9.88 SYSTEM
π X π + .01 = 9.88
Acoustic Stealth Technology
The Pi, .01 Mid-Module and Pi-Bass enclosures are all optimized using AST® – our proprietary housing design that dampens unwanted reflections.
9.88 IN THE PRESS
The Berlin-made electronics and loudspeakers in the Voxativ room were impressive and riveting, moving air like a freight train…
This unusual setup was super detailed, powerful and colorful, playing hyper dance with subsonic bass tones from City Mashups, and flowing Norwegian folk from Mari Boine Persen. Voxativ made thrilling music of power and sleekness.
In the listening seat, on a live Mighty Sam McLain track recorded during a concert in Germany, drum impact—thwacks—startled me. Kick-bass kicked ass.
“Purists might disagree, but for many listeners, having equipment that enables subtle sonic adjustments is welcome. This rings true for me, as I enjoy a wide variety of musical styles. Evidently Voxativ's Founder and Chief Engineer Inés Adler does too. Adler, a former designer of engines for Daimler's Mercedes-Benz marque, has made modern updates and options available for vintage hi-fi approaches.”
Berlin-based Voxativ was showing their new 9.88 System that adds a midrange driver and crossover to their 9.87 system. Yes, I said crossover.
…in a system that was delicate, detailed, and sparklingly alive. In other words, it sounded like a Voxativ system.
Sometimes, more is more — and for those who desire exit-level upgrade paths, Voxativ has answered their call. This is the Berlin-born brand's first expansion to their award-winning hybrid-active 9.87 System. It offers full-backward compatibility to owners of the current configuration via a stackable, plug-in-play Mid-module with self-contained midrange driver.
This new configuration consists of two key innovations, the new AC-4NP full-range driver and .01 Mid-module. This new configuration multiplies the advantages of three interlocking loudspeaker modules. Essentially, Pi x Pi + .01 = 9.88.
Starting on top is the acclaimed Pi-Monitor, a back-loaded horn enclosure sporting a new full-range driver — the AC-4NP. This new wide-bander combines a new CNC-milled basket, advanced suspension, enhanced paper cone, and new gold-plated magnet system derived from the AC-4F Gold to achieve higher resolution with even more finesse. This driver can be self-installed as an upgrade (MSRP $17,900) or purchased as part of a new 9.88 System (MSRP $75,000). Voxativ Fieldcoil drivers can also be factory-installed upon request.
For those seeking more personalization in their listening sessions, Voxativ has designed the new .01 Mid-Module. This clever new plug-and-play addition of an 8-inch neodymium, low-distortion, low-midrange driver allows the listener to tailor the sound with three different curves — in the musical range where the girth, growl, body, and slam reside. For those who already own 9.87, simply add the .01 Mid-Module (MSRP $17,900) between the housings, and a 9.88 is born ~ offering you pure personalization for all the ways you love to listen.
The base for the 9.88 literally brings the bass as Pi-Bass, an active Ripole subwoofer linear down to 20 Hz and optimized with Voxativ’s Acoustic Stealth Technology®. Inside, two opposing neodymium woofers are actively driven by a 250W Class AB plate amp. In addition, full crossover, phase, and gain controls are accessible in the rear.
>> TECHNICAL DATA
Frequency Response
20 - 20.000 Hz
Driver
VOXATIV AC-4nP
Efficiency max.
110 dB / 1W / 1 m
Capacity
50 W sinus
Dimensions (W x H x D)
16 x 56 x 16" (40x140x40cm)
Color
Piano Finish, white or black
Weight
190 lbs (87kg)
(Note: pricing is for a selected pair of speakers)