Funktion-One has announced the introduction a new generation of its Compact Range of loudspeakers — equipped with enhanced high-frequency driver technology and new porting techniques — at the ISE 2023 show in Barcelona.
New models include the F5.2, F81.2, F101.2 and F1201.2 full-range loudspeakers plus the self-powered SB8A and SB10A compact bass enclosures. In addition to the advancements in audio performance, the new Compact Range offers both Phoenix and NL4 connectors as standard. All existing installation accessories, except for the F1201.2 wall bracket, are compatible with the new versions.
The redevelopment of the Compact Range began during the pandemic, with Funktion-One founder Tony Andrews noting, “It was clear there wouldn’t be any big shows for a while, so the logical thing to do was to focus on our smaller products. This gave us an uninterrupted period of R&D, from which emerged a new high frequency driver and flared porting techniques. The Funktion-One sonic signature comes from lively, highly efficient loudspeakers, which has both performance and ecological benefits.”
Funktion-One acoustic design engineer James Hipperson adds, “We’ve kept to the same design philosophy of not trying to force a small speaker to do bass and focusing on the mid-range. To achieve a full range system, we have developed complementary self-powered, compact bass speakers. This gives us our signature Funktion-One mid-range clarity and definition, along with engaging low frequencies.”
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