Westlake Audio Debuts BBSM-5 Near Field Monitor System
September 26, 1998
Westlake Audio, the leader in high-quality audio products for more than 25 years, will debut a completely redesigned version of the classic BBSM-5 Near Field Monitor System at the 105th AES Convention, held from September 26 to 29, at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco, booth 1061. The new system addresses the need for an accurate, near field monitor for today's high resolution, digital playback systems and varied production situations.
"We went back to the drawing board with our original BBSM-5 design and came up with a number of improvements to increase its applications and overall output," says Glenn Phoenix, owner and chief designer for Westlake Audio. "The new system brings the performance level of an already great monitor system to new heights of sonic perfection."
The BBSM-5 is a medium power, two-way design, low distortion professional reference monitor. The unit offers an internal, high-level, passive crossover that allows the option of either bi-amp or bi-wire connectivity. The redesign includes a slightly re-proportioned, bass-reflex type cabinet using a single, optimized port, and the exclusive Westlake ISO-back mounting system that provides shock absorption to greatly reduce cabinet vibrations that can be induced into the crossover.
The 1-inch, dome tweeter employs a double magnet system that reduces the stray magnetic field which, when combined the proprietary dual 5-inch drivers employing the optional compensated woofer magnets, allows for use near video and computer monitors. The many advanced features insure a smooth, phase coherent frequency response of 55 Hz to 20 kHz, and combine to create an amazingly accurate, low I.M. distortion system. The symmetrical design eliminates the need for left/right versions of the cabinets.
"The performance of this monitor relative to its size is absolutely awesome," says Westlake sales and marketing director Ken Centofante. "We expect the BBSM-5 to become the reference monitor of choice, aggressively penetrating the major studio as an alternative listening system, as the main system in a smaller control room, or the primary system for mobile recording, broadcast on-air or production work."
For more information, visit their web site at www.westlakeaudio.com. |
