Speakers

Designed as a sophisticated and high quality miniature loudspeaker it quickly evolved into a semi-professional miniature monitor used in studios around the world due to its unique and superior sound quality. Whether it be the BBC, ZDF in Germany or JazzRadio Berlin - wherever a high-quality miniature monitor is needed the VISONIK DAVID is being used. In fact, the DAVID 50 was the first German loudspeaker to receive the prestigious Japanese Export Product Price in 1977 during the 6th Japanese Audio Grand Prix for innovative technologies.

In the production of miniature loudspeakers, cabinet design has a decisive major impact on sound quality and accuracy. Often easy-to-bend plastics are used in cabinet construction. Not so at VISONIK. The DAVID 5001 is robust and neutral in sound due to its stiff aluminum cabinets.

The unique efficiency (SPL) of the DAVID also makes it possible to reach impressive levels in volume with less amplifying power. Built on 25 years of experience in the fields of miniature louspeakers and subwoofers, the DAVID 5001i is truly special. Professionals from all over the world have put faith in DAVID miniature monitors.

A mini monitor with a performance level that is astounding. At its price it cant be bettered...

Review References:
Enjoythemusic.com
6moons.com

The Swift speakers might actually be the greatest bargain in American hi-fi today. Introduced at the Primedia (Stereophile) Home Entertainment Show in New York in June 2002, the speakers created a quite a sensation that resulted in audiophiles packing the Meadowlark room -- to hear a $995 loudspeaker! That's right, these speakers cost only $995!

The Swift represents major developments for Meadowlark in terms of both appearance and engineering. Available in light, dark or black Ash, the Swift uses a stylishly sweeping and sculpted design that features a front slanted from bottom to top, with the well finished transmission-line port located near the bottom. A single set of gold-plated speaker binding posts is located on the back panel. The enclosure is inert and a knuckle test confirms that the enclosure is solid. A boomerang shaped three-point black base screwed to the speaker bottom serves as firm foundation. Considering the Swift's very compact footprint, the base is a cool idea. Overall, the speakers look elegant and stylish.

The Swift shares the same Time Coherent Engineering Philosophy that Meadowlark is known for. A simple, first order crossover is tucked into an isolation chamber and uses just three parts: one Auric capacitor, one heatsinked Caddock power resistor, and one Sidewinder heavy gauge air core inductor. All connections are point to point silver soldered by hand. Internal wire is DH Labs Silver Sonic.

A new engineering implementation is the newly conceived next generation transmission-line execution that Paul McGinty, the designer, calls "BASS-IC" for Impedance-Coupled Bass. The result is a claimed bass response to 35 Hz from the Swift's 5.5-inch woofer, as well as the ability to play much louder than would be expected from such a small driver. The Swift's impedance is 8 ohms and its rated sensitivity is 89 dB. It is designed to be an extremely easy load even for low-powered tube amplifiers.

The Swift will soar with your music and so will you!

Specifications

Type: 2-way floorstanding loudspeaker

Bass: 5.5" Vifa woofer in front-ported "BASS-IC" transmission line alignment

Tweeter: 1" Vifa fabric-dome

Crossover: first-order (6dB/octave)

Frequency response: 35Hz to 22kHz

Impedance: 8 ohms

Sensitivity: 89dB/W/m

Dimensions: 7" x 9.5" x 36" (WxDxH) exclusive of base

Weight: 35 lbs. each

Warranty: 5 years with return of owner registration card

Price: $995 in light ash, dark ash or black

Company Information

Meadowlark Audio Inc.
800 Starbuck Avenue Suite A-103
Watertown, NY 13601

Voice: (315) 779-8875
Fax: (315) 779-8835
E-mail: meadowlarkaudio@meadowlarkaudio.com
Web: www.meadowlarkaudio.com