Gradient Evidence MK2

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Manufacturer: Gradient
Model: Evidence MK2
Provided by: Ilkka
Manufacturer link: Gradient
Price: 1990 EUR (pair)

Manufacturer specs:
• Radiation patterns: bass: sphere; cardioid: midrange & treble
• Frequency response: 45-20000Hz +/-2dB, 29Hz -6dB
• Impedance: 4 ohm
• Sensitivity: 86dB/2.83V/1m
• Recommended amplifier: 50-250 W
• Drivers: 1×200 mm (8”) long throw woofer, 1×176 mm (6 1/2”) fiberglass midrange, 1 coaxial aluminum
• Crossover frequencies: 200 Hz and 2800 Hz
• Connections: Bi-wireable. Thick cable (up to 30mm2) or 4 mm banana plugs or forks
• Finish: Solid cherry or Maple or Black painted cherry, dark grey cloth
• Features: Bass level adjustment, 3 dB
• Dimensions (WHD): 21 × 100 × 30 cm
• Weight: 22 kg

Configuration as tested:
Crossover: No
Amplifier: Single channel from a Crown CE4000
Orientation: Coaxial driver facing the mic, woofer on the side
Only single speaker tested but results are showing the performance of a pair (+6 dB)

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+/- 3 dB points: 53.3 Hz - >200 Hz

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DS-21 wrote:

That's great output for a single 8 per side! Looks like a great set of mains to hand off to a super-capable sub.

Yes, even though the frequency response and therefore extension is pretty strange/bad for a ~30 Hz tuned ported speaker, it gives many subwoofers a run for their money when it comes to clean mid bass output.