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DIPTYQUE DP115
An Artisanal Masterpiece of Acoustic Glory
General Introduction
The Diptyque DP115 embodies the ideal harmony between refined aesthetics and very high-level sound performance. These speakers have been designed to appeal to the most demanding music lovers, combining elegance and cutting-edge technology. Thanks to their sound transparency. Given their speed and the exceptional sound stage that they deploy, the Diptyque DP115 offer total immersion, capturing the most subtle details of music. Every note, every nuance becomes a vibrant experience, worthy of the expectations of the most discerning audiophiles.
In essence, Gilles Douziech and Eric Poix have designed, and have introduced two new small panels that can integrate into any interior with their extreme fineness whilst offering many opportunities for customization and integration.
As with the dp85, the dp115 is manufactured with the same quality standards as Diptyque's very high-end models. The best components are selected for its design to guarantee that it too can provide the listener with the most beautiful and realistic sound transcription.
Whilst the small dp85 speaker sounds like a bigger one, the 30 cm taller dp115 sounds even bigger! All the music lovers who discovered the dp85 were surprised by the extraordinary homogeneity and sound reproduction. Its transparency, its speed and the superb sound image it deploys in the listening space are today a reference. This will be no different for the dp115, in fact there will be "more of everything" to enjoy.
Sound professionals and the "creative community" today use the dp85s, as they will the dp115s, to integrate these into exhibitions, public spaces or for amplifying acoustic instruments.
Acoustic innovations at the service of music
Equipped with a 198 bass/midrange cell0 cm² operating on our exclusive optimized PPBM principle and a ribbon tweeter isodynamic with 45cm neodymium magnets. Their Sandwich mechanical structure, inspired by our model References, ensures perfect rigidity and an absence of resonance, guaranteeing pure and uncolored listening.
Why introduce the dp115 ? ... the answer is simple : Music lovers requested a larger version of the dp85 to meet the requirements of larger listening spaces. This request was however conditioned on Diptyque not altering the stunning aesthetic presentation of the loudspeaker ... and, as you can see, we did not !
Interestingly, there was a small bonus derived from the enlargement of the speaker. It just so happens that with this magnetostatic topology, the larger the radiating surface area, the higher the sensitivity / efficiency ... and in this case it increases by 1dB ... meaning that the dp115 will will require 33% less power to put out the same SPL level versus the dp85.
General Specifications
Type
isodynamic acoustic panel - 2 Way
Transducers
treble cell 45 cm high, bass cell 0.198 m 2
Efficiency
86 dB / 1 W / 1 m
Impedance
6 Ohms
Bandwidth
40 Hz to 22 kHz
Permissible power
150 W
Recommended amplifier power
> 60 W
Panel dimensions
1205 x 475 x 300 mm
Panel weight only / with stand
32 kg
Choice of customization
160 RAL colors
$ 13,000
ABOUT OUR TECHNOLOGY
Passionate about quality sound reproduction for more than 30 years, we have listened to, compared and experienced all the speaker technologies existing on the market :
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electrodynamics, high efficiency, electrostatic, ribbons in different forms, flat diaphragm speakers rigid… etc.
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Each of these technologies have undeniable qualities, but we are convinced that the one that brings together the most advantages and allows music to be reproduced most naturally are isodynamic loudspeakers, also called Magnetostatic.
THE ADVANTAGES OF ISODYNAMIC TECHNOLOGY
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Diffusion over a large area by plane wave, which allows for immersive listening without sound projection effect.
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Dipole operation, on both sides of the speakers, to recreate the spatialization of the concert in your listening room.
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The use of extremely thin mylar membranes (12µm) for high speed and no drag effect.
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The same type of diaphragm used from bass to treble, everything works at the same speed which provides consistency in dynamic behavior across the spectrum.
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No box behind the speaker; there is no "box sound" associated with the midrange buzz in the driver. The timbres of the voices and instruments are perfectly respected
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Consistent, balanced and detailed listening even at low levels.
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A regular impedance which does not represent a complex load on the amplifier.
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High reliability over time, our speakers are not afraid of dust or humidity, they do not have a high voltage circuit.
EXCLUSIVE DIPTYQUE TECHNOLOGIES
The isodynamic technology well known to music lovers was developed in 1970 in the United States. Through our numerous tests and experiments, we have sought solutions to improve this technology and push back its limits, in particular for bass reproduction.
PPBM®: Push Pull Bipolar Magnet is an innovative patented architecture. The large section bipolar magnets, manufactured to specification, are located at the front and rear of the diaphragm. They make it possible to maintain the coil (aluminum tapes) in a constant magnetic field when the membrane moves, which is thus perfectly controlled. The bass is more dynamic and transient sounds are reproduced with precision. Listening to a grand piano is impressively realistic.
A Mechanical Sandwich Structure. Composed of the assembly of 3 different materials: MDF frame, fine felt and stamped sheets held in force by a mechanically welded steel frame. This structure is perfectly rigid and non-resonant, it is a mechanical reference which guarantees the absence of coloration and the respect of the timbres.
Proprietary ribbon tweeters. The ribbon is produced as an isodynamic cell (mylar film and aluminum coil). It moves in an intense magnetic field made from neodymium magnets. These tweeters operate over a wide frequency range and mate perfectly with isodynamic cells. A simple crossover (6 db per octave) allows a perfect fusion of the registers. The highs are soft, precise and spin high to give a sublime soundstage.
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An Artisanal Masterpiece of Acoustic Glory