Ascendo C series

Perfection and Pleasure
The Series C monitors provide a
perfect combination of authentic
acoustic signal reproduction and three
dimensional imaging.
The range of application is exceptionally
wide: the genuine signal reproduction
is totally preserved.
The reproduction of acoustic incidents
and rooms becomes an experience.
For the listener. Series C.
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Monitor
C8 Renaissance
The floorstanding monitor C8
Renaissance combines the advantages of
an omni-directional point-source radiator
with the extended bandwidth signal
integrity of ASCENDO’s patented SASB-
Technology: impeccable homogeneity
and ultra low bass capability.
The C8 Renaissance provides perfect
impulse response and so delivers
accurate holographic imaging
complemented by defined and powerful
low bass performance. Its wider bandwidth,
linear frequency response and
inherent smoothness go far beyond
other speaker systems’ capabilities.
The immaculate C8 Renaissance
reproduces the acoustic imaging of
recordings with perfect accuracy.
The back firing TOS Unit allows
adjustment to varying decay times
of different listening rooms.
This flexibility ensures true reproduction
and perfect signal integrity from near
field to free field setups.
Technical features:
• Superior time coherence
• SASB Technology:
Extreme low bass capability
Homogeneous semi-spherical dispersion
• Switchable for directivity (TOS Unit):
a) Hemisphere: point source
with hemispherical directivity
b) Dipole: 4-way dipole characteristic
with TOS Unit
• Extended frequency response
• Superior isolation from floor with base
• Very high grade chassis and filter parts
• Typical applications
– Two channel stereo
– Multi channel audio
– Home Cinema
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Monitor C7
The floorstanding monitor C7 combines
the advantages of an omni-directional
point-source radiator with the extended
bandwidth signal integrity of ASCENDO’s
patented SASB-Technology:
impeccable homogeneity and ultra low
bass capability.
The C7 provides perfect impulse
response and so delivers accurate
holographic imaging complemented by
defined and powerful low bass performance.
Its wider bandwidth, linear
frequency response and inherent
smoothness go far beyond other
speaker systems’ capabilities.
The immaculate C7 reproduces
the acoustic imaging of recordings
with perfect accuracy.
The back firing TOS Unit
allows adjustment to
varying decay times of
different listening rooms.
This flexibility ensures true
reproduction and perfect signal
integrity from near field to free
field setups.
Simplified illustration of directivity.
Left: hemisphere, right: dipole

Technical features:
• Superior time coherence
• SASB Technology:
Extreme low bass capability
Homogeneous semi-spherical
dispersion
• Switchable for directivity
(TOS Unit):
a) Hemisphere: point source
with hemispherical directivity
b) Dipole: 4-way dipole
characteristic
with TOS Unit
• Extended frequency response
• Very high grade chassis
and filter parts
• Typical applications
– Two channel stereo
– Multi channel audio
– Home Cinema
Technical data: page 11
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Monitor
C5 MK II
C5 MK II combines the advantages of an
ideal One-Point-Source with outstanding
impulse performance.
The synergy of both properties leads to
a holographic signal reproduction:
the acoustics of different venues are
reproduced to perfection.
Furthermore the conception of the
C5 MKII incorporates a switchable
adjustment for various listening
environments. This monitor offers a
wider range of application and delivers
superior acoustic results than common
systems.
Technical features:
• Homogeneous semi-spherical dispersion
• Superior time coherence
• Switchable for positioning:
– Free field
– Bookshelf / near wall position
• Magnetic shielding
• Extended frequency response
• Very high grade chassis and filter parts
• Typical applications
– Two channel stereo
– Multi channel audio
– Home Cinema
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Technical Data C8 Renaissance
Principle
– Three-Way with SASB bass unit (TOS Off)
– Four-Way with SASB bass unit (TOS On)
SASB = current damped outer driver with semi
symmetrical band pass
Dimensions
(W/H/D) 28 / 110,5 / 40 cm
Weight 50 kg
Frequency Range
29 Hz – 32.000 Hz (-3 dB)
Power
350 W Program (min.)
Impedance
6 Ohm
Sensivity
88 dB / 1W/m
Outer Chassis (Coax)
25 mm Neodymium-fabric-tweeter
18 cm Woofer with XP cone
Inner Chassis
21 cm Chassis, Kevlar cone
TOS Chassis
Ribbon-tweeter
TOS function
switchable
Sockets
Si / BiWiring
Versions
C8 Renaissance
From top:
• Maple
(piano laquer)
• Rosewood
(piano laquer)
• Tineo matt
• Walnut matt
Other colors
piano lacquer
on demand
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Technical Data C7
Principle
– Three-Way with SASB bass unit (TOS Off)
– Four-Way with SASB bass unit (TOS On)
SASB = current damped outer driver with semi
symmetrical band pass
Dimensions
(W/H/D) in cm 27 / 100 / 40 cm
Weight 30 kg
Frequency Range
28 Hz – 25.000 Hz (-3 dB)
Power
350 W Program (min.)
Impedance
6 Ohm
Sensivity
88 dB / 1W/m
Outer Chassis (Coax)
25 mm Neodymium-fabric-tweeter
18 cm Woofer with XP cone
Inner Chassis
21 cm Chassis, Kevlar cone
Technical Data Monitor C5 MKII
Principle
Two way vented
Dimensions
C5 (W/H/D) 22 / 34 / 32,7 cm
C5 Center (W/H/D) 44 / 22 / 28,5 cm
Weight 9,1 kg
Power
80 W Program (min.)
Impedance
6 Ohm
Sensitivity
87,5 db / 1W/m
Driver
2 way coaxial tweeter/woofer
magnetically shielded
25 mm neodymium dome tweeter
18 cm woofer with XP membrane
Adjustment for setup
switchable
F: free field
R (B): Bookshelf
TOS Chassis
27 mm Magnesium tweeter no Ferro fluid
TOS function
switchable
Sockets
Si / BiWiring
Technical Data C7 Base
Dimensions
(W/H/D) 37 / 8,5 / 50 cm
Weight 11 Kg
Versions C7
Finish
Piano lacquer black
Other colors on demand
Special dimensions
on demand
Versions C5
C5
C5 Center
Finish
Piano lacquer black
Other colors on demand
Special dimensions
on demand
Technical Data
C5 Stand
Material
Steel
Height
Adjustable,
recommended:
Coax-tweeter on ear height
Weight
22kg + filling
Finish
Lacquer alle RAL colors
matt, gloss, metallic
© ASCENDO 2008 · Technical data may change without notice © ASCENDO 2008 · Technical data may change without notice
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