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APEX III 4 way speaker kit

Price: $2,299.99 USD
(+ shipping $85.00 USD)

APEX III 4 way speaker kit
The biggest-sounding main channel speakers at even twice the price!
More low-end frequency response than ANY other front channel speaker in its price range, yet it retains vocal clarity, throws an ultra wide sound stage, and provides accurate, pin-point imaging with an overall smooth balance! With open mid-range and solid bass down to 26 Hz, the Apex III yields impressive dynamics with exceptional transparency and very good off-axis behavior. Matched with an Apex C center channel speaker, you can have what amounts to the ultimate front speaker set-up in your 2 channel or home theatre room!We feel we have put together the most complete speaker kit to date.You recieve a CD complete with veneering information, cabinet contruction photos including finishing information

:: 6- 4.5" XBL^2 drivers 4 with a Enabl coating on the drivers for the midrange drivers
:: 2- RAW RA104.5 ribbon tweeters
:: 8- SDX7 XBL^2 drivers
:: Solen capacitors even the large capacitors ,no electric caps used in our APEX III only Solen poly capacitors
:: Foil 16g Inductors which are measured to matched pairs
:: Metal Oxide resistors
:: Sonicap Gen II Bypass capacitor placed on each capacitor value in the crossover.
:: Metal black terminal plates
:: High quality connectors
:: Silver coated Teflon wire
:: 100 screws
:: Poly damping material
:: Upgraded speaker spikes
:: Cardas Lead Free Silver Solder
:: Cabinet construction plans,PLUS A CD containing complete contruction photos of the cabinets along with the crossover layout plans, and photos.We have included on the CD information on how to apply veneer both paper backed veneer as well as real wood slices of veneer.And last complete finishing methods on how to finish your Apex III speakers

The kit is shipped with measured matching components

 
 
 


**Additional Product Information**

Apex II Technical Information
Apex II Frequency Response
Apex II Customer Comments
Finished Speakers


**Optional Add-Ons**

Sonicap Platinum by-pass capacitors (+$299.00 USD)
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Sonicap Platinum by-pass capacitors addition to your kit or assembled pair of speakers.
The Sonicap Platinum bypass capacitors represents the very finest in audio bypass capacitors! Details of the Sonicap Platinum bypass capacitors are very fast, but full and rich.The presentation is ultra smooth without loss of detail,focus,or dynamics.The Platinum bypass caps are the best we offer.
Some speakers we sell use up to 12 by-pass capacitors per pair of speakers, price reflects the required amount of by-pass capacitors needed for the speakers you are customizing.

 
 
 

Apex III baffles and braces unassembled (+$499.99 USD)
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CNC machined Apex III front 1.25" MDF baffles and all of the braces made from 3/4" MDF(the hardest items to machine precisely) and then you cut your own sides (in order to save on shipping costs) all the parts have been programmed in the CNC and cut for easy assembly of our largest 4 way speaker kit.All of the speaker driver holes have been flush mounted makes for easy contruction of such a large complex speakers.  Cost includes shipping when added with a Apex III kit



 

 
 
 

Apex III flat pack unassembled (+$599.99 USD)
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CNC machined Apex III unassembled cabinets, all the parts have been programmed in the CNC and cut for easy assembly of our largest 4 way speaker kit.Offering the flat packs made from 1.25" thick front baffles with all other pieces made from 3/4" MDF.These CNC flat packs come with all of the angles cut,speaker drivers all flush mounted ,terminal pates machined.This makes for easy contruction of such a large complex 4way speaker.This pair of Apex III unassembled cabinets can be assembled with modest tools on a weekend.All you need are glue and clamps
Cost includes shipping when added with a Apex III kit



 

 
 
 
 
 

APEX III CNC baffles (+$99.99 USD)
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order our custom made CNC premachine baffles (2)made from 1.25" MDF  All driver holes are cut out, backsides rounded over, and properly recessed where needed. Front baffle edges are rounded over.  Cost includes shipping when added with a Apex III kit

 
 
 

Apex III tweeter & midrange Sonicap upgrade (+$199.99 USD)
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 Upgrade your Apex III tweeter midrange capacitors from Solen or Erse capacitors to the Sonicap capacitors plus Mills resistors.The Sonicap will yield or exceed the performance found in the most prestigious of boutique caps, yet with a price conducive to that of "entry level".While capacitors suffer from more noise (high distortion) than most audio components, the Sonicap exhibits very low noise and parasitics.  The presentation is rich in harmonics, warm, without the slightest loss of detail retrieval!  As a matter of fact, the micro-dynamics of the Sonicap is unmatched by anything close to its price range.Many of the Sonicap capacitors are needed in some speakers due to large capacitor values used in some models.



 

WBT Connectors (+$300.00 USD)
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 Upgrade your terminals in our kits with a high Quality WBT Topline Fully Insulated Binding Post


 

Apex III tweeter & midrange & woofer Sonicap upgrade (+$345.00 USD)
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 Upgrade your Apex III tweeter,midrange & woofer capacitors from Solen or Erse capacitors to the Sonicap capacitors plus Mills resistors.The Sonicap will yield or exceed the performance found in the most prestigious of boutique caps, yet with a price conducive to that of "entry level".While capacitors suffer from more noise (high distortion) than most audio components, the Sonicap exhibits very low noise and parasitics.  The presentation is rich in harmonics, warm, without the slightest loss of detail retrieval!  As a matter of fact, the micro-dynamics of the Sonicap is unmatched by anything close to its price range.Many of the Sonicap capacitors are needed in some speakers due to large capacitor values used in some models.

 
 
 

Bi-wire Option (+$199.00 USD)
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Bi-wire Option, complete with RAW Acoustics binding posts (high quality solid hard copper with 24k gold-plated construction; accepts banana plugs, spades, 12 gauge wire, and terminal pins.) plus RAW Acoustics handcrafted jumper wires.
1) Click to see an image of the bi-wire
2) Click to see the bi-wire installed

 

WaveZorber II (+$195.00 USD)
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WaveZorber II (sold in set of 4) is an audiophile quality, adjustable 1/2" O-ringed solid brass spike, threaded into a precision Machined Acetal (Delrin®) Base. The base is custom machined from Delrin® for extreme durability and strength as well as to completely eliminate any vibrations, which can occur between base and the spike. A rubber O-ring is fitted to the brass rod to ensure that spike stays adjusted correctly as well as to dampen vibrations.WaveZorber II Has all of the same features as the WaveZorber I but is designed to be mounted in a 1” dia X 1.25” deep cavity. The WaveZorber II is only 1 3/8” tall, from the mounting flange.Perfict for custom sub cabinets or custom speaker cabinets were added material in the bottom of the cabinet makes for a very stable spike.

The WaveZorber spike is adjustable up to 1/2" (1.3 cm) from 2 1/2”-3” tall. The brass spike, Delrin® base and the O-ring work in together to ensure complete elimination of vibration at any point of adjustment.
WaveZorber I, II can be used with the following items:
•   Turntables
•   CD Players
•   DVD Players
•   Pre-amplifiers
•   Amplifiers
•   Speakers
•   Any other audio or video component

Add the WaveZorber III for Hard flooring foot with a ball/socket design.

WaveZorber I and II comes as a set of four and includes the following:
1.   O-Ringed brass spike with Delrin®  base   4
2.   Die cut double sided 1/8" foam tape   4
3.   Self-tapping screws (1 extra)   13
4.   Stainless steel turning rod   1

WaveZorber III (+$123.00 USD)
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WaveZorber III (sold set of 4) Is a Hard flooring foot with a ball/socket design. WaveZorber III must be used with the WaveZorber I and II. It comes with a new brass rod with attached base with a large O-Ring to protect hard flooring and eliminate vibration.The base is custom machined from Delrin® for extreme durability and strength as well as to completely eliminate any vibrations, which can occur between base WaveZorber I II.

WaveZorber I (+$195.00 USD)
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WaveZorber I (sold in set of 4) is an audiophile quality, adjustable 1/2" O-ringed solid brass spike, threaded into a precision Machined Acetal (Delrin®) Base. The base is custom machined from Delrin® for extreme durability and strength as well as to completely eliminate any vibrations, which can occur between base and the spike. A rubber O-ring is fitted to the brass rod to ensure that spike stays adjusted correctly as well as to dampen vibrations.

The WaveZorber spike is adjustable up to 1/2" (1.3 cm) from 2 1/2”-3” tall. The brass spike, Delrin® base and the O-ring work in together to ensure complete elimination of vibration at any point of adjustment.

Add the WaveZorber III for Hard flooring foot with a ball/socket design.

WaveZorber I and II comes as a set of four and includes the following:
1.   O-Ringed brass spike with Delrin®  base   4
2.   Die cut double sided 1/8" foam tape   4
3.   Self-tapping screws (1 extra)   13
4.   Stainless steel turning rod   1






WaveZorber I kit (+$308.00 USD)
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WaveZorber I kit comes as a set of four and includes the following:
1.  WaveZorber I  O-Ringed brass spike with Delrin®  base   8
2.   WaveZorber III Hard flooring foot with a ball/socket design 8
3.  Die cut double sided 1/8" foam tape   8
4.  Self-tapping screws (1 extra)   26
5.  Stainless steel turning rod   1

Full set, includes 8 WaveZorber I spikes and 8 WaveZorber III hard floor foot
Speakers and kits (not inluding Apex C which include 4 of each) This WaveZorber kit completes your pair of speakers with both the WaveZorber I plus the WaveZorber III.



QED Silver Anniversary wire (+$125.00 USD)
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QED Silver anniversary wire to complete the internal wiring for your speaker kit.

 
 
 
 
 

Crossover Assembly (+$149.00 USD)
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For those who do not feel they can assemble the crossovers we will assemble and wire the crossovers for you.
This only leaves mounting the crossover board inside the cabinet plus the connections to the drivers and terminals very simple.
(Labour only)

 
 

RAW Ice Acoustical 1" Foam (+$199.00 USD)
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RAW ICE Acoustical foam
1" thick
A simple acoustic material that does not effect the inside volume of a speaker.
Designed to absorb standing waves and internal reflections inside the speaker enclosure.
This product can be cut with a razor knife for easy installation into your speaker cabinet,the black facing we place to the cabinet wall with the solid foam open to the inside of the speaker cabinet.

 
 
 
 

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