GRADIENT DS-1

In the mid-90s, home theaters began to be built in Finnish homes. In 1995, Gradient introduced its own, more versatile solution, which consisted of the CC-1 centre speaker and the DS-1 surround speaker in addition to the main speakers.

Since the rear channel of the Dolby pro logic system was monophonic, an excellent spatial impression was achieved even with one correctly placed dipole speaker. The Gradient DS-1 could be installed on the back wall behind the listener, between the wall and the ceiling, or on the ceiling above the listening position.

Chicago Tribune, 23th June, 1995

Gradient showed the most versatile home theater speaker system, with DS-1 surround speakers designed to be mounted in every possible configuration, on walls, ceilings, stands. These USD695-apiece surrounds look good in any position.

Specifications
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Specifications

Make and model: Gradient DS-1

Manufacturing years: 1995 - 2000

Frequency response: 90-20000Hz +/-3dB

Impedance: 8 ohm

Sensitivity: 88dB/2.83V/1m

Drivers: 2 pcs polypropylene woofers, 2 pcs polymer dome tweeters.

Operating principle: Dipole, sphere below 200Hz

Finish: Black, white or cherry

Dimensions (WHD): 160 x 450 x 185mm

Weight: 4,5kg

Made in: Finland

Downloads

CC-1 / DS-1 product sheet

Product sheet in Finnish

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Gradient kotiteatteriopas

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DS-1 user guide

User guide in Finnish

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GRADIENT CC-1

The goal in the design of Gradient CC-1 was clear articulation of speech as the center channel speaker in a Home Theater system reproduces the dialog of the actors. The speaker used the same unique technology as the top part of the then flagship model Revolution. This and the ingenious mechanical design enabled versatile installation of the centre speaker on different sides of the TV or screen.