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“Tries make perfection, and perfection is no trie.”
– Michelangelo Buonarroti
Phenolic Baffle and Sealed Back Box
Enclosure. One key to replicating the performance of
traditional loudspeakers with hidden, built-in speakers
is the use of sealed, controlled-volume, back boxes.
Statement 40XW, Monument 7XW, Tribute 5XW, and
Icon 3XW, feature baffles of incredibly dense phenolic
resin polymer fronted by an aluminum faceplate. This
phenolic resin polymer is the same material we use
in the Neolith’s massive, acoustically-inert cabinet. It
offers extraordinary material consistency that naturally
minimizes deleterious resonances and vibrations.
Masterpiece CI back boxes fit into standard stud walls.
They provide controlled and predictable airspace
(volume) within which the specially engineered drivers
can perform at their best. The sealed box removes
variables, like wall cavity size and construction quality,
from the acoustic equation, guaranteeing a consistent,
accurate performance, regardless of installation specs.
Also, the hermetically sealed design keeps sound from
leaking through walls. By controlling the sealed space
volume and damping characteristics, and maintaining
complete control over driver performance, crossover
design, and cabinet construction, Masterpiece CI in-
wall and in-ceiling speakers achieve an emotionally
engaging experience on par with the performance of
the world’s most exceptional floorstanding speakers.
(Our own.)
Die-cast Aluminum Mounting-Lock System.
A simple, yet robust die-cast aluminum mounting-
lock system maximizes strength while allowing
quick, trouble-free installation. Pocketed screw holes
help hold the drill steady, making installation a
snap. When not in use, mounting locks are secured
within a self-contained housing. When moved into
place, they couple the chassis firmly to the ceiling
or wall, increasing the rigidity of surfaces. If ever
removed, the locks retract and latch back in their
housings. Each speaker includes a full-size installation
template featuring quick-reference instructions,
and die-cut guides for marking the cutout hole.
Spring-Loaded Binding Posts. With easy pre-
installation access, our spring-loaded binding posts
feature a large 4.5mm wire access hole and connect
via banana plug, pin, or 10AWG bare wire.
Pre-Installation Brackets are available for
every model in the Masterpiece CI Series, except
for the Statement 40XW, which requires unique
considerations for installation.