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Finite Elemente, renowned as a manufacturer of high-quality racks Finite Elemente know only too well that a
and component supports, have launched their first loudspeaker. such hotchpotch of different styles would
Aren't there enough loudspeakers? Well yes, but the "Modul LS" not be popular with their demanding clien-
tele and therefore decided in favour of visual
couldn't have been built by anyone else.
uniformity in all components. And sceptical
people like us can quickly arrive at the con-
by Matthias Böde clusion that design constraints are being
C
lever ideas often result in huge ben- The loudspeaker comprises two modules – forced onto a loudspeaker and that, as a con-
efits. Take Gore-Tex, for example, the separate cabinets for woofer and sequence, here the loudspeaker function is
used in waterproof clothing and as midrange/tweeter as well as a base. How- subordinate to the form.
an efficient non-conductor in hi-fi cables, ever, this is not the only reason for the loud-
and nanoparticles protect us in suntan lo- speaker's simple name. As Finite Elemente
tions, work as dirt-repelling auto paints, and use the "Modul" name for their exquisite fur-
who knows what else. And Finite Elemente niture and sound system (see box), and the
used this principle of technology transfer in Modul LS slots perfectly into this concept.
developing their first loudspeaker, the un-
usually designed Modul LS.
detailed solutions. It is obvi- These are concealed discreetly behind fine material
ous that knowledgeable hi-fi front covers, as shown in the left-hand picture.
experts have been involved Admittedly you cannot expect the same modul ls – a loudspeaker by finite elemente,
in the development. audiophile standards from the Modul range milliseconds with 1000 watts very active in the low frequen-
For example, the separate el- available in a variety of wood veneer and lacquer The Modul LS offers a perfectly depicted cies, easily getting down to 15 Hz, offering
unbelievable spatiality with a resolution revea-
ements are available in four finishes as you would from Finite Elemente racks. frequency range. The fluctuations are in the ling the finest details, but still very small in
Bernd Brockhoff different sizes as well as
Bernd Brockhoff (l.) and However great emphasis was also placed here on range of +/- two decibels. It is astonishing size, perfectly adaptable to the room acoustics
(l.)Fernandes
Luis und Luis Fernandes
from Finite open, with a flap or drawer. stability and quick energy dissipation. As just being that the loudspeaker gets down to 20 Hz and a perfect match to the modul° audio furni-
von Finite
Elemente Elemente
with mit einem
a complete Matching inserts for CDs, beautiful and practical would not be enough for ture system in your living environment.
"Modul" system „Modul“-System despite the small volume of its woofer
kompletten DVDs or even LPs are no Finite Elemente. They have their reputation to think section. All thanks to active equalization! The
problem. The "Integrated of, and the question as to furniture or rack is omnidirectional behaviour is average (dotted
Cable Management" will also somewhat moot. "Modul" elements are hi-fi The "integrated cable management" conceals
all cabling so that the units can also be used as line). In the listening test we directed the
Racks or furniture? be popular with those who prefer to conceal their
cable connections rather than
furniture with audiophile aspirations.
room dividers Modul speaker to the ears, which confirmed
The Modul range is not designed to appeal the measuring engineering. In practice the
show them off proudly. It is also Quality down to the last detail: With the
only to living-room aesthetics, but "Modul" range Finite Elemente is look- The German specialists T+A supply the loud- trebles can be influenced by adjusting the
should also "sound good". possible to integrate a mains
ing to take its place in the premium speakers and the active subwoofers for the angle. The step response shows an excellent
connection and even a fan, and "Modul Soundsystem" to ensure that the sound
T o present multimedia technology adequ-
ately, whilst still making this suitable for
this could be useful if you are
running components behind
class of audio furniture
matches the appearance
behaviour. All drivers work simultaneously,
and no resonance is discernible.
everyday applications and living environ-
closed flaps. Full operability is
ments, is the goal that Finite Elemente has set
still ensured with the IR link
with the "Modul" audio furniture range. As
module that transmits remote SOUND QUALITY
the name says, this is a modular system that
control signals to the inside of thee furniture unit. VALUE FOR MONEY
the manufacturers claim can offer 1001 possi- www.finite-elemente.de
It becomes a modular sound system tem when you
bilities. First of all you are confronted with
add the stereo and centre loudspeakers
dspeakers with
clear designs, fine quality materials and clever EXCELLENT
subwoofer developed by T+A.