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get a dedicated speaker package. alvin gold takes five systems to
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WANT THRILLING CINEMA
SOUND? GET A DEDICATED
SPEAKER PACKAGE. ALVIN
GOLD TAKES FIVE SYSTEMS
TO THE MOVIES IN SEARCH
OF THE PERFECT PARTNER
P
otentially at least, loudspeakers present
the most confusing choice of all product
categories for cinephile upgraders.
There is no mystery to this; there are more of
them to choose from, they vary widely in price
and size and, most important of all, their sonic
performance mirror the taste and level of
competence of the designer/manufacturer.
To help sort the wheat from the chaff, we’ve
chosen five typical sub-£1000 systems to test:
two compact sub/sat systems, from B&W and
from Celestion, of wildly differing appearance,
but which do roughly the same job; another
compact sub/sat system from Mirage,
completely different in the way it works with
room acoustics; an elegant looking system
from comparatively new kid on the block,
Eltax, the first in the group to use wood as
its enclosure material; and finally, Tannoy
supply the ‘conventional’ alternative to
compact sub/sat systems.
All were tested with Sony’s DVP-NS900V
SACD/DVD player and a Denon AVR-3803
receiver wired with Tag McLaren interconnects
and Chord speaker cables. The cables supplied
with the Eltax system were ignored. We strongly
advise readers to do the same and discard any
freebie cables they may find in the box.
TESTED THIS MONTH
B&W
VM1
CELESTION
AVP305
ELTAX
LIBERTY 5.2
MIRAGE
OMNISAT MICRO 5.1
TANNOY
SENSYS
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FEATURES
B&W VM1
VM1 SATELLITES
COMPLETE SYSTEM AS TESTED £850 (APPROX) 01903 524801
www.bwspeakers.com OVERALL RATING Drive units: 1 x 125mm cone bass/mid,
25mm tweeter
Enclosure type: Bass reflex, rear vented
Frequency response: 75Hz-20kHz +/-3dB
Crossover frequency: 3.5kHz
Sensitivity: 91dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8Ω nom
Power handling: 100 Watts programme
Dimensions: 552(h) x 124(w)
x 93(d) mm; Finish: metallic silver
AS1 POWERED
SUBWOOFER
Drive unit: 164mm cone
Enclosure type: Rear vented
Frequency response: 27Hz-100Hz +/-3dB
Power output: 85 Watts
Dimensions: 378(h) x 250(w) x 385(d)
mm; Finish: Metallic silver
The two speaker models used in this
and more conventionally packaged
smart-looking sub/sat system are the
ASW300, which offers greater bass
VM1 – four of which are in the corners
extension and more adjustability for
of the system with a fifth front centre
just £25 more – a real bargain if you’re
turned from portrait to landscape
willing to put up with the extra bulk.
orientation – and the AS1 subwoofer.
Performance
According to B&W, the ‘V’ in VM1 stands
Sound quality is excellent, matching and
for ‘versatile’, which stems from its
in some respects surpassing its opposite
ability to be used vertically using the
number from Celestion (reviewed
pedestal stand and horizontally using
overleaf), another high-achieving
a prop which can be screwed to a wall.
sub/sat system. The character of the
Description
system is one whose sound has plenty
The stands, like the speakers, are sturdy,
of body and immediacy, while the bass
with the pedestal stand being well
is modestly well extended even without
integrated visually with the VM1s. The
the subwoofer. The carefully graduated
horizontal prop support is not usually
directivity means that dialogue is quite
visible from the front so there is no real
sharply focused towards the centre
attempt at styling. The enclosures are
of the soundstage, while the other
solid and well built, with a rear facing
speakers working together manage
a wide tonal palate and real tonal
port and quality 4mm binding posts.
to generate a soundfield that is open
accuracy. The supplied AS1 subwoofer
and generously proportioned.
is a different matter. The AS1 is clearly
matching subwoofer, the AS1, which is
Colouration levels are very low and
well matched, but avoid the ‘movies’
a very neat, slimline design, with a port
the satellites have a well extended
setting, which tends to boom.
and the driver on the front face and the
low-frequency response in their own
In addition, the low pass filtering is less
key operating controls – mains on/off,
right, which is just 3dB shy of nominal
than fully effective, which means a not
music/movies ‘mode’ switch and level
at 75Hz. Subwoofer integration problems
quite imperceptible transition to the
control – easily accessible on top. There is
are always eased if the handover takes
satellites. It doesn’t offer particularly
no adjustable low pass filter, presumably
place at a low frequency.
impressive bass extension either and the
because it is only designed for use with
Conclusion
alternative ASW300 subwoofer, a much
the VM1 whose low-frequency behaviour
Of all the sub/sat systems in this group,
better engineered design, would be an
is known. Nevertheless, you don’t need
the VM1 with the ASW300 sub (see
extremely worthwhile alternative for
to buy the AS1 for this system. Our
below) comes closest to delivering
a modest extra expenditure. With this
recommended alternative is the bigger
a genuinely tactile quality, a sense
subwoofer, the system really knows
of physical presence, combined with
how to hark when needed; the system
The system was supplied with a
The B&W VM1 satellite
speakers can be used in
both a horizontal or
vertical alignment
as a whole develops a richer tonality
and a more colourful and extended
treble, which can follow from
improvements in the bass.
1000
900
800
700
600
552mm
500
400
300
200
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CELESTION AVP305
FEATURES
COMPLETE SYSTEM AS TESTED £800 (APPROX)
01622 687442 www.celestion.com
OVERALL RATING AVC301 CENTRE
Drive units: 2 x 100mm aluminium
coated dome mid/bass; 19mm aluminium
dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Sealed (IB)
Frequency response: 60Hz-22kHz +/-2dB
Crossover frequencies: 3kHz
Sensitivity: 88dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8Ω nom
Power handling: 80 Watts program
Dimensions: 128(h) x 287(w)
x 150(d) mm; Finish: Silver
The big growth area for loudspeaker
manufacturers lately had been with
lifestyle systems, an umbrella term
usually applied to any package with
compact satellites, a compact subwoofer
and an additional X-factor in the form
of the kind of styling that is usually
thought to be a prerequisite for making
AVS301 FRONTS
& REARS
it through the front door of many homes
(sometimes also called the WAF or ‘wife
Drive units: 100mm aluminium coated
dome mid/bass; 19mm aluminium
dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Sealed (IB)
Frequency response: 90Hz-22kHz +/-2dB
Crossover frequencies: 3kHz
Sensitivity: 88dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8Ω nom
Power handling: 80 Watts program
Dimensions: 210(h) x 120(w)
x 150(d) mm; Finish: Silver
acceptance factor’).
Description
The Celestion has these ingredients in
spades. There are two satellites, both
bulbous aluminium diecastings, one bulb
per drive unit, which from the side looks
like a wind tunnel scale model. The size
of the main driver, which has a diameter
of 100mm, is generous, with bandwidth
only compromised by the small size
S10 POWERED SUB
of the enclosures. The centre speaker
follows the same pattern except that
down to 90Hz (-2dB) on
an extra bass/mid driver has been
Celestion’s own figures and 60Hz in
added and a pedestal foot has been
the case of the centre speaker. The
mounted amidships to suit the
landscape orientation.
The subwoofer is a relatively
conventional design, almost cubic
in shape. This is raised on large cone feet
blend with the subwoofer is an excellent
which allows the port and drive unit
one, provided the low pass filter is left
room to breathe. 200 Watts of power on
in its lowest available setting. Given
tap is a lot for a vented subwoofer and
reasonable care setting an appropriate
the low frequency bandwidth
level, the system gives the kind of
(25Hz/-2dB) is impressive on paper.
consistency that until recently would
The rounded edges and metallic
have been unheard of from any
charcoal finish are undeniably attractive,
compact sub/sat system. The full size
however, and the unit is fitted with
Tannoy (reviewed elsewhere) still does
a strong range of socketry and controls.
it better, as you’d expect, but the
All very nice, but how does it sound?
difference is nothing like as large
Performance
as had been expected and certainly
Thankfully, the Celestion package doesn’t
not night and day.
flatter to deceive. It’s an exceptional
Conclusion
performer with a well judged balance,
There are simply no serious problems
which is a surprisingly close match in
with this system, no matter how hard
most respects to the also excellent B&W
I tried to pick fault. Even playing music
VM1. Personal preference could swing it.
in stereo, which tends to highlight many
The satellites sound quite complete even
of the limitations that get averaged out
without reinforcement from the
in a multichannel environment, the
subwoofer and provide a full tonal
AVP305 remains almost clinically clean
quality with a spacious, slightly distant
and well controlled. Vocal intelligibility
800
balance, making the system a relaxing
is good and the two frequency extremes
700
one in long-term use.
are adroitly handled by the designer,
There is some midband colouration,
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Drive unit: Downwards firing 210mm
Enclosure type: Bass reflex,
downwards facing
Frequency response: 25Hz-130Hz
(variable) +/-2dB
Power output: 200 Watts
Dimensions: 370(h) x 320(w)
x 320(d) mm; Finish: Metallic charcoal
1000
900
600
being well integrated to the point where
best described as a horn-like effect that
it is not usually possible to hear that
may be due to early internal reflections
they come from different transducers.
making their way through the bass cone
An excellent system, the Celestion
and mixing with the direct sound.
AVP305 helps straddle the divide
But the effect is mild and not always
between overtly stylised sub/sat
noticeable at all. The satellites extend
systems and full-size counterparts.
500
400
370mm
300
200
100
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ELTAX LIBERTY 5.2
COMPLETE SYSTEM AS TESTED £750 (APPROX)
01327 860789 www.eltax.com
OVERALL RATING Integrated subs in the
floorstanders and bipole
rears make this a very
interesting proposition
Eltax may not be one of the best known
design. These take the form
be balanced more or less according
FEATURES
ELTAX LIBERTY CENTRE
Drive units: 2 x 130mm polypropylene
cone bass/mid, 1 x 25mm soft
dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Bass reflex, rear vented
Frequency response: 50Hz-22kHz +/-4dB
Crossover frequency: n/a
Sensitivity: 87dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 4-8Ω nom
Power handling: 130 Watts RMS
Dimensions: 175(h) x 480(w)
x 240(d) mm; Finish: Light beech
or black vinyl
ELTAX LIBERTY 5+
Drive units: 250mm pulp cone subwoofer
driver; 165mm polypropylene cone
bass/mid; 25mm soft dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Bass reflex, rear vented
Frequency response: 30Hz-22kHz -6dB
Crossover frequency: 50-170Hz,
adjustable
Sensitivity: 88dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 4-8Ω nom (passive section)
4Ω (active section)
Power handling: 150 Watts program
(passive section)
Power output: 175 Watts/4Ω (active
subwoofer section, 4Ω)
Dimensions: 835(h) x 202(w)
x 240d) mm; Finish: Light beech
or black vinyl
speaker brands in the world, but this
of relatively short, deep columns fitted
to taste. But the bass has a slightly
Danish company is relentlessly chasing
with a forward-facing bass unit and
hollow feel and there is some excess
the market once dominated by Jamo.
tweeter pair accessed through sockets
output in the upper bass. The main
Eltax speakers employ straightforward
on the rear panel in the time-honoured
speakers show a rising output and some
ELTAX LIBERTY REARS
drive technology and apparently offer
way. In addition, an extra pair of
harshness in the upper mid and lower
great value for money.
terminals is connected to an internal
treble frequencies, though there is some
Description
175 Watt power amplifier, which in the
apparent loss of output in the extreme
Material value is certainly a hallmark
latest version puts itself to sleep after
treble. However, the centre speaker has
here, but the most striking feature of this
1.5 hours, waking itself when an input
a different, rather recessed balance and
system is the semi-active main speaker
signal is detected. The amplifier drives
the surround bipolars have a quite
a bass unit mounted on a side of the
different balance again. The combination
enclosure, with bass tuning controlled
is a pleasing one in some ways, giving
by a rear facing vent.
a large-scale sound with considerable
Performance
power and authority and strong
The benefit of having a built-in powered
projection. The rear speakers add
Drive units: 2-way, 4 drivers; bass/mid
100 mm cone units; treble 65mm
cone units
Enclosure type: Sealed (IB)
Frequency response: 50Hz-20kHz +/-4dB
Crossover frequency: n/a
Sensitivity: 87dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 4-8Ω nom
Power handling: 130 Watts program
Dimensions: 210(h) x 145(w)
x 190(d) mm; Finish: Light beech
or black vinyl
sub is a reduction in the number of
a degree of spaciousness and
boxes for which you have to provide
consistency to the sound that was not
house room and, as the bass signal
always apparent from the other systems.
is delivered from the same locations
Conclusion
as the other frequencies, a potentially
While attractive, this Eltax package
better sonic integration. The active
sounds more like a collection of
design also gives a degree of control
disparate loudspeakers than a
over system balance. But in practice the
completely integrated system.
bass is not as deeply extended – or as
In a surround sound context, the most
even – as a more conventional approach.
Another unusual feature of the system
mechanical, simply because the
800
700
character of the sound varies according
produce a wide spread of sound from
to the angle from the straight ahead.
the surround channel. These effectively
And the ear soon latches onto the
500
deliver a more detached, diffuse sound
inconsistencies this throws up. Overall,
400
than direct radiating speakers and are
an interesting system, but this Eltax is
300
particularly effective for movies.
a bit of a loose cannon with more front
left/right speakers allow the system to
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900
835mm
is a bipolar rear speaker, which helps
The tuneable subwoofers in the main
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energetic soundtracks sound stilted and
1000
600
200
than a department store. Ultimately,
it delivers less than it promises.
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FEATURES
MIRAGE OMNISAT MICRO 5.1
OMNISAT MICRO
SATELLITES
COMPLETE SYSTEM AS TESTED £800 (APPROX) OPTIONAL STANDS £60
PAIR (APPROX) 01787 249656 www.miragespeakers.com
OVERALL RATING Drive units: 76mm polypropylene/titanium
deposited bass/mid, 25mm titanium
dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Sealed box (IB)
Frequency response: 90Hz-20kHz +/-3dB
Crossover frequencies: 2.2kHz
Sensitivity: 88dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8 Ω nom (4 Ohm min)
Power handling: 100 Watts program
Dimensions: 163(h) x 130(w)
x 167(d) mm; Finishes: Platinum, black,
white, platinum/white
LF-100 POWERED
SUBWOOFER
Drive unit: 203mm
polypropylene/titanium deposited cone
Enclosure type: Bass reflex, front vented
Frequency response: 27Hz-120Hz
(adjustable)
Power output: 100 Watts
Dimensions: 250(h) x 400(w)
x 260(d)mm; Finish: Black vinyl
The most innovative of the five systems
Conclusion
tested here, the Omnisat Micro 5.1
The Micro system is capable of genuinely
system is a down-sized derivative
realistic results, but there are some
of the remarkable Mirage Omnisat.
caveats. Although Mirage claims
Description
otherwise, the system is not the easiest
Under its fencing mask cover, the
to set up. The system sounds much
Micro looks rather as though someone
better when used on its optional
had taken all the ingredients of a
pedestal stands, which open out the
conventional satellite speaker and stuck
sound remarkably. Place them on a deep
them together as a random assemblage
shelf, or in an alcove and the sound
of intersecting planes and curves. But
becomes hemmed in and coloured. The
there is method in the madness. The two
satellites are coloured anyway for the
drivers are stacked more or less above
first few hours of life and seem to take
each other and each fires into reflectors
an age to come on song, but they do
that splay the sound around 360˚. There
get there eventually. Careful positioning
is a forward bias in the distribution, built
of the subwoofer is also critical, perhaps
into the speaker’s carefully contrived
because the transition to the satellites
asymmetry, which is intended to mirror
takes place at a relatively high
way, with an admirable sense of vitality
the 30:70 split of direct to reflected
frequency. In most rooms it should be
and space. Imaging is reasonable, but it
sound you might expect to hear in
placed away from the listening hot seat.
is that sense that soundtracks and music
a live musical environment.
Take care of the details though, and the
are happening in a coherently described
system springs to life in a remarkable
acoustic that is most remarkable.
The subwoofer comes almost as
a disappointment after the radical
Omnisat Micro. It is basically a
straightforward oblong box with roughly
the same internal volume as the other
larger subwoofers in this group, and
The Omnisat might look like a Wellsian
contraption – the reality is quite different
is fitted with a 200mm drive unit,
with level, phase and low pass filter
controls on the front panel.
Performance
The subwoofer’s low pass filter is none
too effective, but the sub itself gives an
acceptable balance and a quite fruity bass
output, which will cause the occasional
surprise given its relatively modest
design. Like some other similar designs,
it is best used with the low pass filter
turned fully anticlockwise. This doesn’t
quite give the most even bass, but is
probably the optimum compromise
because it blocks higher
frequencies from the subwoofer
that otherwise muddy the mid
1000
966mm
900
and upper bass. It has to be said
that using one of the
800
better subwoofers in
700
the Mirage range, the
Omnipolar OM-200
600
for example, gives
500
a more than subtle
400
improvement in sound
300
quality, but at what
might be considered
200
a disproportionate
100
£300 premium.
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TANNOY SENSYS
LOUDSPEAKER
PACKAGE
FEATURES
SENSYS C CENTRE
Drive units: 2 x 175mm paper pulp
bass/mid cone, 25mm titanium
dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Sealed (IB)
Frequency response: 51Hz-51kHz -6dB
Crossover frequency: 2.7kHz
Sensitivity: 88dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8Ω nom
Power handling: 125 Watts program
Dimensions: 210(h) x 350(w) x 284(d)
mm; Finish: Maple, black or rosewood
COMPLETE SYSTEM AS TESTED £950
(APPROX) 01236 420199
www.tannoy.com
OVERALL RATING 1⁄2
Three of the other four systems in this
month’s test group are compact sub/sat
systems and the fourth, from Eltax, is
SENSYS 2 MAINS
a halfway house. Sub/sats and, to
Drive units: 1 x 175mm paper pulp bass,
1 x 175mm paper pulp bass/mid cone,
25mm titanium dome tweeter
Enclosure type: Bass reflex, rear vented
Frequency response: 39Hz-51kHz -6dB
Crossover frequencies: 250Hz, 2.7kHz
Sensitivity: 89dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8Ω nom
Power handling: 110 Watts program
Dimensions: 910(h) x 210(w) x 293(d)
mm; Finish: Maple, black or rosewood
a lesser extent, systems like the Eltax
are for many not just the preferred type
of loudspeaker packaging, but the only
kind. But some people are willing to
accommodate a more traditional
package assembled from larger
speakers, hence this Tannoy set in our
group. Read on to find out just what
there is to gain and lose as a result.
Description
supertweeter, whose
SENSYS R SURROUNDS
What you lose is obvious enough.
speaker is too large to live
Drive units: 165mm paper pulp bass/mid
cone, 25mm titanium dome tweeter
Enclosure type: sealed (IB)
Frequency response: 58Hz-51kHz +/-3dB
Crossover frequency: 2.7kHz
Sensitivity: 87dB/m @2.83V
Impedance: 8Ω nom
Power handling: 100 Watts program
Dimensions: 280(h) x 187(w) x 171(d)
mm; Finish: Maple, black or rosewood
Or is it? True, the main speakers stand
directly on top of most TVs. The rear
frequency response extends to around
around 900mm tall, similar to the Eltax
effects speakers are hardly unobtrusive
51kHz. The response isn’t completely
floorstanders, but they’re wider, deeper,
either, though the maple vinyl wrap
even through the supersonic end of the
and have a much larger visual footprint
of the test system is attractive enough.
band and it’s influence on the sound is
from the listening area. What’s worse,
Performance
somewhat counter-intuitive. If the
they will need to be used proud of walls
This Tannoy system is notable for
recording is sharply filtered in the treble
and other reflecting surfaces. It’s also
another reason. Instead of a
(eg, from compact disc), the extended
worth noting that this system comes
conventional tweeter, each of the
treble can be expected to have a limited
without a subwoofer and that the centre
speakers is fitted with a titanium dome
but still probably a noticeable effect.
RATINGS
B&W
VMI
Celestion
AVP305
Eltax
Liberty 5.2
Mirage
Tannoy
Omnisat Micro 5.1 Sensys
Price
£850
£800
£750
£800
£950
Type
Sub/satellite
Sub/satellite
Full range
Sub/satellite
Full range
Subwoofer
Active sub
Active sub
Active integral sub
Active sub
No sub
Finish
silver
silver
light beech/black vinyl black vinyl
maple/black/rosewood
Highs
First-rate sub/sat
system; excellent
balance, dynamics
and clarity
Easy on the ear and
eye; space-saving
reduces the number
of boxes
Bold, upfront sound;
Superbly defined
integrated subwoofers; imaging; spacious
good detail and easy
feeling system
on the ear
Open, even temperament;
no discontinuities
Lows
Tall satellites
won’t fit all
surroundings;
AS1 subwoofer
Some midband
colouration;
harsh upper midband
Inconsistent voicing
between speakers;
some colouration
Modestly well
designed subwoofer
High resolving power
makes the system
somewhat fussy
Fronts
1⁄2
1⁄2
1⁄2
Centres
1⁄2
Rears
1⁄2
Overall
1⁄2
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Otherwise, you can expect to hear
a slightly sharper, cleaner sound,
to be sure, but also better imagery
and a more solidly presented bass
and midband. Not because of the added
high-frequency extension per se, but
because of reduced group delay (phase
errors) that comes thanks to the added
high-frequency extension.
This is a crisp, clean system, with
a well extended bass by the standards
of the group, but, most of all, a much
better quality bass. The fact that the
low frequencies are generated in stereo
by the same speakers that produce the
rest of the audio band helps
immeasurably, but the well contrived
balance that has been arrived at by the
designers is at least as important.
Conclusion
The system is consistently voiced and has
a vital, lively quality. Dynamics are
expressed well, if not too forcefully, and
1000
910mm
900
the level of detail is high when listened
to on the tweeter axis – high enough to
800
expose under-achieving electronics.
700
Tonally, the system is varied and colourful
without being overtly coloured, but the
600
lean, dry balance can give a sound that
500
some might consider lightweight when
400
stretched by high-octane soundtracks like
300
Black Hawk Down. Vocal intelligibility,
however, is beyond reproach, and this is
200
an easy-on-the-ear, and thoroughly
100
enjoyable system in everyday use.
GROUP TEST CONCLUSION
In some very specific ways the Mirage Omnisat system is the best of the five systems.
When it comes to painting a large vibrant acoustic space that breathes naturally and
openly, this system has few equals. But unless it is used with great care, this means in
the choice of partnering equipment as well as placement, you could end up
disappointed. The Celestion and B&W satellites (it’s difficult to discuss them separately)
offer a less problematic performance, which may not have the particular strengths of
the Mirage. But they do offer excellent tonality, strong dynamics and a modestly well
extended frequency range in their own right, which the subwoofer only needs to fill
out in a fairly subtle way. In the end, the B&W satellites are just a little stronger all
round. Conversely, it is the Celestion package that offers the superior subwoofer as
standard. The Eltax system looks great, but it doesn’t take long to discover that in this
particular case beauty is only skin deep. The coarse, mid-dominant balance of the
main speakers and inconsistent voicing between the various speakers are reasons
enough to look elsewhere. The Tannoy Sensys system is an excellent all-round package
that demonstrates the benefits of its extended bandwidth tweeter and which is
balanced with enough skill to work with almost any reasonably refined system RANKING
1. Tannoy Sensys
2. B&W VM1
3. Mirage Omnisat Micro
4. Celestion AVP305
5. Eltax Liberty 5.2
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2003