OVAL C1D
Enjoy a truly vivid audio listening experience in its most authentic form.
Back in 2005, we broke new ground with the launch of the first B1 speaker. Now, all that experience has been incorporated into the all-new B1 Decade. Drawing on a decade of knowledge, experience, and R&D, the B1 Decade incorporates materials and technologies from our revolutionary GIYA speaker, bringing our breathtaking clarity and transparency to a wider audience.
Instantly Recognizable
Like all Vivid Audio speakers, the B1 Decade is instantly recognizable by its avant-garde design. In a market still dominated by square-bodied speakers, the B1 Decade stands out as a true example of “form follows function.” It draws inspiration from nature, where there are no straight edges, right angles, or flat surfaces.
As the human ear demonstrates—and as confirmed by our own acoustic research—flowing curves help ensure optimal clarity and sound quality. This pioneering speaker also benefits from new drivers and filters, elevating midrange and high-range performance to a whole new level.
Form and Function
Like all Vivid Audio speakers, the B1 Decade is instantly recognizable by its avant-garde design. In a market still dominated by square-bodied speakers, the B1 Decade stands out as a true example of “form follows function.” It draws inspiration from nature, where there are no straight edges, right angles, or flat surfaces.
As the human ear demonstrates—and as confirmed by our own acoustic research—smooth curves help ensure optimal clarity and sound quality. This pioneering speaker also benefits from a completely new driver and filter, elevating midrange and treble performance to new heights.
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Specifications | Vivid Audio Oval B1 Decade |
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| Configuration |
3 and 1/2 way vented cabinet |
| Cabinet material |
Balsa-cored quadraxial glass composite sandwich |
| Cabinet colour |
Red or black |
| Base and pedestal |
Fibre-loaded polymer complex |
| Finish |
High gloss automotive |
| Drive units |
HF: D26 – 26mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading |
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Mid: D50 – 50mm metal dome unit with tapered tube loading |
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Bass: C125d – 2 x 125mm alloy coned unit (coupled) |
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New topology rare-earth magnet design |
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| Sensitivity |
– |
| Sensitivity |
89dB @ 2.83Vrms at 1.0 metre on axis |
| Nominal impedance (Ω) |
4 |
| Frequency range (Hz) |
-6dB points: 34 – 36,000Hz |
| First D26 Break Up mode: |
44,000Hz |
| Frequency response |
38 – 33,000Hz +/- 2dB on reference axis |
| Harmonic distortion (2nd and 3rd harmonics) |
< 0.5% over frequency range |
| Cross over frequencies (Hz) |
130, 900, 3500 |
| Power handling (music program) watts rms |
300 |
| Loudspeaker dimensions |
1095mm (H) x 265mm (W) x 375mm (D); Base: 420mm (D) |
| Net weight |
36kg |
