ARABESQUE MINISSIMO DIAMOND
The Best Gets Better
MINISSIMO is already recognized as a modern classic – but our latest research combined with new developments in our Natural Science crossover topology convinced us that we could do even better. Working closely with SEAS we developed an exclusive diamond tweeter design that improved high-frequency performance still further – but also allowed us to maintain true in-phase output across both drivers. We’d already used the best available silver in oil capacitors for the Minissimo’s crossover so there was nothing else for it – we had to build our own, dedicated designs that use our proprietary materials and know-how. Then we upgraded the internal wiring to Absolute Dream, added bi-wireable inputs and selected and pair-matched the bass-mid drivers even more rigorously, before building these stellar elements into the MINISSIMO’s unique, one-piece, thin-wall metal-resin cabinet. Of course, the whole speaker system still had to be optimized with subtle but all-important changes to the cabinet damping, but the end result exceeded even our expectations – the MINISSIMO DIAMOND.
As with all Crystal products, the true character lies in the exquisite attention to detail and nothing captures that better than the MINISSIMO DIAMOND´s sole identifying feature: The fragile diamond diaphragm is protected by a laser-cut grille that is as beautiful as it is clever, complex mathematics and supreme accuracy in manufacturing creating a grille that’s as acoustically transparent as it is elegant. That quality extends far beyond the visible. In fact, it’s a sentence (and a sentiment) that could sum up the whole speaker. As technically advanced and innovative as it is carefully sculpted and flawlessly finished, when it comes to compact speakers the Diamond speaks with a voice of unmatched musical power.
TECHNICAL DETAILS:
Way of operation: Two way full range loudspeaker
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CABINET:
Cabinet machined from one solid piece of metal composite
Smooth shape minimizes resonance and allows for wide dispersion
for easiest in room placement
Stands with internal dampening included
Low noise bottom port for low distortion bass extension
(Can be closed to match the Subissimo subwoofer)
Laquered in four high-gloss multi layered durable colors
DRIVERS:
Special long through Diamond dome HF loudspeaker with pure silver voice, silver wires and Neodynium rare earth magnets
Special long through bass loudspeaker with Neodynium rare earth magnet
Stereo Matched pairs within 0.3dB
CROSS-OVER FILTER:
First Order filter
Parts: Large Silver-oil capacitor and low loss
Ultra low distortion air inductor
Pure graphite resistors
INTERNAL WIRING:
All Crystal cable large gauge solid mono-crystal silver wire
TERMINALS BI-WIRE:
Double set of WBT NextGen silver
SPECIFICATION:
Frequency range: 47Hz-50kHz(-3dB) near wall position
Crossover frequency: 1800Hz
Crossover: First order filterV
Power handling: Max. 150W RMS
Total harmonic distortion: < 0.18 % from 220Hz-22kHz
Max SPL: 106dB
Efficiency: 83,5dB @ 2,83V
Impedance: 8 ohm nominal (7 ohms minimum)