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When Mordaunt-Short launched the Performance 6 in 2004 it made a clear statement of intent to redefine what was possible from a floorstanding loudspeaker at this price point. The Performance 6 duly garnered acclaim from around the world with nearly every respected hi-fi publication lauding its praises. To commemorate Mordaunt-Short’s 40th anniversary, a subtly revised Performance 6 Limited Edition has been released. This revolutionary speaker now gets the listener even closer to the original recording by revealing yet more layers of detail.
The Performance 6 Limited Edition witnesses some extremely effective developments to improve on an already successful formula. Huge investment has been made to produce a number of enhancements resulting in improvements in two key areas – the crossover and cabinet.
Exhaustive research was conducted to find the right combination of DVP (Dual Value Parallel) capacitor values and types for maximum performance. This process has created a selection of crossover components which improve even further the quality of the signal path. The crossover has been redesigned with a new PCB and circuitry for improved levels of detail. ClarityCap ® capacitors are renowned for their astounding signal resolution and are used in all critical parts of the crossover.
FEATURES - Performance 6 Limited Edition
| Aspirated Tweeter Technology (ATT™) for a ribbon-like open and detailed treble |
| Continuous Profile Cone (CPC™) mid-range/bass drivers with critical damping ridges for excellent rigidity and minimal cone break-up |
| Proprietary monocoque polymer resin cabinet construction for freedom from cabinet resonance |
| Sound deadened steel (SDS) driver baskets |
| Critically selected crossover components including renowned ClarityCaps ® for improved signal path integrity |
| New resin compound and re-profiled inner cabinet detailing improve the cabinet performance even further |
| Stunning midnight black finish |
The cabinet uses a new and even more effective formulation of the original proprietary polymer resin material while the internal cabinet detail has been subtly modified which affords more effective use of cabinet volume for a carefully enhanced bass response. This builds on the Performance 6’s reputation for lifelike imaging and produces optimal low end performance. The cabinet is finished in an extremely stylish midnight black lustre.
Elsewhere the highly respected Aspirated Tweeter Technology (ATT™) remains the same for an open yet detailed sound. The elongated metal diffuser – whose form is defined by complex acoustic principles – floats freely from the rest of the cabinet in a discreet enclosure. The unique venting system means Performance’s tweeter literally ‘breathes’.
The ATT tweeter is coupled with Mordaunt-Short’s Continuous Profile Cone (CPC™) technology driver complement. CPC’s clean lines are fundamental to its superior audio reproduction. The aluminium cone surface and critically placed ridges ensure excellent rigidity and therefore minimum distortion.
This series of astute developments to the Performance 6 have produced a loudspeaker that truly encapsulates Mordaunt-Short’s continuing commitment to creating realistic reproductions of all types of music as musicians themselves would have intended.
SPECIFICATIONS - Performance 6 Limited Edition
| Drive units | 2 x 165mm (6.5") aluminium 3rd generation CPC™ woofer, 1 x 100mm (4") aluminium 3rd generation CPC™ midrange, 1 x 25mm (1") ATT™ aluminium dome tweeter |
| Weight | 32.8Kg (72.2lbs) |
| Binding posts | Nickel-plated, tri-wirable |
| Frequency response | 34Hz - 30kHz |
| Sensitivity | 89dB / 2.83V / 1m |
| Nominal impedance | 4 - 8 Ohms |
| Crossover | Damped 2nd Order |
| Recommended amplifier power | 15 - 250 Watts |
| Magnetically shielded | Yes |
| Dimensions (h x w x d) | 1150 x 240 x 430mm 45 x 9 x 16" |
| Available Finishes | Midnight Black |
| Feet | Spikes |
Performance 6
REVIEWS
"Instrumental textures are well portrayed, colorations very low, and speech sounds unusually clear."Hi-Fi Choice Collection 2008
"They are way and above anything else I've heard. Having listened to them slack-jawed for a week I understand why so many hi-fi nuts I spoke to said they are of 'reference quality'..."
Financial Times 'How To Spend It' July 2008
"... the biggest strength of the Performance 6 Limited Edition must be its ability to sound sweet, open, coherent and detailed even at very low listening levels. At the same time, this new LE version remains happy and free from aggression when being played seriously loud, too."
Hi-Fi Choice July 2008
"Skillfully integrated and emotive performers, considerably improving on the originals. Excellent value."
Hi-Fi World July 2008
"Core competence of the Performance is the phenomenal way it can place a live impression. That is absolutely unique within this price segment. Dynamics, space, detail, neutrality, cohesion, reproduction of low frequencies and focusing all reach a very high level... but it’s definitely for sure that 80% of its price competition can’t do what this Mordaunt-Short can do. That is why it is a terrific speaker."
Music Emotion (Netherland) May 2008