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Contra EX Speaker Cabinet (also for use with Coda R) Series III |
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Manufactured by:
Acoustic Image
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The Acoustic Image Contra EX is the same 3-way cabinet that is used for the Contra and Coda combos. It can be used as an extension cabinet for either, or as a compact cabinet for use with your existing amplifier.
The EX has a subwoofer style ten-inch speaker, five-inch midrange, and a switchable tweeter. It provides a frequency response across the spectrum, extended, tight, well-controlled natural bass sound, and omnidirectional output below 800 Hz
Features:
- Three-way Sealed Speaker System
- 10" Long-throw Low-frequency Woofer
- 5" High-frequency Driver
- 1" Tweeter (with On/Off Switch)
- 4 ohm impedance, 250 watt rating
- Same "sound" as Series II combo cabinets, same speaker components as Series II combo cabinets
- Neutrik Speakon Speaker Jack - no cable included, check our cables selection for options
- Lightweight (20 lbs!!), compact (15 x 12 inches) and Durable Enclosure
- Rugged Carrying Handle
- FIVE YEAR WARRANTY
- List Price: $479
NEW: Included with the Contra, Contra EX, and Coda R is a new dust cover with shoulder strap and accessory pocket.   This vinyl unit covers the top and sides of the cabinet, with strategically placed holes on the upper sides to allow access to the handles. The novel carry strap includes two pieces of material that loop around each handle so a pair of eyelets meet, connecting to the padded shoulder strap.
The photo at left shows it ready to be transported. A zippered pouch is provided to carry the power cable and other small items, shown in the photo to the right (without the carry strap). This light-duty cover will not shield the units from rain, and it does not cover the bottom of the cabinet; if you want a higher level of protection, see the hard and soft cases that are available below.
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$459.00
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Additional Photos of this Product
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FAQs Associated With This Product
SPEAKON SPEAKER CONNECTORS: what are they and why are they used?
ACOUSTIC IMAGE COMBOS/SPEAKERS: What's the difference between the Contra, Coda, and Corus?
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Speaker Cable: 3 foot Speakon to Speakon (16ga)
This top-quality 16 gauge cable features high quality Speakon connectors on both ends.
$16.50
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Coda R Combo Amplifier - Series III
The Acoustic Image Coda R adds a second channel and an effects module to the Contra, 400 watts all in a package that's about foot tall and less than 20 pounds in weight...
• 400w • 11.5Hx15W (round) • less than 20 lbs.
$1,289.00
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Contra Bass Amp Combo Bass Amplifier - Series III
This latest update to the unique Acoustic Image Contra upright bass and other instrument amplification system continues to combine a state-of-the-art power amp and an acoustic instrument-optimized preamp section, with a subwoofer style ten-inch speaker, five-inch midrange, and switchable tweeter...
• 400w • 11.5Hx15W (round) • less than 20 lbs.
$1,049.00
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Corus III Guitar Combo Amplifier (and other instruments)
The new Corus amp, based on the Coda R, substitutes a woofer that is optimized for higher-pitched instruments. Two channels with effects...
• 400w • 11.5Hx15W (round) • less than 20 lbs.
$1,289.00
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Corus EX Series III Speaker Cabinet
The Acoustic Image Corus EX is the same 3-way cabinet that is used for the Corus combo amp. This compact speaker is optimized for guitar and other "non-bass" instruments......
• rated at 250w • 11.5Hx15W (round) • less than 20 lbs.
$459.00
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Hard Case for Series III Contra/Coda/Corus
The new Hard Case for the series III CodaR and Contra Combos. The solid, double-thick rotomolded case protects your investment and helps to keep it looking new...
$109.00
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Focus 1 amplifier - Acoustic Image Series III
Hard to imagine, 1000 watts from a small box weighing less than five pounds! No, it's not magic, but it sure makes you wonder......
• 400w/8ohms; 500w/4ohms; 1000w/2ohms; • 10Wx8Dx3.5H • less than 5 lbs.
$1,179.00
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Here is what some of our customers think about this product:
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Dear Bob, Just wanted to thank you for the new Contra combo and speaker
which arrived here successfully this week. - Absolutely delighted, great
sound (and volume!) for my upright bass and good for my back too! -
Many thanks!
—Rolf P
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BTW, I want to let you know I'm still extremely pleased with the AI Coda-R (sIII) and Contra EX I purchased from you. They have exceeded all expectations in both electric and acoustic applications. Other players that have shared a platform with me seem perplexed that my little AI rig sounds bigger than their 4x10 cabs! The omnidirectional output is almost mysterious--the bass is present everywhere, but not too loud anywhere!!! I can stand right next to my rig without earplugs.
I haven't had any difficulties re acoustics associated with the down-firing woofer. In fact, though the speaker response starts rolling off a little in the low 40s, the cab has much better, more solid response on the a low B string than my slave rig, which consists of a Crest Audio power amp and high quality reference quality speakers that are rated 5 db stronger at 31 HZ! Perhaps this is attributable to documented low frequency response improovements associated with the downfiring woofer configuration. The sound is also very well defined, never mushy. It seems this might be attributable to the sealed cab providing superior damping (???).
Anyway, tastes and preferences vary and other gear may be better for other people As for me, I am extremely grateful that after twenty years of buying and selling gear--always feeling a bit discouraged about the sound--I've finally found a rig that works in electric and acoustic applications, including slap bass. I'm also using it with mandolin, guitar and violin with good results. Please make sure to tell Rick that he's got some real fans out there!
As for you and your dad, bass players are lucky to have you guys! Thanks very much.
—Steve L
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