Quested to Introduce the Z type speaker (z for height axis)....The Z8.

[Peter CINERAMAX]

From the Horses Mouth.

Attached is drawing of new cabinet, the Z8.

Bass driver is an 8” version of the 10” fitted in the LT10 and LT20.

HF driver is an AMT.

We will be making the same size cabinet but with a dual-concentric soft-dome HF unit.

One or the other would be good for the Aegir ceiling and either side of the projector. You don’t have to decide now as the cabinets are the same size. I will make more tests when the first batch arrive, we only have one prototype at the moment, I suspect that the AMT version will be more suitable.

If you would like the connector panel in a different position, no problem. You could also have Neutrik connectors if you prefer.

[Peter CINERAMAX]

This is the little speaker that could, maybe usable for all channels in a multichannel system including LCR.

The coax version has 90 degree dispersion perfect for ceilings and utilizes the high power tweeter from the studio monitor line.

[Peter CINERAMAX]

expect the US List Price to be $3,510 each.  (It is an actively-driven product so will require processing and 2 amplifier channels).

[Peter CINERAMAX]

A slew of new quested models coming up. Exclusive Early scoop here by weekend.

[thxman]

expect the US List Price to be $3,510 each.  (It is an actively-driven product so will require processing and 2 amplifier channels).
<\q>  I am not going to lie, I am sad about this not having a crossover.  Looking forward to seeing what else is new.

[Peter CINERAMAX]

What looks like a great alternative to the LT-20 the Z-16, The high power alternative to the LT-8 the Z8, ZEILING The low ceilings timbre matched hemispherical dispersion coaxial speaker using Quested Studio Monitor tweeter,the Zub (the sound defies it's size (looks like a sealed design-no ports?).

The AMT is smaller than the one in the LT10 and LT20, more suited to smaller rooms.

From The Horses mouth:

"The Zeiling is designed for cinemas built in garages, the only room that UK wives will let their husbands convert."

A Z2-4 is in the works as well.


Dimensions in Inches:

Z8                          PROJECTED PRICE AS PER ABOVE $3,510
  7"11/16" DEEP
12" 5/16" WIDE
16"15/16" TALL

ZUB                DOWN TO 16HZ UN -EQ'D
15"3/4" DEEP
19"1/8" WIDE
29"1/8" TALL

Z16
8"7/8"    DEEP
19'1/8"  WIDE
22"7/16" TALL

ZEILING
4"5/8"    DEEP
12"5/8"  WIDE
20"1/2"  LONG


WE ARE VERY EXCITED TO HAVE A HOME CINEMA OPTIMIZED FULL COMPLEMENT LIKE THIS AVAILABLE TO HELP OUR FORUM FRIENDS ACHIEVE ATMOS SOUND THAT CLOSELY INVADES THEIR PERSONAL SPACE WHILST PLAYING SUPERLOUD BUT SUPER FATIGUE FREE (GOOD LOUD) !

[Peter CINERAMAX]

THIS SERIES WILL BE SHOWN PUBLICLY IN FEBRUARY DURING AMSTERDAM SHOW WITH TRINNOV, OPPO, AND SCREEN INNOVATIONS.

IF YOU WANT TO UPSTAGE THE SHOW WE CAN TAKE ORDERS ON THE 5TH OF JANUARY.

[Peter CINERAMAX]

Call me anal retentive obsessed whatever, I am glad I did the due diligence.

"I have made some enquiries , The amplifier performance would be improved slightly buy using a higher input voltage (220/240v) due to the lower currents involved and better VA rating. I hope this helps answer the question for you "

My question had being is there any whoever miniscule advantage to power the quested amps in 240v60 even though the country of installation is the USA, I am asking for marginal nuanced differences. The answer was first NO, then yes!

[Peter CINERAMAX]

Here it comes guys my vision from September 2013 manifesting itself.... an emotional moment no doubt.

[irj972]

looks like something that would suit my needs perfectly
What amps are you using with those speakers Peter?
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about 'ideal' room sizes for Z8s (in the context of fronts) - at what point does it make sense to spring for LT10s or Z16s?

PS: Do you have any data/measurements re SPLs etc the Z8/Z16 can achieve too Peter?

[Peter CINERAMAX]

Hi Irj, Im compiling material for response,best!

[Peter CINERAMAX]

looks like something that would suit my needs perfectly
What amps are you using with those speakers Peter?
I'd be interested to hear your thoughts about 'ideal' room sizes for Z8s (in the context of fronts) - at what point does it make sense to spring for LT10s or Z16s?

PS: Do you have any data/measurements re SPLs etc the Z8/Z16 can achieve too Peter?
<\q>


Dear IRJ, Hang tight!
I have my answer ready and some pictures/room layouts, but I just forwarded to Roger, answers by tomorrow.Cheers!

[irj972]

thx Peter......probably worth a chat or perhaps diaries allowing meeting in Amsterdam next month? I presume you'll be there?

[Peter CINERAMAX]

Hi IRJ, feel free to call 1=305=206=6073 or email Peter@cineramax.com, due to workload may not be able to get to Amsterdam this year, but may go, let's chat.

[Peter CINERAMAX]

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LET"S demystify the amplifier usage part of the question here:

Starting with the Zubs, the bass management is being done analog with an updated version of the Quested LCR+.1 4 channel bass management amp module.

There will be one of those plus 2 NEW slave amps for the 6 Zubs.






Then we have 3 Z16 (Quested will get their first units next Tuesday so no measurements yet) Each one will eat up an entire AP300-4 , 2 x 300 channels for the mid and high each, the other 2 channels get bridged to 950 for the the dual woofers.

so there will be 3 AP-300-4 just for the lcr at ISE Trinnov Demo

Rather than spl I believe the advantage of the z16 over the z8 will be smoother musicality plus 2-3 db of headroom, if you plan on playing music using Auromatic through the 16-24 channels I think best to spring to the z16 (my opinion based on LT-20/LT-10).



the Z8's are bi amplifiable, there are  6 z8 on walls surrounds at ISE so that means 3- ap300-4 amps for the surrounds.



That leaves the Zeilings which are single amped (though prototypes Might be bi amped I don't know)

2 AP-300-4  should take care of all 6 ceilings.

Total ap-300-4 (3+3+2) =8. These are 2,100 Euro delivered in CE.

Also for certain rooms a special version of the LT-24 call it the z-24 can be made available, these are 3 db louder in the lt-series and if not to many rows more than 2 ideal for side walls with a more compact side profile and easier to aim.

Here is the lt-24 but imagine fitted with Mundorf AMT :