Dedicated Audio - EPOS M 12.2i Monitor Loudspeaker

What Hi-Fi 2005 Award Winner for Best Speaker!

The Epos M series loudspeakers evolved from the time honored ES range of the eighties and nineties and until recently the M12 was the entry level speaker for the range. This speaker was first designed in 1999 and December 2003 sees the introduction of its successor - the M12.2

Still a two way bass reflex design, the M12.2 features a 150mm woofer complete with phase plug. Replacing the plastic chassis used in the original M12 is the all new Epos die cast chassis. The tweeter used in the M12.2 is a 25mm aluminum dome with ferrofluid cooling and neodymium magnet system.

There is provision for bi-wiring and thoughtfully the speakers are supplied with a set of foam bungs for the rear port to allow tuning of the speakers response to the particular room in which they are situated. The real wood veneer cabinet is beautifully finished and the metal grille can be easily removed if desired. Listening to the new M12.2 is a delight. If used in a home cinema application, the addition of M5 speakers for rear channel use together with the M8 center channel guarantees a home theatre speaker system of the highest caliber. When placed on the optional ST12 open frame stands designed for this particular model, it is said they perform at their best.

AV Review of England chose the Epos M12.2 as the best speaker under 500 pounds in a group test against B&W 'CM1', Acoustic Energy 'Aelite Two', and ATC 'SCM 7': "It's not difficult to understand why Epos's M range has picked up so many awards and the M12.2s can compete as class leaders against many more expensive speakers."

M-Series Midrange:
The Lightning midrange driver uses a robust diameter die cast aluminum chassis, which has been developed from the earlier ES series, but now has rear venting to improve gas flow and reduce voice coil temperature. The cone piston is made from an injection molded polymer with small amounts of talc, to optimize the stiffness and therefore adjust the sonic properties.

M-series Tweeter:
The new Epos Nightingale tweeter uses a mm diameter, micron thick, gold anodized, aluminum alloy diaphragm, terminated by a Polyamide suspension. This combination reduces coloration and enables the driver to handle high power without distress.

Technical Specifications:
Power Handling: 120 Watt Max
Frequency Response: 60 Hz - 20 kHz
Impedance: 8 Ohm nominal
Sensitivity: 87dB/1W/1m
Amplifier Compatibility: 25 - 150 Watt
Configuration: 2-Way
Finish: Wood Veneer
Weight: 8kg / 18lbs
Size: W x H x D (mm) 200 x 375 x 250