Crafted along very similar lines to our Super 10A, the C10 is a masterfully compact standmount loudspeaker. Like every model in the Cardea series, it is thoughtfully designed to deliver superior communication skills, from top to bottom. Small in size it may be, but the C10 is one deeply groovy loudspeaker.
EXCEPTIONAL CUSTOM-MADE CROSSOVERS
Kudos’ one-of-a-kind drivers are custom designed in collaboration with leading European experts, SEAS. All four Cardea series models feature our Crescendo K2 fabric dome tweeter, a development of SEAS’ superb (and justifiably costly) Crescendo unit re-engineered exclusively for Kudos. The mid/bass drivers are unique to each model.
The drivers are precisely matched and seamlessly aligned to work together, as one, delivering an effortless ‘just right’ sound. You’ll know it when you hear it.
The 29mm Crescendo K2 fabric dome tweeter, driven from a six magnet array and with a moulded alloy back chamber, is based on the legendary (and justifiably costly) Crescendo unit from Norwegian specialists SEAS, but has been further developed by SEAS exclusively for Kudos. This is almost certainly one of the finest tweeters in the world, with an unrivalled ability to accurately reproduce high frequencies without smearing of fine detail or compression.
The mid/bass driver is an 18cm unit manufactured with a cast chassis for high stability and incorporating a coated paper cone, which offers high power handling with a clean bass and very smooth frequency response.
As with all Kudos loudspeakers, the two drive units are carefully matched to integrate seamlessly, requiring only a simple low-order crossover which ensures minimal electrical interaction with the signal and reduces phase errors, blurring and other unwanted effects. To fully enable the best performance from the superb tweeter, the high quality crossover components include capacitors made specifically for Kudos by Clarity Caps to the highest possible tolerances.
The 12-litre reflex-ported cabinet is constructed from 18mm high density MDF specifically chosen for its acoustic properties. Internally, the cabinet is optimally damped and braced to minimise resonance. Externally, it is handsomely finished in a choice of real wood veneers or a satin white paint. Both of the drivers are neatly flush-mounted into the cabinet and the grille is held by magnets to maintain a clean appearance.
The easy 8 ohm impedance means that the C10 will perform effortlessly with a wide range of valve and solid state amplifiers.
SPECIFICATIONS
Type
2-way
Bass reflex
standmount
Nominal impedance
8 ohms
Mid/bass driver
Kudos 180mm unit with cast chassis, coated paper cone and 39mm voice coil
Recommended amplifier power detail
25W – 200W
Frequency range
40Hz – 30kHz AIRR (average in-room response)
Dimensions
350mm (h) x 200mm (w) x 270mm (d)
Sensitivity
@1W
1m
87dB
Tweeter
SEAS-Kudos Crescendo K2 29mm fabric dome
Finishes
Black Oak
Natural Oak
Satin White
Walnut
*Precio de la pareja
*Soportes no incluidos
ARTÍCULOS SOBRE KUDOS C10
Review Kudos C10 HiFi Choice
El C10 es un diseño relativamente sencillo ejecutado con materiales de la más alta calidad posible, por lo que logra combinar claridad, detalle y realismo tonal con una sensación de diversión que luego pasa a tener una ventaja impresionantemente indulgente. Ha sobrevivido tanto como lo ha hecho porque los fundamentos son obviamente correctos. Sin perder nada de este equilibrio, las últimas actualizaciones lo hacen aún mejor.
HIFICRITIC recomienda el Kudos Cardea C10
En el último número de HIFICRITIC, Ed Selley concluye: «el C10 es una maravillosa demostración de que un altavoz práctico y amigable con la sala no tiene que ser aburrido o práctico. En su lugar, el altavoz más pequeño de Kudos ofrece una parte encomiable de lo que ha hecho que la gama de Titan sea tan bien recibida y lo hace al tiempo que exige muy poco de lo que está conectado, donde se coloca o lo que se escucha en él.»
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