Q & D's Limulus The new Limulus loudspeaker system from Q & D (Quiecke & D'Erde Laboratory Component Systems) is hard to
describe even with this photograph. The quasi-hemispherical woofer compartment is rear-loaded by a folded,
absorptive, vented transmission line. The forward-firing, The cabinet is constructed of glazed, kiln-fired high-density vitreous china. The photo shows only a dull gray, whereas in real life, it's a gleaming, glossy white. The Limulus may rest on the floor as shown, so the upward tilt of the drivers radiates sound directly into the prime listening area. Alternatively, the convenient mounting holes at the rear and top permit the system to be suspended by cables from the ceiling or bolted to a wall. For such installations, the assistance of a professional carpenter is recommended. Weight of the system is approximately 50 pounds. This system is not yet available in finished form; however, it is uniquely suited to home building projects, according to manufacturer's literature. Further information including full-scale plans and a parts list may be obtained by contacting the Q & D R & D department directly. |
one-inch soft-dome tweeter is mounted using
"enclosureless" technology, on a panel
with rounded contours. The tweeter
leads are routed through an internal
channel to the passive crossover in the
woofer compartment. The front face
of the cabinet is rounded at the base
and narrow at the top, in the style of a
horseshoe crab's carapace which has
become upended on a Cape Cod
beach, whence the name.