When compared to other expensive floorstanders like B&W's 702 Series 2, the Fortes offer a similarly scintillating treble response, but their punchy low end easily bests the B&W s, thanks to that 15 - inch radiator on the rear and its 12 - inch
active bass driver.
Not exact matches
The speaker's internal amplifier provides 20 watts of power, divided between the two
active drivers at the front, while twin passive radiators at the back utilize sympathetic vibrations and exterior boundaries to provide girth to the midrange and
bass.
Enhances overall
bass impact and output from the speaker's
active drivers while minimizing distortion — perfect for limited - sized enclosures and floor standing, full - range systems with built in powered subwoofers.
Enhances overall
bass impact and output from the speaker's
active drivers while minimizing distortion — perfect for limited - sized enclosures and floor standing, full - range systems with build in powered subwoofers.
This is a tuned
bass driver that is pulled back and forth by the movement of an
active driver, which usually handles the treble and upper mid frequencies.
The Touring / XS is a portable Bluetooth speaker with 2
active drivers and
bass radiator, the Touring / S has an additional DAB + and radio function but no
bass radiator.
Lots of small speakers deliver
bass that seems impressive for the size, but a combo of tiny
active drivers and a radiator can leave them with very obvious masses in the treble and
bass, but a flawed bridge between the two.
Inside you'll find a Class D amplifier powering two front - facing
active drivers and a passive
bass radiator at the back to deliver some decent low - end oomph.
The smaller Heos 5 HS2 is a great speaker, featuring two mid-woofers, two tweeters and passive
bass radiator,
active drivers and individually powered class D amplifiers.