CS 1.5 vs Emotiva Airmotiv T-Zero+
The Airmotiv T-Zero+'s sensitivity is 87 dB against the CS 1.5's 86 dB and its low-frequency extension 48 Hz against 42 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
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The Thiel CS1.5 is renowned for its clarity and detail, offering a frequency response of 42Hz to 22kHz. It utilizes Thiel's Coherent Source technology, which includes a sloped baffle for time alignment and a first-order crossover for phase accuracy. The speakers are highly regarded for their midrange accuracy and clarity, similar to classic speakers like the original Quad ESL.
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The Airmotiv T-Zero+'s sensitivity is 87 dB against the CS 1.5's 86 dB and its low-frequency extension 48 Hz against 42 Hz. Both share impedance (4Ω) and ways (2).
The M-7si's sensitivity is 84 dB against the CS 1.5's 86 dB and its impedance 6Ω against 4Ω. Both share high-frequency extension (22 kHz) and ways (2).
The 3050i's impedance is 6Ω against the CS 1.5's 4Ω and its sensitivity 91 dB against 86 dB. Both share woofer (6.5") and ways (2).
The 1B's impedance is 6.8Ω against the CS 1.5's 4Ω, its sensitivity 90 dB against 86 dB, and its low-frequency extension 38 Hz against 42 Hz. Both share ways (2).
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