This is cause for both consternation and optimism; consternation that
many customers will spend the same or more on mass-market dreck, and
optimism that sound this good can be had for so little money.
The Design 4 was the first product to bear the era name. This is a true
high-end speaker in every way. The D4 has caught the hearts of
reviewers and customers alike with its larger than life
presentation.Awards include Absolute Sound Editors Choice Award and
Home Theater’s Editors pick Award. Positive reviews are numerous.
Bass sounds natural and strong due to the long throw, vented voice
coil drivers. The D4 is internally braced with a one inch mdf so when
you lift one, you feel and see high level craftsmanship in every way.
The binding posts and back plate are among the best you can get and
even the grill has a baffle blanket so the speakers sound as good with
the grills on as they do off.
Available finishes: Rosewood, Sycamore, Cherry and Black Gloss.
The D4 satellites were designed to appeal to the style-of-life customer
who prefers audiophile performance. The basic design and performance
parameters belong to Era, while a large part of the engineering should
be attributed to Michael Kelly. The drivers were custom designed by
Michael to ensure a very high level of performance at a reasonable
price. When you couple terrific fidelity with a heavily fortified
cabinet wrapped in exotic wood veneers; the Era speakers represent an
enormous value.
The D4 satellite is a 4" two way design that comes with brackets
included . Recommended power is 50 to 150 watts . HWD dimensions are
9.6" X 5.8" X 6.8". Weight is 10.6 lbs.
era D4 cabinets are constructed
from ¾” MDF and are layered with beautiful real wood veneers. Finishes
include Rosewood, Cherry, Sycamore, and Piano Gloss Black.
The D4 LCR can be used as a center channel speaker or an LCR
in a hometheater setup. It utilizes the same drivers as the D4
satellite and is timbre matched to ensure a balanced surround
soundstage. Build and finish qualities are second to none, with
performance characteristics of much more expensive speakers.
HWD dimensions: 5.8" X 15.8" X 6.8". Recommended power is 50-150 watts.
Wall bracket included. Weight 15.25 lbs.
era D4 cabinets are constructed
from ¾” MDF and are layered with beautiful real wood veneers. Finishes
include Rosewood, Cherry, Sycamore, and Piano Gloss Black.
The D4 satellites were designed to appeal to the style-of-life customer
who prefers audiophile performance. The basic design and performance
parameters belong to Era, while a large part of the engineering should
be attributed to Michael Kelly. The drivers were custom designed by
Michael to ensure a very high level of performance at a reasonable
price. When you couple terrific fidelity with a heavily fortified
cabinet wrapped in exotic wood veneers; the Era speakers represent an
enormous value.
The D4 LCR can be used as a center channel speaker or an LCR
in a hometheater setup. It utilizes the same drivers as the D4
satellite and is timbre matched to ensure a balanced surround
soundstage. Build and finish qualities are second to none, with
performance characteristics of much more expensive speakers.
