Maximum SPL
from 100 Hz ... 10 kHz
122 dB peak / r = 1 m (3.3 ft)
ME 801K1 3-way-coaxial-compact-loudspeaker with cardioid radiation characteristic in bass range
High level + large room = big loudspeaker? The ME801K1 is about to rebut that. Longer reverb, larger rooms and listening distances easily spoil the fun for the ambitious music listener. The ME801K1 makes use of a few things out of the bag of tricks filled throughout the long history of the company with much technical know how.
Shown veneer: zebrawood nature
ME 801K1 The physical technical bag of tricks makes it possible
As well as the legendary RL901K the ME801K1 uses a 16 inch long throw woofer. ME Geithain's typical cardioid dispersion behaviour in the lower frequency range from 25 to 250 Hz minimizes reflections behind the speakers so positioning is less critical. A high efficiency 6.5 inch mid range cone driver and an array of three 1 inch dome tweeters are coaxially mounted in front of the low range driver. This arrangement ensures the directivity that is needed in large rooms to minimize reflections and provides an irresistible spatiality.
Their high sensitivity offer not only impressive level and dynamic capabilities but also low distortion. The consequent use of the coaxial technology has another undeniable advantage: the size of the speaker is obviously reduced. Thanks to housing the amplifier in its own cabinet the dimensions are further reduced. The electronic part consists of three PWM amplifiers and an analogue filter equipped with a room equalization filter to adjust the speaker to the position in and the properties of the listening room. The amplifiers deliver a power of 1000 W in the low frequency channel and 500 W each in the mid and treble channels. Therefore dynamical limits of the whole system are no concern.
Despite all of these features the ME801K1 sticks to its roots and has all the virtues our customers value: neutrality, homogeneity, low colouration and longevity.
An elegant stand for the ME801K1 is available upon request.
Technical data
Active 3-way coaxial-loudspeaker for listening distances from 3 m to 6 m
Acoustic characteristics
Bandwidth
25 Hz ... 22 kHz - 6 dB
Total harmonic distortion
measured at 100 dB / r = 1 m (3.3 ft) from 100 Hz ... 10 kHz
≤ - 45 dB
Electronic crossover frequencies
550 Hz and 2.2 kHz
Loudspeaker systems
Woofer
400 mm (16 in) cone
Mid-range unit
160 mm (6 in) cone
Tweeter
25 mm (1 in) dome
Electrical parameters
Nominal input level
+ 6 dBu adjustable
Nominal output power of the amplifier
LF
max. 1.000 W / 4 Ohms
MF
max. 500 W / 4 Ohms
HF
max. 500 W / 4 Ohms
Input connector
XLR 3F (programme input)
Output connector
XLR 3M (bass expansion)
Operation and clipping indicator
LED on front side
Power requirements
90 ... 132 V; 55 Hz ... 65 Hz
190 ... 265 V; 45 Hz ... 55 Hz
Mains connection
IEC power connector with HF-filter
Connection between loudspeaker and amplifier case
Speakon NL8; shielded cable; standard length 1.50 m; optionally available in other lengths
Physical parameters
Temperature requirements
for use
+ 15°C ... + 35°C (59°F ... 95°F)
for storage
- 25°C ... + 45°C (- 13°F ... 113°F)
humidity
45 % ... 75 %
Dimensions (h x w x d)
Loudspeaker
480 x 460 x 400 mm (18.9 x 18.1 x 15.8 in)
Amplifier
495 x 330 x 220 mm (19.5 x 13.0 x 8.7 in)
Pedestal
600 x 470 x 410 mm (23.6 x 18.5 x 16.1 in)
Weight
Loudspeaker
36.5 kg (80.5 lbs)
Amplifier
11.0 kg (24.3 lbs)
Pedestal
17.0 kg (37.5 lbs)
Cabinet and options
Design of the cabinet
MDF-wood in ash black veneered; optionally different veneers or colors
loudspeaker
optionally available with holding device and with handles
amplifier
base plate in microstructure semi-gloss-black
pedestal
optional available
fillable columns and top plate in polished stainless steel
base plate in microstructure semi-gloss-black
Other parameters
Maximum SPL
to IEC 268-1
≥ 117 dB
Calibration:
acoustic output level PE = - 14 dBu
90 dB / r = 1 m (3.3 ft)
Directivity index
from 100 Hz ... 10 kHz
increasing from 4 dB to 13 dB
Inherent noise sound level
≤ 10 dB (A) / r = 1 m (3.3 ft)
Input impedance
≥ 10 kOhms RC symmetrically
Power consumption
30 VA at standby
max. 1000 VA at full load
Downloads
Acoustic diagrams
Brochure and Documentation
Technical drawings
Pedestal
Height (top edge ME 801K1): ca. 1080 mm (42.5")
Base plate (B x T): 470 x 410 mm (18.5" x 16.1")
Fillable pillars and top plate in polished stainless steel
Base plate in microstructure semi-gloss-black