3kHz
Crossover Type: Computer Designed Butterworth
4th-order asymmetrical (time aligned) Linkwitz-Reily
Sensitivity: 90dB
Recommended Power: 10 - 150 Watts RMS
Magnetic Shielding: No
Dimensions w/grilles (W x H x D): 10-7/8" x 12-1/2" x 7-1/2"
Weight (ea): 11 lbs