Nola Viper Reference

The Viper series embodies Nola's generation III open baffle technology. In borrowing many of the concepts from the Grand Reference System, Nola developed a new configuration with superior performance, along with a completely new cosmetic design.

Viper II, Viper II Plus, and Viper Reference use twin 8-inch low frequency transducers, each in a separate sealed chamber. The chambers are not only separate but of different sizes to provide an improved speed-bandwidth product and a smoother room LF response. The dual woofers provide improved room loading in the lower mid range and mid bass with increased power handling, while maintaining the transparency and transient response of our single woofer systems. A new woofer suspension has been developed for maximum linearity. Both woofers are run in parallel for maximum amplifier control.

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All of the loudspeakers in the Viper Series feature midrange and high frequency transducers that are deployed in a 45 degree mirror imaged array on an open baffle (the same as the Grand Reference) to provide more realistic image sizes while retaining excellent image focus. A cast frame, tri-laminate 5¼-inch cone midrange is driven by a premium Alnico magnet system, reproducing the midrange without coloration. A 1-inch aluminum dipole dome tweeter reproduces the high frequencies.

The Viper II Plus upgrades the tweeter with a premium dual-ring Alnico magnet system.

The Viper Reference utilizes Alnico magnet systems for the midrange and high frequency drivers for superior sound reproduction. It also features an external crossover to eliminate coloration due to the electric, magnetic and vibrational interactions which occur when mounting a crossover inside the speaker enclosure.

All Viper models feature removable front and rear grilles that allow the Viper the most open sound yet - completely free of obstructions for the midrange and tweeter.

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