Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled vs DALI ALTECO C-1
The ALTECO C-1's impedance is 6Ω against the Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled's 8Ω, its sensitivity 83 dB against 86 dB, and its woofer 4.5" against 5.25". Both share ways (2).
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The KEF Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled Surround Speaker is designed to bring immersive, cinematically vertical Dolby Atmos sound into the home using precision ceiling reflection when placed on top of compatible KEF Q Series speakers. It features a 2-way closed box design with a 130mm (5.25in) aluminum Uni-Q driver and a 25mm (1in) vented aluminum dome tweeter. The Uni-Q driver places the tweeter in the acoustic center of the midrange cone, creating a single point source for detailed and accurate sound with wide dispersion. The speaker includes a Damped Tweeter Loading Tube to produce natural high frequencies and a low-distortion inductor on the crossover for cleaner bass. It can be wall-mounted using keyhole slots or placed atop other Q Series speakers for Dolby Atmos height effects. The Q50a is available in black or white satin matte finish and weighs 9.4 lbs (4.25 kg) per unit. It is compatible with amplifiers rated 10-100 watts and has a nominal impedance of 8 ohms (minimum 4.6 ohms). The frequency response is 105Hz to 18.5kHz (±3dB), with a maximum output of 106 dB and sensitivity of 86 dB. Dimensions are approximately 6.8 x 7.08 x 10.19 inches (174 x 180 x 259 mm). The speaker is magnetically shielded and includes binding post connectors. It comes with a 5-year warranty (6 years with registration).
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The ALTECO C-1's impedance is 6Ω against the Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled's 8Ω, its sensitivity 83 dB against 86 dB, and its woofer 4.5" against 5.25". Both share ways (2).
The Diamond 12.3Di's sensitivity is 82 dB against the Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled's 86 dB and its low-frequency extension 110 Hz against 105 Hz. Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
The Apex 10's sensitivity is 87 dB against the Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled's 86 dB and its woofer 5.5" against 5.25". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
The CM5's sensitivity is 88 dB against the Q50a Dolby Atmos-Enabled's 86 dB and its woofer 6.5" against 5.25". Both share impedance (8Ω) and ways (2).
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