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Mordaunt Short Performance 2 High-Performance Book Shelf Speakers
Mordaunt-Short’s goal of acoustic perfection has created a series of firsts in the hotly contested high-end sector resulting in uniquely designed and manufactured loudspeakers which have become firm favourites of the world’s most challenging critics.
Now, this globally-acclaimed range is joined by an all-new compact model. Timbre matched to perfectly complement the rest of the series, we believe Performance 2 to be the ultimate stand-mount stereo or home theatre loudspeaker regardless of price.
Introducing Mordaunt Short Performance 2
Downsizing the incredible Mordaunt-Short Performance DNA to a more compact design was never going to be easy but the hotly awaited addition to the Performance family has truly been worth the wait.
Once you’ve been blown away by Performance 2’s stunning sculpted design, you’ll be in for an incredible aural experience thanks to the three years’ development behind this astonishing stand-mount loudspeaker.
Taking in all the innovations of its larger sibling, Performance 2 benefits from Mordaunt-Short’s patented ATTTM aspirated tweeter offering 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’.
This is coupled with Mordaunt Short’s Continuous Profile Cone (CPC™) technology driver. 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.
To develop the ultimate crossover, exhaustive research determined the ideal combination of DVP (Dual Value Parallel) capacitor values for maximum performance. Premium components were then selected to form the basis of the perfect design. The resultant crossover helps Performance 2 achieve incredible accuracy and ClarityCap® capacitors - renowned for their astounding signal resolution - and are used in all critical parts of the crossover.
The cabinet is now made from an even more effective formulation of the original proprietary polymer resin material. Meanwhile, subtle modifications to the internal structure achieve a more effective use of cabinet volume for a carefully enhanced bass response. These developments ensure Performance 2 is completely in keeping with the flagship’s reputation for lifelike imaging and optimal low end reproduction. The cabinet itself is beautifully finished and offered in three stylish lustres; midnight black, granite grey and silver.
For sonic perfection, Mordaunt-Short has created a bespoke stand for Performance 2 which provides an inert, acoustically neutral foundation aiding detail and rhythm. And with their clean lines these stands also complement the speaker design beautifully providing the ultimate platform for Performance 2.
Key Performance Series Technology
The brief for the Mordaunt Short Performance™ series was simple: to push the design and manufacture of loudspeakers to the limit of technology, both in terms of acoustics and materials.
Mordaunt Shorts' goal of acoustic perfection has created a series of "firsts" for the hi-fi and home cinema industries resulting in uniquely designed and manufactured components.
Performance series speakers are the result of a three-year research and development program at Mordaunt-Short which culminated in major technological advancements. Progressive technologies include a radical proprietary polymer resin cabinet construction, which has incredible inherent mechanical strength.
In addition, Performance series loudspeakers incorporates the launch of Mordaunt-Short's patent pending ATT™ Aspirated Tweeter.
Mordaunt Short Performance 2 Specifications
- Sensitivity 89dB/2.83V/1m
- Frequency response 48Hz-30kHz
- Drive units 1 x 165mm (6.5") aluminium 3rd generation CPC™ woofer,
- 1 x 25mm (1") ATT™ aluminium dome tweeter
- Crossover Damped 2nd Order with DVP
- Recommended amplifier power 15-150 Watts
- Dimensions (h x w x d) 9.41" x 19.13" x 14.21"
- Weight 12kg (26.4lbs) Each
- Sold as PAIRs
Mordaunt-Short Company History
Established in 1967, Mordaunt
Short is responsible for the development of some of the world’s most critically
acclaimed loudspeakers.
From the beginning, Mordaunt Short has produced loudspeakers
of the very highest order which is underlined by that fact that our first ever
range enjoyed exclusive distribution through Harrods of Knightsbridge, London.
The very essence of Mordaunt Short can be found in each and
every speaker they create. Whilst Mordaunt Short is proud of their heritage
and the fact that there one of the few remaining British owned and engineered
speaker brands, they never rest on tradition. Instead, Mordaunt Short is always
in search of new technologies to take you as close as possible to the music
you love.
An incredibly forward-thinking company, Mordaunt Short produces
some of the most technologically advanced loudspeakers available today. All
Mordaunt Short products are a testament to this innovative spirit and style
but it is most apparent in models such as Genie and Performance. Their expertise
allows them to constantly challenge the status quo – does a speaker really
have to be made from wood? Why does it have to be rectangular?
But the most important resource they have, are the people who
work for them. With a dedicated team of ten engineers and a purpose-built research
and development centre in London, Mordaunt Short has some of the best resources
in the industry.
With an engineering pedigree second-to-none, you won’t
be surprised to hear that Mordaunt Short designs each and every component in
their products to their own specifications.
After a lengthy development programme, all Mordaunt Short products
are put before the ultimate test – the human ear. And not just any ear
will do. Before you get to listen to Mordaunt Short speakers, Mordaunt Short’s
head of acoustic engineering signs off each and every design.
Since its foundation, Mordaunt Short has produced legendary
designs including the Festival, Carnival and Pageant models of the early-Seventies
which was followed by the Pearl Edition range of the late-Nineties right through
to today’s Performance and Genie ranges. Every one of these models was
conceived from one continuing vision - to build the best loudspeaker money can
buy, combining engineering excellence, an enthusiasm for innovation and carefully
controlled manufacturing processes.
