PSB CustomSound CW383 Specifications

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P S B C u s t o m S o u n d I n - W a l l S p e a k e r S y s t e m
CW383 - 8" 3-Way In-Wall Speaker System
In-wall loudspeakers must deal with limited space within the confi nes
behind the wall along with generally fl imsy wall construction.
Enclosure volume plays a large part in facilitating bass performance.
With suffi cient available volume the system can naturally extend to
lower frequencies, and offer greater sensitivity. Wall cavities are not
built to any standard volume so open back in-wall speakers must
work within a wide range of wall cavity volumes. PSB accomplishes
this by giving the woofers higher mass and stiffness than with
conventional "in room" enclosures. Extensive simulations and
testing have shown that our designs deliver high-performance sound
quality with a broad range of wall cavity volumes.
The CW383 is a sophisticated 3-way in-wall system. The system
is constructed on a rigid precision molded baffl e. The eight-inch
woofer with woven fi berglass cone ensures high power handling
and extended bandwidth. A high performance four-inch enclosed
midrange with woven fi berglass cone and a swivel 1" aluminum
dome tweeter complete the driver complement. The midrange/
tweeter array can be rotated in 90 degree increments for best on and
off axis response, no matter what the system orientation. Response
is always best when the midrange and tweeter are vertically arrayed,
but since the system can be mounted horizontally or vertically,
rotation of the midrange/tweeter baffl e assures that optimum
conditions are met. Furthermore, the tweeter can be pivoted in its
mounting to aim it toward the listener. "Dog leg" style mounting clips
insure quick and easy mounting. Two response tailoring switches
give adjustment to midrange and tweeter levels or to compensate
for placement behind perforated screens. The CW383 shares its
mounting frame and dimensions with the PSB companion model
CWS8 subwoofer. As such they create ideal partners for the ultimate
in full range in-wall sound reproduction.