Fisher XP-33
Fisher XP-33 speakers, known as "The Little Giant Speaker System," are compact high-efficiency speakers designed for space-constrained installations.
Overview
The Fisher XP-33 is a compact speaker system manufactured by Fisher Radio Corporation, marketed as "The Little Giant Speaker System." Designed for installations with severe space limitations, the XP-33 claims to be the smallest high-efficiency speaker system ever designed. It features a dual-speaker configuration with a 6-inch bass driver and a 2-1/2-inch treble driver, allowing for both horizontal and vertical placement. The system is part of the Fisher XP series of speakers.
Specifications
| Frequency Response | 38 - 18,500 Hz |
| Recommended Amplifier Power | 10 - 20 watts |
| Impedance | 8 ohms |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 7" x 13" x 6" |
| Weight | 10 pounds |
| Cabinetry | Available in Walnut |
| Low Frequency Speaker Diameter | 6 inch |
| Low Frequency Speaker Resonance | 35 Hz |
| Low Frequency Speaker Magnet Structure | 2 pounds |
| Low Frequency Speaker Voice Coil Diameter | 1 inch |
| High Frequency Speaker Diameter | 2-1/2 inch |
| High Frequency Speaker Voice Coil Diameter | 8/16 inch (0.5 inch) |
| High Frequency Speaker Magnet Structure | 1/4 pound |
| High Frequency Speaker Dispersion | 120 degrees |
| Crossover Frequency | 2,000 Hz |
Design
The Fisher XP-33 contains a heavy-duty 6-inch bass speaker with a half-roll surround and an aluminum core, paired with a 2-1/2-inch treble speaker featuring a unique plasticized surround and polyurethane center. The system uses a capacitance-resistance-type crossover network. The high-frequency driver delivers precise definition of highs without the shrillness commonly found in compact systems using artificial correctives.
Context
Designed for problem installations with severe space limitations, the Fisher XP-33 was positioned as a space-saving yet high-performance solution. Marketed as "the smallest high-efficiency speaker system ever designed," it was part of the broader Fisher XP series of speaker systems.
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