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AP 3
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Architonic ID: 1220158
The AP loudspeaker is fitted with a PIEGA LDR ribbon. In the high-frequency range, it convinces with its fine, silky mix and resonance-free decay behaviour. The unique MDS® (Maximum Displacement Suspension) bass driver is responsible for the impressive performance in the mid and low-frequency ranges.
Concept
Unconventional but well thought-out and precisely calculated shapes paired with selected technology
mould the loudspeakers in the AP and AS series. The advantages of the AP and AS lie in their universal application sector. Both models can be used as a stereo loudspeaker, as a surround and centre loudspeaker, and also for the acoustic supply to large rooms. Whether vertically, horizontally or
ceiling-mounted, the AP/AS can be operated in all directions without losing quality. When being used
for surround sound, use of an active subwoofer such as the PS 1 or PS 2 guarantees a real cinematic
experience! A simple wall holder has been developed especially for this series for wall or ceiling mounting. It can hardly be seen, and can also be aligned to the required level.
The quality of the AP/AS series is convincing proof, both acoustically and optically, that loudspeakers
are capable of the highest performance even in a smaller, differently-shaped housing.
Contract, Office, Residential
Switzerland
Hannes Wettstein (1958-2008) Hannes Wettstein was one of the most influential Swiss designers. Even his career path corresponded to someone who didn’t go by the rule book: Wettstein, born in 1958 in Ascona, first completed studies in building draughtsmanship; his further training as designer and architect was autodidactic. He was as fascinated by technological developments as he was by art history and architecture and his manner of developing ideas always had a touch of alchemy or invention. He continually questioned norms, be they societal, industrial, cultural or ritual, in order to be able to reinvent, explained Wettstein. This comprehensiveness was not an attitude but a method. His openness to continually re-thinking all that defines design – daily routines, spatial organisation and the purposes of things – led him to surprisingly simple solutions that stand the test of time. Hannes Wettstein designed functional objects with such elegance and perfection that they took on their own identities, something that momentary fashions can never achieve. In spatial design he also created architypes: site-specific and sensitive overall solutions, interior designs or set designs. Highlights: 1980 Belux, Snodo 1982 Belux, Metro 1987 Baleri Italia, Juliette 1990 Baleri Italia, Caprichair 1994 Ventura, v-matic 1995 - 1998 Berlin Grand Hyatt 1997 - 2002 EST, Bikes 1999 - 2008 horgenglarus, Art Direction 2000 Lamy, Scribble 2000 Cassina, Globe 2000 Molteni, Alfa 2000 - 2008 Carl Zeiss, Optical Instruments 2002 Ventura, v-tec Alpha 2002 Bulo, Double You 2002 Dada, Nomis 2002 - 2006 Swiss Embassy, Washington D. C. 2003 Cassina, Hola 2003 Molteni, Reversi 2004 horgenglarus, Lyra 2004 - 2008 Juwelier Kurz, Zürich & Basel 2005 - 2008 SF, TV Studios 2005 Lamy, Studio 2005 Accademia, Vela 2007 Max Design, Tototo
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