Wilson Benesch OMNIUM Loudspeaker, Floor Standing, 2.5-Way Design

Carbon Fibre Composite Top – STEALTH

When a sound wave strikes a flat surface, sound is reflected in a predictable directional manner provided that the dimension of the reflective surface is large compared to the wavelength of the sound. However, the reflective nature of a structure varies according to the shape of the surface. Uneven surfaces will tend to scatter energy, rather than reflect it coherently. In good design, form always follows function. So whilst the Omnium carbon composite top is a beautiful structure, its complex form is critical to the performance of the loudspeaker. By removing as many flat, reflective surfaces and creating complex curved structures, sound waves striking the loudspeaker enclosure are scattered and their energy and therefore audible presence reduced. The Omnium owes much of its phenomenal capacity to present a spatial soundstage and transparent imaging, to the curved carbon composite forms of the top and the A.C.T. 3Zero Monocoque. The loudspeaker stealthily disappears within the listening space, leaving an ethereal soundstage and lifelike presentation.

The Omnium – Bespoke British High-End Engineering

The stepped features seen in the Omnium’s foot are a reference its larger sibling the Eminence. Hewn in house by Wilson Benesch from a single billet of aluminium to reduce an 80kg solid billet of aluminium by more than half, to create a single 38kg Omnium loudspeaker foot. This formidable component governs over the energy above by way of the 14mm tie bolts that generate a metric ton of compressive pressure through the Omnium enclosure. This is the foundation, ground zero and arbiter of performance.

Omnium stands boldly as the industry leading design in this market sector from the pioneers and leaders in composite loudspeaker design. With a heritage of award-winning designs within the Wilson Benesch reference line, the Omnium offers it own unique take of reference class high end audio. The Omnium’s luxurious automotive fit, finish and aesthetic are yet another bold statement in contemporary loudspeaker design and engineering from Wilson Benesch.

Specifications:

Drive Unit Technologies

1x 25mm (1”) WB Fibonacci Hybrid Tweeter

1x 170mm (7”) WB Tactic 3.0 Bass High
1x 170 (7”) WB Tactic 3.0 Midrange
1x 170 (7”) WB Tactic 3.0 Bass Low

3x 170 (7”) WB Isobaric Drive System Bass Low

Measurements

Sensitivity: 89dB
Impedance: 4.5 Ohms Nominal
Frequency Response: 28Hz – 30KHz +/- 2dB Recommended Power: 100 Watts Minimum
Dimensions Centimeters: 180cm H // 63cm D // 28cm Baffle Width // 59cm Widest Foot Dimension

Dimensions Inches: 70” H // 24.8” D // 11” Baffle Width // 23.2” Widest Foot Dimension

Weight: 140kg (309lbs)

Supplied in two halves: Lower enclosure: 110kg (243lbs) Upper enclosure: 30kg (66lbs).

MSRP: GBP £98,000 / pair

Shipping Date: Immediately

Key Points of the Omnium Press Release

• Wilson Benesch launch Omnium Loudspeaker.
• The Omnium will feature signature Wilson Benesch technologies,
  • Fibonacci Tweeter
  • Tactic 3.0 Drive Unit
  • Isobaric Drive System
  • Curved Carbon fibre top
  • New A.C.T. 3Zero Monocoque
• The A.C.T. 3Zero Monocoque offer is several orders of magnitude superior in terms of stiffness and damping than the previous generation A.C.T. Monocoque.
• The new A.C.T. 3Zero Monocoque is a biocomposite structure constructed from natural materials that are sustainably sourced, renewable, and recyclable.
• The new A.C.T. 3Zero Monocoque is manufactured in house by Wilson Benesch on State-of-the-Art VRTM systems. These systems have been optimised using FEA to reduce the energy required to produce the new monocoque by half compared to the previous generation monocoque.
• The A.C.T. 3Zero Monocoque has been developed through a 4-year, pan-European, collaborative R&D project with a budget of €7.4 million.
• The project is called SSUCHY after the working title ‘Sustainable Structural & Multifunctional Biocomposites from Hybrid Natural Fibres & Bio-Based Polymers’.
• A public presentation of the SSUCHY Project results will take place on Wednesday 9^th February at 10.30am CET.
• The full presentation can be viewed online at the SSUCHY website: https://www.ssuchy.eu/
• The Omnium is available immediately.

About Wilson Benesch Ltd.

Wilson Benesch is a British loudspeaker and turntable design and manufacturing company. Established in 1989, the company pioneered the use of carbon fibre composite materials in high-end audio design with the launch of its first turntable, followed by a series of reference loudspeaker designs.

More than a quarter of a century later, the Wilson Benesch brand is recognised globally as the leader in the design and manufacture of carbon fibre composite enhanced loudspeakers, tonearms, turntables and HiFi furniture.

For more Press Requests & information

Luke Milnes, International Sales & PR Wilson Benesch Ltd.
Phone: 0114 2852656
Email: [email protected]

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