Tower Speaker
All pre-owned product is tested in our service department and have been passed for sale... and comes with a 90 day warranty!
In nice condition! Speakers are in Gloss Black. (hard to photograph - so they are showing a bit of camera glare) Some minor smudges on top, a few small nicks on back of Left spkr, foam on front of spkrs has seen some wear.
Original box and packing are NOT available, so these are LOCAL SALE ONLY! Circa 1996. See last image for specs.
The Model 2.5i represents a unique approach to 3-way loudspeaker design. By integrating the components and design principles of NHT’s critically acclaimed compact speakers with a built-in subwoofer, the elegant 2.5i delivers the clarity and precision of the finest 2-way designs along with the dynamic range of much larger loudspeaker systems. Inside the Model 2.5i are two separate chambers. The midrange and high frequency drivers are housed in a sealed sub-enclosure and are located on a narrow front baffle to improve imaging. The 8-inch long-throw subwoofer is housed in a separate vented enclosure and is mounted on the side of the cabinet for consistent bass loading. Incorporating NHT’s proprietary Focused Image Geometry design, the Model 2.5i’s custom-designed drivers and enclosure achieve a level of tonal neutrality and imaging precision unsurpassed at the price.
Focused Image Geometry design determines the 21-degree angle which defines the 2.5i's unique cabinet, as well as the sound radiation pattern of the system. The irregular enclosure shape greatly increases the ratio of direct to reverberant sound, reducing side-wall reflections and concentrating sound energy in the listening area. The exact angles at which the sound from the speakers reaches the ears of centrally located listeners is calculated to create what is known in acoustics as minimum “inter-aural cross-correlation." This technique allows the Model 2.5i to properly recreate the natural acoustic ambiance and perspective contained in good recordings. In addition, the radiating axes of the left and right speakers are crossed, providing “time-intensity trading,” so that the stereo image remains focused and stabilized for a wider range of listening positions. The cabinet shape also reduces the formation of internal standing waves, resulting in smoother midrange response. Focused Image Geometry is the heart of NHT’s successfuFocused Image Geometry is the heart of NHT’s successful line of high-performance audio loudspeakers. The Model 2.5i employs custom-designed European drivers, including an offset aluminum dome tweeter that boasts extremely smooth response, even at high listening levels. Its 6.5” midrange and 8” woofer are the result of extensive in-house development and are custom-manufactured for precise rolloff and radiation characteristics.
