Classic looks, radical innovation and stunning audio
quality from the flexible new Aero speaker range…
September 2013, London
for immediate release
Available September 2013 from Richer Sounds stores nationwide
The new Cambridge Audio Aero speaker range was developed from the ground up to offer
stunning results with music and movies. With five distinct models this new range was
created by Cambridge Audio’s expert team in the heart of London.
Aero radically combines BMR (Balanced Mode Radiator) drivers, instead of traditional
tweeters, with conventional cone drivers for an entirely new approach to speaker design.
Cambridge Audio has unrivalled experience with BMR drivers, having implemented them
extensively in the award-winning Minx speakers in recent years. Working with them,
Cambridge Audio's engineers realised how great they could sound in more traditional
speaker designs. Using a BMR driver instead of a traditional tweeter gives Aero several key
advantages over its rivals – adding up to a dramatic difference in audio quality.
In traditional tweeters, the crossover between the tweeter and driver happens at about 3kHz,
right at the point where our ears are most sensitive to any distortions or differences between
the two sources. But with a BMR driver, the crossover happens at 250Hz, far outside the
most sensitive hearing frequencies. The result is fantastically clear, natural and coherent
audio.
That's not the only advantage of BMR: the driver construction also delivers a more coherent
room-filling sound. Traditional tweeters create sound with a pistonic in-out motion, but BMR
drivers create sound not only with in-out motion but also surface vibration. This means
they're ideal for room layouts where speakers might not end up placed optimally.
Rather than demanding pinpoint placement by protractor and measuring tape, Aero
speakers can be placed much more freely – to better fit the room - and will still produce great
stereo and surround sound.
Aero speakers can be placed much more freely, sited to fit with the room, rather than
positioned using a protractor and measuring tape, and they'll still produce great stereo and
surround sound.
BMR drivers also enable a clearer separation of duties between the drivers needed for high
and mid frequencies and those needed for lower frequencies. Like the BMR drivers, all of the
Aero range's bass drivers are custom designed to suit their specific application and each
was specifically designed with a clear crossover at 250Hz in mind, so there’s less chance of
two drivers with different characteristics audibly overlapping.
Equally important, each of the Aero cabinets was created in house and the ultra rigid MDF
design offers the best possible platform for musical reproduction. Five distinct models to suit
every set-up and two carefully selected finishes – dark walnut and black – mean there’s an
Aero for every home.
The end result sounds markedly different to traditional speaker designs. This is a new type
of speaker with a new type of sound – clear, natural and coherent throughout its range and
capable of producing both immersive washes of room-filling surround sound and yet
fantastic pin-sharp locational effects.
Radical, yet classic – the Cambridge Audio Aero range is here. Remove your
preconceptions of what speakers sound like, and listen for yourself.
The range
Aero 2 bookshelf/standmount speaker
The little speaker with a big voice
2.25" BMR plus custom-designed 6" driver
40Hz-22kHz frequency response
£349.95 RRP
Aero 3 rear surround speaker
The versatile surround speaker
2 x 4" BMR
80Hz-22kHz frequency response
Configurable as dual monopole or bipolar speaker e.g. can
make a 7.1 system with 5.1 speakers
£299.95 RRP
Aero 5 centre speaker
The dialogue speaker with a difference
2" BMR plus 2 x custom-designed 5.25" drivers
50Hz-22kHz frequency response
£249.95 RRP
Aero 6 floorstanding speaker
The immersive home cinema and hi-fi speaker
2.25" BMR plus 2 x custom-designed 6" drivers
30Hz-22kHz frequency response
£649.95 RRP
Aero 9 subwoofer
The sub that makes movies and music go with a bang
500W high-efficiency Class D amplifier
10" custom-designed subwoofer plus custom-designed 10"
down-firing ABR (Auxiliary Bass Radiator)
21Hz-200Hz frequency response
£449.95 RRP
In more depth…
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BMR driver – By replacing the traditional tweeter with a BMR (Balanced Mode
Radiator) driver, the Aero range offers several key advantages over rival speakers.
Using the BMR shifts the crossover point between tweeter and woofer away from the
usual 3kHz, right at the middle of the human ear's most sensitive hearing range, to a
less problematic 250Hz. The result is a more natural, immersive and coherent sound.
BMRs also offer a wider dispersion, so speakers can be placed in a wider range of
places while still delivering excellent stereo and surround effects – making these
speakers ideal for modern homes.
Custom-designed mid-bass drivers – As well as offering a more coherent sound at
the top end, moving to a 250Hz crossover between BMR and traditional drivers and
subwoofers offers advantages at the bottom end too. Aero cone drivers and
subwoofers are specifically designed to complement the BMR drivers, concentrating
cone drivers and subwoofers on what they do best: lower frequencies.
Premium construction – Aero cabinets are designed not only to look classic, discreet
and stylish, but also are constructed using CAD techniques and critical bracing to
minimise distortion and maximise audio quality.
Minimalist, classic looks – Combined with the subtle looks of the BMR drivers, these
speakers with black or dark walnut cabinets combine modern minimalism with classic
speaker cabinet design.
An introduction to Cambridge Audio...
Cambridge Audio has a rich history of developing innovative products designed to harness every last
drop of detail from your favourite music and movies.
Every product bearing our name is created at our London research and development centre by a
team of incredibly passionate and committed engineers with a vast array of live music and sound
production experience.
Whilst the way we enjoy home entertainment has changed dramatically over the years, neither time
nor new technology can ever dampen the emotional power of a perfectly reproduced song or favourite
movie soundtrack. Fuelled by your passion for music and movies, Cambridge Audio products are
created by people who genuinely want to deliver the most captivating entertainment experience for
the very best value possible.
Testament to the trust and self belief we have in ourselves, we actively encourage press reviews of all
our products and if you look at any of the leading home entertainment press, you’ll see that
Cambridge Audio is consistently recognised for its immense performance, innovation and value.
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