ES Series
As the first product developed by KV2 and continually refined over the last decade, the ES Series has become renown for its unique and versatile capabilities. Its performance has amazed audio professionals around the globe, staggered by the output and clarity of such a compact yet powerful system. The ES Series is an embodiment of KV2 Audio’s design philosophies.
A truly scalable system, it is compact and modular with all the electronics and amplification housed in separate, portable units - the EPAK2500 and 2500R. Placing the active electronics package outboard results in a lighter, easier to handle system with much more flexibility. Its compact size reduces transport costs and either ground stacked or flown it is quick and easy to setup cutting labour costs dramatically. The EPAK2500/R control unit incorporates four task specific amplifiers. Electronic crossover filters, time alignment, equalization, system protection, and level controls are all done onboard utilizing industry leading 20MHz digital conversion where required.
The ES1.0 Mid/High speaker and the EPAK2500/R make up the core of the amazing sounding, incredibly dynamic ES system. Each ES1.0 requires an EPAK2500/R to power it and the three way cabinet includes a 12” horn loaded mid bass driver, 6” horn loaded mid speaker, and 1.75" Titanium compression driver. You can rotate the ES 1.0 horn assembly in order to run the system in a vertical or horizontal configuration, and couple two ES1.0 cabinets together horizontally to create a very powerful, long throw solution.
As well as driving the three way ES1.0 cabinet, a fourth amplifier channel in the EPAK2500/R control unit is dedicated to powering a choice of ES series subwoofers. The ES1.5 is a lightweight single 15” enclosure, the ES1.8 a horn reflex, single 18” subwoofer and the ES2.5 /2.6 a double 15”, twin asymmetrical design, available in either four Ohm (ES2.5) or eight Ohm (ES2.6) versions.
Simple to set up and use The ES System has been designed for plug and play operation. It would take a dozen or more outboard components, sophisticated measuring equipment and a degree in acoustic engineering to achieve the optimization we’ve built into the EPAK 2500/R. A multi position switch allows you to select from various subwoofer combinations, you decide which plug and play bass modules you want to use, select and go.
The meticulously designed control electronics inside the EPAK2500/R constantly monitor and preserve the relationship between each amplifier and component, delivering exactly the right amount and type of power throughout the system. When you’re able to perfectly match an amplifier with a transducer you start to unlock incredible performance that is impossible to achieve with passive systems. Total system reliability increases dramatically as does sound quality. With this kind of precision and efficiency built in, you’ll be amazed at the quality, depth, level and resolution produced by an ES system.
ES1.8 - High Output Active-Driven Subwoofer
The ES1.8 is a high-output, reflex horn loaded, single 18" subwoofer, designed as a part of the ES Series sound reinforcement system. It provides tight, up front, low frequency extension with authority, attack and definition. Designed to be used in pairs, or with up to two ES1.5, the ES1.8 can achieve high output levels consistently and safely. Alongside the ES1.0 and EPAK2500/R, ES1.8 offers a very firm foundation on which to build a powerful ES system.
Features
- Professional Baltic birch construction with highly resistant polymer coating
- 131dB sustained output 134dB peak per unit and 136dB/ 139dB peak when using 2 units
- Horn reflex loaded, 18" low frequency driver with 4" (100 mm) inside/outside, epoxy baked, high temperature voice coil assembly and carbon fibre reinforced cone assembly
- Four proprietary side handles for simplified handling and carrying
- Heavy duty front grille to work with the innovative ES series magnetic carts
- High-impact, low friction feet are asymmetrically located on two sides allowing vertical or horizontal system set up, lock-in and easy cabinet movement
- Six industrial grade internal corner braces with twelve M10 suspension points
- M20 top hat for pole insertion
- Weather proofing option and special paint finishes available on request