Swan Diva C3 center channel loudspeaker
The most popular Diva center channel speaker for a reason
The C3 is a heavy-duty, well built, hybrid loudspeaker, using the classic horizontal dual-woofer "MTM" layout for excellent distribution of sound and easy speaker placement in entertainment centers and wall units. A tightly-spaced midrange and treble driver are placed vertically between them and also provide excellent soundfield coverage.
The result of the combined layout is a superior combination of directivities: The low crossover point between the twin tandem woofers and midrange dome sums them together as a point source, and then the tight vertical spacing between the midrange driver and treble driver directly above it sums them for broad horizontal dispersion, an important factor for good center channel fill across the listening space.
This intelligent combination of drivers allows the C3 to generate broad, cohesive, and high resolution center dialog fill from the dedicated center channel information in film soundtracks. This sonic personality has made the Swan C3 the most popular Diva center channel oudspeaker ever.
Sparing little expense, Swan's engineers created a special 50mm soft dome midrange driver for the thirty-three pound C3 whose excellent midrange intelligibility contributes superb dialog reproduction for film or music. Also matching the original Swan Diva family design parameters are the Swan C3's high power 28mm tweeter with a German silk dome and its dual one-piece alloy midwoofers.
A new computer optimized crossover network ensures the broad dispersion the C3 was designed for, for the even balance and realistic dimension that gives all of your films and videos natural sound. Hand-rubbed lacquers over Rosewood complete the Swan C3 and match it to the other high-value classic Swan Diva models.
- Over thirty pounds
- Two available finishes
- Removable, opaque black knit grille
Chose between genuine or economy finishes
The C3 is also available in an economy Faux Black Cherry vinylwrap (the C3BC). Both finish options use identical, gorgeous hand-laid bentwood cabinets and hand-rubbed black lacquer end caps. Either way, the very high value, high performance Swan C3 has a stylish, classic look.
With thousands shipped, the C3 and C3BC remain the benchmark performers in their class for center channel loudspeakers.The gorgeous Swan C3 is the audio enthusiast's center channel speaker choice for a top of the line, classic all-Swan Diva system.
Swan Diva technology
Tweeter
All original Swan Diva main speakers use an A-grade, hand-selected high performance 28mm Danish style soft dome tweeter (effects speakers use a 25mm version.) This device was pioneered by Swan for Internet-direct channels and has stood the test of time. Diva starts with a German silk dome, and adds a Neodymium motor, ferrofluid voice coil cooling, and open-baffle mounting. The end result is an exclusive marriage of technology and engineering that gives Swan Diva high frequencies the neutral, open, spacious, and relaxed sound they've become famous for. The 28mm Diva dome tweeter also has very high power handling, very wide dynamic range, and excellent dispersion, features rarely found in Internet-direct distribution. in this class
Midrange / Midbass
Original Swan Diva series loudspeakers at The Audio Insider include either a unique aluminum / magnesium inverted dish midbass driver or a special midrange of another type depending on intended use. The C3 center channel speaker uses Swan's 50mm high-output, wide-dispersion dome with Neodymium motor. The top of the line 6.1 relies on a special Kevlar / cellulose cone with phasing plug and linear suspension.
Each model features Swan's trademark low-distortion motors, which are unique in-class. The end result is a balanced combination of power, output, and clean, effortless dynamics that's been proven over many years and across thousands of cutomers.
Woofers
The original Swan Diva loudspeakers also originated the use of Swan's distinctive inverted-dish seamless alloy cones in either 5.25", 6.5", or 8" sizes. Swan-developed motor technology - lower in distortion than anything in the class - forms the heart of these excellent low frequency drivers. Combined with long throw, linear suspensions, and ultra-rigid alloy cone material and one-piece profile, Diva series bass response is exceptional. Large cabinets mean ample clean bass extension; in fact, Swan Diva is regarded as offering more loudspeaker size, weight, and acoustical horsepower than anything at Diva's prices.
Crossover networks
All Diva models, whether the new X.2 series or original classic X.1 series, rely on in-house crossover assemblies - Swan is highly vertically integrated and makes most components from proprietary designs, including drivers and crossover components, together with linear-wound, heavy-gage air core inductors. High-grade polypropylene capacitors round out these circuits, and all designs are formulated and tuned in the largest test chamber in the East.
Cabinets
No great speaker is complete without a complimenting enclosure and Swans Diva is no different. Each Diva cabinet is comprised of individual hand-laid strakes applied to a series of CNC-milled internal bulkheads. The final enclosure is finished in either multiple coats of lacquer over spectacular pair-matched Rosewood, or in the case of Faux Black Cherry models, in economical PVC simulated wood. Glossy piano black endcaps complete either variety of Diva cabinetry and give the speakers a rich, opulent, furniture grade look and feel. A Swan Diva is an audio investment that not only lasts a very long time, but holds its value and always returns a sense of owner pride.
