{"id":160800,"date":"2023-04-24T10:02:07","date_gmt":"2023-04-24T09:02:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=160800"},"modified":"2023-04-24T10:02:07","modified_gmt":"2023-04-24T09:02:07","slug":"linn-360-exakt-integrated-and-passive-loudspeakers-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/linn-360-exakt-integrated-and-passive-loudspeakers-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"Linn 360 Exakt Integrated and Passive loudspeakers launched"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Linn\u00a0has introduced a new series of active speaker systems\u00a0Linn 360 Exakt\u00a0, which includes two models &#8211;\u00a0Linn 360 Exakt Integrated\u00a0and\u00a0Linn 360 Exakt Passive with Aktiv Bass\u00a0(PWAB).\u00a0According to the manufacturer, the new speakers promise\u00a0<i>&#8220;unprecedented clarity and realism, as well as the absence of sonic coloration&#8221;<\/i>\u00a0through the use of innovative drivers and amplification technologies that achieve an unprecedented low level of distortion.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/116_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Linn 360 Exakt loudspeakers are implemented in a four-way concept.\u00a0The high-frequency range is served by a tweeter with a 19 mm beryllium dome.\u00a0Linn claims to have managed to bring distortion and resonance far beyond the audible frequency range (and even beyond the range detected by the company&#8217;s measurement system) with this driver.\u00a0This allows you to achieve a clear and open sound.<\/p>\n<p>The mid-frequency range is handled by a 64mm dome driver made of thin woven carbon fiber, characterized by the perfect combination of stiffness and lightness.\u00a0Again, any inherent driver resonances and distortion appear almost three octaves above the audible range.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/339_techweek.jpg\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The upper bass is reproduced by a 190 mm driver, and the low-frequency foundation is provided by a driver with a diameter of 220 mm.\u00a0The cones of these drivers are made of aluminum-magnesium alloy, chosen for its high rigidity, which brings its operation closer to the piston mode.<\/p>\n<p>The expressiveness of the low-frequency range is helped by Linn Power DAC technology.\u00a0This new Linn technology, built from the ground up, combines a DAC and a class D amplifier, the manufacturer claims. As a result, the Power DAC promises to be highly efficient, ultra-low noise, and ideal for handling the lowest bass in the Linn 360 Exakt system.\u00a0At the same time, the new Linn Adaptive Bias Control amplification technology is used for amplifiers that work with high-frequency, mid-range and upper bass drivers.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/117_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>All of these innovations are packaged in a stylish and highly durable case built from 3D laminated panels.\u00a0The 360 \u200b\u200bArray finish features a series of concentric arcs that are \u201creminiscent of the grooves of a vinyl record\u201d and are reminiscent of the famous Linn Sondek LP12 turntable.\u00a0These grooves are located next to the tweeter guard, which draws attention with its chrome Linn badge.\u00a0The protective grilles are made of 5754 aluminum.<\/p>\n<p><i>In addition to the classic Piano Black<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>Alpine White<\/i>\u00a0finishes , Linn offers an exclusive\u00a0<i>Glasgow<\/i>\u00a0designer collection\u00a0that shows pride in Linn&#8217;s heritage and celebrates its Scottish roots with distinctive names &#8211;\u00a0<i>Clyde Built, Single Malt and Linn Heritage<\/i>\u00a0.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/118_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Linn 360 Exakt Integrated speakers are designed to work with the Linn DSM network music player using Linn Exakt technology.\u00a0However, if you already have an amplifier from another manufacturer, or if you are using a Linn Exakt system using the Exakt Box, then the Linn 360 Exakt Passive with Aktiv Bass (PWAB) option is for you.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/119_techweek.webp\" alt=\"Image\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Linn\u00a0360\u00a0Exakt\u00a0Integrated\u00a0speakers\u00a0are available in the UK for\u00a0\u00a387,500\u00a0, while\u00a0the Linn\u00a0360\u00a0Exakt\u00a0Passive with Aktiv Bass\u00a0(PWAB) is\u00a0\u00a355,000\u00a0.\u00a0Reception of pre-orders for new items has already begun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linn\u00a0has introduced a new series of active speaker systems\u00a0Linn 360 Exakt\u00a0, which includes two models &#8211;\u00a0Linn 360 Exakt Integrated\u00a0and\u00a0Linn 360 Exakt Passive with Aktiv Bass\u00a0(PWAB).\u00a0According to the manufacturer, the new speakers promise\u00a0&#8220;unprecedented clarity and realism, as well as the absence of sonic coloration&#8221;\u00a0through the use of innovative drivers and amplification technologies that achieve an unprecedented [&hellip;] <a class=\"g1-link g1-link-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/speakers\/linn-360-exakt-integrated-and-passive-loudspeakers-launched\/\">More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10404,"featured_media":160801,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[646],"tags":[779],"class_list":["post-160800","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-speakers","tag-news"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160800","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10404"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=160800"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/160800\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/160801"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=160800"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=160800"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=160800"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}