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1.2. Estelon Model XB
The Estelon Model XB – a process of evolution from within.
The result of a reassessment, a further renement and extension of the
performance goals already in place for the much praised Model XA –
Alfred Vassilkov’s rst 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 ve year period, its design
and construction allow it to easily couple with even dicult room acous-
tics. Our respect for the Model XA and its design continue and remain a
constant source of inspiration.
Many years have passed since the genesis of the Estelon project
and much has been learned during this visionary period – embodying all
the visionary achievements – the roots and the choices that have evolved
into the Estelon sound. With the Model XB, the most beloved element of
Estelon products has been rearmed again – Simplicity. The “minimal”
electrical second order crossovers, the ranated mix of other elements as
drivers and acoustic enclosure, has allowed Estelon to nd again, trusted
and conrmed qualities, a rediscovering and renement of old but never
obsolete design principles and technological principals that are the true
expression of Estelon’s sonic esthetics.
Sharing the similar E-lon shape with XA and X Diamond,
the Model XB it is a smaller speaker designed for smaller listening rooms
(suggested room size 20-50 m2) while keeping the hallmark of Estelon
loudspeakers – the exceptionally wide imaging, deep sound staging and
thrilling life like dynamics. It 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 connecting the
listener to music in a most profound way. Everything expressed naturally
and simply with balance, order and measure. It possessed an eminently
musical temperament that is immediately evident upon your rst and
each subsequent listening experience.
