Highland Audio Seis 1201
Compact bookshelf speaker from Highland Audio, in a reduced format, suited to small-scale installations.
Description
The Seis 1201 is a bookshelf speaker from Highland Audio, designed to take up little space while providing close-range sound reproduction. Its compact format makes it suitable for integration into small spaces, as a complement to a hi-fi system or a home listening set-up.
On the technical side, this speaker offers a frequency response spanning from 85 Hz to 20 kHz, which covers most of the audible spectrum with the exception of the deepest bass, generally delegated to a subwoofer in this type of format. Its sensitivity of 84 dB/1 W/1 m indicates that it requires a sufficiently powerful amplifier to deliver satisfactory volume, a characteristic to bear in mind when pairing it with an amplifier. The stated impedance of 4 ohms also makes it necessary to check compatibility with the electronics used, as some amplifiers cope better with this load than others.
With dimensions of 190 x 95 x 172 mm, the Seis 1201 is aimed at those looking for a supplementary speaker or a pair intended for close-range listening, on a desk, a shelf or a low piece of furniture, rather than for high-volume use.
Technical specifications
| Frequency response | 85 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 84 dB/1 W/1 m |
| Impedance | 4 ohms |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 190 x 95 x 172 mm |
What to check before buying used
The driver surrounds of the Seis 1201 deserve close examination: sagging, hardening or tearing of the surround affects bass performance and can cause audible rubbing at high volume. Given this model's modest sensitivity, a voice coil that has previously been subjected to excess power sometimes leaves a characteristic hiss or distortion that should be listened for before any purchase. The cabinet, in such a compact format, should also be checked: knocks to the edges, veneer lifting or cracks that could alter the acoustic behaviour of the enclosure.
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