ASCENDO CCRM12 MKII : High-end performance fully active, DSP controlled 12″ two-way coaxial cinema speaker
The CCRM12 MKII (Coaxial Cinema Reference Monitor) is based on a 12“ two-way high performance coaxial driver that meets the highest demands in dynamic, sound pressure and sonic quality, for an uncompromising cinema performance.
The CCRM12 MKII is suitable as active front (screen) speakers in medium/large cinema installations and as surround speakers in systems where uncompromising performance is demanded.
The CCRM12 MKII is particularly suitable for modern 3D applications on the basis of Dolby ATMOS, Auro3D, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced.
ASCENDO CCRM12 MKII : High-end performance fully active, DSP controlled 12″ two-way coaxial cinema speaker
The CCRM12 MKII (Coaxial Cinema Reference Monitor) is based on a 12“ two-way high performance coaxial driver that meets the highest demands in dynamic, sound pressure and sonic quality, for an uncompromising cinema performance.
Movies can feature every kind of level of sound, from whispering dialogues to explosive sound effects. The volume range your home theatre speakers need to be able to handle without audible distortion is huge, especially if you look for a reference level directors cut performance – this level difference from softest to loudest sounds is called ‘dynamic range’. The CCRM12-MKII reproduces every possible dynamic range with ease. Even the most complex film passages with extreme dynamic requirements are reproduced at highest clarity. Whether a life-like drum solo rendered exactly to the point by hearing and feeling the tremendous dynamic leaps of a bass drum and snare, while at the same time the humming of the cymbals fade away airily into the dark silence of the room giving way to the tiniest fine details.
The CCRM12 MKII monitor offers features such Ethernet network compatibility, built-in 1 x 1500W RMS amplifier (Woofer/Mid), 1 x 750W RMS amplifier (HF) and extensive DSP control.
It is predestined for perfect playback of 3D immersive surround sound formats such as Dolby ATMOS, Auro-3D and DTS:X for a shockingly spacial sound that dissolves from the screen and immerses the viewer completely.
The CCRM12 MKII marks the absolute spearhead in the field of cinema monitors and are designed as active front (screen) speakers in medium/large cinema installations and as surround speakers in systems where uncompromising performance is demanded.
All loudspeakers from ASCENDO can be combined and are particularly suitable for modern 3D applications on the basis of Dolby ATMOS, Auro3D, DTS:X and IMAX Enhanced.
The last generation of highly efficient Class D amplifiers powers the CCRM 12. No fan noise can disturb the listening experience because the amps are passively cooled.
ASCENDO’s cinema technology is also integrateable with all reputable home automation solutions; and is also compatible with legacy analogue output systems.
Specifications
• Amplifier : Low/Mid 1500W RMS, HF 750W RMS (2250W RMS total)
• Peak output current : 30A
• THD+N : 0.003%
• Dynamic range : 120dB
• Standby consumption : 0.3W
• Ethernet : 100 Mbit/s Fast Ethernet
• Connectivity : RJ-45 / Cat. 5
• Switch : 2 port Fast Ethernet Switch
• Command & Control : 2-way full active DSP OCS software controlled and Network Ethernet interface
• DSP channels : 2
• Sensitivity / Impedance : 8 dBU / 20 kΩ
• Analog Input : 2 x XLR female
• Technology: 2-way coaxial driver
• SPL : 125 dBSPL continuous, 130 dBSPL peak
• Frequency response : 60Hz – 20kHz
• Low/Mid : 12“ (30 cm) coaxial cone driver; direct radiating
• HF : 1“ (25mm) compression driver tweeter
• Directivity : 80 degrees x 80 degrees
• Cabinet design : MDF and Birch Plywood, internally braced
• Finish:
- STD : High resistant black matt Polyurea paint (standard “cinema” finish)
- CUSTOM : matt/glossy/metallic paint or real piano lacquer (color of your choice)
• Dimensions : 410 x 240 x 710 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
• Net weight : 29 kg
“Whatever approach you take to applying room correction to the equation, the end result is utterly fantastic sound that, if viewed from a two-channel, high-end audio perspective “takes care of business” in terms of soundstage, imaging, dynamics, neutrality… you name it. Without a doubt, these are the finest sounding speakers I’ve had my home, and I’m not even able to come close to maxing them out.
What I can speak to, directly, is what a phenomenal job the 2.1 channel system (ASCENDO CCRM12-MKII fronts and ASCENDO SMS21 Subwoofer) did with music. The performance is simply excellent, competing with the best speaker systems I have heard, full-stop.
Can you tell I am impressed with Ascendo Immersive Audio? A taste of its CCRM12-MKII speakers and SMS21 subwoofer is enough to let me know this is a company that has put together a compelling solution for high-end home theater. It’s worth consideration and serious investigation, especially if a top-level dedicated home theater goal of yours is to achieve sublime sound. Ascendo’s is a very nicely engineered system – and by system I mean the whole package, speaker, DSP and amplification – that’ll take a home theater experience to the outer limits.
With its impressive offering, I’m giving a Top Choice award to the Ascendo Immersive Audio CCRM12-MKII speakers as well as the SMS21 subwoofer. Together they delivered superior sound matched by few other 2.0 or 2.1 systems that I’ve heard, and furthermore played a starring role in a 4.1.4 Atmos system that gave a hint of the performance that a full-on Ascendo-equipped home theater can deliver.” – Mark Henninger