Description
Contour 30 steps it up a notch from the 20. Of course, it still treads the same path – one of honesty, transparency and sheer entertainment, but it puts it all in a bigger package.
Like the rest of the Contour i family, the 30i has the Esotar 2i tweeter – complete with the Hexis inner dome found throughout our flagship Confidence range and also in the Core series of professional studio reference monitors (trickle-down tech is an amazing thing, isn’t it…). Esotar 2i also gets a larger rear chamber. This, together with Hexis, helps to reduce unwanted resonances and smooth out the frequency response for even clearer, sweeter high-frequencies.
Improved crossover
The improved crossover no longer needs impedance correction circuitry to optimise its performance – that’s all now done in the driver itself, simply down to the physical properties of the materials we use. Fewer components, cleaner signal path, better performance.
While our engineers and designers were hunkered down listening to everything from jazz, to classical, to metal, to electronica, the team in our on-site factory were scouring sustainable sources for high-quality materials and finishes. They make sure all Contours are furniture-grade: perfectly built, perfectly finished and perfectly packaged.
New Esotar 2i tweeter
Featuring a larger rear chamber and now the Hexis inner dome, which helps to reduce unwanted resonances and flatten the frequency response
New spider
New asymmetric spider for increased system symmetry – and this one is made from aramid fibres for improved acoustic response
New crossover
Extensive tweaks from the 2016 Contour model have led to a simpler, cleaner, and even better-performing unit
Voice coil
Large diameter, long throw aluminium voice-coils
Specifications
Sensitivity: 87dB (2,83V / 1m)
IEC power handling: 300W
Impedance: 4 Ω
Frequency response (± 3 dB): 32Hz–23kHz
Box Principle: Bass reflex rear ported
Crossover: 2½-way
Crossover frequency: (300)/2200Hz
Crossover topology: 2nd order
Woofer: 2x 18cm MSP
Tweeter: 28mm Esotar2i
Weight: 31.4kg
Dimensions (W x H x D): 215 x 1140 x 360mm
Dimensions with feet/grille (W x H x D): 300 x1169 x 403mm
