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<\/h2>\nAbove: fully refurbished Scintilla<\/p>\n
Extensive review<\/a><\/p>\n Dismantling and rebuilding process<\/a><\/p>\n Above: refurbished pair from Germany<\/p>\n Above: originals<\/p>\n Above: the binding post plate states 4 ohms or 1 ohm, which indicates this is an early model. But this change is not something that can be set with the flick of a switch, rather this requires the removal of the back plate and rewiring the cables inside.<\/p>\n By altering the wires it is determined\u00a0whether the woofer ribbons are wired in series or in parallel, and this changes their\u00a0impedance from 4 ohms to 1-ohms. Similarly, the midrange -tweeter sections are changed\u00a0from series to parallel, resulting in an impedance of 3-ohms or 1-ohm.<\/p>\n Later Scintilla models were 1 ohm exclusively, and this is visible from the wider spacing of the slits.<\/p>\n Above:\u00a0Scintilla in the nude – this is a special version that is being reinforced with lots of steel bars by Dutch restorer Henk van der Hoeven<\/p>\n Above: on the right hand side the extra foil resistance path for the midrange can be seen.<\/p>\n Apogee’s second speaker after the Full Range still is one of the hardest speakers to drive properly. The early Scintillas were were configurable for a 1 or 4ohm load, the later models were 1 ohm only (from 1987 approximately). While the 4 ohm setting on the earlier models made the Speaker considerably easier to drive, according to the reviewers in doing so it lost some of it’s “magic”. According to a Stereophile review, “they sounded more dynamic,\u00a0liquid, and natural in timbre when they were wired for 1-ohm. At 4-ohms, they seem to\u00a0parody the colorations you normally hear – and add new ones; this can be jarring”.<\/p>\n Here’s how the two models differ:<\/p>\n The 1 ohm setting has been reported to kill a Krell 250a whilst trying!<\/p>\n Not as big as the Full Range but still they dominate a room, especially as they require considerable ‘free air’ around them so as not to sound bass heavy. The speakers are unusual as they have one midrange and four tweeter elements. The tweeter elements are arranged either side, about \u00bd” in front and behind the mid\/tweeter unit.<\/p>\n Still considered by some to be one of the best speakers in terms of vocal reproduction with crystal clear treble and very well extended bass, reaching a true 20Hz in test.<\/p>\n 1985-1991<\/p>\n Original Retail $3500<\/p>\n Height 147 cm<\/p>\n Width 83 cm<\/p>\n Impedance 1 or 4 ohms (1 ohms only after July 1996)<\/p>\n Bass driver Midrange Tweeter Max Sound Level Sensitivity @ 3m Frequency response Crossover frequencies Suggested amp power Impedance nominal Weight Finishes available Extensive Review<\/a><\/p>\n Dismantling and Rebuilding process<\/a><\/p>\n All models overview<\/a><\/p>\n Listening Sessions overview<\/a><\/p>\n Timeline and History<\/a><\/p>\n FAQ<\/a><\/p>\n ![\"Apogee_Scintilla_550pix](\"http:\/\/www.hifi-advice.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/Apogee_Scintilla_550pix-scintillaa_1.jpg\")
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<\/p>\nGeneric Info<\/h2>\n
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Specifications<\/h2>\n
\nAluminium\/Kapton panel (hand cut)<\/p>\n
\nAluminium<\/p>\n
\nAluminium (4 x 0.5in wide)<\/p>\n
\n110db in a 40sqr meter room, approx. 350sqr ft<\/p>\n
\n79dB<\/p>\n
\n20Hz (-6dB) to 25kHz<\/p>\n
\n500Hz bass to mid, 3kHz mid to tweeter<\/p>\n
\n100W (Has to drive 1ohm loads on later models)<\/p>\n
\n1 or 4 ohms – start of production until 1996\/7
\n1 ohm only afterwards<\/p>\n
\n180 lbs each<\/p>\n
\nLight grey, Anthracite, or Taupe<\/p>\nMore Scintilla<\/h2>\n
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