{"product_id":"pylon-audio-diamond-18-mkii","title":"Pylon Audio Diamond 18 MKII Standmount Loudspeakers","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePylon Audio Diamond 18 MKII Standmount Loudspeakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStands are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first generation of Diamond Monitor 18 set the standard in its category, making designing its successor a unique challenge. In the latest version, we have improved these speakers by equipping them with upgraded drivers, enclosures, and crossovers. Additionally, we have subtly updated their design to give them an even more refined appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePylon Audio Diamond 18 MKII driver and crossover upgrades\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe woofer is a transducer heavily modified by our engineers and made by the Norwegian company Seas. Its powerful magnetic circuit, reinforced with an additional magnet, works in conjunction with a lightweight aluminium-copper coil, resulting not only in greater dynamics but also better precision in reproducing bass and mid-bass. The injection molded aluminium chassis with an openwork design allows for accurate sound reproduction. The Diamond Monitor 18 mkII also features a bass-reflex port with an increased cross-section, while maintaining similar enclosure tuning. As a result, the lowest frequencies are reproduced more efficiently, eliminating audible turbulence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrough these improvements, the quality of midrange tones has also been enhanced. The aluminium-copper coil wire is an ideal solution not only due to better optimisation of the masses of individual vibrating system elements but also due to reduced effects of so-called skin effect currents flowing in the speaker coil. The use of a 1-inch voice coil ensures excellent microdynamics in the midrange. Additionally, instead of a traditional dust cap, the woofer has been equipped with a phase plug, eliminating resonances associated with the volume of air under the cap. The coated lightweight cellulose membrane allows for a tonally balanced warm sound over a wide frequency range. The gentle decrease in level at the upper limit of the mid-bass speaker range also allows for smooth transition to the range reproduced by the tweeter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the high-frequency range, the iconic Scan-speak tweeter operates in a new version, characterised by exceptional microdynamics and detail due to the use of a stronger neodymium magnet, reduction of the voice coil mass, and elimination of ferrofluid. The high-frequency speaker easily integrates with the mid-bass through a new dual resonance chamber design, which has allowed further reduction of the tweeter's fundamental resonance. These changes allow for a clean reproduction of the full instrumental soundscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advanced crossover network in the Diamond Monitor 18 MKII has been constructed using only linear elements such as air coils and polypropylene capacitors, contributing to improved sound clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePylon Audio Diamond 18 MKII for medium-sized rooms\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the latest monitors, we have opted for a 4-ohm impedance. This means that the second-generation eighteens make full use of amplifier power. As a result, dynamics significantly increase, and the speakers are well suited to slightly larger rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Monitor 18 mkII features a greater front tilt, improving the transducers' performance in the time domain. The overall shape looks much better. The black cellular rubber on the tweeter gives it an exclusive character and increased ageing resistance. Meanwhile, the vertical veneer grain adds sleekness to the whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVibration of the enclosure walls is significantly reduced thanks to extensive internal ribbing. Undesirable standing waves inside the enclosure are dampened by sheep wool and a new sound-absorbing material, specially selected during tests in our anechoic chamber using a laser vibrometer. Hence, the monitor sound is free from tonal impurities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Diamond Monitor 18 mkII is a speaker characterised by refined low-end dynamics, delivering controlled and subtle bass. Along with excellent balance of mid and high tones, it provides exceptional naturalness in both instrument and vocal reproduction. The acoustic space it creates allows for precise localisation of individual instruments, resulting in clear and distinct sound for each note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe loudspeakers are suitable for rooms of 12 - 25 m2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sets are provided with the branded stands, creating an attractive proposition for people who would like to use the full potential of these loudspeakers in their room.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pylon Audio","offers":[{"title":"Natural Oilwax Oak (see chart)","offer_id":54628314251603,"sku":"98946482405491","price":1399.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Matt Laquer","offer_id":54628314284371,"sku":"98946485583987","price":1439.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/5544\/2259\/files\/Pylon_audio_Diamond_18MKII.jpg?v=1787147433","url":"https:\/\/edenaudio.uk\/products\/pylon-audio-diamond-18-mkii","provider":"Eden Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}