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Monolith HTP-1 + Wilmslow custom design speaker + custom FIR crossover F/W

Sorry if I am posting an inapproprate place. This package includes:

  • A pair of crossover-free, 3-way speakers
  • A multi-channel processor/preamp with a digital crossover capability, with the crossover values already set for the speakers
  • Add your own favorite amps to the respective drivers.

It is priced at $5500, a fraction of a passive speaker pair with comparable driver configurations (ATC SCM50) for both the DSP crossover/surround processor AND the speakers. Local sale only. Ready for you to audition.

1. Speakers
  • Wilmslow custom-built 3-way floorstanders with bass reflex enclosure and front port (www.wilmslowaudio.co.uk)
  • ATC SM75-150 3" textile dome midrange + Scanspeak D2905/9500 1.1" textile dome + Volt B2500.1 10" pulp cone woofer
  • All 3 driver vendors are considered one of the best in the respective market. Their drivers are used in ATC, ProAc, PMC, Revel, etc.
  • Comparable driver configurations can be found in ATC SCM50 priced at $15999.99.
  • 3 pairs of gold-plated binding posts WITHOUT a passive crossover.
  • Direct connection between drivers and amplifiers enables very efficient operation, power and cost wise, and utmost definition in bass.
  • Mix/match your favorite power amplifiers to the 3 frequency bands/drivers with utmost flexibility
  • Detailed, transparent and neutral sound
  • Similar to Wilmslow Encore design, but no passive crossover and with ATC midrange instead of Volt's
  • Small bottom cavity for weight filling (currently some pebbles in it)
  • Bought in 2005, but rarely used in 2008-2010 and 2012-2020 due to my long commute to work
  • Overall cost over $5000 back in 2005.

2. Monolith HTP-1 16-Channel Surround Processor with Custom Crossover Added (https://www.monoprice.com/product?p_id=37887)
  • Best bang for the buck 16-channel surround processor with top-of-the-line AKM DACs, TI C66x floating-point DSP, and balanced outputs
  • Works as a surround processor + linear-phase DSP crossover for front left/center/right channels (see the note below)
  • Software Features: ATMOS, DTS:X, Dirac Live Room Correction, Auro-3D, Roon, BM, and all other standard features on HT pre/pros
  • Universal sound system controller supporting CD/DVD/BD audio, files on HDD, and streaming services
  • Can build a high-end movie/music surround system around this processor+speaker combo
  • Currently 9 channels are used for bass/mid/treble of front left, right center speakers.
  • 7 channels are available for left/right surrounds, front top, subwoofer, etc.
  • Bought in Dec'2020
  • Bundled with XLR->RCA adaptor cables for use with power amplifiers with RCA inputs only.
  • MSRP: $3999.99(without the custom crossover capability)
  • Custom crossover F/W
- Linear-phase FIR filtering with electric time alignment
- Special design for perfect reconstruction design
- Out-of-band suppresion over 110dB with 100+dB/oct. slope
- Crossover frequencies for front left/right/center channels fixed at 380Hz/3.8kHz, specific for ATC SCM75-150


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