Mordaunt-Short Performance 2
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Model name
Performance 2
Frequency Response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
48
Frequency Response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
30 000
Sensitivity (dB at 1 W/1m)
89
Impedance (Ohms)
4 - 8
Power amplifier requirements (W)
15 - 150
Has internal amplification
N/A
Internal amplification power (W)
N/A
Size (sm)
23.9 x 48.6 x 36.1
Weight (kg)
12
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The sound of the Mezzo 1 model is characterized as airy, transparent, plastic, with a beautiful sound.
The acoustics of this model are characterized by a wide frequency and dynamic range, transparent and clean tops. The middle is characterized by correct, natural timbres, emotionally filled.
The model has a new crossover (hence the XR in the name) reduces the overlap of the drivers' operating lanes, which expands the directional pattern of the speakers and makes them less capricious to the location.
Mordaunt-Short Mezzo 2 are sensitive and responsive, easily creating space in complex musical compositions. The sound is exceptionally detailed, and the differences in musical styles are well conveyed. The rhythm is perfect, and the bass sounds incredibly full for such small speakers.
The Mordaunt-Short Aviano 1 speaker system is a bookshelf, passive, bass reflex type.