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This results in extremely clear high-frequency output even at high volumes. Getting the crossover to the right level to allow the TI 100 8Ohm to operate up to 5000 Hz took some effort. This high-end mid-bass unit can produce unusually long cone excursion due to its long voice coil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"COLOR: rgb(0,0,0)\"\u003e, which means it can generate a bass output level that is surprising considering the compact size. Thanks to the extremely rigid titanium diaphragm, the TI 100 8Ohm stands out in the mid-range due to excellent overall presence and vocal clarity. 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font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\tSound pressure level\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t-\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\tSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t-\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003eFrequency response (-10 dB)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e65–40000 Hz\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003eMean sound pressure level\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e83 dB (1 W\/1 m)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\tMax sound pressure level\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t \u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\tMaximum cone displacement\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t-\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003eResonance frequency\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; 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\"\u003eVoice coil diameter\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\tHeight of winding\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t-\u003c\/td\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003c\/tr\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003ctr bgcolor=\"#0083C7\"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\u003ctd class=\"style11\" style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); \"\u003e\r\n\t\t\t\t\u003cspan class=\"style11\" style=\"color: rgb(255, 255, 255); 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Visaton ARIA MHT, Speaker Kit (Pair)

Part number: 5948

A component kit for building the ARIA MHT, a two-way passive loudspeaker design rated at 40 W with a 65–40000 Hz frequency range. Sold as a pair; cabinet materials are not included.

Sold as
Pair
Nominal impedance
4 Ω
Rated power
40 W
Frequency response (−10 dB)
65–40000 Hz
Mean sound pressure level
83 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
Outside size
270 mm × 160 mm × 160 mm (H × W × D)
ex VAT
£1,042.74 inc VAT
Maximum quantity available reached.

Stock and dispatch
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Description

The ARIA MHT is a VISATON two-way passive loudspeaker design built around MHT 12 - 8 Ω, TI 100 - 8 Ω. The manufacturer specifies a bass-reflex arrangement and 3.8 l net volume, a 65–40000 Hz frequency range and nominal impedance of 4 Ω. This kit is sold as a pair, while the manufacturer's component and cabinet lists are stated for one cabinet.

Typical applications

  • DIY loudspeaker construction from the published VISATON cabinet plan
  • Stereo hi-fi loudspeaker construction
  • Restoration of the documented VISATON design
  • Custom cabinetry that preserves the published internal volume and layout
Full specifications
ARIA MHT
Rated power40 W
Maximum power60 W
Nominal impedance4 Ω
Frequency response (−10 dB)65–40000 Hz
Mean sound pressure level83 dB (2.83 V/1 m)
Crossover frequency5000 Hz
Cabinet principleBass-reflex
Net volume3.8 l
Outside height270 mm
Outside width160 mm
Outside depth160 mm
Manufacturer component-list basis1 cabinet / box
Kit component — TweeterMHT 12 - 8 Ω · 1 pc.
Kit component — WooferTI 100 - 8 Ω · 1 pc.
Kit component — CrossoverCrossover ARIA MHT · 1 pc.
Kit component — Bass reflex tubeBR 6.8 (full length) · 1 pc.
Kit component — TerminalST 77 · 1 pc.
Kit component — Damping materialPolyester wool · 0.25 bags
Kit component — Wood screws3.5 x 19 mm · 8 pcs.
Kit component — Countersunk screws3.5 x 25 mm · 4 pcs.
Kit component — Cable2 x 1.5 mm² · 0.75 m
Dimensions and drawings
ARIA MHT · part 5948 — Exploded cabinet drawing

Exploded cabinet drawing · Open original image

ARIA MHT · part 5948 — Cabinet construction drawing

Cabinet construction drawing · Open original image

ARIA MHT · part 5948 — Crossover diagram

Crossover diagram · Open original image

Installation and cabinet guidance

Build each cabinet from the linked manufacturer construction drawing and cabinet parts list. The documented outside size is 270 mm × 160 mm × 160 mm (H × W × D); the specified cabinet principle is Bass-reflex with 3.8 l net volume. Preserve the published driver, port, bracing and crossover positions.

The manufacturer states its component and cabinet parts lists for one box. Sold as: Pair. The kit excludes the cabinet; confirm component quantities against the ordered sales unit before starting the build.

Keep the bass-reflex opening and the space immediately around it clear where the construction instructions require it.

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