Introducing the next generation in our Super Tweeter family, Aperion brings you a high-end, aluminum True Ribbon Super Tweeter. Whether you enjoyed our first go at the Super Tweeter or are just now discovering the clarity you’ve been missing, you’ll definitely want to open your ears up to the next level with our True Ribbon Super Tweeter. Designed to reside on top of your existing speakers, the True Ribbon Super Tweeter can be use from 8kHz to 40kHz. With 5 preset crossover points, the True Ribbon Super Tweeter provides customizable bright and detailed sound, which enhances your stereo sound field width and depth by accentuating the ultra-high frequency extension. What is a Super Tweeter speaker? Put simply, it’s an additional tweeter unit which covers a wide and extended high-frequency response, beyond that of your existing loudspeaker’s integrated tweeters. Many loud speaker systems have poor high frequency performance. A Super Tweeter specializes in ultra-high frequencies and is used in conjunction with a bookshelf or tower speaker. Its purpose is to create a more realistic sound field, often characterized as “airiness,” that enhances the listening experience. Super Tweeters are sometimes found in high fidelity speaker systems and home theater systems. They are used to supplement the sound of tweeters by reproducing frequencies which the existing tweeter may produce only with a narrow polar output, or perhaps with distortion. A Super Tweeter speaker provides auxiliary high frequency effect, detail, density and texture that can enhance your existing system’s sound field with width, depth and enhanced timbre. A Super Tweeter is generally intended to respond well into ultra-high frequencies over 20 kHz, the commonly accepted upper frequency limit of human hearing. Super Tweeters are ideal for taking advantage of extended-range audio formats such as vinyl, SACD, FLAC, UHD Bluray and other high-fidelity products. Our Super Tweeter predecessor used a planar magnetic, flat ribbon tweeter and has become very popular since its release in late 2018. After seeing the results and popularity of the original Super Tweeter, our chief engineer jumped back in the lab and got to work on our new, True Ribbon Super Tweeter. The efforts and hours invested by our engineering team did not go unwarranted. There is an ultra-thin aluminum sheet in the middle of the horn, with a thickness of just 0.01 mm, and this is the core component of the aluminum strip. While the aluminum ribbon tweeter utilizes magnets, the key ingredient was to combine the voice coil and diaphragm into one. This clever design allows the diaphragm to be fully driven in the magnetic gap. The diaphragm is flat and light, without any phase issues, which allows for a high energy transfer and minimal distortion. All of the design characteristics encompass a higher frequency response up to 40 kHz, and the crossover and treble adjustment knobs allow for easy control of the dynamics and transient characteristics, without interruption of sound. The crossover slope is 12 dB/octave. Dynamics are a crucial component for a speaker dedicated to reproduction in the high frequency range as the ear is most sensitive to these frequencies. Knowing this, our engineering team was sure to test all aspects and performance of this speaker to ensure that the True Ribbon Super Tweeter would integrate well with many different types of speakers. We recommend pairing it with speakers that have a sensitivity rating between 85-95 dB. It can be used with full range speakers, floorstanding tower speakers, bookshelf speakers, center channel speakers, surround speakers, and works with speakers containing woofers ranging in size. Not only will they enhance any Hi-Fi audio source during playback, but also compliment DVD, Blu-ray and other sources to allow enjoyment of the true, full range of audio. At Aperion we break the tradition of “big-box” retailer thinking and mass distribution channels. These channels always look for ways to drive the costs of the products down, usually resulting in a sub-par product. We have the opposite thinking and rather than going cheaper with the parts to fit a retailer-distribution mold, it allows us to invest the costs of production to where it really counts, the speaker itself. This means better high-end components, robust internal capacitors and inductors, powerful drivers and tweeters, and overall the best sound for your buck! Specifications Weight:3.6 lbs Frequency Response: 8 kHz – 40 kHz Crossover Points:8K, 10K, 12K, 14K, 16K or off Crossover Slope:12 dB/octave Impedance: 6 Ohms Sensitivity: 95 dB Recommended Power: 60 – 120 Watts Direct Power Handling: 30 Watts Tweeter: “Aluminum True Ribbon” Tweeter Dimensions: 4.9″ Wide X 5.8″ Tall X 4.7″ Deep Shipping Weight: 9Lbs Shipping Dimension:14″ x 8″ x 11″ In doing this process we also wanted you, our customer, to fully understand the internal structure of our aluminum True Ribbon Super Tweeter, so we disassembled one of them to present the diagram. Choose between 8, 10, 12, 14 or 16 kHz to set the Super Tweeter floor for the perfect blend with your speaker. The “OFF” position renders the Super Tweeter inert. The lowest setting, 8 kHz, will provide the most overlap with your existing tweeter while the highest setting, 16 kHz, will have minimal overlap, picking up at the top-end of the range. Too much of a good thing? Use the treble adjust to reduce the output of the super tweeter. Remove the jumper and put it in the left-vertical position for a -1 dB reduction, bottom-horizontal for a -2 dB reduction or right-vertical for a -3 dB reduction. The Super Tweeter shares the same binding posts as the speaker you’re pairing it with. It feeds off the power your main speaker is already receiving, so no need to connect directly to an amplifier. Read more Graph showing the extended frequency response of our Super Tweeter on the 14 kHz and 16 kHz settings when paired with a bookshelf speaker: FAQ What kind of speakers will the Super Tweeter work with? Answer: Most passive bookshelf or tower speakers are great candidates for the Super Tweeter. But, you can also use them with center channel speakers and surround speakers. How do I connect the Super Tweeter speaker to my passive speakers? Answer: The Super Tweeter connects directly to the binding posts on the speaker you are pairing it with (not to the amplifier!). This parallel connection allows the Super Tweeter to feed off the same signal as your main speaker. Since the Super Tweeter will most likely be sharing the binding posts with your amplifier connection, using wire with spade or ring connections will allow both sets of wires to easily connect to the same binding posts. If your speakers are bi-ampable, you can use one set of binding posts for the Super Tweeter and the other for the amplifier (making sure to keep the jumpers in place). Can I use the Super Tweeter speaker with my active (powered) or Bluetooth speakers? Answer: If it’s a sealed box, or portable type of Bluetooth speaker, you most likely will not be able to use a Super Tweeter with this speaker. “Will the Super Tweeter work with my electrostatic, full range, or professional audio speakers?” Answer: We advise you to check the sensitivity level and frequency response of your current speakers. A speaker that has a higher sensitivity level rating than the Super Tweeter might not be a good fit. However, the we’ve received feedback that the Super Tweeter works great with Bose 901’s, Quad Electrostatic 2805, and other full range and electrostatic speakers.” Customers Pictures Share How much will the Super Tweeter change the treble response? Answer: The crossover setting will have the most effect on the treble sound. If your regular speaker doesn’t produce frequencies above 14 kHz very well, then that would be a good starting point for your crossover. Generally setting the crossover to 14 kHz or 16 kHz will add a nice touch to the treble response. What speaker wire is best for the Super Tweeter speaker? Answer: As with all cable, we recommend at least 14 gauge to minimize any loss of electrical current. What’s the highest frequency the Super Tweeter will reach? Answer: The Aperion Audio Super Tweeter can reach up to 35 kHz. Can you adjust the crossover frequency while music is playing? Answer: Yes, in fact this is highly recommended to experiment with, so you can find the sound that works best for you. What length of speaker cable do I need? Answer: You shouldn’t need more than a few feet, but it depends on the distance from your bookshelf or tower speakers binding post inputs to the Super Tweeter inputs. Can I buy an odd number of Super Tweeter speakers? Answer: Yes, just give us a call to make this request. 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