Mordaunt Short // Alumni 2 satelite - Surround speakers / Surround zvučnici
The Alumni 2 satellites benefit from an improved signal path via an upgraded crossover with low saturation inductors and polypropylene capacitors which reduce distortion and improve detail, integration and clarity. Alumni 2 profits from much of the technology present in some of Mordaunt-Short's other loudspeakers such as Avant i and the flagship Performance range. The 25mm aluminium dome tweeter delivers elevated dynamic accuracy and razor sharp resolution while the CPC (Continuous Profile Cone) mid/bass drivers' clean lines are fundamental to Alumni 2's superior audio reproduction. Indeed, the uninterrupted cone surface ensures excellent rigidity and therefore minimal distortion.
One of the most interesting aspects of the design is the cabinet: Alumni's curved shape discourages the build up of standing waves for a cleaner and more realistic sound. Improved internal wadding gives support where needed, inherently strengthens the speaker and most importantly helps critical damping.
Alumni 2 is Omnimount ReadyTM and prepared to industry standards with pre-fitted mountings. Thanks to this inclusion, you can choose from numerous stand designs to suit your environment. Different styles are available from many manufacturers including Mordaunt-Short with its 300P floor stands or the fiendishly clever 300M wall brackets!
For the perfect finishing touch to your system Alumni 2 satellites have the option of dedicated Alumni speaker stands with integrated cable management which cleverly channel wires away.
 
"This Alumni package slides really smoothly through its sonic gears... compact and stylish; decent all-round sonic presentation." What Hi-Fi? Sound & Vision November 2007 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer)
"The Mordaunt-Short’s Alumni is definitely a notch above the rest of the shouty, forward and distinctly distorted small speaker packages; it is evolved, clean and serene. Characters like good depth, diminutive but sharp and fine vocals, accurate texture and grain in the sound makes it a good music and movie package." AV Max July 2009 "... the stability of the timbre from speaker to speaker is admirable - such smooth transititon around the room makes these aural effects come to life." Home Cinema Choice December 2008 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) "... exceptional surround sound performance that is both rich and seamlessly integrated across all five main channels. And it doesn't cost the Earth either." DVD & BluRay Review June 2008 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) "Le pack Alumni ne montre aucune agressivité, tandis que l’image sonore s’avère à la fois ample et précise." "The Alumni system does not show any aggressiveness, while the sound image proves at the same time to be full and precise." Cinema Chez Soi (France) April 2008 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) "These people know exactly what music lovers want, and they deliver in these beautiful, well-made, and terrific sounding-speakers. 96%" Home Theater (USA) March 2008 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) Click here to read the full review "The Alumni system produces a great sound and is without doubt a best buy that many would have priced higher. Don't think twice!" DVD Home Theater (Greece) (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) "... for those looking for an even-handed, articulate multispeaker package with a sense of style, the Alumni ticks all of the right boxes." Home Cinema Choice January 2008 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) Click here to read the full review "A compelling surround sound speaker package with one of the tightest sounds we've heard from a sub/sat system." What Home Cinema November 2007 (Reviewed with Alumni 5 centre and 9 subwoofer) Click here to read the review
Features



Latest generation 3.5” CPC™ (Continuous Profile Cone) mid/bass drivers


25mm aluminium dome tweeter which is light but incredibly rigid to reduce distortion


Curved cabinet design to reduce standing waves


Audiophile grade components throughout


Compact contemporary size blends seamlessly into any environment


Stunning piano black and white high gloss finishes


Protective grilles with contrast finishes


Dedicated stands and Omnimount Ready™ fittings



SpecificationsSensitivity 86dB (1 Watt input)Frequency response 100Hz - 20kHzNominal impedance 4 - 8 OhmsPower 15 - 80W recommendedDrive units (1) 3.5" CPC mid/bass(1) 1" tweeterCrossover Second orderDimensions (h x w x d) 176 x 108 x 145mm (6.9 x 4.2 x 5.7")Weight 2kg (4.4lbs)