Eminence is proud to introduce three advanced high-power additions to the Professional Series: the
Impero 12A,
15A, and
18A. Italian for empire", Impero sets the tone for this elite offering of high quality, hand-built loudspeakers.
Using high motor strength with balanced Vas and Mms, the Impero series plays extremely loud and low in compact vented designs. Advancements include a 1/2" thick by 7.5" diameter machined top plate, one piece machined T-yoke, and a 4" deep wound fiberglass voice coil. These features combined with an ultra-linear long-excursion suspension and bumped motor assembly allow the Impero series to move serious air, generate serious SPL, while handling tremendous amounts of power.
At 1,100 watts continuous / 2,200 watts program power, the 12"
Impero 12A has a usable frequency range of 56 Hz to 3 kHz, making it perfect for two-way top boxes, full-range two-way boxes, bass guitar boxes, and small subwoofers.
The 15"
Impero 15A is suited for two-way top boxes, full-range two-way and three-way boxes, bass guitar boxes, and small subwoofers, and is rated at 1,200 watt continuous / 2,400 watt program. With a frequency range of 46 Hz to 2 kHz, this 15" has the extension at both ends to go low and high, perfect for small vented boxes with conventional sized horns. This model is also available in a 4 ohm version, the
Impero 15C.
The 18"
Impero 18A is also rated at 1,200 watt continuous / 2,400 watt program power, has a frequency range of 39 Hz to 820 Hz, and is suited for full-range three-way boxes, bass guitar boxes, and small subwoofers. This model is also available in a 4 ohm version, the
Impero 18C.
The Impero series has it all while being arguably the most attractive speaker we"ve designed so far." said Jerry McNutt, Design Engineer at Eminence.
Incorporating CNC machined zinc plated motor parts, water resistant treated cones and dust caps, and sanded-edge cast aluminum baskets, it"s beauty AND the beast."
Like all Genuine Eminence branded professional audio and musical instrument loudspeakers, the Impero 12A, 15A and 18A are built by hand in the USA, and are backed by our industry-leading 7-year warranty. See the Impero series at the Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA on January 19, 2012.
