Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-42 User manual

NEW
FOR 2008
“Five Discrete Channels from One Superb Speaker”
SOLO SURROUND ARRAY SERIES
SSA Surround Technology wraps you in rich involving
surround sound from just one convenient speaker
The Perfectly Simple Surround Solution
If you want all the thrills of five channel surround sound without the need
for separate rear speakers, Definitive Technology has the solution: the Solo
Surround Array Series loudspeakers. The SSA models incorporate Spatial Array™,
aunique patented technology that optimizes the spatial presentation of
five channels to create the illusion that you are surrounded by five separate
high performance speakers. Enjoying a superb sounding audiophile-grade
surround experience has never been more convenient. Simply connect an
SSA to any multi-channel receiver and powered subwoofer to enjoy enveloping
surround sound without the bother of running long wires and finding places
for rear speakers.
SSA Surround technology uses subtle but complex directional cues to
completely free the sound from the box and convince your ear/brain listening
mechanism that you aresurrounded by great sounding Definitive loudspeakers.
Since SSA Surround does not depend on bouncing sound off walls, it works in
virtually any room and set-up configuration.
The SSA-42 and SSA-50 use SSA technology on the surround channel
speakers and the front left and right speakers as well, so that you get big
three-dimensional imaging from both multi-channel and stereo sources.
The SSA-42 looks perfect with
high tech flat panel TVs.
SSA-42
SSA-50
Both SSA models are available in gloss Black
and brushed Aluminum finishes.

Superior Definitive Technology
First and foremost, a single speaker surround solution needs to have excellent
audio fidelity and clarity to deliver a truly satisfying listening experience.
It is here that Definitive’s SSA-42 and SSA-50 truly distinguish themselves.
The front Left, Right and Center channel drivers utilize Definitive’s exclusive
and patent-pending Balanced Dual Surround System (BDSS) technology.
Speaker cones usually have one support point at the circumference of the
cone (called the surround) but BDSS drivers have two support points or
surrounds. This design suppresses cone resonance and promotes a longer,
more linear cone motion for higher output, lower distortion and more accurate
frequency response. You’ll enjoy perfectly natural and lifelike timbre with
crystalline clarity on voices, musical instruments and movie sound effects,
even at high-volume levels. Definitive’s tweeter is a pure aluminum dome,
which has been heat-treated to relax the crystal structure and then coated
with a ceramic to produce extended highs that reveal nuance and shimmer
without a trace of edginess.
In order to keep the enclosure from being longer than popular sized video
displays, Definitive engineers positioned the front channel tweeters in front of
the drivers. While this is a commonly used space-saving technique, a tweeter
placed in front of the driver usually interferes with the driver’s sound waves.
Using computer and physical modeling, Definitive developed tweeter-housing
geometry and venting that eliminates interference effects for the kind of audio-
phile-grade clarity,precision and accuracy that has made Definitive the number
one choice of high-end loudspeaker buyers.
Superior Definitive Monocoque Aluminum Enclosure
Like the entire Mythos Series, the SSA models are fabricated from aircraft-grade
extruded aluminum styled to perfectly match today’s flat panel plasma and LCD
TVs. Choose either gloss Black or brushed Aluminum finishes that have been
hand-polished to a beautiful pearlescent sheen. The SSAs can be shelf or wall
mounted with supplied hardware. Internal baffles and braces inside the enclo-
sure eliminate interference effects between drivers and channels for true audio-
phile purity and maximum channel separation.
Two Sizes for a Perfect Fit
The SSA-42 is perfectly sized to match video screens up to 47" while the SSA-50
fits beautifully with 50" to 65" sets. The SSA-50’slarger drivers and enclosure
allow it to play at higher levels with enhanced dynamic range — just what’s
needed for larger rooms.
Definitive’s Axially Aligned driver/tweeter
arrays use patent-pending technology to
minimize interference effects for the clearest
possible sound while BDSS driver technology
serves up high linear output for low distortion
even at lifelike volume levels.
Internal baffles and braces
eliminate interference effects
between the channels.
SOLO SURROUND ARRAY SERIES
SSA SPECS & SYSTEM
SSA-50 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 461/4" W (117.48 cm) x 41/8" D (10.48 cm) x 53/8"H (13.65 cm)
(speaker only, not including bracket)
Driver Complement:
–Three 41/2"(11.4 cm) BDSS High-output drivers with coincident array
1" (25 mm) ferro-magnetic fluid damped purealuminum dome tweeter.
– Two 41/2"(11.4 cm) BDSS High-output full-range drivers.
–Four 31/4"(8.3 cm) full-range high-output surround drivers with
butyl rubber surrounds.
Frequency Response: 50 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8Ohms
Rec. Assoc. Amplification: 20 – 200 Watts/channel
Sensitivity: 90 dB
Weight: 31 lbs. (14.06 kG)
Finish: gloss Black or brushed Aluminum
SSA-42 SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions: 40" W (101.6 cm) x 41/8" D (10.48 cm) x 41/8"H (10.48 cm)
(speaker only, not including bracket)
Driver Complement:
– Three 31/4"(8.3 cm) BDSS High-output drivers with coincident array
3/4"(20 mm) ferro-magnetic fluid damped purealuminum dome tweeter.
– Two 31/4"(8.3 cm) BDSS High-output full-range drivers.
–Four 3" (7.6 cm) full-range high-output surround drivers with
butyl rubber surrounds.
Frequency Response: 60 Hz – 30 kHz
Nominal Impedance: 8Ohms
Rec. Assoc. Amplification: 20 – 175 Watts/channel
Sensitivity: 89 dB
Weight: 20 lbs. (9.07 kG)
Finish: gloss Black or brushed Aluminum
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SSA SYSTEM OPTIONS
Add a Definitive
ProSub or SuperCube
powered subwoofer
to your SSA for
the ultimate in
performance
and convenience.