Zaph|Audio ZRT 2-Way, Revelator Tower Parts Only - PAIR
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ZRT 2-Way, Zaph|Audio Revelator Tower - Parts Only - Pair
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Madisound and Zaph Audio are pleased to bring you the Zaph Revelator Tower. The ZRT is raising the bar for easy to build high-end speaker kits. Once again, we would like to thank John Krutke for his design work and overall contribution to DIY speaker building. Full documentation of this design can be found on Zaph Audio.
The ZRT is an extremely versatile premium speaker kit utilizing Scan-Speak Revelator drivers. The 2-Way configuration is designed for ported use in the Madisound MD38T tower cabinet. In addition to a ported MD38T, the ZRT 2-Way is also suitable for a sealed alignment in the Madisound MD20 cabinet.
The tweeter used is the Scan-Speak “AirCirc” D3004/6600. This is the latest and most advanced release from the famous Revelator tweeter line. The mid/bass driver is the Scan-Speak 18W/8531G. This 7” slit paper cone driver is widely considered one of the best mid/bass units in existence. The combination of these drivers and Zaph’s design expertise has yielded a world-class speaker system.
Two crossover options are available for the ZRT 2-Way Kit. Both options use Mundorf metal oxide resistors for the tweeter, air core inductors in parallel tweeter circuits and a XPP polypropylene capacitor in the parallel woofer circuit. The woofer and tweeter crossovers come assembled, with each mounted on their own Matrix and 149B circuit boards. This allows for bi-amp/bi-wiring if desired, and flexibility in cabinet placement.
- The standard crossover uses: ClarityCap CSA capacitors in series tweeter circuit, Solen Fast Cap in parallel tweeter circuit, and Solen Perfect Lay 14awg inductor in series woofer circuit. Note: Picture shows Sledgehammer Steel laminate inductor which is currently unavailable.
- The upgraded crossover uses: ClarityCap CSA capacitors in series tweeter circuit, Solen Fast Cap in parallel tweeter circuit, and Goertz Copper Foil 14 AWG or 12 AWG inductor in the series woofer circuit.
If there is a specific combination of premium parts (Madisound stock only) that you would like to use for this crossover, please contact us by email with that parts list for a quote. The crossover parts we use are a good choice in this application and provide excellent results, but we will of course accomodate to your own taste. A ZRT 2.5 Way version is also available with an additional 18W/8531G mid/bass driver. This configuration can be done in a sealed MD38T tower cabinet, or ported in your own larger cabinet. See Zaph Audio for more details.
The ZRT 2-Way Kit includes:
- (2) D3004/6600 “AirCirc” Tweeters
- (2) 18W/8531G 7” Revelator Woofers
- (2) Assembled Crossovers - Standard
Optional ZRT 2-Way Accessories Package includes:
- (2) TD-CUPS Input Cups – 2 per pair
- High quality gold plated brass binding posts
- Accepts banana plugs, spades or raw wire
- Bi-wire/Bi-amp capable
- (2) 2FLARE 2” Precision Ports
- See vented tuning options - both flares with no center piece is recommended
- Promotes optimal air flow
- Reduces/eliminates port noise and chuffing
- (16') Supra Classic 1.6 Internal Wire – 15awg Tin Plated OFC Copper
- (8') Foam gasket tape for air tight seal of drivers
- (1) Goop for gluing foam sheets and ports
- (16) Quick Connects - for easy connection of speaker wire to drivers & input cup tabs
- Black Ox/Wax Mounting Hardware
- Internal Dampening Materials
- (2) Open cell acoustic Foam Sheet 27" x 42" x 5/8"
- (2.5#) Acousta-Stuff complex fiber fill
You may select this accessories package along with kit purchase, or buy your parts individually. Kit discount only applies to this accessories package, not individual parts purchases. Kit pricing reflects a 10% discount to all drivers and accessories.
Great experience
A great replacement for my Maggies
They are more transparent and detailed than the MG 1.6 and have a somewhat better defined bass. The ZRT's are very neutral in sound with clear, extended highs and no excessive upper bass/lower mid-range warm, (as is a common fault).
I when for the 14 ga. air-core transformer option in the low pass filter. Since the Madisound 38 liter tower cabinets are no longer available, (unfortunately), I settled on 33 liter towers from another source, and adjusted the vent length using a Bass Box Pro calculation with great success.
I highly recommend the Zaph Audio ZRT's and the Madisound parts.
Ethereal
Astounding for the price...
Recently, I was in the market for a new nearfield monitor. So, I had these and a pair of Focal Solo6 monitors running side by side off of my Driverack 260. Overall, the Focals had a slightly better centered image, but the ZRTs outclassed the Focals in everything else, including LF extension.
In a higher quality cabinet, I'd suggest that they'd be even more impressive. Great design from a good guy and a fantastic reseller. Highly recommended!