22/01/2025
Robert Harley, Editor in Chief of The Absolute Sound & Gabi Rynveld, founder of Crystal Cable couldn't help rave about the Crystal Cable Minissimo Forte Loudspeaker. Come and experience them at DG+ . Book demo now at https://dgplus.zohobookings.com/ #/productdemo
It’s a ported 2-way with Scan-Speak drivers, a 1” beryllium tweeter and a 5.5” paper-cone mid/woofer. Given their modest footprint, the Minissimos astound with their ability to fully express the dynamic life of music, a feat they accomplish even at lower playback levels. A user may experience considerably better in-room bass response than the 48Hz promised in the published specifications; you could add a subwoofer, but, honestly, you don't need one to achieve satisfying low-end weight and impact with most recordings.
Several design features contribute to the Minissimo’s success. Crystal Cable's proprietary MAD (Multiple Absorption and Dispersion) technology, in the words of CC's founder, Gabi Rijnveld, “keeps the sound lively without any resonance.” Perhaps most significant is the loudspeaker’s semi-active crossover. A Hypex NCore Class D amplifier, with zero gain, is inserted between the crossover and the drivers, eliminating the need for an inductor coil, which translates into improved dynamics and reduced distortion. (Yes, the Minissimos plug into the wall, but they are not active speakers in the traditional sense.) The optional solid aluminum "top hats" that CC calls Scala serves to optimize the speakers’ radiation pattern—they really shouldn’t be considered “optional.” The Minissimos may be relatively small speakers, but they are fearless, shying away from absolutely nothing, programmatically.
Read more about Crystal Cable Minissimo Forte Loudspeaker at https://www.theabsolutesound.com/articles/crystal-cable-minissimo-forte-loudspeaker/
