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JANSZEN zA2.1 SPECIFICATIONS (cont'd)

  • Woofers
    • Two identical, 18 cm [7"], low mass, alloy cone, extra low distortion, low inductance, high resolution drivers with dual short circuit paths, heavy cast aluminum frames and solid aluminum phase plugs
    • Operate well below their breakup frequencies and their Xmax for practically no cone coloration
    • Seamless acoustical integration with the ESL
    • Strong, accurate bass, not boomy dance club bass
    • Exceptionally low series resistance in crossover conserves damping factor and maximizes cone control
  • Enclosure
    • Sealed (acoustic suspension) for best woofer transient response and best integration with ESL array
    • High mass, well damped wall materials for negligible enclosure radiation
    • Optional JansZen Deadwall laminated construction available, adds 4.5 kg (10 pounds) to each speaker
    • 63 mm [2.5"] thick, solid hardwood baffle is maximally stable and rigid, yet free of resonances
    • Baffle step is eliminated with front edge scoops, which are also visually interesting
    • Modest backward tilt maintains time alignment between drivers and sharpens
  • Plinth
    • 63 mm [2.5"] thick
    • Solid hardwood standard
    • Black granite on special order -- extra 16 kg [36 pounds] of platform mass
    • Choice of high durometer rubber feet or carpet spikes
  • Single input (not for bi-amping)
  • Diaphragm polarization supply
    • Mains power -- 0.1 Watts to 1.0 Watts, depending on mains voltage -- very green
    • Works from any mains worldwide without adjustment
    • Built-in surge protection
    • IEC cord inlet with power switch -- uses standard power cords worldwide
    • No transformer or oscillator -- high reliability, and no radiated or conducted noise to affect your other components
  • Rhodium plated, solid copper Cardas Patented binding posts for spades or bare wire with a convenient, single clamping knob
  • Weight -- 24 kg [52 lbs] each with standard plinth; 37 kg [82 pounds] with granite plinth
  • Dimensions
    • Speaker enclosure -- 91 cm tall x 26 cm wide x 22.6 cm deep (35.9"H x 10.2"W x 8.9"D)
    • Plinth -- 30 cm wide x 35 cm deep x 6 cm high (12"W x 14"D x 2.5"H); 4 kg [9 lbs] in hardwood, 18 kg [39 lbs] in granite
  • Heirloom quality materials and finishes used throughout for lifetime operation, yet all are recyclable
  • Designed, engineered and made in the USA
  • Lead time -- 0 to 4 weeks, depending on backlog and options
  • Warranty -- 5 years on all components against defects in materials and manufacturing
  • Modular construction and simple disassembly for straightforward repairs, even in field
  • Price -- $4850/pr MSRP direct from JansZen
  • Miscellaneous
    • High grade polypropylene film caps
    • 10 mm [3/8"] thick, wool felt for edge diffraction
    • 63 mm [2.5"] thick, solid hardwood baffle and plinth
    • Stainless steel rear panel, nameplate, and exterior hardware will never rust
    • Wide range of appearance options available