Cambridge SoundWorks Newton Series S300 MultiPole(r) Surround Speaker (Pair), Slate

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Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 16 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B000068PKU
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #237,688 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 3, 2002

Product Description

Product Description
The Cambridge SoundWorks Newton S300 surround sound speakers offer three dispersion patterns for optimum performance with any surround sound program material. A 3-way, 4-driver surround speaker, the S300's Multi-Mode implementation supports both Dipole, Bipole and Direct sound radiation.

The Dipole mode provides a diffuse dispersion pattern that seems to be coming from all directions. Diffuse dispersion is favored for Dolby Surround® recordings. The Bipole mode retains the broad dispersion of the Dipole mode, but adds a center focus ideal for synthesized surround applications (e.g. DSP hall or stadium modes) and many Dolby Digital® recordings. Direct (monopole) mode employs a front panel-mounted two-way system of superb fidelity for precise rear speaker imaging on programs featuring a larger amount of complex rear channel sound (like many DTS or Dolby Digital® concert recordings and soon-to-be-available DVD-Audio recordings). The modes are chosen via a convenient selector on the underside of the enclosure.

Compatible with receivers or amplifiers rated from 10 to 120-watts per rear channel. Slate, also available in White.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Flexible surrounds, January 19, 2007

By	Jeremy D. Burman (Greenville, SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I am currently using a pair of these speakers as my Left and Right surrounds. The S300 is packed with features, and it is quite stylish too! I think that it is a really good deal for the price range that it is in. It contains no less than 4 drivers, and 3 different sound modes all controlled by handy toggle switch located on the bottom of the speaker (or the top in my case, as I have them mounted on stands that require them to be flipped vertically). The drivers consist of two 2.5 inch mid-range drivers, one 4 inch woofer, and a single 1 inch silk dome tweeter. The surround modes are called Dipole, Bipole, and Monopole. Monopole is basically a "direct" sound radiating mode, that can be used to beam sound right at the listening position. I find monopole useful for detailed multi-channel audio, such as Dolby Digital, DVD-Audio, and SACD. This is because in Monopole mode, the tweeter is turned on, and give the speakers better high range response. Bipole utilizes the 2.5" drivers, and makes the sound more dispursed (albeit, less so than Dipole mode). I generally use Monopole the most, but I often prefer Bipole when listening to Prologic II sources, such as when playing video games. It provides a nice enveloping sound. Dipole sends a lot of audio out the sides of the speakers and is very dispersed and non-directional sounding. It is an interesting option, but I find that I do not use it that often. I think that it is more useful in smaller rooms where you might be sitting closer to one speaker than the other. Overall, I really enjoy these speakers, and the sound that they provide. I have been using them for over a year now, and have not experienced any problems. If I had the extra room behind my listening position, I would gladly add another pair for surround backs and complete a 7.1 system.