Speakers Proac TABLETTE REFERENCE 8

In 1979, Celef Audio launched the ProAc Tablette mini-monitor. Its Audiophile qualities led this tiny loudspeaker to be hailed as one of the best small speakers of all time.

However, the limitations of drive unit technology at the time meant that this pioneering design was not able to offer the scale of soundstage or bass power of larger loudspeakers. Consequently, over the years, the size of the Tablette cabinet through various model incarnations has been steadily increased to address these areas of performance.

ProAc is now proud to launch a modern interpretation of the original design with more technically refined drive units, producing a scale of sound to rival much larger loudspeakers. The new long throw 4½ inch midrange/bass driver uses a completely new round chassis of high rigidity with an extremely linear motor system. This unit, loaded by the cabinet's twin reflex ports, generates highly controlled and uncoloured bass frequencies.

A high quality crossover network marries the midrange seamlessly to the new tweeter design, a 1-inch soft dome unit with a large surround, capable of an exceptionally flat response, outstanding smoothness and fine detail.

The cabinet, made from birch ply, is tuned and damped with bitumen and covered with a choice of real wood veneers.

The Tablette Reference Eight is a true monitor level design. Its remarkably flat frequency response has been designed to give a sound stage that is large, natural and realistic for this size of loudspeaker. For such a diminutive design, it has a surprising level of weight and scale. Although it can be placed on bookshelves, this true audiophile design will perform at its best when mounted on rigid, high mass stands.

SPECIFICATION
Nominal Impedance: 8 ohms

Recommended Amplifiers: 10 to 100 watts

Frequency Response: 40hz to 30Khz

Sensitivity: 86db linear for 1 watt at 1 metre

Bass/Midrange Driver: 4½ inch long throw design with linear low distortion motor system

Tweeter: 1 inch soft dome exclusive to ProAc with special surround and inner chamber

Crossover: Finest components on dedicated circuit board. Multistrand oxygen-free copper cable throughout. Split for optional bi-wiring and bi-amping.  

Dimensions: 10½" (2636mm) high 6" x (150mm) wide x 9" (225mm) deep  

Mode: Stand/Shelf mounting

Grille: Acoustically transparent crimplene

Finish: Available in the following real wood veneers: Black Ash, Maple, Yew, Mahogany, and Cherry