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The Nola Viper Reference 3 is a three-way, floorstanding loudspeaker designed by Carl Marchisotto to provide a true reference-grade listening experience at a reasonable price and size. It features an open baffle design for the midrange and tweeter drivers, which are deployed in a 45-degree mirror-imaged array to enhance realistic image sizes and excellent image focus. The midrange driver is a 110mm tri-laminate cone with a premium Alnico magnet system, originally developed for the Pegasus model, delivering natural mid-band frequency reproduction. The high frequency driver is a 25mm magnesium/aluminum dipole dome with twin Alnico magnets, producing a coherent and natural dipole sound. The low frequency section uses twin cast magnesium 220mm bass drivers in a sealed enclosure. The speaker uses black high gloss solid acrylic sub baffles to stiffen and damp the main front baffle, reducing coloration and improving natural sound. Drivers are mounted with machine screws and threaded inserts, and wiring is hidden inside the front baffle. The Viper Reference 3 is praised for its musicality, resolution, and ability to reveal the quality of source components, making it a true reference loudspeaker that rewards good recordings and equipment choices. It is available in high-quality finishes such as Piano Rosewood and Piano Black.
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The 800 Diamond (800 D2)'s high-frequency extension is 28 kHz against the Nola Viper 3's 25 kHz, its low-frequency extension 32 Hz against 25 Hz, and its woofer 10" against 8.66". Both share ways (3).
The Cygnis's low-frequency extension is 30 Hz against the Nola Viper 3's 25 Hz, its woofer 10" against 8.66", and its high-frequency extension 30 kHz against 25 kHz. Both share ways (3).
The Amati Futura's high-frequency extension is 30 kHz against the Nola Viper 3's 25 kHz and its ways 3.5 against 3. Both share low-frequency extension (25 Hz) and woofer (8.66").
The Wind's woofer is 8.5" against the Nola Viper 3's 8.66", its low-frequency extension 24 Hz against 25 Hz, and its high-frequency extension 21 kHz against 25 kHz. Both share ways (3).
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