- 1 February 2008
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http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue50/vonschweikert_jolida.htm
The front driver layout uses a D'Appolito array that radiates horizontally to diffuse sound as it minimizes first reflections from the floor and ceiling, while the back includes the 10-inch rear-facing bass driver, a very large port, and a single set of high-quality binding posts. Crossed over at 80Hz, where wavelengths wrap around the speaker, the Vortex is designed to work with your rear wall while giving the impression the bass is emanating from the front of the speaker. The entire cabinet is wrapped in a "sock" of black (there may be other colors available soon) fabric, with top and bottom covers of stained wood. Albert was very emphatic that this speaker was all about performance, not cosmetics. Yes, the money went into the components, although the VR-33 is no ugly ducking. Overall, a very nice balance.
The front driver layout uses a D'Appolito array that radiates horizontally to diffuse sound as it minimizes first reflections from the floor and ceiling, while the back includes the 10-inch rear-facing bass driver, a very large port, and a single set of high-quality binding posts. Crossed over at 80Hz, where wavelengths wrap around the speaker, the Vortex is designed to work with your rear wall while giving the impression the bass is emanating from the front of the speaker. The entire cabinet is wrapped in a "sock" of black (there may be other colors available soon) fabric, with top and bottom covers of stained wood. Albert was very emphatic that this speaker was all about performance, not cosmetics. Yes, the money went into the components, although the VR-33 is no ugly ducking. Overall, a very nice balance.