VIBE SPACE 3D Speakers & BlackBox Bass Amps Available In US
UKcar audio specialistsVIBE have launched their speaker and amplifier ranges in the US, beginning with theSPACE 3D component speakersandBlackBox Bass amplifiers. The VIBE SPACE 3D speaker range consists of either a two or three component setup, based around a 45mm midrange and a 38mm super tweeter, with the choice of either a 5- or 6-inch main driver. VIBE used the 3D system as part of their demo Audio R8, which was the 2008 Mobile Electronics News “Demo Car of the Year”.
The rear of the tweeter is designed so it fits on top of the midrange, thereby acting as a diffuser for 360 degree dispersed sound. Each 5- or 6-inch driver features a 0.15mm thick high fidelity alloy cone, dual layer progressive PU surround, cast aluminum basket, and passive and switchable 3-way crossover.
There are two BlackBox Bass amplifiers, meanwhile, the Bass 4 and Bass 5. Each uses a hybrid of both Class G and Class H technology which VIBE call, somewhat predictable, Class GH; this combines both power voltage switching and input-based modulation, adding up to high power-efficiency and sound quality. The Bass 4 offers 900w RMS at 2 ohms while the Bass 5 offers 1500 watts at 2 ohm.
Press Release:
Midbass/VIBE Vibe are proud to announce the launch of the SPACE 3D component speakers.
The latest project from VIBE R&D takes the after sales car component market into a whole new dimension. Designed without compromise the SPACE 3D is at the pinnacle of that market and the VIBE range.
SPACE components are a three-way speaker set up; a 45mm midrange and a 38mm super tweeter, with the choice of either; a 5 or 6 inch main driver. Common features for the 5 and 6 inch units include; 0.15mm thick high fidelity alloy cone, dual layer progressive PU surround, cast aluminum basket, passive and switchable 3-way crossover and VIBE’s own “Mechanical Thermal Unity” where the aluminum voice coil former transfers heat to the woofer cone which acts as an additional thermal conductor.
The 45mm midrange driver also features a 0.15mm thick alloy cone while the super tweeter utilizes a silk dome.
The truly unique aspect of these speakers is the fact that the rear of the tweeter is designed so it can be placed over the top of the midrange acting as a diffuser – giving true 360 degree dispersed sound.
The SPACE 3D offers exceptional sound quality, clarity and definition which is second to none and demands to be heard. Music is brought to life as the three perfectly matched components work in harmony to deliver music exactly the way the artist intended.
SPACE speakers can be bought either as; a three way component kit (with either a five or six inch main driver), or as the 3D kit – comprising of only the midrange and tweeter.
As fitted to the 2008 Mobile Electronics News “Demo Car of the Year” the VIBE Audi R8
Technical Information
Alloy gasket
Steel mesh grill
Silk dome tweeter
Dual roll PU surround
High fidelity 0.15mm thick alloy cone
Single spider
Cast alloy basket
Screw down terminals
Speed Bass
3 Way switchable crossover
Mechanical Thermal Unity
Vibe are proud to announce their BlackBox Bass amplifiers featuring award winning Class GH Technology.
What is Class GH? Class GH is a hybrid of both Class G and Class H. Class G operation involves changing the power supply voltage from a lower level to a higher level when larger output swings are required. This involves a single class AB output stage that is connected to two power supply rails by a diode, or a transistor switch. Using two power supplies improves efficiency enough to allow significantly more power when compared to traditional Class AB or Class D amplifiers. Class G technology is becoming more common in professional recording studios. Class H operation takes the G design one step further and actually modulates the higher power supply voltage by the input signal. This allows the power supply to track the audio input and provide just enough voltage for optimum operation of the output devices.
VIBE BlackBox Bass Hybrid Class GH amplifiers combine the best of both these new technologies to produce an amplifier that has all the efficiency benefits of a Class D amplifier with the smooth sound of a Class AB amplifier. Without technical jargon this means that sound quality blows away Class D amplifiers combined with a 73% efficiency compared to 50% efficiency of Class AB.
There are two mono block amplifiers in the Bass range – the BlackBox Bass 4 which offers 900w RMS at 2 ohms and the BlackBox 5 which offers a massive 1500 watts at 2 ohm.
The BlackBox bass amplifiers also offer you the option of linking two of these units together which would give you a true 3000w RMS at 2ohm, perfect if your interested in SPL.
VIBE were awarding the gold Product Innovation Award at the 2008 Mobile Electronics News awards – the most prestigious in car electronics showcase in the UK – for Class GH Technology
BlackBox Bass 4
BlackBox Bass 5
Hybrid class GH technology
Sound quality of class AB amplifiers
Efficiency of class D amplifiers
DSP (Digital Sound Processing) controlled amplifier
Unprecedented sound quality for huge power BASS amps
Advanced 4 layer circuit boards
True mono design for optimum single channel driving
Maximum power delivered at 2ohm as opposed to unstable high distortion 1 ohm amps
24dB per octave low pass crossovers
Crossover range 30Hz – 250Hz
Subsonic filters to remove unwanted frequencies 10Hz – 80Hz
Excellent signal to noise ratio 114dB
Total harmonic distortion as low as 0.1%
Fan assisted ICC Internal Convection Cooling
0-180 degree phase switch
Parametric Bass Enhance variable between 10Hz and 125Hz
Strapable amplifier circuit allows 2 amps to be combined as 1 big amplifier
Strapable amplifier circuit allows an unlimited chain of amplifiers to be connected via a single input
Alloy end caps with illuminated BlackBox logo that indicates amplifier status
Remote control BBR1 included
