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The 3-way magnetically shielded MCS1 is the big brother to the SCS4, providing similar tonal characteristics but with greater output capability. Known for outstanding imaging and staging characteristics, the MCS1 employs all metal driver diaphragms for excellent rigidity, short coil long gap and copper stabilized motor systems for very low distortion even at very high output levels. The midrange/tweeter assembly in the MCS1 is one of Jim Thiel's most groundbreaking designs, utilizing a single voice coil and mechanical crossover for both output devices resulting in extremely low distortion. Built from 1-inch thick cabinet walls with abundant internal bracing and a 2-inch thick precision-machined anti-diffraction baffle, the MCS1 is larger and heavier than the SCS4, but is also ideally suited for either vertical or horizontal, shelf or stand placement.

Designed to provide maximum performance with vertical, horizontal, shelf, or stand placement.

The two MCS1 6.5-inch woofers use metal diaphragms to eliminate resonances in the operating range for very clear and open reproduction.

Coaxial tweeter/midrange driver with shared voice coil provides a mechanical crossover.

Tweeter/Midrange Coaxial Array

One of the MCS1's most innovative design features is a newly developed coaxial tweeter/midrange driver where the two drivers' diaphragms share the same voice coil. This technique allows the elimination of the midrange/tweeter section of the electrical crossover network as the drivers' structure provides a mechanical crossover. The coaxial mounting results in perfect time coherence regardless of listener position, greatly improving imaging and transient fidelity. The MCS1 uses a 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter and a 3.5-inch aluminum diaphragm midrange. A very low distortion short coil/long gap motor system greatly increases openness and clarity.

Woofer

The two MCS1 6.5-inch woofers use metal diaphragms to eliminate resonances in the operating range for very clear and open reproduction. Expensive short coil/long gap, copper stabilized motor systems dramatically reduce distortion. The 2.2 pound magnet increases output capability and efficiency.

Electrical Crossover

The phase correct electrical crossover design improves spatial and transient performance. The network also corrects small tonal irregularities, improving frequency response. Pure polystyrene and polypropylene capacitors, and air-core inductors wound wound with high purity copper wire preserves sonic information for even greater fidelity.

Application

The MCS1 is also particularly efficient (90dB), making it a superb match with a wide variety of amplifier choices. The MCS1 also delivers tight, accurate bass response down to 50Hz, making it a wonderful match for both music and movie soundtrack applications. The MCS1 is perfect for main, center, or rear channel use, and is available in beautiful real wood laminate, integrating visually into any room. Each speaker comes equipped for mounting (as needed) with four bolt-holes in the back and recessed binding posts.

MCS1 Specs

• Bandwidth (-3 dB): 47 Hz - 23 kHz
• Amplitude Response: 50 Hz-20 kHz ±2 dB
• Phase Response: Minimum ±10°
• Sensitivity: 90 dB@2.8 V-1m
• Impedance: 4 ohms (3 ohms minimum)
• Recommended Power: 50-300 watts
• Size: 10 x 12.5 x 28.5 inches (W x D x H)
• Weight: 61 pounds

What's in the Box

MCS1 Speaker (Black Ash), Grille, Owner's Manual