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| | Stereophile: B&W Matrix 801 Series 2 loudspeaker |
 | | The step response (fig.9) indicates that the tweeter, midrange, and woofer outputs are all in the same, positive-going polarity, but that the speaker is far from time-coherent, despite its stepped-back baffle arrangement. |
 | | Overall, though its on-axis response and lateral dispersion suggest a balance that will be a little too much on the "ruthlessly revealing side"as, of course, is necessary for a monitor designthis is excellent measured performance, supporting Lewis Lipnick's longstanding enthusiasm for the speaker. |
 | | Despite its vintage, the 801 is a grain-free, smooth-sounding, basically neutrally balanced transducer that remains competitive 15 years after its introduction. |
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