Sony SS X200 (1981)
A compact 2-way passive speaker system released by Sony in 1981. It has a balance drive tweeter and a bass reflex enclosure.
Overview
The Sony SS X200 is a standmount passive loudspeaker introduced in 1981. It is a 2-way design with a dedicated woofer and tweeter, built for high-fidelity reproduction. In its domestic market it sold individually at ¥15,000.
Specifications
| Type | Passive |
| Positioning | Standmount |
| Enclosure | Bass Reflex |
| Port Position | Front |
| Way system | 2 |
| Units Used | For low band : 16 cm cone type; For High Frequency : 3.5 cm Balance Drive Type |
| Effective frequency band | 60 Hz to 20000 Hz |
| Output sound pressure level | 91dB/W/m |
| Impedance | 6 Ω |
| Rated maximum input | 30W |
| Instantaneous maximum input | 60W |
| Crossover frequency | 3kHz |
| External dimensions | Width 215x Height 360x Depth 230 mm |
| Weight | 4.5kg |
| Attachment | Speaker cord (2.5m) |
Design
The SS X200 uses a 16 cm cone type woofer for the low end and a 3.5 cm balance drive type tweeter with titanium for the highs. Fundamental bands, such as vocals, go primarily to the woofer, which improves the balance.
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