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{ "id":4699407155248, "title":"Visaton NIMROD, High-End 3-Way Speaker Kit (Pair)","handle":"visaton-ls-kit-nimrod-price-per-pair", "description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacteristics and sound properties \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLet's go back to the 1970s in the UK to the creation of the legendary BBC monitors and the larger speaker models for home use. This was a time when listening to music still involved good old vinyl records and was a pleasure to be enjoyed. Our aim in producing the NIMROD was to revive this feeling from the past. The visual appearance was, therefore, clearly predefined. In terms of acoustics, however, we have used such state-of-the-art drivers as the highly praised \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/impactaudio.co.uk\/collections\/visaton-hifi-drive-units\/products\/visaton-b-100-6-ohm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c861349eb\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eB 100 - 6 Ohm\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve the best possible results. This is also the reason why we opted for the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/impactaudio.co.uk\/products\/visaton-g25-ffl-8-ohm-25mm-fabric-dome-driver\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eG 25 FFL - 8 Ohm\u003c\/a\u003e fabric dome tweeter, equipped with a waveguide and meticulously adapted to the radiation characteristics of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/impactaudio.co.uk\/collections\/visaton-hifi-drive-units\/products\/visaton-b-100-6-ohm?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=c861349eb\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eB 100 - 6 Ohm\u003c\/a\u003e. The off-centre positioning of the medium to high-frequency unit further optimises the radiation pattern and is unusual for loudspeakers of this type. The bass foundation, and with it the much appreciated mellow aspect of the British models is accounted for by the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/impactaudio.co.uk\/products\/visaton-gf-200-2-x-4-ohm-20-cm-8ins-high-end-woofer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eGF 200 - 2 x 4 Ohm\u003c\/a\u003e woofer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Nimrod?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNIMROD is the 9th variation of the orchestral work entitled \"Enigma\" by the British composer Edward Elgar, which was dedicated to one of his closest friends, the German August Jaeger. The name is a play on words, as the biblical Nimrod was a great hunter, and the German word \"Jaeger\" means \"hunter\", and reflects an episode that happened between these two great friends. At the end of the 19th century, Elgar was in a depressed state, \"very ill at heart with music\", and was considering giving up composing. His friend, August Jaeger, tried to cheer him up by reminding him that Ludwig van Beethoven, despite serious worries, continued to write fascinating pieces of music. This led to the first bars of Nimrod and to Elgar continuing to compose music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis British-German friendship through music was the decisive factor in the naming of the NIMROD and also shows our long-standing connection to British colleagues and friends, which we would like to celebrate with the NIMROD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does the NIMROD \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esound like? One might be tempted to describe it as the perfect British-German combination. On the one hand, you have the mellifluous, room-filling sound of the British loudspeakers from times gone by, but on the other hand, you also have the high-grade precision of modern German engineering. Not too much of either, but not too little, either.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrice given is price per pair.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor further information regarding construction and parts included, please refer to the Visaton website \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.visaton.de\/en\/products\/3-way-speakers\/nimrod\/bauanleitung\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. If you have any further questions please get in touch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eInstructions for connection can be found \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0055\/3592\/4291\/files\/NIMROD-D_E-200727.pdf?v=1629890338\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet measurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Volume \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e34.5 l + 1.5 l\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e606mm (1011mm with stand)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e304mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet parts list for 1 box\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes all the components listed here but \u003cstrong\u003enot the cabinet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGF 200 - 2 x 4 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e1 pc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMid-range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eB 100 - 6 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTweeter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eG 25 FFL - 8 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWaveguide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWaveguide WG 148 R\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrossover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNIMROD\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTerminal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eST 77\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 pc.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDamping material\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolyester wool \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 bags\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrews (Countersunk)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3.5 x 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10 pcs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrews (Cheesehead)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 x 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4 pcs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScrews (Cheesehead)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e5 x 30 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 pcs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCable\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 x 1.5 mm²\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 cm (black)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e0.8 m\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDowels\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6 pcs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet options and assembly support:\u003c\/strong\u003e For cabinet options and assembly support for this VISATON kit, see our longstanding UK partner, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/wilmslowaudio.co.uk\/visaton-speaker-kits\/nimrod\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWilmslow Audio\u003c\/a\u003e. 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Visaton NIMROD, High-End 3-Way Speaker Kit (Pair)

Part number: 5873

A component kit for building the NIMROD, a three-way passive loudspeaker design rated at 120 W with a 31–20000 Hz frequency range. Sold as a pair; cabinet materials are not included.

Sold as
Pair
Nominal impedance
4 Ω
Rated power
120 W
Frequency response (−10 dB)
31–20000 Hz
Mean sound pressure level
84 dB (1 W/1 m)
Outside size
606 mm (1011 mm with stand) × 304 mm × 320 mm (H × W × D)
ex VAT
£1,208.34 inc VAT
Maximum quantity available reached.

Stock and dispatch
Selected products are held in UK stock; other lines are sourced to order. Dispatch timing depends on the product and quantity.

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Description

The NIMROD is a VISATON three-way passive loudspeaker design built around GF 200 - 2 x 4 Ω, B 100 - 6 Ω, G 25 FFL - 8 Ω. The manufacturer specifies a bass-reflex arrangement and 34.5 l + 1.5 l net volume, a 31–20000 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
NIMROD
Rated power120 W
Maximum power180 W
Nominal impedance4 Ω
Frequency response (−10 dB)31–20000 Hz
Mean sound pressure level84 dB (1 W/1 m)
Crossover frequency350/3200 Hz
Cabinet principleBass-reflex
Net volume34.5 l + 1.5 l
Outside height606 mm (1011 mm with stand)
Outside width304 mm
Outside depth320 mm
Manufacturer component-list basis1 cabinet / box
Kit component — WooferGF 200 - 2 x 4 Ω · 1 pc.
Kit component — Mid-rangeB 100 - 6 Ω · 1 pc.
Kit component — TweeterG 25 FFL - 8 Ω · 1 pc.
Kit component — WaveguideWaveguide WG 148 R · 1 pc.
Kit component — CrossoverNIMROD · 1 pc.
Kit component — TerminalST 77 · 1 pc.
Kit component — Damping materialPolyester wool · 2 bags
Kit component — Screws (Countersunk)3.5 x 25 mm · 10 pcs.
Kit component — Screws (Cheesehead)4 x 25 mm · 4 pcs.
Kit component — Screws (Cheesehead)5 x 30 mm · 6 pcs.
Kit component — Cable2 x 1.5 mm² · 2 m
Kit component — Fabric50 cm (schwarz) · 0,8 m
Kit component — Dowels6 pcs.
Dimensions and drawings
NIMROD · part 5873 — Exploded cabinet drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Exploded cabinet drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Cabinet construction drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Cabinet construction drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Cabinet construction drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Exploded cabinet drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Cabinet construction drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Cabinet construction drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Crossover diagram

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Construction detail

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Assembly drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Assembly drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Assembly drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Assembly drawing

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NIMROD · part 5873 — Assembly drawing

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Installation and cabinet guidance

Build each cabinet from the linked manufacturer construction drawing and cabinet parts list. The documented outside size is 606 mm (1011 mm with stand) × 304 mm × 320 mm (H × W × D); the specified cabinet principle is Bass-reflex with 34.5 l + 1.5 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.

The manufacturer describes this as a demanding build that requires accurate cutting and assembly.

The cabinet plan includes mitred joints; account for the finished surface thickness before cutting and routing.

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

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Cabinet options and assembly support

For cabinet options and assembly support for this VISATON kit, see our longstanding UK partner, Wilmslow Audio. Please check their current services and availability directly.

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