1. 3-way 7 units Floor Standing Loudspeaker
1. 獨特七腔室背波消散結構,密閉式箱體
2. 每聲道併聯四只Diatone P-610S經典單體
3. 獨特1.5階分頻線路
4. 頂級元件用料
5. 精選胡桃木水波與榆木瘤原木貼皮
6. 遊艇級二十道手工鏡面烤漆
Equipment Review
The latest product of mini Zenith is mz-L3. From the number of “L3” (Loudspeaker 3), we can guess that it’s the third loudspeaker product of mini Zenith. The appearance and size of previous mz-L2 had been developed to the full according to current standards, together with Doctor Chen’s perseverance in the individual speakers being used, the only solution is to increase the number of speakers and improve sound pressure, powerfulness and energy. Using speaker arrangement of mirror symmetry to develop new products is the common yet reasonable idea of different loudspeaker brands. However, I am deeply shocked when I first see mz-L3. There are three reasons for this: 1st, the loudspeaker is extremely huge; 2nd, why such a huge loudspeaker can be so exquisite in appearance; 3rd, why this loudspeaker is so foursquare with no specialty at all, which cannot equal to the previous creative works of Doctor Chen…… However, only after further study, I find the above doubts are totally unnecessary. Actually, mz-L3 is not only the fruit of Doctor Chen’s full thoughts and great exertions, but also the pursuit of faithful regeneration of music. In fact, the foursquare mz-L3 has super complicated inside structure, with thorough considerations to the rigidity and acoustic features of loudspeaker. The elegant appearance makes it easier to match your living environment as a piece of exquisite furniture. Perhaps you also feel puzzled as I do why mz-L3 has not follow the “fashion” of contract of high and middle frequency when you first see mz-L3, however, Doctor Chen explains that though this practice can reach the consistence of time and phase, the irregular front baffle brings a lot more problems as diffraction and interference. Besides, mini Zenith loudspeakers are unique all over the world for the core-concept of full-range speakers. The phase issue can be easily handled through crossover network. That’s why Doctor Chen chooses this practice which has more pros than cons. Actually, the previous mz-L1 and mz-L3 loudspeakers can both be equipped with the passive subwoofer, forming the four-piece structure. Apart from the low frequency of 40Hz and below, the overall sound has become quite balanced. The works exhibited in the Ten Shiang Room on the 4th floor of Kaohsiung Audio Exhibition are the best examples. Of course, with the brand concept of “Never Compromise”, mini Zenith would never be complacent or cease to move forward. Since, November 2009, Doctor Chen began to think about how to make mini Zenith loudspeakers perform more perfectly. Compared with one core Diatone P-610 Signature for each channel of mz-L1/mz-L2, mz-L3 has four for each channel. When listening, the first thing I notice is that it brings more meticulous sound intensity. Even for the simple human singing voice or violin solo, it can also display more detail and 3D audio effects. On the other hand, the mini Zenith loudspeakers do have extremely sufficient audio details, but mz-L3’s performance has been improved a lot from this meaning. Every element is displayed vividly and directly, no matter the description of sense of space or the expression of instruments or human voice. The slightest dynamics are conveyed right on the beat. I suppose it owes to the parallel operation of four Diatone P-610 Signatures – the energy needed for each speaker is only 1/4 of mz-L1/mz-L2 under the same sound pressure, so the slight sound signal can be displayed more completely and vividly.
Listening to “Misa Criolla” of Jose Carreras - the sound of heavy drums coming from the profound distance, even the hierarchy of far and near and the mouth shape of voice are extremely definite. It seems the sound is echoing in the Santuario de la Bien Aparecida of Spain which is place where “Misa Criolla” is recorded – feeling as if the loudspeakers do not exist. What’s more, mz-L3 has no crossover for the frequency range between 130Hz to 7.2kHz, which helps the precise display of the tone color and expression of instruments. For the album “Asian Roots” from Denon, which is the one of the favorite testing albums for many audio fans, the slight tone color resonance differences of various bamboo instruments are expressed more definite and clear at mz-L3, without any fuzziness, feeling more like bamboos. But how about playing live jazz performance on mz-L3? Let’s try “Take Five” in the classical album “Time Out” of the Band “Dave Brubeck” recorded by Columbia Legacy in 1959 and collected in 2nd Album of Denmark DALI Demonstration CDs – the jazz tomtom, piano, alto saxophone and bass interact passionately. mz-L3 gives out uncompressed dynamics and lighting speed, turning the listening room into a hot live pub. I once thought the huge body of mz-L3 may block the sound field somehow, however, after listening to “Take Five”, I know I was over-worried – the copper cymbals outside the edge of the left loudspeaker, the specific image of jazz tomtom that stays at the left of the sound field, the piano, alto saxophone pipe resonance and plucking of guitar at the right of the sound field are all located as precisely as those of the bookshelf type small loudspeakers. Of course, facing such a huge thing as mz-L3, the tests of grand symphony and music of powerful impact should not be neglected. mz-L3 is able to open a wide and profound platform with clear depths to allow clear and precise location of various instruments – the depth difference between instruments in the front and those in the back and the tight tension of strings are especially impressive. Besides, the low and super-low frequencies full of hierarchies and sense of quality are in my expectation, however, the flexibility and speed of mz-L3 are much better than mz-L1/mz-L2. I think it is because that the two 10” low frequency speakers on each side of mz-L3 only have to handle the low frequency below 130Hz. It’s really amazing that when playing the most passionate part of “Sister Drum”, mz-L3 can still handle it calmly and easily. If I’m asked to conclude my understanding to mz-L3, I would say mini Zenith mz-L3 is the breakthrough that merges handiness with preciseness, and exquisiteness with grandness. In the past, the fans who pursued precise sound field and exquisite expressions often had to give in to the small loudspeakers, because when the huge cabinet brings grandness and energy, the liveliness and directness are also sacrificed because of the complicated crossover and interference of many speakers. However, mini Zenith mz-L3 realizes the two through unique full-range sound structure. Mini Zenith mz-L3 will be exhibited publicly in Kaohsiung Audio Exhibition in March 2011. Before that, Doctor Chen will keep doing some slight adjustments. From my understanding to Doctor Chen, I’m sure the overall performance of mz-L3 will be perfect. So let’s wait to verify my listening descriptions in herein. From mz-L1/mz-L2 to mz-L3, mini Zenith definitely made a significant step forward in the field of loudspeaker. Measuring with the strictest standard, there is some space to enhance the sense of energy of mz-L3 in the frequency range below extremely low frequency (lower than 30Hz), however, from the aspect of enjoying music, mz-L3 has the ability to bring various kinds of music “right to your ears”. With Doctor Chen’s passions to sound equipments and music, creativeness, wisdom and intelligence, and unflagging pursuit to perfectness, the whole set of mini Zenith products has the strength to compete with Hi-End, the global famous audio brand. I believe in the future not only the loudspeakers but also other products of mini Zenither will draw more attention of the industry and cause more and more uproars in the industry. I also hope mini Zenith will march to international soon so that we can see another “The Proud of Taiwan”.
Left image: the depth of mini Zenith mz-L3 loudspeaker reaches 90cm (40cm wide and 176cm high). Most of the volume inside the cabinet is taken up by the two 10” low frequency speakers. The four middle frequency speakers also have their own independent chambers, with the volume of chamber precisely calculated and made in pyramid shape. The surface of loudspeaker is as smooth as a mirror, with 20 processes of painting and polishing done by the professional painting plant that paints luxury yachts and manufactures fist class furniture for Japan. Only the painting process takes two months! Right image: there are four SUS stands on the bottom of mz-L3 loudspeaker which provide stable support for the cabinet. The side plates and front baffle are decorated with different wood skin with a layer of black hard wood between the two. Actually, the front baffle is 60mm thick. The part exposed outside is only half of the thickness. (Note: this is only the extract of the article by Mori. The original article is on Hi-AV Video and Audio Blog (www.hi -av.net) For complete test report, please refer to http://www.hi-av.net/modules/article/view.article.php?196)
mini-Zenith mz-L2/mz-L2w won the prize of “2010 Top 100 Equipment of Audio Art” Please visit us in Liou Shiang Room, 4th Floor, Ambassador Hotel Kaohsiung at the Kaohsiung International Hi-End Show on March 17 – March 21, 2011.
With the objective of pursuing perfectness, mini Zenith reproduce the high quality and beautiful recordings with the most efficient way and simplified elements combined with fine art and processing.
mini-Zenith Hi-End Acoustic Suspension Full-Range Speaker
mz-L3 “Phantom of Music”
Technical Specification of Phantom of Music:
2. Frequency response: 28 Hz ～40KHz (-3db) 20Hz～40KHz (-6db)
3. Crossover: 7.2KHz, 130Hz
4. Sensitivity: 90 db
5. Nominal Impedance: 4 Ohm
6. Rated power: 350 W
7. Dimension(WHD): 400 x 1760 x 850 mm
8. Weight: 200 kg( one unit )
9. Suggested retail price in Taiwan NT dollar: 1,180,000 NT dollars
mz-L3 "Phantom of Music" 2011
Acoustic Suspension Full-Range Loudspeaker
空氣懸吊密閉式 全音域揚聲器
An Integration of Preciseness, Exquisiteness and Grandness
By: LIAO, FEI-SEN 廖斐森 www.hi-av.net
Pioneering Test of mini-Zenith New Flagship Loudspeaker
Hi-AV Video and Audio Blog
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融合精準細膩與龐大氣勢
Mini-Zenith新旗艦喇叭搶先初探
Hi-AV影音部落格 作者：廖翡森Mini-Zenith最新製品是mz-L3喇叭，從「L3」(Loudspeaker 3)之編號可推知這是征宇的第三件喇叭製品。其實先前的mz-L2在現有外觀尺寸條件下可說已發揮到極致，再加上陳醫 師對使用單體的執著，想要更上層樓就必須增加單體數量及容積升音壓、氣勢及能量，以鏡像對稱方式的單體排列「向上發展」是各喇叭品牌一致、也很合理的想法。不過，當我 親眼看到mz-L3喇叭時，卻著實嚇了一大跳，「驚嚇」的理由有幾項：一是這喇叭的體積怎麼如此龐大，二是這麼龐大的喇叭怎麼外表質感可以如此細膩，三是這喇叭為何如此「 方正」、外觀一點也不特別，完全和陳醫師過去充滿創意的製品無法劃上等號……但是，仔細深入研究之後，才發現以上這些疑問都是無謂且多餘的；原來，mz-L3不僅是陳醫師 深思熟慮之後的心血結晶，其最終面貌正是讓音樂忠實重現的追求。外型方正的mz-L3其實擁有繁複無比的內在結構，兼顧音箱剛性強度與聲學特性的考量，不花俏但典雅的外觀 則讓它更容易以精緻家具之姿，輕易融入居家環境之中。
或釦A跟我一樣，第一眼見到mz-L3會對它沒有依循高音及中音內縮的「流行」感到困惑，但陳醫師表示該作法固然能達成時間相位一致的目的，但形狀不規則的前障板其實會帶 來繞射與干涉等更多問題。再加上mini-Zenith喇叭以全音域單體為核心的概念「獨步全球」，相位問題很容易透過分頻網路處理，因此陳醫師選擇目前此一利多於弊的作法。事 實上，先前mz-L1與mz-L2喇叭都能加上被動式超低音，成為四件式的架構，除了40Hz以下的極低頻之外，整體聲音已相當平衡，2010高雄音響展四樓天香室的展出就是最佳例證； 當然，以「永不妥協」(Never Compromise)作為品牌理念的mini-Zenith不會就此停步，陳醫師從2009年11月就思考著如何讓旗下喇叭的表現更為全面。mz-L3相較於mz-L1/mz-L2 每聲道發聲核心的Diatone P-610 Signature由一個增為四個，聆聽時第一個讓我注意到的是它帶來了綿密釵h的聲音密度，即使是單純的人聲演唱或小提琴演奏，都能有更為具 體及「3D」的音像描繪。另一方面，原本mini-Zenith喇叭就擁有極豐富的音樂細節，此次mz-L3這方面的性能還往上躍升了釵h，無論空間感的描繪或樂器人生的表情，全部都顯 得非常活生直接，細微的強弱起伏傳達得絲絲入扣。推測這應與每聲道四只Diatone P-610S Signature併聯運作有關，相同音壓下每支單體所需的發聲能量僅需過去的1/4，對於 為小聲音信號的描述就更完整鮮明了。
聆聽卡列拉斯那張著名的《中南美洲彌撤》時，沉重的大鼓從深邃的遠處傳來，前後的遠近層次及和聲的嘴型無比明確，錄音地點西班牙Santuario de la Bien Aparecida教堂層 層疊疊的空間回想歷歷在目，一時之間真有喇叭消失了的奇妙感受。再者，mz-L3由130Hz至7.2kHz寬廣頻段完全不經過分音，對於樂器音色與表情的精準交代也有幫助，Danon那 張《竹竹》是不少音響迷試機的常備曲目，在mz-L3演繹下將大大小小各種竹製樂器的細微音色共鳴差異傳達得更明確，聽起來更無模擬兩可、更有「竹味」。至於mz-L3拿來聆聽 注重活生感的爵士樂現場演奏如何呢？丹麥DALI示範CD第二輯收錄了1995年Columbia Legacy錄製Dave Brubeck Quartet樂團《Time Out》經典專輯裡的《Take Five》一曲，爵士 鼓、鋼琴、中音薩克斯風與Bass的火熱交織，mz-L3彰顯了毫無壓縮的動態及迅捷的速度，瞬間將聆聽室轉化為樂音圍繞的Pub。原以為mz-L3龐大的身軀多少會對音場造成一些阻 隔，但此曲超出左喇叭外緣的銅鈸、佔據音場左方爵士套鼓的具體音像，還有右側昂揚的鋼琴與中央薩克斯風管壁共鳴及Bass之彈撥，定位全都如同書架式小喇叭般精準明確。當 然，面對mz-L3這樣的大傢伙，大編制交響曲及震撼力強烈曲目的測試也不能少，mz-L3能拉開一個廣闊且縱深分明的舞台，眾多樂器的發聲定位都清楚呈現，而前後樂器的高度差 與弦樂組的綿密張力尤其讓人印象深刻；此外，富有層次、質感的低頻與極低頻原本就在我預料之中，但低頻的彈性與速度則遠勝於過去對於四件式mz-L1/mz-L2之印象，我想這 與mz-L3每邊兩支10吋低音僅需應付130Hz以下的低頻有關，播放《阿姐鼓》最激烈片段都能顯得氣定神閒，可真是不簡單。
假使要以一句話作總結，我會說mini-Zenith mz-L3是巧妙融合精準細膩與龐大氣勢的突破。在過去，追求精準音場與細膩表情的音響迷往往不得不屈就於小喇叭，因為體型龐大 的超弩級製作在帶來氣勢與能量之同時，往往也由於分音之複雜與眾多單體之干涉而犧牲了活生與直接，但這次mini-Zenith mz-L3卻透過獨特的全音域發聲架構，讓魚與熊掌兼 得的夢想成真。這對mini-Zenith mz-L3即將於2011年三月高雄音響展公開現身，陳醫師說在此之前他仍舊會持續不斷作微調，以我對陳醫師的認識，可以肯定的是聲音表現絕對 會朝更全面的方向走，各位屆時就可到征宇的展房驗證筆者於本文所做的聽感描述。從mz-L1/ mz-L2進展到mz-L3，在喇叭這個領域mini-Zenith確實又往前邁進了一大步，以最嚴 苛的標準來衡量，mz-L3在極低頻下段(30Hz以下)的量感還有些陰j化的空間，但從聆賞音樂的角度出發，mz-L3已具備將各類型音樂「帶到你面前」的能耐。以陳醫師對音響及音 樂的熱愛、創意獨具的聰穎才智，還有對完美永不妥協的追求，現階段mini-Zenith全套製品已擁有與全球Hi-End音響品牌一較長短的實力，未來不僅喇叭這項製品，相信mini- Zenith將在業界掀起更多的關注與波濤，也冀望mini-Zenith能早日向國際進軍，讓我們看到另一個「台灣之光」的出現。
左圖：mini-Zenith mz-L3喇叭的深度達90公分(寬度40公分、高度176公分)，音箱內絕大多數容積都給兩個十吋低音單體使用，四個「中音單體」各自有獨立的箱室，內容積經過 精密計算且做成截面積向後逐漸縮減的長金字塔型尖椎。音箱光可鑑人、如鏡子般的超細膩平滑烤漆處理超過二十道，是委託高雄地區代工頂級豪華遊艇與替日本製作高級家具的 專業木工廠操刀的，光是烤漆處理就要耗時兩個月！
右圖：mz-L3喇叭底下設有四個大型不銹鋼腳墊提供穩固的支撐，前障板與側板採用不同的木皮裝飾，兩者之間還有一層黑色硬木鑲嵌，事實上mz-L3前障板的厚度達60mm，外表顯 露出來的其實只有一半後度而已。
(附註：本文僅節錄部分內容，作者：廖翡森報／報導原文於《Hi-AV影音部落》(www.hi-av.net)完整器材評鑑報導請見http://www.hi-av.net/modules/article/view.article? 196)
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