Qln Prestige One Monitor Speaker
6 800,00 €
The Qln Prestige One is a compact passive two-way monitor speaker for a system with an external amplifier. Its custom-developed Scan-Speak drivers include a Kevlar bass and midrange diaphragm and an Illuminator textile-dome tweeter. The constant-impedance crossover is designed to provide a more even amplifier load, which is particularly relevant with a valve amplifier. WBT Nextgen terminals use silver and copper contact elements.
The Qln Prestige One speaker is a compact passive two-way monitor speaker designed for an audio system with an external amplifier. Custom-developed Scan-Speak drivers are combined with a constant-impedance crossover and Qln internal wiring.
Cabinet and driver construction
The tapered cabinet has a small front-baffle area. Its construction incorporates time alignment between the drivers and measures intended to damp cabinet vibration. These solutions are integrated into a compact two-way configuration.
The bass and midrange driver uses a specially coated Kevlar diaphragm. A copper ring is fitted within its magnetic system. This ring is intended to support more symmetrical driver operation and reduce intermodulation distortion.
High frequencies are reproduced by an Illuminator textile-dome tweeter with a wide diaphragm surround. Its stated frequency response remains even above 30 kHz.
Constant-impedance crossover
The crossover is designed specifically for this compact two-way configuration. Its constant-impedance design is intended to present the amplifier with a more even electrical load. This is particularly relevant when the speaker is partnered with a valve amplifier.
Lower-loss inductors are used in the bass and midrange circuit. All inductors are built without metal cores, while the capacitors are made from polypropylene. The inductor wires are thermally bonded to reduce internal vibration.
The crossover components are connected directly, reducing the number of intermediate contacts in the signal path. Each component is secured with a soft adhesive, which provides additional damping against component vibration.
Internal wiring and connections
The internal cable developed for the Prestige series uses solid pure-copper conductors. These are positioned side by side around a polypropylene core. The positive and negative sections are separated by a rubber-like acoustic-insulation housing.
This cable construction reduces vibration and friction between its individual parts. Uncoloured polypropylene is used for the wire insulation.
The speaker is equipped with WBT Nextgen binding posts featuring silver and copper contact elements. Their surfaces are silver-plated rather than gold-plated. As the Prestige One is a passive speaker, it must be connected to an amplifier with speaker cable.
Positioning and initial setup
Place the speaker on a stable, non-vibrating support. Position the tweeter at approximately the seated listener’s ear height, and use the same distance from each stereo speaker to the listening position.
Begin with both speakers facing straight ahead, then gradually angle them towards the listening position. Assess every adjustment from the main seat. Choose the angle at which centrally placed voices remain precisely located.
Adjust the distance from the rear wall in small steps. Moving the speakers closer may increase bass output, so judge the result with a familiar recording. Keeping the other system settings unchanged will make it easier to hear the effect of placement alone.
Technical specifications
| Model | Qln Prestige One |
|---|---|
| Type | Compact passive two-way monitor speaker |
| Cabinet | Tapered Qln construction, small front-baffle area, time alignment and vibration damping |
| Drivers | Custom-developed Scan-Speak bass/midrange and high-frequency drivers |
| Bass and midrange driver | Specially coated Kevlar diaphragm and magnetic system with a copper ring |
| Tweeter | Illuminator textile dome with a wide diaphragm surround |
| Stated high-frequency response | Even above 30 kHz |
| Crossover | Constant-impedance design developed for the compact two-way configuration |
| Crossover inductors | No metal cores; thermally bonded wires; lower-loss inductors in the bass and midrange circuit |
| Crossover capacitors | Polypropylene |
| Crossover assembly | Direct hard-wired connections; components secured with soft adhesive |
| Internal wiring | Qln Prestige-series wiring with solid pure-copper conductors and a polypropylene core |
| Wire insulation | Uncoloured polypropylene and a damping, rubber-like acoustic-insulation housing |
| Speaker terminals | WBT Nextgen, with silver and copper contact elements and silver-plated surfaces |
FAQ
Does this speaker require a separate amplifier?
Yes. This is a passive speaker without an integrated amplifier. It must be connected to an amplifier’s speaker outputs using speaker cable.
What type of amplifier benefits from the constant-impedance crossover?
The crossover is designed to provide a more even load for the amplifier. This characteristic is particularly useful when the system is partnered with a valve amplifier.
How do I connect the speaker to an amplifier?
Use the WBT Nextgen terminals and maintain matching polarity for both channels. Connect the cables only while the amplifier is switched off.
How should I begin adjusting the speaker position?
Start with the speakers facing straight ahead, then change their angle equally. After choosing the angle, adjust their distance from the wall in small steps.
