DB1 Gold

DB1 Gold Limited Edition Model
DB1 Gold
From Studio to home - Hear it exactly
as it was intended with the
DB1 Gold
In celebration of 21 years of production of the world’s
professional reference, PMC are proud to announce the
DB1 studio monitor made to date. This latest model provides
the discerning consumer a window into the professional
world and access to the identical sound balance and,
importantly, vibe the recording artist intended without
missing a single nuance.
year warranty
ATL™ bass loading technology offers the
following advantages over ported monitors:
in build quality and engineering excellence the warranty
period has been extended to a phenomenall 20 years,
Exceptional LF extension with no colouration
Identical tonal balance at all levels
Higher SPL’s without compression or listener fatigue
100% dependable
TM
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Advanced Transmission Line
DB1 Gold Limited Edition Model
DB1 Gold
Freq response
Sensitivity
87dB 1w 1m
Effective ATL™
(Advanced Transmission Line)
Drive Units
LF - PMC Doped 140mm
cast Alloy Chassis
HF - 27mm SOLONEX™ soft
Crossover Freq
Input connectors
Dimensions
Weight
Finish
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twenty
“Celebrating 20 years of truly great loudspeaker design”
Introducing the twenty range
The twenty series is the next generation of simply elegant, handcrafted British loudspeakers that follow in the lineage of world-wide
acclaimed PMC designs. With PMC’s innovative ATL
suggest a cabinet far greater in stature, making the twenty series ideally suited to all styles and sizes of interior.
The holistic design philosophy is akin to the globally acclaimed fact® range, with the understanding that all the elements have a bearing
When you hear the twenty series, you will realise just how much you’ve been missing.
A message from Peter Thomas –
arguably the world’s smartest loudspeaker designer and a
truly obsessive audiophile
Peter Thomas
Owner & Chief Designer
“
“Our sole aim while designing loudspeakers is to recreate the true essence of an artist’s intention, combining the
ultimate level of sonic resolution with solid engineering principles.
We believe that the same loudspeaker can be used throughout the entire audio chain, from composer to studio or
has made this goal possible.
Listen to any of our products and you will hear why our speakers are accepted as the world’s studio reference and
perfect partner for your system at home.”
“The music makers”
Music: Elbow, Sade, Elton John & Leon Russell, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Kraftwerk, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Williams, Brian May, Eleanor McEvoy,
Francis Rossi - Status Quo, JVC, Robert Fripp, SONY Bryston, Tori Amos, Underworld, Tony Bennett, Rough Trade Records, BBC Radio, BBC TV, Capital Radio,
Universal Music, RTL, Emil, Berliner/Deutsche Grammophon, NFL (National Football League), teldex Studios, Hospital HDTV Broadcast Studios, Siemens, EMI,
Royal Shakespeare Company, DECCA, The Moving Picture Company, Damien Hirst, ORF, The University of Music – Düsseldorf, The Royal School of Music,
The Royal Astronomical Society, Warner Music, Capitol records, Chesky records, N.Y. University
productions. They are found at every stage of the creative process, from conception
to recording and broadcast, mastering and, of course, in the home. Our client list
reads like a who’s who of the sonically aware among makers of music and movies.
Movies: WALL-E, Inception, Tron, The Dark Knight, Gran Torino, Kung Fu Panda 1& 2, Monsters vs Aliens, The Day the Earth Stood Still, Watchmen,
Californiacation, Day of the Dead, Halloween, Hancock, Independence Day, HitchHikers Guide to the Galaxy, Hulk, The Fugitive, One Fine Day, The Sixth
Sense, Dinosaur, Elf, The Passion of the Christ, Die Another Day, Planet of the Apes, Rollerball, Finding Nemo, Chicago, Freaky Friday, 2 Fast 2 Furious, Lara
Croft Tomb Raider: The Cradle of Life, Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End, Spider-Man 3, Terminator 3, American Beauty, Love Actually
Keith Tonge
Behind the scenes
Product Manager Keith Tonge and Chief Designer/
Founder Peter Thomas give an insight into
technology and ideas that have gone into the
making of the twenty series
Why the twenty series?
What was the motivation for the angular cabinet?
We have taken the 2-way models of the i series to their
The design inspiration came from both the aesthetic and
maximum potential with the recent launch of the Signature
technical side. The shape creates a more dynamic feel with
versions. It has taken a total re-think to move the parameters
a sense of progression that blends perfectly in both modern
further forward. A blank canvas was required to achieve
and traditional interiors. It also forms a tremendously strong
the goals of a more contemporary design and higher sonic
low resonance structure ideal for a high performance ATL™
performance levels. KT
design. KT
What’s in the name?
Was anyone else involved in the product development process?
This year PMC celebrates 20 years of making industry leading
Yes, our worldwide customer base. We acknowledged the
products. With the continued commitment to our high
feedback from markets across the world and integrated
quality manufacturing process, we also introduced a 20 year
these valid points into the new design. It was clear to us that
we needed to advance some of the design elements in
these key milestones. KT
What’s in the new look?
We wanted to offer something that was fresh, directional and
dynamic with hints of the elegant design cues of the very
successful fact® range. KT
previous product ranges, and we certainly have. KT
Peter Thomas
Does the twenty series use existing drive units?
What has been done with the crossover design?
No, all elements are unique to the twenty series. The drive units
Again a totally new design was created, following the same
are the next generation and offer increased performance
philosophy of 24dB per octave slopes. The heavyweight
levels in all areas. For example, in conjunction with SEAS of
fact®: using thick
Norway we have produced a new 27mm SONOLEX soft dome
copper tracks to ensure high current handling. Solen
tweeter. It has an incredibly smooth response and it also
capacitors are used in key sonic areas with hand wound
allows us to lower the crossover point similar to fact , resulting
laminate core inductors providing more transparency and
®
PT
What is new about the ATL™ transmission line in the twenty
series?
All the cabinets in the range are manufactured using twin
veneered HDF, of mostly 18mm Medite, making them
fact® that the top of the cabinet incurs the greatest pressure
in the transmission line design and adding heavy bracing to
reduces cabinet colouration. This has a large positive effect
on the entire bandwidth. PT
PT
TM
Advanced Transmission Line
Basically speaking
twenty.22 cross section
showing
TM
The world’s leading professionals rely on the accuracy of
PMC’s designs every day to create much of the music and
sound you hear. You can rest assured that what you hear
from a PMC speaker is identical to the version approved by
the artists themselves.
What they offer above a standard HiFi speaker
twenty. 24 cross section
More detailed, more natural – They are extremely
showing
TM
natural and achieve phenomenal levels of clarity - as if the
Techn
musicians are with you in the room.
- The sound they produce covers a massive
area. So wherever you sit, you and other members of your
family still hear everything.
Full, rich sound at any volume
- You can listen at low
volume levels and enjoy all the detail - ideal for late night
- They all have an identical tonal balance
and can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate surround
sound system.
listening.
Full, rich sound from a smaller cabinet
Ideal for surround
- PMC’s
ATL™ design maximises the cabinet volume by creating a
Easy to position
– Front vented ATL™ for easier room
placement and wide dispersion.
long ‘tunnel’, rather than an empty box. This allows for a far
Feel good
fuller sound from a smaller cabinet.
people who care, and love music.
Ease of drive
Boast - You have joined the long list of world famous music
- They are made in England by hand, by nice
makers and recording studios using PMC technology - see
allows partnering to the widest range of electronics possible.
www.pmc-speakers.com and click on key clients.
Technically speaking
PMC’s (Advanced Transmission Line) enclosures have taken
The result is PMC’s characteristic transparent midrange and
loudspeaker design to the highest level.
fast attacking bass notes, all reproduced with outstanding
clarity.
A PMC transmission line design utilises sophisticated cabinet
construction, PMC designed drive units and patented
A further advantage of the transmission line approach is a
absorption materials and techniques.
cabinet that produces a higher volume and greater bass
extension than a ported or sealed design of a similar size,
even if identical drivers are used. Moreover, as the loading
sealed and ported models available elsewhere.
on the main driver is maintained at all volumes, the frequency
response also remains consistent regardless of listening level.
ology
The bass driver is placed at one end of a long tunnel (the
transmission line), which is heavily damped with absorbent
Casual late night listening or analytical studio sessions can
be conducted without the need for high volumes to achieve
upper bass and higher frequencies that radiate from the rear
of the bass driver. The lowest frequencies, which remain in
phase, then emerge from the large vent at the end of the line,
which essentially acts as a second driver. One advantage to
this approach is that the air pressure loading the main driver is
maintained, thus controlling the driver over a wide frequency
from the lack of distortion is that the upper bass and midrange
detail is not masked by harmonic distortion residing in the very
low frequencies.
maximum bass response - a characteristic that is especially
suited to both the home enthusiast and recording professional
alike.
The drive units
For 20 years, PMC has been manufacturing drive units for the most analytical and critical professional clients, for whom quality and
reliability are of paramount importance. The twenty series models raise the bar yet further, through an intensive research and design
process resulting in an even higher standard of performance.
The bass unit
The tweeter
The lessons learned from the successful fact® bass unit, which
The relationship forged with the Norwegian acoustic
engineers, SEAS, has allowed a cooperative development
musical nuances, have been applied to the new twenty units.
of a new 27mm soft dome SONOLEX™ tweeter. This new
unit, with the inclusion of a dispersion grille provides a near
holographic soundstage that encompasses a vast area -
well as delicate vocal expression.
making the experience perfect for both stereo and surround
sound systems.
Due to the highly demanding and revealing nature of
transmission line, the use of off the shelf bass units is not viable.
handmade unit can cope.
The crossover
within a loudspeaker; a key design element that demands the utmost precision, if the performance of the speaker is to be optimised.
The twenty series feature very sophisticated hand-built and matched crossovers. Combined with the handmade drive units they achieve
power handling and excellent smooth response throughout the room.
All components are chosen after having passed thorough listening tests. Fine tuning is achieved further by careful placement and
orientation on the board, which eliminates any electromagnetic interaction between components - the perfect frequency division and
supply of the purest musical signal.
The terminals
Direct coupling to proven British high grade binding posts, gives the shortest
possible signal path.
The cabinet
The ideal cabinet provides the stable platform for the
The twenty series cabinets achieve the impossible: combining
drive units to operate perfectly, without adding its own
a structurally rigid and stable platform, which allows the
sonic signature, integrating into and enhancing any home
handmade components to work optimally, in a beautifully
environment aesthetically.
ATL™ attempts to defy the laws of physics by providing bass
A keen eye has been kept on global design trends and
sealed box cabinets of a much larger size. In order to do this
twenty
the PMC cabinets experience considerably greater pressure
series. The sole objective was to offer a dynamic modern
levels and demands, resulting in a more complex, better
look that is the perfect accompaniment to traditional and
engineered and more costly construction.
contemporary homes.
The grilles
Hidden powerful rare earth magnets within the cabinet
fasten the warm black textured grilles to the cabinet, leaving
elegant design.
“An understanding of proportion ensures a timeless elegance.”
The detail
It’s the hidden details that are often forgotten but which play
a crucial part in the overall performance of a product.
Every PMC model uses ATL™ technology.
Unlike relatively simple sealed box and ported designs, the
acoustic dampening material used in a transmission line
speaker needs to be considerably more advanced. The level
of understanding needed to ensure the correct acoustic
absorbent foam is formulated takes a near rocket scientist.
The PMC R&D team are leading specialists in the design and
implementation of this technology.
There are many critical factors for the function of this element
in an ATL™ cabinet, which include the number of pores per
and the quantity.
To add further variables, each PMC loudspeaker can feature
cabinet size and bass response required.
Oak
Due to it’s complex ATL™ the
dynamic grip and depth of bass than any other speaker of
this size.
through the mid range and a sweet and extended treble. It
all adds up to a dynamite design, capable of dominating the
compact loudspeaker market by reproducing all genres of
music with ease.
twenty 22
Oak
An astonishingly natural balance and high dynamic capability
are the hallmarks of this speaker. The
conveys music
in its purest form by utilising ATL™ technology, which provides
a high degree of control over an extensive frequency
range. It creates a precise sound stage and profound bass
performance from a stand-mount cabinet and thanks to its
effortless nature can be enjoyed for long periods at high or
low level.
twenty 23
is an open, engaging and communicative loudspeaker. Its
is vivid and dynamic and delivered with authoritative bass.
Close your eyes and their location dissolves.
Amarone
The plinth
Isolated stabilising plinths de-couple the cabinet allowing greater
There is no doubting the ability of the
to project
the full scale of the recording in a larger room with complete
authority and accuracy. The extended ATL™ technology
housed within these slender elegant towers delivers deep
articulate bass and is a clear step up in performance with
improved resolution in all areas.
Amarone
Reversible stainless steel spikes feature both points and ball-ended
Deep Purple
years ago
Burn 30th Anniversary Edition - mixed by Matthew Tait at Metropolis Studios & Machine Head, 5.1, mixed by Paul Klingberg, USA, both using PMC’s
Freq response
50Hz – 25kHz
Sensitivity
87dB 1w 1m
Effective ATL™
1.72m
Impedance
8 Ohm
Drive units
5.6ft
LF PMC twenty series, lightweight doped 5.5”/140mm
cone with cast alloy chassis
HF PMC/SEAS®, 27mm twenty series, SONOLEX™
Crossover freq
Input connectors
Dimensions
Weight
1.8kHz
2 pairs 4mm sockets (Bi-amp or Bi-wire)
H 325mm
12.8”
W 152mm
6.0”
D 277mm
11.0”
5kg
11 lbs
(+6mm grille)
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Freq response
40Hz – 25kHz
Sensitivity
90dB 1w 1m
Effective ATL™
2.0m
Impedance
8 Ohm
Drive units
6.5ft
LF PMC twenty series, lightweight doped 6.5”/170mm
cone with cast alloy chassis
HF PMC/SEAS®, 27mm twenty series, SONOLEX™
Crossover freq
1.8kHz
Input connectors
2 pairs 4mm sockets (Bi-amp or Bi-wire)
Dimensions
Weight
Oak
Walnut
H 410mm
16.14”
W 184mm
7.25”
D 367mm
14.45”
8kg
17.6 lbs
Amarone
Diamond Black
(+6mm grille)
twenty 23
Freq response
29Hz – 25kHz
Sensitivity
87dB 1w 1m
Effective ATL™
2.4m
Impedance
8 Ohm
Drive units
7.8ft
LF PMC twenty series, lightweight doped 5.5”/140mm
cone with cast alloy chassis
HF PMC/SEAS®, 27mm twenty series, SONOLEX™ Soft
Crossover freq
Input connectors
Dimensions
1.8kHz
2 pairs 4mm sockets (Bi-amp or Bi-wire)
H 918mm
36.14”
W 152mm
6.0”
D 330mm
13.0”
Weight
13.2kg
Freq response
28Hz – 25kHz
Sensitivity
90dB 1w 1m
Effective ATL™
3.0m
Impedance
8 Ohm
Drive units
(+25mm spikes)
(+6mm grille)
29 lbs
9.8ft
LF PMC twenty series, lightweight doped 6.5”/170mm
cone with cast alloy chassis
HF PMC/SEAS®, 27mm twenty series, SONOLEX™
Crossover freq
1.8kHz
Input connectors
2 pairs 4mm sockets (Bi-amp or Bi-wire)
Dimensions
Weight
H 1028mm
40.47”
W 184mm
7.25”
D 419mm
16.5”
21kg
46.2 lbs
(+25mm spikes)
(+6mm grille)
Platinum
Twenty Year Warranty
To mark the 20th anniversary of the founding of the company, PMC offers a 20 year warranty on all passive consumer speakers.
Designing and assembling all its loudspeakers in its own facility in the UK enables the company to keep complete control over quality
procedures. Every single component, from the smallest resistor through to the loudspeaker cabinets are individually measured, graded
and recorded to ensure absolute component value and performance. The records kept for each and every pair of speakers built ensures
that in the rare event of failure replacement parts of an identical value can be supplied. It is this passionate attention to detail that has
brought PMC the successes and recognition it has gained over the last 20 years.
The PMC family
All PMC loudspeakers are hand-built in the UK by people with
passion who really care.
A computer generated frequency response sweep ensures
that the design meets the company’s exacting performance
Ryan
Maria
model by using a wide variety of material, from a benchmark
BBC speech test to classical music, pop and rock, then, and
only then will the product be shipped accompanied with a
mark.
Jane
Wayne
Phil
Marguerite
Akeem
Mike
Morris
Geoff
“We listen to every single product we build”
Award winning pedigree
1996-1997 Emmy Award
Adrian Loader/ PMC
Awarding winning achievement
for ‘Sound Mixing - Special Class’
2004 What HiFi?
OB1 - ULTIMATE GUIDE
“Superb bass allied to a sweet,
precise treble and wide open
midband”
2006 HiFi Choice
2004 HiFi Choice
GB1 - BEST BUY ULTIMATE GROUP TEST
“Beautifully articulate with a
delicate top end - thoroughly
recommended
2003 What HiFi?
wafer2 - BEST BUY
“The sound is comparable with
PMC’s conventional speakers,
and that makes the wafer2 a very
impressive achievement”
IB1 - BEST FOR BASS
“An involving speaker, comfortable
with all types of music, and they
don’t ignore the subtleties”
2004 HiFi News
2004 HiFI News
2006 What HiFi?
2007 HiFi Choice
2003 WhatHiFi?
2004 HiFi News
2003 Gramophone
2006 HiFi Choice
2007 HiFi Choice
2003 What HiFi?
2007-2008 What HiFi?
HiFi Choice
DB1+ - AWARD WINNER
“A warm, rich vocal register, with
plenty of sparkle...and will go as
loud as anyone could want.”
DB1+ - INDUSTRY AWARD
sound that belies its size. A class
winner...”
OB1 - EDITORS CHOICE
“I would urge anyone looking
for a new speaker around this
price to consider auditioning
the OB1”
OB1 - AUDIO EDITORS CHOICE
“I have found my new
reference, the OB1”
GB1, DB1+ AND TLE1 5.1 MULTICHANNEL SYSTEM
“They’re a top choice if you enjoy
multi-channel music as well as
movie thrills and spills”
TB2+ - BEST BUY ULTIMATE GROUP TEST
“Superior mid band
transparency”
EB1 - THE AWARDS BEST SPEAKER OVER £5,000
“Remarkably entertaining and
a capable loudspeaker.”
EB1 - BEST BUY
“Effortless quality”
2001 HiFi Choice
2007 What HiFi?
2004 Gramophone
DB5.1+, WITH TLE1
MULTICHANNEL SYSTEM
"This is a system capable of
enormous clout and power,
combined with the kind of
detail you’d expect from a
extensive studio heritage."
EDITORS CHOICE GB1
OB1, FB1+, CB6 & TLE1
REFERENCE SURROUND SYSTEM
2005 HiFi Choice
2004 What HiFi?
2003-2004 HiFi Choice
2003 HiFi Choice
FB1+ - RECOMMENDED
"This is an expensive speaker, no
question, but also an extraordinarily
capable one"
FB1+ - AWARDS 2005
“Silver award for the best
loudspeaker between £1000 - £2000”
STEREO - GB1
“Expressive and invigorating”
DB1+ - PRODUCT OF THE YEAR
speakeras small as the DB1 can
sound so big, lively and capable.”
OB1 - BEST STEREO SPEAKERS READERS AWARDS
“The OB1 pulling the majority of
the votes, in a landslide victory!”
FB1+ - SOUND & VISION
ULTIMATE GUIDE
“Exciting, controlled, yet a total riot”
OB1 - BEST BUY OVER £2000
“The impact of instruments
and depth of character
causes jaws to drop”
FB1+ GOLD AWARD 2004
“Supremely transparent & free
from colouration, bass is solid &
controlled, the top ends sings
with open, vibrant energy”
DB1+
“If you are looking for speakers
that draw you into the music and
entertain, these are the ones!”
2011 SVI Trade Awards
Hi-Fi Choice
2006 HiFi World
IB1 - “Awesome”
Future Music
2011 SVI Trade Awards
Hi-Fi Choice
Hi-Fi Choice
2010 SVI Trade Awards
2011 SVI Trade Awards
Hi-Fi News
fact.3 - 2011 Winner
Best Bookshelf Speakers
IB2i - Product of the year 2009
“The Pair swiftly reveal themselves
to be the latest in a succession of
illustrious reference speakers by
which rivals will be judged”
Fact.8 - Best Loudspeaker Award
“This is then presented in one of
the most handsome cabinets we
have seen in a while. Virtues that
take it to the top of the class.”
GB1i - Recommended Compact
UK Floorstander 2011
superior bass delivery”
fact.8 - 2010 Winner
Best Floor-standing Speaker
DB1S-AII - Platinum Award 2010
“These should be at the top of
your shopping list”
DS-001 - 2011 Winner
fact.8 - 2011 Winner
Best Floor-standing Speaker
PB1i Highly Commended 2011
“The PB1i Signature delivers an
infectious combination of power
and passion that cuts straight to
the heart of the music”
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fact
The definition of
fact
- noun - a thing known to be true with complete certainty
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fact is a groundbreaking range of loudspeakers that provides just that.
The unadulterated essence of the recording delivered by wholly elegant form.
®
fact
Such understated style has never been so bold
fact.8 in Rich walnut
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®
Introducing the fact range
Their clarity is reflected in both their acoustic abilities and their crisp modern lines that are influenced by the works of
the great architects and designers of the modern age. Common to all these visionaries is a simplicity and honesty in
their designs, resulting in the reduction of the unnecessary leaving only the purest form. Both the discerning ear and eye
instantly recognise they are in the presence of true balance and poise. The sumptuous wood finishes are punctuated with
hand polished chrome detailing and subtly textured fabric that projects quality and discernment.
This blend of quality and timeless elegance partners any interior - Fashions come and go but beautiful proportion will
always be in vogue.
It’s all in the detail
Many great painters have been reticent to try their hand at sculpture, as the form can be viewed from all angles causing many
®
more dilemmas. With fact , every angle and feature has been harmoniously combined to create a whole that is obviously right.
The mix of tactile soft feel surfaces, textured fabric, luxurious timber and the lustre of hand polished chrome create the air of
solidity and a marque of taste.
The simple function of removing and replacing the grille from the front baffle becomes a pleasure. Concealed rare earth magnets
within the cabinet gently pull the grille into its rest position. With the drive units exposed, the front baffle, uncluttered and free from
the usual grille mounting points, continues the
®
fact
design ethos.
The cabinets
To create the perfect cabinet, one that pleases both
The accuracy of the joints, together with modern bonding
the eye and the ear, requires a partnership forged from
agents creates one homogeneous, flawless structure that
cutting-edge, computer-controlled machining and an
acts as the ideal, inert platform for the drive units to deliver
intimate knowledge of traditional craftsmanship
pure, uncoloured audio.
and materials.
Leaves of the world’s premium veneers, all sourced from
Structural integrity and accuracy are the most crucial
sustainable forests, are hand-selected and matched
elements when making any loudspeaker enclosure,
so that each cabinet face appears as a perfect mirror
®
and with fact , every element has been considered to
image. They are finished with a delicate lacquer to give
enhance performance. Forming both the cabinet and
a faultless, deep and lustrous sheen that will compliment
housing the sophisticated
both modern décor and fine, classical furniture.
TM
(Advanced Transmission
Advanced Transmission Line
Line) are precision machined panels, some as much as
18mm thick, that are prepared both inside and out with
veneer that guarantees their stability and long life.
Our heritage
PMC, the authority for quality sound.
Prince
Stevie Wonder
Over two decades, PMC have earned
UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP
an unrivalled reputation for creating the
world’s finest professional loudspeakers.
Robbie Williams
Simply put, our loudspeakers provide a
Francis Rossi (Status Quo)
BBC
reference for the world’s highest profile
productions and events. They are found
at every stage of the creative process,
from conception to recording and
Tony Bennett
JVC Studios
Royal College of Music
Brian May
broadcast, and of course in, the home.
Our client list reads like a who’s who of the
Kraftwerk
sonically aware with Prince, Stevie Wonder,
Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Brian May,
Warner Music
Tori Amos
Universal, Sony, Dreamworks, Deutsche
Rough Trade
Grammophon and the BBC among
Underworld
the makers of movies and music.
Coldplay
Emil Berliner/Deutsche Grammophone
Our loudspeakers were used in the
production of Titanic, Spiderman III,
Monsters vs. Aliens, Finding Nemo,
Damien Hirst
Pirates of the Caribbean III and during
broadcasts of the Beijing Olympics, 2008.
Google
Siemens
The combination of accumulated technical knowledge and the experience gained from
®
being close to the creators of music has been distilled into the fact range - you will hear it
exactly as the artist intended with all the passion and emotion of the performance.
TM
Technology
Advanced Transmission Line
Basically speaking
fact.8 cross section
®
The world’s leading professionals rely on the accuracy of
showing
TM
PMC’s designs everyday to create much of the music
and sound you hear. You can rest assured that what
you hear from a PMC speaker is identical to the version
approved by the artist themselves.
Ease of drive - They are efficient and therefore can be
driven by the vast majority of good quality amplifiers
What they offer above a standard HiFi speaker
Ideal for surround - They all have an identical tonal
Detail - They are extremely detailed and sound natural -
balance and can be mixed and matched to create the
As if the musicians are with you in the room
ultimate surround sound system
Room filling - The sound they produce covers a massive
Easy to position - They sound superb in a vast array of
area, so wherever you sit you still hear everything
rooms, large and small
Full, rich sound at any volume - You can listen at low level
and still hear bass - Ideal for low level or late night listening
Feel good - They are made in England by hand, by nice
people who care, and love audio
Reliability - all the components are tried and tested in the
Boast - You have joined the long list of world famous
professional world
music makers and recording studios using PMC’s
TM
technology - See www.pmc-speakers.com and click on
key clients
Technically speaking
PMC’s (Advanced Transmission Line) enclosures have
which in turn significantly reduces distortion. A spin-off from
taken loudspeaker design to the highest level.
the lack of distortion is that the upper bass and midrange
A PMC transmission line design utilises sophisticated
detail is not masked by harmonic distortion residing in the
cabinet construction, PMC designed drive units and
very low frequencies. The result is PMC’s characteristic
patented absorption materials and techniques.
transparent midrange and fast, attacking bass notes,
The benefits are enormous compared to the relatively
all reproduced with outstanding clarity.
simple sealed and ported models currently available
A further advantage of the transmission line approach
elsewhere.
is a cabinet that produces a higher volume and greater
The bass driver is placed at one end of a long tunnel
bass extension than a ported or sealed design of a similar
(the transmission line), which is heavily damped with
size, even if identical drivers were used. Moreover, as the
absorbent acoustic material. This material is specified
loading on the main driver is maintained at all volumes,
to absorb the upper bass and higher frequencies that
the frequency response also remains consistent regardless
radiate from the rear of the bass driver. The lowest
of listening level.
frequencies, which remain in phase, then emerge from
Casual late night listening or analytical studio sessions
the large vent at the end of the line, which essentially acts
can be conducted without the need for high volumes
as a second driver. One advantage to this approach is
to achieve maximum bass response. A characteristic
that the air pressure loading the main driver is maintained,
that is especially suited to both the home enthusiast and
thus controlling the driver over a wide frequency range,
recording professional alike.
‘No other technology provides such a huge, rich room filling sound’
Take control
One of the most common questions asked by clients;
will these loudspeakers integrate well in my room?
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With fact the answer will always be yes.
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With fact the problems of combining the various
sound signatures of electronics, cables and above all
room acoustics are now resolved. Our design team
have engineered an elegant and effective solution
to this previous insurmountable issue.
Set within the solid, brushed anodised rear panel are
audiophile grade switching that allow the tailoring of
the loudspeaker’s bass and high frequency response.
This fine-tuning will ensure the perfect sound balance
in any room and with any source combination.
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Flat/Calibrate
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The
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fact Ag binding post
For the fact range a very special binding posts has been created. With absolute transparency
of audio in mind the
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fact Ag pure silver coated binding post provides the ideal connector for
4mm plugs or spades and ensures the perfect transfer of untainted signal from cable to speaker The
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fact Ag, is the sound connection.
The crossovers - hidden perfection
The purpose of a crossover is to divide the incoming signal
comparative listening tests were selected, and even
from an amplifier into the frequencies best suited for
their mounting orientation was carefully evaluated to
each of the drive units within a loudspeaker, a key design
eradicate any electromagnetic interaction that could
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element that demands the utmost precision. All fact
potentially impair signal transmission.
designs feature extremely accurate and sophisticated
This holistic approach, where all design elements are
crossovers that incorporated steep, 24dB per octave
treated with the same significance, is a signature of the
filters. Their foundation is a military-grade glass-fibre board,
fact ’s design excellence. This guarantees supreme power
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cut in the signature fact “lozenge” shape, upon which
handling and ultra-low distortion, both of which play a
ultra-thick, pure copper tracks are aligned to optimise
major role in the exceptional clarity and wide,
unrestricted current delivery.
three-dimensional soundstage to be enjoyed across a
Only components that have passed extensive
wide listening area.
The lifeline of just one component
When designing the fact crossover, the value of the
The capacitors are then soldered, bonded and anchored
capacitors was first calculated, and then the
by hand onto the military-grade crossover circuit board,
best-sounding example - chosen from many different
which is also individually inspected and tested.
manufacturers - was selected.
The crossover can then be considered for installation,
Upon delivery, each capacitor is tested to ensure it
but only after its performance characteristics are approved
matches the required specifications and a record of
following both critical listening tests and exacting
the measurement results are kept. Pairs of capacitors
computerised measurements.
with identical specifications are used in each pair of
But it’s not just capacitors and crossovers; every single
loudspeakers, ensuring that their characteristics
component of PMC’s
are indistinguishable.
the same rigorous test procedures, ensuring that each
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fact loudspeakers is subject to
loudspeaker is a precise replica of our reference.
The drive units
For almost twenty years, PMC has been manufacturing drive units for the most analytical and critical professional
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clients, for whom quality and reliability are of paramount importance. fact raises the bar yet further, an intensive
research and design process resulting in an even higher standard of performance.
Through the standardisation of both tweeter and bass units, every
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fact model is not only visually consistent,
but also shares the same acoustic signature, making the range ideal for high-end surround and multi-room
installations where different models can be chosen for specific locations and roles.
Many of the lightest, strongest and most durable substances known to science are naturally-occurring, honed
over countless millennia, and it was from this vast resource that PMC selected materials to compliment the ultra
high-tech, modern technologies incorporated into our latest drive units. The result of this unique combination
is a sound that is cutting-edge, uncoloured and natural.
The bass unit
The hand-built
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fact bass unit is a potent powerhouse,
boasting a newly developed, super-stiff yet lightweight
cone that is ideally suited for both rapid and dynamic
excursions and the subtlest of musical nuances.
Combining this driver with PMC’s
TM
technology produces
Advanced Transmission Line
clean, well-defined and deep bass at all volume levels
together with an extremely vivid, yet delicate midrange that
makes vocals almost tangible. You’ll be taken aback by the
attack of a snare drum yet at the same time, be able to feel
every breath from your favourite singer.
The tweeter
Our newly developed, high-tech SONOMEX™
soft-domed tweeter produces the exceptionally smooth,
delicate high frequencies that are a characteristic of
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fact loudspeakers. As it produces a near holographic
soundstage that encompasses a vast area,
this distinctively shaped device makes achieving the ideal
positioning within a room a painless experience.
Rather than optimum imaging being limited to a small
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“sweet spot”, fact ’s exceptionally vivid and
three-dimensional stereo presentation can be heard by
many listeners, making for a shared experience that is
perfect for both stereo and surround sound systems.
The definition of
fact
‘The trade marks FACT and
- noun - a thing known to be true with complete certainty
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fact are trade marks, and in the United Kingdom, registered trade marks, of The Professional Monitor Company Limited’
This document should not be construed as a commitment on the part of The Professional Monitor Company Limited.
The Professional Monitor Company Limited will not assume responsibility for errors that may appear in this document.
Information may be subject to change. Document edited by SMR Media - www.smr-media.co.uk
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