This is the Sound of Innovation www.mseaudio.com With five design and manufacturing centers across the residential and commercial spheres, MSE Audio products rely on synergistic, cross-platform engineering to deliver exceptional sound, industry-leading reliability, and refined aesthetics. MSE Audio applications span households, airports, museums, retail stores, houses of worship, and stadiums in over 30 countries worldwide.
critical ACCLAIM www.inductiondynamics.com WHO we are Induction Dynamics owns and operates a state-of-the-art woodworking, painting and finishing plant in Kansas, which assures the highest level of quality control throughout the numerous cabinet manufacturing and assembly processes. All raw materials used in constructing the speaker cabinets are the finest available and supplied by carefully chosen vendors. Induction Dynamics engineers, artisans, and technicians have a passion for high-fidelity perfection. Never satisfied with the status quo, they are continuously developing patented technologies to improve construction, performance, and ease of installation. All Induction Dynamics models utilize the patented S4X crossovers which produce the industry s steepest crossover slopes in excess of 30 db per octave allowing for more precise and natural sound reproduction. Induction Dynamics speakers are handmade, hand-assembled, and hand-tuned in America. The ID1 s magically disappear into whatever source you put into them. They are, indeed, the time and space machines I ve always sought and are now my standard against which all others must be compared. After listening to the Induction Dynamics ID1.18 we are, frankly, in a state of shock. For quality, performance, and price, these speakers are a rare value. Resolution was immediately obvious. With both male and female voices, the S2s had a body and presence that was natural and completely engaging... Even at higher volumes, the upper frequencies are absolutely clean and composed, and the midrange is silky smooth. I found the ID S1.8Ts had such a full presentation side to side, up and down, forwards and backwards, that I felt like I could walk into their musical landscape. The S1.8Ts presented not only a broad, detailed soundstage but one that very much captured dimension. The Induction Dynamics speakers are among my top picks and raise the bar for audio and home theater systems. Hugh Mandeson, The Audiophile Voice Ross Wagner, The Audiophile Voice Chris Lewis, Home Theater Hugh Mandeson, The Audiophile Voice Arien Schweiger, CEPro Gary Altunian, Widescreen Review
STRICT QUALITY CONTROL While typical industry standards allow for as much as 5-10% variance between electrical components, Induction Dynamics standards only allow for a stunning 0.3% variance. to BUILTperfection HAND-SELECTED COMPONENTS Induction Dynamics engineers have tested hundreds of high-end drivers and crossover parts. Along the way, they ve even patented unique technologies to further improve these world-class electronics. Audio Perfection Realized is a promise. That s why Induction Dynamics products are (and always will be) engineered, assembled, and finished by hand in the United States. Expert woodworkers assemble and finish the cabinets using precision tools, handpicked veneers, and automotivequality paints. After the cabinets are completed, skilled technicians carefully assemble and install drivers and crossovers, with each component tested to meet the industry s toughest quality control standards. Upon assembly, additional tests are conducted to ensure consistency and uniformity between each and every speaker. HAND-MADE CABINETS Cabinets are assembled in a state of the art, custom workshop in Lenexa, Kansas. Wood veneers and paints are selected, applied, and polished by hand, ensuring perfection. Wood veneer finishes are selected for the best, most consistent grain patterns, while painted cabinets are sanded and painted with as many as twelve coats of paint to acheive the perfect depth and texture.
Most conventional speaker designs have a relatively small and narrow sweet spot caused by inaccurate phase matching of the drivers. In other words, they re only able to sound their best within a very narrow area. Sound quality can fluctuate drastically outside of this area. Patented Wide Angle Technology provides precise phase matching of the drivers, noticeably expanding the sweet spot vertically. Listeners enjoy clear, undistorted sound regardless of their vertical position. PATENTED STUD-GRABBERS ELIMINATE STRESS ON DRYWALL By attaching directly to studs, the patented Stud-Grabber system eliminates stress on drywall while providing a much more solid mounting. The Stud-Grabber system is designed to fit in between standard 2x4 studs for easy installation. PATENTED RUBBER SUSPENSION ELIMINATES VIBRATION CONVENTIONAL SPEAKERS Approximate ear level while standing Approximate ear level while seated Approximate ear level while reclining INDUCTION DYNAMICS Heavy-duty, one-piece aluminum boxes with patented rubber gasket suspension decouples the baffle from the studs and drywall, thus eliminating vibration. DYNAMIC SPRING SUSPENSION FOR IN-WALL SUBWOOFERS The movement of in-wall subwoofer drivers could potentially overload the rubber suspension. To stiffen the suspension, Induction Dynamics developed and patented a dynamic spring that augments the rubber suspension.
It s not just technology that makes these speakers versatile in any setting it s style, too. The signature Induction Dynamics finish is a timeless black gloss, with other colors readily available. Popular custom finishes include rosewood gloss, sports car red gloss, and black satin. CUSTOM SATIN BLACK GLOSS CUSTOM WOOD VENEER CUSTOM GLOSS FINISH Any satin finish of your choice can be provided at no additional charge, and custom veneers, paints, and designs are also available. Whether you want to blend your speakers into your existing décor or add a bold splash of color, Induction Dynamics can match any sample you provide. Have an artist or painter you prefer? Cabinets can be shipped to a finisher of your choice prior to final assembly. All speakers come with a set of built-to-order grilles. An extensive selection of 63 standard fabrics add a splash of color to your listening room or blend in with walls, carpet, or furniture. Custom grille fabrics swatches are available by request. View color options online at www.inductiondynamics.com. QUICK SHIP Black gloss finsihes are available for Quick Ship in the following models: ID1, S1, S1.iw (also available in Black Satin), S1.8T, S2, C1, C2, SW3 Passive, SW4 Passive, and A2 amplifier. The Quick Ship icon can be seen throughout this book with each speaker. If the order consists of more than one pair of speakers for each model, the Quick Ship option may not be available. Speakers include standard black grilles. Custom grilles are not available for Quick Ship.
series The ID1 Series is the ultimate in freestanding, fullrange speakers. State-of-the-art drivers, tightly controlled by patented crossover designs, pump rich sound from deep bass to crystal clear highs. For added versatility, ID1 and ID1.15 models include a unique switch that toggles between 3 & 4-way operation, giving you full control over the massive builtin subwoofers. This switch allows the ID1 s to excel in 2-channel applications as well as left/right mains in a surround sound system. PERFECTION IN THE VOCAL RANGE A 3 ultra-wide bandwidth midrange driver covers the entire vocal range for stunningly realistic dialogue and articulate vocals. UNCOMPROMISED IN-WALLS The ID1 is also available as an in-wall or on-wall, marking an industry first: a speaker only 4 deep that mirrors the full-range performance of the freestanding ID1. ID1 Switchable 3-way/4-way freestanding soft dome Subwoofer: (2) 10 56 H x 11 W x 10.5 D ID1.iw 4-way in-wall soft dome Subwoofer: (2) 10 54.5 H x 13.5 W x 3.875 D
ID1.w 4-way on-wall soft dome Subwoofer: (2) 10 54.5 H x 13.5 W x 4.25 D ID1.15 Switchable 3-way/4-way freestanding soft dome Woofer: 8 Subwoofer: (2) 15 62.75 H x 17.5 W x 15.5 D The first thing you re likely to notice about the freestanding ID1 is its unique subwoofer configuration utilizing a high and low subwoofer. Why this nonstandard approach? Even bass response. Traditionally you ll notice that as you walk around a room, bass response fluctuates widely - this is due to peaks and valleys called room nodes. When subwoofers are located close together, they simply reinforce each other s nodes. The freestanding ID1 s utilize spaced subwoofers to reduce the effect of these room nodes. When one subwoofer experiences peaks or cancellations, the other doesn t. This normalizes peaks and valleys, producing bass that feels more solid, without boominess.
series With 3-way freestanding, in-wall, and on-wall options available you ll have complete freedom to customize your home entertainment system. Like all Induction Dynamics speakers, the S1 Series incorporates patented S4X crossovers, even in the lowprofile wall-mounted models. S1.8iw 3-way in-wall Woofer: 8 29.5 H x 13.5 W x 3.875 D S1.8w 3-way on-wall Woofer: 8 29.5 H x 13.5 W x 4.25 D S1.8Siw 3-way in-wall surround Tweeter: (2) 1.125 Midrange: (2) 3 Woofer: 8 29.5 H x 13.5 W x 6.125 D S1.8Sw 3-way on-wall surround Tweeter: (2) 1.125 Midrange: (2) 3 Woofer: 8 29.5 H x 13.5 W x 6.25 D S1 3-way bookshelf 22.25 H x 8.5 W x 8 D S1.iw 3-way in-wall 24.75 H x 13.5 W x 3.875 D S1.w 3-way on-wall 24.75 H x 13.5 W x 4.25 D S1.8 3-way bookshelf Woofer: 8 24.75 H x 10.5 W x 10 D S1.8T 3-way freestanding Woofer: (2) 8 53.75 H x 10.5 W x 10 D S1.8Tiw 3-way in-wall Woofer: (2) 8 54.5 H x 13.5 W x 3.875 D S1.8Tw 3-way on-wall Woofer: (2) 8 54.5 H x 13.5 W x 4.25 D
S2 2-way bookshelf 15.25 H x 8.5 W x 8 D S2.iw 2-way in-wall 17.375 H x 13.5 W x 3.875 D S2.w 2-way on-wall 21.75 H x 8.5 W x 4.25 D S2.T 2-way freestanding 45.5 H x 8.5 W x 8 D series The S2 Series incorporates an S4X Crossover that has been optimized to deal with challenging acoustic properties presented by small rooms and edge/corner/ceiling mounting. When you have a tricky installation, this series is designed to round out your theater system, with each speaker tuned specifically for its intended application. The S2 and S2.T feature the most compact bookshelf, freestanding, in-wall, and on-wall speakers in the Induction Dynamics family. When space is at a premium, these 2-way speakers offer outstanding performance for their size. The S2.c, S2.l, and S2.r are designed for tough ceiling, wall, and corner mounting. They utilize a modified S4X crossover design to compensate for near field reflections that degrade the sound coming from tight spaces. S2.c 2-way corner 15.25 H x 8.5 W x 8 D S2.l 2-way corner 15.25 H x 8.5 W x 8 D S2.r 2-way corner 15.25 H x 8.5 W x 8 D
The center channel is crucial to any surround sound system, as it s the speaker dedicated to the reproduction of front-and-center dialogue. Induction Dynamics C Series produces crisp, clear dialogue and special effects at any volume. series S4X Crossovers optimize frequency response - music and that changes dramatically in content won t fade in and out, but will maintain its coherence as it seamlessly crosses over from one driver to the next. Frequencies critical to human speech, like those that deliver consonants S and C, sound as natural coming from the C Series as they do in real life, ensuring your high-definition video has realistic audio to match. C1 3-way center Woofer: (2) 6.5 9.75 H x 28.25 W x 8 D C1.iw 3-way in-wall center Woofer: (2) 6.5 13.5 H x 29.5 W x 3.875 D C1.w 3-way on-wall center Woofer: (2) 6.5 13.5 H x 29.5 W x 4.25 D C1.8 3-way center Woofer: (2) 8 11.75 H x 31.75 W x 10 D C1.8iw 3-way in-wall center Woofer: (2) 8 13.5 H x 45.5 W x 3.875 D C1.8w 3-way on-wall center Woofer: (2) 8 13.5 H x 45.5 W x 4.25 D C2 2-way center Woofer: (2) 6.5 8.5 H x 22.125 W x 8 D C2.iw 2-way in-wall center Woofer: (2) 6.5 13.5 H x 29.5 W x 3.875 D C2.w 2-way on-wall center Woofer: (2) 6.5 8.5 H x 27.75 W x 4.25 D
series Patented peak excursion limiter incorporates dynamic compression to limit the driver s cone motion to its linear operating range. The limiting is accoustically transparent because it operates only at the specific frequencies of peak excursion. Oversized capacitors and a toroidal transformer deliver extra power over short periods of time to accurately reproduce high-level peaks in the source material. SW1 Twin 15 push-pull subwoofer Drivers: (2) 15 24-150 Hz Power Handling: 500 W 17 H x 17.25 W x 17.75 D SW2 18 subwoofer Driver: 18 23-150 Hz Power Handling: 600 W 22.75 H x 21.5 W x 18.25 D SW3 12 subwoofer Driver: 12 20-150 Hz Power Handling: 500 W 14.25 H x 14 W x 15 D SW4 10 subwoofer Driver: 10 25-150 Hz Power Handling: 400 W 12.375 H x 11.75 W x 11.5 D High-excursion, custom-made driver is built into a die-cast frame with an extra-large, high-flux magnet to maximize low-frequency response in a small cabinet. Filter circuit with high power handling components eliminates the resonance peak produced by most subwoofers. Boomy bass is so prevalent in the home theater world that many listeners rarely get to hear listeners rarely get to hear what a properly tuned, low resonant subwoofer sounds like. By utilizing acoustic suspension enclosures, high-excursion drivers, and a filter circuit to eliminate resonance peaks, Induction Dynamics subwoofers produce clean, authoritiative bass throughout the entire sub-bass range. SW4.iw Dual 10 in-wall subwoofer Driver: (2) 10 27-150 Hz Power Handling: 500 W 13.5 H x 29.5 W x 3.875 D SW4.w Dual 10 on-wall subwoofer Driver: (2) 10 27-150 Hz Power Handling: 500 W 13.5 H x 29.5 W x 4.25 D SW5.w Triple 6 x 9 on-wall subwoofer Driver: (3) 6 x 9 27-150 Hz Power Handling: 500 W 8.5 H x 37.75 W x 4.25 D
A Series amplifiers provide massive real-world continuous power output, ultra-low noise and distortion, and built-in processing to match your Induction Dynamics subwoofers. Both the A2 and A3 utilize patented technology to reduce distortion and protect your subwoofers from damage. A patented, frequency-selective excursion limiter prevents the subwoofer from operating out of its linear range. Typical Resonance Peak Induction Dynamics Subwoofers POWER YOU CAN FEEL Remove the boom with a special subwoofer filter circuit that removes resonance peaks and produces smooth, even bass. BUILT-IN AMPLIFICATION The A3 internal amplifier can be factory installed to most SW Series subwoofers. A2 Class AB External Subwoofer Amplifier Power Output 2.5 Ohms: 700 W Power Output 4 Ohms: 520 W Power Output 8 Ohms: 300 W A3 Class H Built-In Subwoofer Amplifier Power Output 2.5 Ohms: 640 W Power Output 4 Ohms: 500 W Power Output 8 Ohms: 360 W