The world is full of passive speakers using basic and often inefficient passive networks with the simple aim of offering an affordable easy to install solution when attached to any amplifier available. The results however are often far from acceptable due to poor phase coherency through a minimal crossover circuit and time misalignment between components.
Add to this high distortion from low cost amplifier designs and you have a speaker highly susceptible to feedback with very poor fidelity. The growth of active speaker technology has provided suitable advances in resolving some of these issues, however there are economical advantages in installing passive speakers that can still provide high quality reproduction if done properly. When KV2 Audio decided to add a passive line to our growing range of speakers we looked at how we could improve the design of a passive (analog delay line) crossover network to achieve the best possible sound quality. Drawing on our deep experience in active technology we developed an analog delay line circuit that would provide time alignment and phase correction passively, substantially improving clarity and definition. Combined with our Active Impedance Control, the results are simply stunning.
We know that one size does not fit all applications so we had to ensure that a variety of models installed into a venue would not require multiple processors to try and achieve an even sound balance across the venue. We carefully tailored the frequency response and sensitivity of each model so that they would simply complement each other when installed in a venue with little or no outboard control. While matching frequency response and sensitivity, we also provided varied impedances for the different sizedcabinets to suit a variety of applications.
Enclosed within Baltic Birch cabinets, the conservative aesthetic presentation and tactile feel create an atmosphere of quality that matches the audio performance. All in all, true to our philosophy of achieving the best sound quality possible, we have created in the ESD range, a speaker range that incorporates all of the economical and easy installation aspects of passive speakers without the need for expensive external processors.
Top hat adapter for ESD10, ESD12, ESD36, ESD6, EX10, EX12, EX26 SketchUp
Top hat adapter for ESD10, ESD12, ESD36, ESD6, EX10, EX12, EX26 3D DWG
ESD15 / ES1.0 / ES1.5 / EX15 Vertical Bracket 2D DWG
KVV 987 344
included with the product
2x locking screws M4 x 10mm with spacers, 1x Allen key
ESD5 Ceiling mount bracket 3D DWG
ESD5 Ceiling mount bracket SketchUp
KVV 987 491
Horizontal Bracket for ESD5 including two screws (M10 x 30mm) and allen key.
Horizontal Bracket for ESD5 3D DWG
Horizontal Bracket for ESD5 3D SKP
KVV 987 517
Horizontal bracket for ESD25
- including two screws, two connection bolts and allen key
ESD25 Horizontal Bracket 2D DWG
ESD25 Horizontal Bracket 3D DWG
ESD25 Horizontal Bracket SketchUp
KVV 987 484
Vertical bracket for EX6 and ESD6
- including two connection bolts - black
Vertical Bracket for ESD6 / EX6 2D DWG
Vertical Bracket for ESD6, EX6 3D DWG
Vertical Bracket for ESD / EX6 3D SKP
KVV 987 090
- including bolts - black
Top hat adapter for ESD10, ESD12, ESD36, ESD6, EX10, EX12, EX26 3D DWG
Top hat adapter for ESD10, ESD12, ESD36, ESD6, EX10, EX12, EX26 SketchUp
KVV 987 422
KVV 987 421
KVV 987 486
Horizontal bracket for ESD10 / EX10
ESD10 / EX10 Horizontal Bracket 3D DWG
ESD10 / EX10 Horizontal Bracket 2D DWG
ESD10 / EX10 Horizontal Bracket SKP
ESD10 / EX10 Horizontal Bracket PDF
KVV 987 485
Vertical bracket for ESD10 / EX10
ESD10 / EX10 Vertical Bracket 3D DWG
ESD10 / EX10 Vertical Bracket 2D DWG
ESD10 / EX10 Vertical Bracket SKP
ESD10 / EX10 Vertical Bracket PDF
KVV 987 130
Heavy duty telescopic speakerpole
- 0,735 to 1,23 m - diameter 35 mm
- weight 2,2 kg - max. load 50 kg
- bottom terminal M20
- matte black
Speaker pole - universal SketchUp
KVV 987 487
Horizontal bracket for ESD12
- including two connection bolts - black
Horizontal Bracket for ESD12 3D DWG
Horizontal Bracket for ESD12 2D DWG
KVV 987 488
Vertical bracket for EX12, ESD12
- including two connection bolts - black
Vertical Bracket for ESD12, EX12 3D DWG
Vertical Bracket for ESD12 / EX12 3D SKP
KVV 987 035
Horizontal bracket for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15 (or eventually for EX15 when positioned vertically) - including top hat cover adaptor plate and two connection bolts - black
ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15 Horizontal Bracket 3D DWG
ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15 Horizontal Bracket SketchUp
KVV 987 032
Vertical bracket for ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15, EX15 - including two connection bolts - black
ESD15 / ES1.0 / ES1.5 / EX15 Vertical Bracket 2D DWG
ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15, EX15 Vertical Bracket 3D DWG
ES1.0, ES1.5, ESD15, EX15 Vertical Bracket SketchUp
KVV 987 490
Horizontal bracket for ESD36
- including two connection bolts and bracket - black
Horizontal Bracket for ESD36 2D DWG
Horizontal Bracket for ESD36 3D DWG
Horizontal Bracket for ESD36 3D SKP
KVV 987 489
Vertical bracket for ESD36
- including two connection bolts - black
Vertical Bracket for ESD36 2D DWG
Vertical Bracket for ESD36 3D DWG
Vertical Bracket for ESD36 3D SKP
When it is the intention to utilize existing ES or VHD subwoofers with the ESD range of mid-hi enclosures, using the ESP4000/2000 Amplifiers will require a speaker lead converter, because the ES/VHD subwoofers are connected via 4-pole Amphenol connectors, whilst the ESD enclosures and speaker outputs of the ESP4000/2000 are made via 4-pole Speakon connectors.