Borresen Acoustics C1, 2-Way Standmount Speaker including Stand and Ansuz Darkz S2T

Borresen Acoustics C1, 2-Way Standmount Loudspeaker including Stand and Ansuz Darkz S2T
New Price: € 15.000,00

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General: The Borresen C1 is the successor to the Z1 (Cryo). The Borresen C1 is improved in many ways compared to its predecessor and features the most modern technology available today.

Stands: The Borresen C1 is a 2-way standmount loudspeaker. The massive stands are included and are thus part of the price. With these stands you also receive 6 pieces of Ansuz Darkz S2T decouplers valued at € 2.560,-. These Ansuz Darkz S2T decouplers are placed between the top plate of the stand and the bottom of the C1 loudspeaker. This decouples the loudspeaker from the stand, which benefits the sound. It is still recommended to also place Ansuz Darkz decouplers under the bottom plate of the stands for best results, but you are not obligated to do so as the stands can simply sit on the floor.

Cabinet: The cabinet of the Borresen C1 is larger than the cabinet of the Z1 (Cryo), combined with the new Borresen DCC5 Neo drivers this results in a fuller and rounder bass reproduction. The cabinet is made of an internally reinforced wood composite, this composite material is designed to minimize distortion, standing waves and external resonances. This cabinet is further reinforced with a 1mm thick carbon panel on both sides. This carbon is therefore not only for good looks, it also contributes to the overall rigidity of the cabinet and better resonance response. Bass reflex ports are located on the rear as well as a port for venting the ribbon tweeter. Some distance from the rear wall is therefore desirable, although the Borresen C1 can stand much closer to the wall than you would expect. For optimal sound quality, in our view a minimum distance of 50cm from the rear wall is desirable.

Drivers: The diaphragm of the midrange/woofer has also been improved. It now consists of 2 layers of spread tow carbon with a layer of aramide in honeycomb design in between. This diaphragm is reinforced with a small amount of epoxy in the carbon. The voice coil of this driver is made of Titanium instead of aluminum for less resistance in the magnet system. Copper pole rings are also used in the magnet system for less inductance. The combination of materials and techniques results in an extremely stable driver with tremendous power and control, the diaphragm is extremely light and rigid resulting in fast acceleration and minimal distortion. And it is driven by a powerful Neodymium magnet system. These drivers are manufactured in-house by Audio Group Denmark and are calculated for virtually everything. The tweeter is also manufactured in-house, it is a ribbon tweeter with a moving mass of 0.01(!) gram. This tweeter is extremely stable and linear in its reproduction and distorts almost not at all. The filter in the Borresen C1 has also been improved compared to the filter in the Z1 (Cryo).

Listening: The Borresen C1 delivers excellent performance in its price range. The sound is what we've come to expect from Borresen: neutral, spacious, clean, detailed and free from listening fatigue. When we compare the C1 to the Z1 (Cryo), you immediately hear clear improvement across the board. The Borresen C1 has a more pleasant, musical and rounded bass response. This bass is more forgiving without sacrificing precision. The bass of the Borresen C1 also resonates significantly less than the smaller Z1 (Cryo). In the midrange and treble, there is noticeably more life and better distinction between background and foreground. You hear more detail and the music is looser, more playful and simply more interesting to listen to. Borresen Acoustics has clearly taken the right steps to make the Borresen C1 a worthy successor to the Z1 (Cryo). With the stands and Ansuz Darkz S2T decoupling accessories on top of the stands included in the price, this is simply one of the best standmount speakers in this price range that we know of.

The Borresen C1 is available in high-gloss black or high-gloss white finish. Only available as a set including stands and Ansuz Darkz S2T on top of the stands. We have the Borresen C1 in stock as a standard demo unit, available for listening by appointment.

Specifications:

Brand: Borresen Acoustics
Model: C1
Type: 2-Way Standmount Speaker
Warranty Ohm-Audio B.V.: 60 Months
Input Terminal: Single Wiring Inputs
Connectors: Speaker Connections for Spades and/or Banana Plugs
Finish: Available in High-gloss Black or High-gloss White
Dimensions Including Stand: 113.5cm H x 29.7cm W x 43.3cm D
Weight Including Stand: 24.5 kg Net Per Speaker
Sensitivity: 87dB at 1 Watt
Impedance: > 6 Ohm
Frequency Range: 45Hz – 50kHz
Trade-in: Negotiable

Manufacturer Website: Borresen Acoustics C1