c seed groundbreaking outdoor sound system
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C SEED GROUNDBREAKING OUTDOOR SOUND SYSTEM
C SEED GROUNDBREAKING OUTDOOR SOUND SYSTEM
GROUNDBREAKING OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
PORSCHE DESIGN ICONC SEED 201 The rise of a groundbreaking idea: C SEED takes quality entertainment to a whole new level by rolling two highly popular pastimes into one truly amazing experi-ence. Lounging in the open air while enjoying the very best high-end sound and vision under the sun – or the stars - is now possible at the push of a single button.
Creating the C SEED 201, Porsche Design has defined a new product category, introducing the world’s first outdoor LED TV that makes a memorable grand entrance: The ground opens. A mon-umental black column rises up to first floor height. On its top an LED screen unfolds to a stunning, five-meter wide, dazzlingly bright display.
This is the Porsche Design C SEED 201 - an object lesson in minimalistic design elegance, a style icon with
an impact across genera-tions and the proud winner of one of the world’s most prestigious industry trophies, the Red Dot Design Award.
Not stopping for even a mo-ment’s to rest on its laurels, the team that developed the 201 has moved on to define the ultimate outdoor sound experience by joining forces with the audio specialists of L-Acoustics.
HIDDEN POTENTIAL
From the germ of an idea to a miracle in the making – great things come from small beginnings. The seeds of the future slum-ber in the ground. A radically new concept in premium outdoor entertainment has taken root. Stored unseen in its protective shaft, the C SEED 201 awaits the cue to unlock its technical wizardry with ground-breaking finesse. All it takes to unleash the spectacle is the flick of a button.
GROUNDBREAKING OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
Gardens, terraces, porches and pool-sides are wonderful settings for relaxing in a casual atmosphere. All the more so because it is now possible to enjoy high-end entertainment media in open-air environments. C SEED invites you to combine two favorite pastimes in one magic moment: Breathe fresh air while savoring outdoor sound and vision technology capable of reproducing artistic inspi-ration and performance with matchless accuracy.
Determined to deliver the ultimate flawless luxury, C SEED teamed up with the best of the best.
Porsche Design contributed their timeless minimalistic design approach.
L-Acoustics, with their matchless sound engineering expertise, were our partners of choice when C SEED set out to create the world s best sounding retractable open air speaker system. Their enthusiastic response to our project honored us, and the sound they produced just blew us away.
Companies like these lead their fields in every respect, from integrity and culture to quality and innovation. Cooperating with them inspires us and the resulting products make us proud.
Jakob Odgaard, CEO C SEED
Contemporary event culture has certainly boosted the development of open air media technology: Spectacular festivals, stadium concertsand sports events call for ever bigger screens, ever better sound and ever smarter technology.
Creating science-based audio technology with the enjoy-ment of the spectator in mind, L-Acoustics has become a prin-cipal worldwide technologyand market leader in this extremely demanding field.
C SEED impressed us with their level of engineering, craftsmanship and design. We are glad to contribute our high-end speaker technology to their 125 outdoor sound system project, because they share our ambition to deliver the ultimate best, honoring both the performance of the artist and the taste of the music lover. Enjoy.
Dr. Christian Heil, L-Acoustics
INTO THE GREAT WIDE OPEN
C SEED 125 At the touch of a smartphone or tablet screen button, the C SEED 125 loudspeakers rise out of the ground, providing superior sound to round off perfect days, complement beautiful surroundings and entertain guests at garden parties.
The C SEED 125 loudspeakers are the last word in open-air sound brilliance - a system of passive speakers for configurations ranging from 2.0 stereo to 9.1 surround.
L-Acoustics passive speaker technology reproduces the entire frequency range with amazing and powerful brilliance. Each speaker projects a 110 degree beam
angle, enabling the system to cover even large scale terraces while providing a thoroughly solid, stable sound experience.
With the flush mount option, the C SEED 125 speakers merge with their surround-ings to show a flat, uniform surface when not in use. This version allows seamless integration into decks made of stone, concrete or wood and enables unrestricted combinations of both the architect s conceptual idea
for minimalistic design and the idea of the composer whose music is released in incredible brilliance by the elevated speakers.
INTEGRATED HARMONY
C SEED 125 THE BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
POWERED BY L-ACOUSTICS
The name C SEED 125 refers to the peak speaker power, expressed in “decibel sound pressure”, the professional audio industry s inter- nationally accepted measure of sonic performance.
Does this sound a bit ab-stract? Well, 125 decibels translate, for all practical purposes, into “loud enough for anything one will ever want to hear”: As a matter of fact, this is the sound pressure experienced by the audience of an AC/DC live concert or in close vicinity
to a motorcycle gang on big block V-twin bikes.
It is therefore a safe as-sumption that the C SEED 125 has sufficient power reserves to entertain even seriously partying capacity crowds by the poolside. On the other hand, it is worth noting that even at very conservative volumes, the system is capable of unpar-alleled sound projection at angles wide enough to cover large terraces and gardens.
These are genuine high-end speakers, built to faithfully reproduce every last nuance
of a beautiful violin solo or the rich texture of a great movie soundtrack, even on windy days. For massive per-formance, they are built into one-piece metal casings, precision-machined out of massive blocks of aluminum. This provides the ultimate resonating body which makes the most of every single note, from delicate piano passages to screaming guitar riffs.
Projecting sound is an art in itself, and sounding great in open air environments takes an extra amount of genius. The heart of the C SEED 125 was created by masters of outdoor speaker engineering.
L-Acoustics earned their global fame by bringing superior sound to fabulous festivals, memorable mega- events and unforgettable parties, including Olympic Games opening ceremonies, Superbowl shows, opera arenas and Broadway productions.
When C SEED set out to create the world s best sounding retractable open air speaker system, L-Acoustics was the obvious technology partner ofchoice.
The C SEED 125 is beautiful - and also very smart: Every single speaker is fitted with an on-board computer. It can receive audio signals via streaming protocols, operate as a network client and act as a WLAN hotspot. It receives remote control instructions from either the intuitive C SEED smartphone app with its graphical user interface or from LAN-connected notebook or desktop PCs. An equalizer for fine tuning is part of the embedded audio control.
POINT SOURCE COAXIAL
Name: C SEED 125
Type: retractable passive 2-way coaxial outdoor speaker system
Configuration: full range from 2.0 stereo to 9.1 surround sound
Speaker type: coaxial
Axisymmetric maximum: 125 dB
Nominal directivity (-6dB): 100°
Usable bandwidth: (-10dB): 60Hz-20kHz
Physical data: H x W x D (mm): 890x332x332
Weight: 119 kg
Installation: protective, solid underground structure 1187mmx625mm dia
Extend/retract drive: remote-controlled electric worm drive
Remote control: proprietary C SEED app on smartphone or tablet
FEATURES
OPTIONS2.0 Speaker Setup
L R
2.1 Speaker Setup
L RSubwoofer
5.1 Speaker Setup
LR RR
LFLF
C
Subwoofer
RRF
7.1 Speaker Setup
C
Subwoofer
LM RM
LF RF
LR RR
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Colors: cabinets available in black or white other colors, finishes and coatings on request
Flush mount: this option allows seamless integration into surfaces made of stone, wood, tile or concrete
The information and specifications contained in this brochure are for information purposes only and are subject to change without prior notice.
C SEED 136 The frequency band offered by the C SEED Sub starts far below the deepest frequency audible to the human ear. This might sound redundant at first, but makes a lot more sense on reflection: These frequencies indeed cannot
heard, but they can be felt. It’s not just the minimalistic design that makes an impact.
Every technical detail is driven by a passion to capture feelings in even the lowest recordable frequencies.
The C SEED Sub incorporates a high excursion driver, ultra-low vibration walls and laminar airflow L-vents with a flared profile, resulting in
dramatic reduction of port noise, maximized dynamics and power handling and an exceptional level of performance.
FROM DEEP DOWN
Name: C SEED 136
Type: retractable passive outdoor subwoofer system
Configuration: full range from 2.0 stereo to 9.1 surround sound
Maximum SPL: 136 dB
Low frequency limit (-10dB): 32 Hz
Physical data: 1076mmx1290mm dia
Weight: 150 kg
Installation: protective, solid underground structure 894mmx1240mm dia
Extend/retract drive: electric worm drive traverse control
RMS handling capability: 700 W
LF: 1 x 18” weather resistant, 8 ohms
Remote control: proprietary C SEED app on smartphone or tablet
FEATURES
OPTIONS Colors: cabinets available in black or white other colors, finishes and coatings on request
The information and specifications contained in this brochure are for information purposes only and are subject to change without prior notice.
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360º membrane cover
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ø129
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1076
C SEED base cover design
360º membrane cover
top cover
subwoofer L'acoustics
174
874,
5
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