Snell Acoustics CR7 User Manual
Compact Full Range Center For Music and Movies - CR7
The center channel is considered to be the most important
inany surround sound system.The CR7 is a compact center,
tuned and built like all Snell speakers — with smooth tonal
balance,excellent dispersion,and high power handling.This
isessential,since the center has the critical task of
reproducingthe dialogue found on movie soundtracks.
We made the CR7 as small as possible without
compromisingperformance by extruding the cabinet from
solid aluminum —saving 1.5-inches from each dimension.
As a D ’Appolito Array,named for our chief engineer Dr.Joe
D ’Appolito Ph.D.,the CR7 has great articulation and a wide
dispersion angle,making it perfect to handle its center
channel responsibilities.This elegant design serves equally
well as an LCR for the left and right main channels.
When three CR7s are used across the front of a
multichannel system, the result is a seamless, timbre
matched soundstage. Voiced to match Snell speakers.The Frequency Response of the CR7 matches the K7,M7, LCR7
and D7 Tower within +1.dB from 80Hz -20kHz,for seamless left /right pans. Fills a typical listening room. Astonishingly, the
CR7 produces 101dB of continuous output from 12 feet away when used with a 75-Watt amplifier. Bass extension suitable
for all movie soundtracks and music recordings. The CR 7 ’s bass extends to 80Hz (-3dB).
The center channel is considered to be the most important
inany surround sound system.The CR7 is a compact center,
tuned and built like all Snell speakers — with smooth tonal
balance,excellent dispersion,and high power handling.This
isessential,since the center has the critical task of
reproducingthe dialogue found on movie soundtracks.
We made the CR7 as small as possible without
compromisingperformance by extruding the cabinet from
solid aluminum —saving 1.5-inches from each dimension.
As a D ’Appolito Array,named for our chief engineer Dr.Joe
D ’Appolito Ph.D.,the CR7 has great articulation and a wide
dispersion angle,making it perfect to handle its center
channel responsibilities.This elegant design serves equally
well as an LCR for the left and right main channels.
When three CR7s are used across the front of a
multichannel system, the result is a seamless, timbre
matched soundstage. Voiced to match Snell speakers.The Frequency Response of the CR7 matches the K7,M7, LCR7
and D7 Tower within +1.dB from 80Hz -20kHz,for seamless left /right pans. Fills a typical listening room. Astonishingly, the
CR7 produces 101dB of continuous output from 12 feet away when used with a 75-Watt amplifier. Bass extension suitable
for all movie soundtracks and music recordings. The CR 7 ’s bass extends to 80Hz (-3dB).
Design:
Acoustic Suspension
D'Appolito Array
Acoustic Suspension
D'Appolito Array
Frequency Response
80Hz-20kHz+3dB
80Hz-20kHz+3dB
Sensitivity
87 dB
87 dB
Impedance
Nominal 4 Ohms
Nominal 4 Ohms
Maximum Output
105 dB
105 dB
Recommended Power
50 Watts minimum
150 Watts maximum
50 Watts minimum
150 Watts maximum
Tweeter
1-inch Cloth dome
1-inch Cloth dome
Woofer
Two 4-inch Copolymer,
4.5mm Excursion
Two 4-inch Copolymer,
4.5mm Excursion
Video Shielding
Yes
Yes
Crossover Frequency
2.2
2.2
Crossover
Discrete Tweeter and Woofer
circuit boards. Time alignment and
coherency are achieved through
the transition region from driver to
driver. Each crossover is
individually tuned by our
technicians to ± 0.5db of the
Master Reference.
Discrete Tweeter and Woofer
circuit boards. Time alignment and
coherency are achieved through
the transition region from driver to
driver. Each crossover is
individually tuned by our
technicians to ± 0.5db of the
Master Reference.
Wiring
Bi-amp, bi-wire ready
Connections
Bi-amp, bi-wire ready
Connections
5-way, satin nickel-plated, brass
terminals. Accepts 5/16 - inch
spades, pins, banana plugs and
bare wire to 12 gauge.
terminals. Accepts 5/16 - inch
spades, pins, banana plugs and
bare wire to 12 gauge.
Cabinet Construction
Extruded aluminum 1/8-inch wall
thickness. 1/4-inch baffle. Fully
braced.
Extruded aluminum 1/8-inch wall
thickness. 1/4-inch baffle. Fully
braced.
End Caps
1/4 - inch aluminum,
1/4 - inch aluminum,
anodized black
Grille
Perforated steel with black
powder-coat paint.
Perforated steel with black
powder-coat paint.
Finishes
Satin black powdercoat paint.
Can be ordered in most wood
and paint finishes.
Satin black powdercoat paint.
Can be ordered in most wood
and paint finishes.
Weight
16 lbs.
16 lbs.
Manufactured in the USA by Snell Acoustics, Peabody MA 01960 • www.snellacoustics.com • 978-538-6262 • © Snell Acoustics, Inc • All specifications subject to change without notice.
CR7
Premier Series
Like all Snell loudspeakers, each CR7 is hand tuned for natural imaging and sonic depth.
Dimensions:
18” High
5.75” Wide
7.5” Deep
18” High
5.75” Wide
7.5” Deep
K7
Basis 150
SR7 SURROUND
System Suggestions: