Sistine 4XC vs Tribute 5XW
The Tribute 5XW's sensitivity is 94 dB against the Sistine 4XC's 92 dB. Both share impedance (4Ω), high-frequency extension (25 kHz), and ways (2).
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The Sistine 4XC from MartinLogan's Masterpiece CI series delivers flagship-class performance in an in-ceiling design. It includes a high-resolution Folded Motion XT Obsidian tweeter (1.25 x 2.4 inch with 4.5 x 2.75 inch diaphragm), two 3.5-inch (8.9 cm) black unidirectional carbon fiber multi-section cone midrange drivers with Nomex backer, cast aluminum baskets, sealed back chambers, and concave dust caps, plus an 8-inch (20.3 cm) unidirectional carbon fiber woofer with similar construction. These are seamlessly blended via a Vojtko crossover network using custom air core coil inductors, polypropylene film capacitors, low DF electrolytic capacitors, and thermal/current protection. The sealed ejection-molded back box ensures consistent performance regardless of wall cavity. Features include tweeter level controls (+2, -2, 0 dB), position switches (Front R/Rear L, Front L/Rear R, center), paintable micro-perforated grille with hidden magnets, optional square grille and pre-install bracket, and easy-access push-style binding posts accepting banana plugs, pins, or 10AWG wire. Installation handle included for overhead work. Provides bold, distortion-free line-source sound across large areas with inverted surround for enhanced excursion and linearity.
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The Tribute 5XW's sensitivity is 94 dB against the Sistine 4XC's 92 dB. Both share impedance (4Ω), high-frequency extension (25 kHz), and ways (2).
The Waltz Grand's sensitivity is 91 dB against the Sistine 4XC's 92 dB and its low-frequency extension 70 Hz against 63 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
The Monument 7XW's sensitivity is 95 dB against the Sistine 4XC's 92 dB. Both share impedance (4Ω), high-frequency extension (25 kHz), and ways (2).
The XTW5-LCR matches the Sistine 4XC on sensitivity (92 dB), impedance (4Ω), high-frequency extension (25 kHz), and ways (2).
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