Davis Acoustics Courbet N°4 tower speakers

The Davis Acoustics COURBET N°4 floor-standing speakers are high-end two-way column speakers. They incorporate the transducers from their smaller sibling, the Courbet N°3, but in a larger cabinet with increased capacity to deliver deeper bass. The Courbet N°4 features top-of-the-line drivers designed and manufactured in Troyes.

DAVIS ACOUSTICS COURBET N°4: DESIGN AND FRONT PANEL

The Courbet N°4 offers a modern design with a robust and compact cabinet. Its dimensions are relatively moderate for a speaker of this caliber (82 x 16 x 22 cm), making it suitable for various room environments.

The front and back panels of the speaker are slightly inclined backwards to minimize internal standing waves, reinforced by internal walls that enhance rigidity.

The cabinet sits on an elegant wooden base that showcases the speaker and reduces vibrations into the floor. Decoupling spikes are provided for optimal listening conditions.

The speaker grille, in black jersey regardless of the finish, attaches magnetically to maintain a clean and contemporary design when removed.

DAVIS COURBET N°4: SPEAKERS

The Davis Courbet N°4 column speaker is equipped with two drivers: high frequencies are handled by a new 28 mm tweeter with a soft fabric dome. This TW28CD tweeter ensures precise and detailed reproduction of high frequencies, supported by a rear decompression chamber and a powerful concentrated magnetic field.

The resonance frequency has been pushed above 25kHz to provide unparalleled clarity, precision, and distortion-free high frequencies.

The midrange and bass frequencies are reproduced by a single 130 mm Kevlar driver. This latest generation membrane, paired with a machined metal dispersion ogive, delivers linear reproduction from 50 to 4000 Hz.

Both drivers are surrounded by a specific circular foam that reduces proximity diffractions for a more defined response.

The speaker is Bass Reflex loaded with a circular port on the front, facilitating placement within the room.

DAVIS ACOUSTICS COURBET N°4: CONNECTION AND PLACEMENT

The Davis Acoustics Courbet N°4 speakers feature a magnificent gold-plated and carbon-covered terminal. It accepts bare wire, spades, or bananas.

It is recommended to leave at least 30 cm of space from rear and side walls, position them at least 2 meters apart, and slightly angle them towards the listening area for optimal sound spatialization and a three-dimensional effect. A set of four decoupling spikes per column is included to ensure articulate and dynamic bass by decoupling the speaker from the floor. They are suitable for rooms under 30 m².

DAVIS ACOUSTICS COURBET N°4: SOUND REPRODUCTION

The Davis Acoustics Courbet N°4 column speakers are relatively easy to drive and install, though they require high-quality amplification with sufficient current to perform optimally.

From the first measurements, these speakers deliver a presence that belies their size, offering a magnificent soundstage both in width and depth.

The sound reproduction across all registers is delicate and natural, providing instruments with superb realism. The midrange is organic and well-integrated with bright, smooth high frequencies.

They are enjoyable for extended listening sessions without auditory fatigue, thanks to the quality of the drivers and optimized filter design contributing to a superb balance.

Transparency and definition are also notable, offering precision across different registers.

We greatly appreciated their timbre quality and the expansiveness they bring to music without artificial enhancement. The bass integrates seamlessly with the rest of the spectrum, showcasing a well-achieved and accurate balance.

In rooms under 30 m², there's no sense of lacking in performance.

Moreover, the neutral character of the Courbet N°4 ensures high-quality listening across various music genres, facilitating pairing with numerous high-quality electronics. Notably, they offer relatively high efficiency in this bookshelf speaker segment (90dB).

The Davis Acoustics Courbet N°4 is a remarkable floor-standing speaker in its price range!

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