Columa 900

Sleek looks – massive sound

Columa^® 900

The design specifications for the Columa 900 were very clear: a great-looking loudspeaker set that seamlessly blends Teufel’s renowned hi-fi sound quality into the living environment. Visual compatibility with flatscreen TVs was also a priority.

Next to the tried and proven column layout of the loudspeakers, the low depth of the column cabinets is a crucial design factor – with a modest depth of only 8.3 cm, these columns can be easily integrated into most environments. Naturally, Teufel made sure that such a sleek exterior would in no way compromise the Columa 900’s excellent acoustics.

The centre column speaker is designed as an elaborate 2.5-way system. Of the four mid-range drivers, the two bottom ones have a lower treble cut-off frequency than the upper two, which reach all the way up to the dome tweeter’s cut-off point.

This has several advantages: less frequency drop-outs thanks to the elimination of clashing frequency delays between the cabinet and the listener; high load capacity; and a linear frequency range right down to 100 Hz. The unusually low bass crossover frequency of the two bottom drivers adds extra warmth and punch, which will be much appreciated by music lovers who are otherwise sceptical of column speaker designs. Unlike most column speakers, the CL 90 FR is in fact a fully fledged hi-fi speaker – in the guise of a sleek designer column.

The D’Apollito array of tweeter and mid-range drivers in the FR speakers is mirrored in the CL 90 C centre speaker. The result is a homogeneous sound field that can only be achieved through identical driver combinations. The slim housing design of the centre speaker integrates seamlessly with a flatscreen TV. The speaker can easily be wall-mounted or attached to the accompanying table mount.

The visual profile of the centre and column speakers is also reflected by the matching Columa subwoofer. The CL 900 SW has a surprisingly shallow cabinet with gently rounded corners and a subtly convex oval contour. The friendly, almost chubby design of the subwoofer is in stark contrast to the sonic punch it packs – there is no compromise in the bass being delivered here.

As a system, the Columa 900 is the perfect surround speaker set for music lovers who want their loudspeakers to blend in seamlessly with a modern living environment.

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Stereoplay	09/2009	"The Teufel Columa 900"	below
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