A common challenge in speaker design is to have the ability for higher sound pressure levels whilst keeping a favourable sound signature

 

It is easy to push speakers and make them loud, but it is hard to keep them working comfortably at this point. To get around this, most PA speakers use horn loaded tweeters which whilst very efficient can sound brash and at times piercing. These are then paired with midrange drivers crossed over at a point at which they no longer reproduce sound properly at and so they behave unevenly. The result is a muddled sound that is compressed and even painful

 

Satellite 101 is a more traditional PA style speaker, but with a soft dome tweeter, designed for power but also the gentle sound signature we strive toward at Night Devices. It allows for a more 'hi-fi' sound profile but with the power of a larger system

 

Using the same oversized tweeter as in Satellite 061 allows for a slightly lower crossover point than normal, and this avoids the natural breakups that occur at the higher registers of the 10 inch midwoofer

It is ideal as a main channel for larger systems. Think playing out in a bar, or a larger listening room, but it can also equally be used as a critical monitor in larger control rooms

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Satellite 101 can also be stacked with Subwoofer 121 or Subwoofer 081 for maximum flexibility

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