Leisure 3 SE Signature

(By KAVD for US Only)

 
$1999.00/pr

  Review of Leisure 3 SE in "HiFi Choice"

 

Leisure 3SE Signature inherits all excellent characters of the successful Leisure 2SE Signature, with added low-end extension and mid-high smoothness by using larger mid-woofer, cabinet and ribbon tweeter. The astonishing performance makes it the "most-wanted reference monitor" of the highest cost performance.

Leisure 3SE Signature adopts a two-way two units rear ported design. It uses a G3Si L100×W8.5×T0.01mm aluminum ribbon tweeter and an improved AC165/50CK 6.5" carbon fiber composite cone mid-woofer. The crossover is precisely tuned to take the full advantages of the two top-quality drivers. Rear-ported bass reflection resonance is simulated based on accurate driver model to achieve tight and deep bass response. Components used in crossover are all the best in their class, including precision Mundorf Supreme MKP capacitors, SUPRA Classic cables, and low serial-resistance inductors. The gold-plated mega 5-way binding posts are suitable for speaker cables of any kind.

The cabinet of Leisure 3SE Signature is backward tilted on both front and side panels. This results an  elegant appearance, and most importantly helps reduce standing-waves and internal resonances. The back-tilted front baffle helps improve not only phase alignment together with the crossover design, but also vertical diffusing of the ribbon tweeter and therefore 3-D sound stage. Three side panel finishes are available in precious hardwood veneers and piano black as the rest areas. Surface finishing is of the highest standard with multi-layer PE paint and over 35-hour manual polishing. In summary, Leisure 3SE Signature reveals every details with a wide sound stage, precise imaging and 3-D depth of concert-like experiences.

The 89dB/W/M efficiency allows the Leisure 3SE Signature be easily drived with almost any amplifier and receivers. For the most cost-effective solutions, please take a look at our Kavent series CD players and amplifiers that are designed and manufactured to the standards of high quality and reliability.

SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Description: 2-way, 2-units, bass reflect

Frequency Response: 38Hz—40kHz

Dispersion: Horizontal off-axis 30°,–3dB.

Sensitivity: 89dB/W/M

Impedance: 8ohm

Power Handling: 250W.

Tweeter: G3si aluminum ribbon tweeter, 100mm×8.5mm×0.01mm, shielded design.

Mid-woofer: AC165/50CK 6.5", carbon fiber composite cone, Φ50mm copper-coated aluminum voice coil with flat wire.

Crossover Frequency: 2600Hz, 3rd order.

Crossover Components: Mundorf-Supreme capacitors (M-cap), 5N copper inductors, and metal oxide film resistors.

Connections: 5-way gold-plated mega binding posts.

Dimensions: 15.8"×9.7"×11.9" (HxWxD)

Finishes: High gloss piano paint in rosewood, poplar, and black.

Net Weight: 38 lb/each

 

                           

Poplar                                            Rosewood                                              Black