Eminent Technology : LFT-8b

Planar Magnetic Hybrid Loudspeaker

The Eminent Technology LFT-8b is a hybrid, with push-pull, dynamic planar loudspeaker elements for the midrange and tweeter and a conventional cone loudspeaker for bass. The planar section is in a sense, the magnetic equivalent of a push-pull electrostatic loudspeaker, differing in that it requires no step-up transformer or bias voltage, and that the audio signal is applied directly to its diaphragm.

LFT-8b General Specifications:

Power Requirements             75 Watts Minimum

Sensitivity                    83 dB (pink noise, 20 - 20kH) at 1 watt/1 meter (2.83 V)

Frequency Response             25 Hz-50 kHz ±4 dB (typical room)

Phase Accuracy                 ± 20deg 100 Hz-31 kHz

High Frequency Level           Flat, - 6dB, -12dB at 20kHz smooth rolloff

Impedance                      Nominal 8 Ohm Rating

Maximum SPL                    105 dB at 1 meter

Dimensions                     13" Width by 60" Height by 1" Depth

Shipping Weight                65 lbs. Each

Warranty                       3 Years Parts, 1 Year Labor

Finish                         Oak Standard, Black Painted Oak or Walnut Optional

LFT-8b Panel Specifications
Magnet Type                    Ceramic 8
Mid-Range Diaphragm Area       126 sq in
Foil Thickness                 .00033
Mylar Thickness                .0005
Laminate Adhesive Thickness    .00015
Gap Between Conductors         .03
Peak-to-Peak Diaphram          .180
Displacement
Tweeter Diaphragm area         10 sq in
Tweeter Peak to Peak           .050

LFT-8b Woofer Driver Specifications
Box Volume                     23 Liters / 1403 in3 / .812 ft3
Speaker Diameter               8 inch
Magnet Weight                  1lb. 2oz
Impedance                      8 Ohms
DC Resistance                  6.65 Ohms
Inductance                     2.27 mH
Free Air Resonance             18 Hz ±15%

The Eminent Technology LFT-8b, ETI's first hybrid loudspeaker using the highly acclaimed Linear Field Planar Magnetic Transducers combined with a low Q 8" woofer in a sealed inclosure.
The magnetic drive principle developed by Eminent Technology for the LFT speaker series is unique to the industry. As the diaphragm of the speaker moves between the magnets following an audio signal, the magnetic field remains constant. In a sense, it is the magnetic equivalent of a push-pull electrostatic loudspeaker, differing in that it requires no step-up transformer or bias voltage and that the audio signal is applied directly to the diaphragm.
In order to obtain a uniform driving force over the entire surface area of the diaphragm, a low mass foil/mylar diaphragm is used with conductor traces etched (like a circuit board) with high resolution. The large surface area of the midrange driver gives excellent power handling capacity. A thin lightweight diaphragm is utilized for the high frequency driver.
The LFT-8b minimum recommended amplifier is 50 watts/channel. The maximum recommended power is 200 watts/channel. The speaker is moderately efficient and its impedance averages 8 ohms.
The low frequency woofer was carefully designed to blend seamlessly with the mid-range and high-frequency drivers. The design uses a very low crossover frequency (180Hz) between the woofer and midrange. The woofer has a very high complince and operates with a near critically damped system Q of .58. This tuning insures excellent transient response.
The panels are attached to a rigid steel frame to prevent resonances. The woofer is mounted in a rigidly braced enclosure.
The LFT-8b is biampable and uses the Edison Price Music Post. The standard finish is oak with black grills (shown), optional finishes are available for an additional charge.
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