BASSHORN XD FACT SHEET

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Avantgarde Acoustic BASSHORN XD

The BASSHORN XD is Avantgarde Acoustic’s statement subwoofer. One that has defined the Status Quo
of horn loaded subwoofer design ever since its introduction in 2003. Featuring all reference grade com-
ponents, such as 12” high performance drivers, ultra-powerful Class-D amplification and DSP frequency
response control, it presents a true State-of-the-Art piece of engineering and an iconic visual statement.

The solid and uniquely shaped construction, comprising sandwich-structured cabinet materials and self-
supporting assembly, was widely adopted from the preceding version. Thus the BASSHORN XD seam-
lessly continues the proven and well established concept of the Avantgarde Acoustic subwoofer design.
The sound waves generated by the 12” drivers are guided through the 55 inch long expo–spherical horn
funnel and then propagated into the room. The horn mouth area of each Basshorn module is 9 ft squared.
In a 6 x Basshorn configuration this translates to 54 square feet!

The BASSHORN XD is the ideal complementary subwoofer for the TRIO models, presenting a modular
concept that is available in pairs. Depending on room size, placement and SPL requirements, most rooms
will be perfectly accomodated with 1, 2 or 3 pairs, placed either between the main speakers or in adjacent
corners of the room. Moreover, the modular concept allows for further upgrades by just adding another
pair of BASSHORN modules.

But independent of the actual amount of BASSHORN XD modules: The BASSHORN XD will open a cornu-
copia of powerful, tuneful and rhythmically precise bass, presenting a sound stage of totally believable and
realistic scale and “weight”, and if required by the recording with an impact that can simply be described
as life-like in the true sense of the word.

Due to its optimized Class-D circuitry, the incorporated XD-1000 amplifier module delivers 1000 watts per
module, thus ensuring that the membranes are moving exactly according to the original signal, creating a
superbly contoured bass response even with the lowest notes, while at the same time providing perfect
homogeneity with coupling to the TRIO speakers’ low-midrange horn.

The active crossover at the subwoofer’s input now offers various new control features. Previously, only
attenuators for volume and crossover frequency (towards the midrange) were available as “tailoring”
features, plus a subsonic filter. With the XD models, a DSP controller receives the signals and offers a
multitude of sound relevant adjustments, including a programmable 10-band equalizer, e.g. to adapt the
bass response to room acoustics. Still operating the subwoofer by a single SELECT/ENTER control knob
is a simple exercise.

You prefer to use a PC or Mac computer system with a clearly laid out interface? The XD version offers
that as well! No matter if you just want to set an individual subsonic filter, or a complex curve with room
acoustic adjustments in the bass range: the XD SERIES CONTROL software gives you access in the most
convenient way.

Avantgarde Acoustic Lautsprechersysteme GmbH • Nibelungenstr. 349 • D–64686 Lautertal • Germany

Tel: +49 6254/306–100 • Fax: +49 6254/306–109 •info@avantgarde-acoustic.de • www.avantgarde-acoustic.de
TRIO + BASSHORN, setup and placement examples:

TRIO (Shiny Citrine Orange horns, custom option) with 2/4/6 BASSHORN modules (cherry veneer, custom option)

TRIO (Light Topaz Blue) with 2/4/6 BASSHORN modules (cherry veneer, custom option)

TRIO (Light Amber Bronze) with 2 BASSHORN modules in optional “upright“ configuration (cherry veneer, custom option)
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Technical Specifications Avantgarde Acoustic BASSHORN XD

SYSTEM DATA
Frequency response satellite n/a
subwoofer 18 – 500 Hz
Power capacity 600 Watts/driver
Sensitivity (1 Watt / 1 m) n/a, active
Crossover frequencies variable, 20-500 Hz
Nominale Impedance n/a, active
Recommended amplification n/a, active
Recommended room size > 25 m2 / 250 ft2
CDC (Controlled Dispersion Characteristic) n/a
CPC crossover (patent pend.) n/a

HORN
Horn type Expo-Spherical horn
Horn material MDF–Alu compound
Horn finish Aluminium finish
Dispersion type 180 degree

Horn mouth area low range 0,850 m2 / 1318 in2

mid range n/a
high range n/a

Horn mouth diameter low mid range n/a

mid range n/a
high range n/a

Horn length low mid range 1.400 mm / 55 in

mid range n/a
high range n/a

HORN DRIVERS
Diameter low range 300 mm / 12 in
mid range n/a
high range n/a

Magnet material low range Ferrite

mid range n/a
high range n/a

SUBWOOFER
Power output (RMS) 1000 Watts per module
Aktive crossover programmable by built-in DSP
Subsonic filters programmable by built-in DSP
12V trigger inputs yes
Limiter yes
Programmable via LAN/USB yes/yes
Inputs, switchable 1+1 x speaker-level and 1 x XLR (f)
Loop-through output 1+1 x XLR (m)

Driver diameter 300 mm/12“

Drivers per subwoofer 2

DIMENSIONS/WEIGHT
Dimensions width 91.025 mm / 40 in
depth 1.060 mm / 42 in
height (w/o feet) 740 mm / 29 in
Weight 96 kg / 212 lbs per module

Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

Avantgarde Acoustic Lautsprechersysteme GmbH • Nibelungenstr. 349 • D–64686 Lautertal • Germany

Tel: +49 6254/306–100 • Fax: +49 6254/306–109 •info@avantgarde-acoustic.de • www.avantgarde-acoustic.de