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1.2. Estelon Model X Diamond
The Estelon X-Diamond – a process of evolution from within.
The result of a reassessment, a further refinement and extension of the
performance goals already in place for the much praised Model XA –
Alfred Vassilkov’s first tribute to the Estelon brand and the birth of a
new approach to loudspeaker design. Chief among the physical design
elements continues to be the use of the E-lon cabinet form. This cabinet
form, having been developed and honed over a five year period, its design
and construction allow it to easily couple with even difficult room acous-
tics. Our respect for the Model XA and its design continue and remain a
constant source of inspiration. An evolution – the X-Diamond shares only
a common exterior cabinet design with the Model XA, where only the
outside body dimensions remain the same. New are the diamond tweet-
er, mid-woofer, crossover – employing premium quality components in a
separate chamber, utilizing state of the art carbon fiber resonant control
and isolation technology. In addition changes to the cabinet’s inner layer
constrained layer construction, and the dampening materials employed.
Many years have passed since the genesis of the Estelon project
and much has been learned during this visionary period – embody-
ing all the visionary achievements – the roots and the choices that
have evolved into the Estelon sound. With the X-Diamond, the most
beloved element of Estelon products has been reaffirmed – Simplicity.
The “minimal” electrical second order crossovers, the raffinated mix of
other elements as drivers and acoustic enclosure, has allowed Estelon
to find again, trusted and confirmed qualities, a rediscovering and
refinement of old but never obsolete design principles and technolog-
ical principals that are the true expression of Estelon’s sonic esthetics.
The X-Diamond is far more than simply speaker drivers in
a cabinet. It is a genuine musical instrument in its own right. One that,
when carefully integrated into system and room, is capable of connect-
ing the listener to music in a most profound way. Everything expressed
naturally and simply with balance, order and measure. It possessed an
