Ex Machina Soundworks ARCTURUS Studio Monitors

These monitors can be bought separately, and the listed price is applicable for a single unit only.

Designed primarily for soffit-installed mains applications, the Arcturus leverages the same coaxial and axisymmetric technology from our well-regarded Quasar model. What sets the Arcturus apart is its unique integration of twin ring radial neodymium SEAS subwoofers – a design that delivers some of the lowest distortion and most linear output ever measured in our products.

 

These ultra-low distortion, exceptionally linear subwoofers feature a unique split-gap twin ring radial neodymium motor. The result? Exceptional symmetry and motor strength, even at extreme excursions. Put simply, these are the best 26cm subwoofers we’ve ever engineered or measured.

 

The Arcturus also integrates the same electronics as our Quasar model with an added 2RU remote AMP/DSP pack which will require top and bottom venting. The sealed Valchromat cabinets are stiff, dense, and well-damped, with none of the chuffing or group delay of ported designs. The ultra-rigid 38mm laminated front baffle handles the impressive output of the twin 26cm subwoofers, while the radiused insets for the subwoofers eliminate potential lip shadow from the tall boy surrounds.

 

SPECIFICATION OVERVIEW:

Linear Frequency Response: +/- 1db 28hz – 30khz (measured at 50cm cal position)

Low Frequency Cutoff: -6db at 18hz

Linear Phase Response: +/- 15° 20hz – 30khz

Maximum Continuous SPL @ 1m: 117db, 112db @50hz

THD+N (94db @ cal position): < .5% Power Average 100hz – 30khz

Coverage Angle: 90° conical

DRIVER COMPLEMENT

176mm (7”) midrange, 25mm (1”) tweeter Custom SEAS/Ex Machina/Composite Sound Metamodal TX™ mid/high coaxial

Twin 270mm (10.5”) Flagship Twin Ring Radial Neodymium Extreme Series Architecture Subwoofers

CROSSOVERS

200hz Sub/Mid, digital 4th order, phase corrected

2khz Mid/Tweet, digital 4th order, phase corrected

AMPLIFIER COMPLEMENT

Subwoofers: Hypex NCAS500MP – 800W RMS

Midrange: Hypex NCAS500MP – 100W RMS

Tweeter: Hypex NCAS500MP – 100W RMS

AMPLIFIER VENTILATION REQUIREMENTS

1RU above and below the amplifier pack

DSP/CONVERSION

A/D Chipsets: AKM AK5572EN

D/A Chipsets: AKM AK4493EQ

DSP: 5th Gen SHARC+ AD21565

INPUT SENSITIVITY

8vrms to full scale (default configuration)

2vrms to full scale (optional high gain configuration)

MASS & DIMENSIONS

839mm H x 338m W x 355mm D (33″ x 13.3″ x 14″)

43kg (95lbs)

2RU Amplifier/DSP Pack – 5kg (11lbs)

 

Arcturus is not just a product, it is the culmination of our relentless R&D efforts to provide the ultimate in clarity, headroom, and depth. We invite you to experience the Arcturus – the new standard in sound technology.