
The Planar PL-1 mounts on the wall or sits close to it, and uses the wall behind it as part of the acoustic system. Coupling to the wall gives it full bass from a cabinet just 14.4 cm deep. Wall-mounting hardware is supplied, for stud walls or masonry.
Two front-firing 16.5 cm active drivers, powered by a 300 W amplifier, deliver fast and precise bass. REL quotes extension down to 31 Hz. This format suits compact speakers and mid-sized floorstanders in apartments and medium rooms.
At the rear, a 25 cm passive radiator uses the drivers' back wave and couples directly with the wall. Next to it, the amplifier module groups the Speakon high-level input, .1/LFE and low-level RCA inputs, and the choice between auto standby and always on. The wireless receiver is built in, while the AirShip Direct transmitter is ordered separately.
The PL-1 comes in black or white gloss lacquer and measures 52.2 cm wide and 49.2 cm high, for 18.9 kg. A cloth grille is supplied, while the wooden Premium Wood grille and the Planar Cart are available as options. It is sold individually.
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