Achromic X Series from Avante Audio

Building on Avante Audio’s original Achromic Series, the new Achromic X Series introduces two additions. Available in 10-inch, 12-inch and 15-inch variants, all three of the new speakers feature Bluetooth® 5.0+ for wireless audio connectivity as well as a dedicated iOS app which allows remote control of levels and DSP settings as well as saving and recalling of presets.

Thanks to the addition of Bluetooth® 5.0+, audio can be streamed directly to any of the Achromic X Series speakers wirelessly from a cell phone, tablet, or laptop. A dedicated iOS app (compatible with both iPhone and iPad) is also available, which allows comprehensive control over the integrated 2-channel mixer and comprehensive DSP. The app allows level and three-band EQ + high pass filter control for each channel independently as well as selection of DSP presets (e.g. Live, Club, Speech) and configuration of the internal Delay feature. This allows audio engineers to make adjustments remotely while listening to the speaker’s output. In addition, the app allows creating Scenes – which are snapshots of all the current level and DSP settings – to be saved and recalled in the future.

The most compact model in the Achromic X Series is the A10X, which features a 10-inch woofer with a 2-inch voice coil alongside a 1-inch HF compression driver. These are driven by a 250W RMS Class D amplifier (LF) paired with a 50W RMS Class AB amplifier (HF), delivering a peak SPL of 121dB and a frequency response of 70Hz-20kHz. In the middle of the range is the A12X, which combines a 12-inch woofer with a 2.5-inch voice coil and a 1.35-inch HF compression driver. It features 350W RMS Class D (LF) and 50W RMS Class AB (HF) amplifiers, and produces a frequency range of 60Hz-20kHz with a peak SPL of 123dB. Finally, the largest model in the range is the A15X. Pairing a 15-inch woofer with a 2.5-inch voice coil and a 1.35-inch HF compression driver, it too features 350W RMS Class D (LF) and 50W RMS Class AB (HF) amplifiers. However, its larger speaker cone allows for an extended frequency range of 45Hz-20kHz and an increased maximum SPL of 124dB.

All three Achromic X Series models share the same look, matte black finish, and feature set. They are manufactured from robust H-PP molded polypropylene and finished with a tough 1.2mm steel grille, which provides protection for the speaker drivers. The cabinets are fitted with handles, both on the top and side. They feature an integrated pole mount which can be used with a standard speaker stand or a dedicated wall mounting accessory (WMB001), sold separately. The pole mounting point offers two angle options, either 0˚ - straight ahead, or 7.5˚ - angled down slightly, for when the speakers are mounted above head height.