Harmony HB1.6K2X speakers

Komponentní reproduktory ESB Audio HR 6K2X

ESB Audio introduces the component speakers of the entry-level Harmony Hard Rock series, which combine quality workmanship, pleasant sound and an affordable price. The HR 6K2X model is designed as a universal solution for upgrading factory audio and, thanks to its high sensitivity and low power demands, can be operated without issues from a factory head unit, an aftermarket car radio or an external amplifier. A light paper cone of the midbass driver delivers a natural and balanced presentation, offering an ideal mix of low weight, stiffness and the ability to damp unwanted resonances. The optimized ferrite magnetic system ensures precise control of the cone and low distortion even at higher volumes. The separate tweeters use a lightweight fabric dome and a neodymium magnet for smooth, detailed and naturally sounding high frequencies. The system also includes compact crossovers and mounting accessories that simplify installation into a wide range of vehicles.

Membrána a závěs

The midbass cone is made of paper, which provides an ideal combination of low mass, required stiffness and a natural ability to damp unwanted vibrations. Because of this, the cone can respond quickly to changes in the audio signal while maintaining good control even at higher volumes. The result is a clean midrange, natural instrument timbre and accurate reproduction of lower frequencies without unwanted resonances. The rubber surround ensures proper damping and lateral stability of the cone, limits undesired movements of the moving assembly and helps keep the voice coil precisely centered in the magnetic gap. Its geometry and elasticity were designed to prioritize maximally linear cone movement, thereby reducing distortion and improving bass dynamics.

Otevřený koš

The midbass basket uses an open, aerodynamically efficient design that supports free airflow behind the cone and limits the formation of unwanted back pressure. The shape of the individual spokes is engineered to have minimal impact on the moving parts of the driver while providing sufficient mechanical stiffness even at larger cone excursions. The open design also improves ventilation of the moving assembly and helps effectively dissipate heat generated under higher loads. The result is more stable driver behavior, better control of the cone and higher long-term reliability.

Magnetický systém

ESB’s many years of experience in designing magnetic motors is reflected in the Harmony Hard Rock series. The magnetic system is engineered to use the energy produced by the motor as efficiently as possible, providing the right balance between magnet size, weight and resulting magnetic flux. Thanks to careful optimization of electromagnetic properties, the driver achieves good sensitivity, precise cone control and stable behavior even at higher power levels. The magnetic circuit also creates suitable conditions for the linear movement of the voice coil across the entire operating range.

Kmitací cívka

The voice coil is one of the key elements of the midbass driver, and ESB devoted extra attention to its design. The used aluminum former contributes to effective heat dissipation and allows the speaker to better handle long-term loads. The low mass of the moving parts also supports fast cone response and helps extend its usable range toward the mid and higher frequencies. The result is a more open, natural and pleasantly musical character of reproduction, which is typical even for ESB’s higher model ranges.

Vystředění membrány

ESB’s development team also devoted considerable effort to the design of the spider, i.e. the centering suspension. It must ensure perfectly precise and linear cone movement at both low and high power levels, while also preventing the driver from exceeding its safe mechanical excursion. Its construction supports ventilation of the voice coil and helps remove heat from the lower part of the driver. At the same time, it reduces back pressure caused by cone movement, which contributes to better dynamics and more precise control of the entire moving system.

Výškový reproduktor

The separate tweeter in the Harmony Hard Rock series is designed with an emphasis on high power handling, low distortion and a pleasant reproduction character. The fine dome used has very low mass and low susceptibility to mechanical deformation, resulting in a smooth, linear and well-extended frequency response. The outcome is clean and detailed highs without unnecessary harshness, matching well with the midbass. The neodymium magnet has been optimized for high efficiency and precise control of cone movement, allowing the tweeter to operate with ample headroom and a wide usable bandwidth.

Frekvenční výhybka

The system includes compact filters intended for correct division of the frequency band between the midbass and tweeter. The crossover design accounts for a higher power reserve than the drivers themselves require and uses high-quality components to minimize their saturation at higher volumes. This reduces distortion and allows the tweeter to operate in its optimal frequency range. The entire system can thus use its potential even during dynamic listening and maintains clarity and balance across a wide range of volume levels.

Modelová řada Harmony

The Italian brand Harmony was born in the 1980s along with the first home speakers produced by the Italian hi-end manufacturer ESB Audio. Production of car speakers began in the 1990s with a wide range of products that combined high sound quality and a significantly lower price compared to ESB Audio’s home products. That was the main mission of the Harmony brand — to provide a high standard of sound quality with faithful reproduction of the entire audio spectrum, superior workmanship and all at a more accessible price. The same applies today, when ESB Audio decided to create the new product lines Harmony Blue Note and Hard Rock. And why Blue Note? With this term ESB Audio recalls the Blue Note Jazz era of 1930 to 1950. It’s a way to connect the product names with important moments in modern musical history. Products labeled "Blue Note" are characterized by high-quality, uncolored sound for undisturbed listening across all music genres. Within the Harmony range you will also find "Hard Rock" products with a different tuning, richer and deeper bass and higher power. The Harmony series will gradually offer a wide array of products aimed at providing a complete range of audio devices to meet the needs of the broadest group of music enthusiasts. 

O značce ESB Audio

The history of ESB Audio goes back to 1972, when this Italian brand was officially founded. ESB Audio is among the most renowned loudspeaker manufacturers of the second half of the 20th century and over its rich history introduced many innovative technologies and numerous high-end home audio products that achieved huge worldwide success. Based on these experiences, ESB engineers began research in 1984 focused on optimizing sound in the automotive environment, and two years later they started producing the first car speakers. Due to great success, ESB increasingly focused on the automotive industry and its demanding challenges. Car audio became a phenomenon of the time and in 2005 a school dedicated exclusively to vehicle sound systems was established in Aprilia, where ESB is based. At that time a definitive decision was made to leave the world of home audio and concentrate solely on vehicle audio. Today ESB, together with the American maker of audiophile amplifiers and DSP processors Zapco, is part of the Italian Apex Group. The lineup includes several speaker model ranges led by the high-end three-way system Novemila, which represents some of the most acoustically and aesthetically advanced speakers on today’s market. And this is ESB audio’s main mission: to manufacture speakers of the highest quality focused on faithful sound that allows the user to hear reproduction as the performer intended. Exactly according to the company slogan "Just like live".

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