Stjohn Group Launches Artcoustic Spitfire Series

Ultra-thin, Powerful Monitor and Subwoofer System Ideal for use in High Performance Home Theaters

May 21, 2007

ARTCOUSTIC, the Denmark-based leader of superbly engineered, aesthetically designed on-wall loudspeakers delivers that unique combination in their compelling new Spitfire Sound System. The Spitfire System is comprised of two primary components less than 6” deep. The full-range Spitfire Professional Monitor is a powerful yet ultra-thin design with a durable finish, ideal for on-wall use behind an acoustically transparent projection screen in a high performance home theater. For the ultimate in low frequency performance, a complementary Spitfire Professional Subwoofer and matching rack-mount amplifier is also available for deep bass reproduction. The Spitfire Monitor ($3600/pair MSRP) and Spitfire Subwoofer system ($4140/ea. MSRP) are available now to order from StJohn Group, the company’s North American distributor. SPITFIRE PROFESSIONAL MONITOR The Spitfire Monitor is based on the highly acclaimed Artcoustic DF75-55 X2-series, yet with a more compact form and professional matte black finish, optimum for use where the aesthetics are less crucial, e.g., behind a dedicated, fixed cinema screen or mounted behind a fabric covered wall. Anywhere, in fact, where the application calls for a precision loudspeaker, capable of producing extraordinary bass at one extreme, and sparkling high frequency detail at the other, the Spitfire Monitor surpasses what has previously been possible in a compact loudspeaker design. The X2 bass system employs twin 10" X2 woofers which deliver low frequency response down to 35Hz, while the twin rippled dome tweeters extend the high frequency response up to 40kHz at 96dB (1w +/-2dB). The Spitfire Monitor is ideal for use in high-end installations, where sound quality is paramount. With its excellent build quality, power handling and flat frequency response it can also be used in professional applications such as studio monitoring, and for commercial use in bars, restaurants and corporate audio/video presentation facilities. In addition, the Spitfire Monitor is bi-wireable, allowing independent control of the woofer and tweeter sections. SPITFIRE PROFESSIONAL SUBWOOFER For the ultimate in low-frequency performance, the Spitfire Professional Subwoofer delivers deep, accurate bass reproduction. It is one of the most dynamic, powerful and controlled subwoofers on the market. Based on the Artcoustic DFS100-75 X2 series subwoofer, the Spitfire Subwoofer has a more compact form and durable finish, making it ideal for the professionally installed home theater market. Employing four 10" X2 long-throw woofers with high power handling and extremely low distortion, right down to 15Hz, the Spitfire Professional Subwoofer comes standard with an Artcoustic PA-300 – a 300watt amplifier designed to provide maximum performance from the subwoofer. Describing the new Artcoustic Spitfire Monitor and subwoofer, John Caldwell, a principal and co-founder of StJohn Group, stated, “The new Spitfire Professional Monitor and Subwoofer offer the excellent design our dealers have come to appreciate from the brand, with state-of-the-art on-wall audio performance. These models are perfect for installations where the speakers will be hidden behind an acoustically transparent screen yet require high performance in a compact form factor less that 6” thick. “Quite simply, Artcoustic has found a niche and filled it,” he added. “Up until now, home loudspeakers could have been categorized into one of two camps. The first is easily recognized: Big obtrusive boxes that by definition can never blend gracefully into a room’s décor. Typically these loudspeakers get tucked away in poor listening positions in an effort to make them disappear, or they never leave the dealer’s showroom because of their limited appeal. The second camp revolves around the ambitious goal of making the speaker totally disappear – typified by the ubiquitous “in-wall” speaker design. This approach suffers from a number of limitations, including performance, location sensitivity, and time-consuming installation.” Artcoustic loudspeakers are a perfect match for plasma and other flat-panel TVs, and ideal for use behind acoustically transparent projection video screens. In an Artcoustic FlatCinema™, there’s no space-hogging cabinet hiding speakers. Artcoustic loudspeakers and subwoofers essentially create music systems that look as beautiful as they sound. KEY ARTCOUSTIC SPITFIRE FEATURES: Designed for on-wall use behind a fixed acoustically transparent cinema screen Compact form factor, less than 6” thick with durable finish allows flexible placement Flexible design allows for use in wide array of applications including professional use such as recording studios and movie theaters Matching width and depth dimensions allows monitor to sit atop subwoofer for unified look. Bi-wireable and shipped in mirrored images, matched pairs Add-on subwoofer available with dedicated 300 watt amplifier for large acoustic spaces

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