Dayton Audio MK442T

The MK442T from Dayton Audio is a 4" (10cm) passive floorstanding speaker that features a transmission line enclosure and offers a high-fidelity low frequency response. With a nominal power of 80 watts RMS and a maximum power of 160 watts, it can be ideally combined with other speakers from the MK series to create a coordinated home theater system. The 4 ohm impedance ensures compatibility with most amplifiers. It also impresses with a textured black vinyl finish and impressive dispersion, which allows flexible placement without compromising sound quality.

• The transmission line housing enables high-fidelity low frequency response
• 80 watts RMS, 160 watts maximum rated power
• Combine with MK402 bookshelf speakers and MK442 center channel speakers for a sound-tuned home theater system
• The impressive dispersion of this speaker allows it to be used in many configurations without deteriorating the sound quality
• Attractive textured black vinyl finish that stands out
• An impedance of 4 ohms is compatible with most receivers and amplifiers

The MK442Ts use a quarter-wave transmission line enclosure. This proven loudspeaker technology makes it possible to produce deep, articulate bass with smaller drivers and lower profile enclosures. Compared to a traditional ported enclosure, a transmission line is able to produce deeper bass without worrying about port resonance and turbulence. This means better bass, lower distortion and a smaller footprint.

The MK442Ts feature an attractive textured black vinyl finish that is striking at first glance. The cabinet offers a unique geometric design that provides an aesthetic not commonly found in this price range. The grill is removable and is made from a high quality black fabric that discreetly conceals the most attractive features of this design, the drivers.

The 1.91cm tweeter offers superior off-axis response, helping to create a large, engaging soundstage. The low-mass diaphragm provides an exceptionally flat frequency response. This, together with the low-distortion neodymium motor system, ensures that high frequency content is reproduced as transparently as possible.

The MK442Ts use the same 4" treated paper cone woofer as the critically acclaimed MK402 and award-winning MK442 speakers. This 4" treated paper cone woofer features a 4-layer voice coil with 2.54cm diameter, which offers improved power handling and improved low frequency response. An extended pole piece creates a symmetrical magnetic field for lower distortion. The large rubber surround allows for high excursion, all of which equates to focused and precise mid frequencies and impressive bass extension in the lower range.

The crossover included in the MK442T uses a 3kHz 2nd order low pass and a 3rd order high pass. The board is then attached to the back of the recessed connector cup, which features a pair of gold-plated 5-way binding posts. The crossover has been designed and optimized to deliver the smoothest and flattest frequency response possible.

• Design: 2-way Dual 10.2cm Transmission Line floorstanding speaker
  
• Woofer: Dual 10.2cm high-excursion driver with treated paper membrane
  
• Tweeter: 1.91cm soft dome
  
• Finish: Black Vinyl
  
• Power handling: 80 watts RMS/160 watts max
  
• Impedance: 4 Ohm
  
• Frequency response: 40 Hz to 20,000 Hz
  
• Sensitivity: 87 dB 1W/1m
  
• Crossover: 3 kHz, 2nd order low-pass, 3rd order high-pass (acoustic flanks)
  
• Connections: 5-fold gold-plated terminals
  
• Dimensions: 96.8cm H x 14.5cm W x 24.4cm D*