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Epos M22i
Floorstanding speaker
Floorstanding speaker
The largest speaker of the Mi range of speakers, the 2 ½- way M22i, has deeper bass
and higher power handling than the M16i. In designing the M22i, the Epos engineering
team designed a high performance two channel speaker that would be equally at home
in a home theatre application.
The M22i uses the revised Epos 25 mm low distortion metal dome tweeter, designed
for smooth, clear and extended treble. The upper frequency crossover is centred on
5kHz and the minimalistic 1st order crossover is simply a polypropylene film capacitor.
Epos has designed a robust new 165 mm mid-range woofer with die-cast aluminium
alloy chassis, phase plug and moulded polypropylene cone. Its curved cone profile and
graduated thickness were engineered to ‘roll off’ high frequencies mechanically, in a
smooth fashion. It also has very high power handling. As such, the woofer requires no
electrical crossover (neither high pass, nor low pass) to reproduce dynamic, natural bass
and mid-range frequencies in this model.
The mid-range driver runs in a sealed chamber, with the tweeter. It is designed to
naturally roll-off around 80Hz, with useful output below that. The woofer and mid-bass
output overlap and work effectively as one bigger unit. This reinforces the power and
dynamics of this compact speaker.
The 165 mm bass driver is similar to the midrange but has a weighted dust cap instead
of a phase plug. It is mounted in a separate chamber in the lower section of the cabinet
and is loaded with a rear-firing port, flared at both ends for low turbulence and minimal
distortion. It is also filtered by the crossover to limit frequencies above 100Hz.
Together, the woofer and mid-range units handle very high powers. We recommended
that the M22i should be partnered with an amplifier that is capable of driving a four Ohm
load to high levels.
The tri-wirable input panel is made from solid anodised aluminium alloy, with sturdy high
spec terminals suited for spade lug or other types of plugs. High grade metal links join
the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.
Great care has been taken with the manufacturing of the cabinets. They are grain pattern
matched for each pair. Internally, extensive bracing and 25 mm thick front and rear
baffles have been skilfully engineered to reduce unwanted cabinet vibration and
coloration. Grilles are made of silk cloth, over an MDF frame, for easy integration with
home furnishings, although the M22i is equally attractive without the grilles. A black
lacquered integral plinth, which includes sturdy steel inserts to take adjustable 8 mm
carpet spikes, completes the package.
team designed a high performance two channel speaker that would be equally at home
in a home theatre application.
The M22i uses the revised Epos 25 mm low distortion metal dome tweeter, designed
for smooth, clear and extended treble. The upper frequency crossover is centred on
5kHz and the minimalistic 1st order crossover is simply a polypropylene film capacitor.
Epos has designed a robust new 165 mm mid-
graduated thickness were engineered to ‘roll off’ high frequencies mechanically, in a
smooth fashion. It also has very high power handling. As such, the woofer requires no
electrical crossover (neither high pass, nor low pass) to reproduce dynamic, natural bass
and mid-
The mid-
dynamics of this compact speaker.
The 165 mm bass driver is similar to the midrange but has a weighted dust cap instead
of a phase plug. It is mounted in a separate chamber in the lower section of the cabinet
and is loaded with a rear-
Together, the woofer and mid-
load to high levels.
The tri-
the terminals together and can be removed for separate connection to each driver.
Great care has been taken with the manufacturing of the cabinets. They are grain pattern
matched for each pair. Internally, extensive bracing and 25 mm thick front and rear
baffles have been skilfully engineered to reduce unwanted cabinet vibration and
coloration. Grilles are made of silk cloth, over an MDF frame, for easy integration with
home furnishings, although the M22i is equally attractive without the grilles. A black
lacquered integral plinth, which includes sturdy steel inserts to take adjustable 8 mm
carpet spikes, completes the package.
Specification
Configuration
Power handling
Frequency range
Impedance
Sensitivity
Amplifier compatibility
Positioning
Finish
Cabinet
Size (h x w x d) mm
Packaged
Weight
Warranty
Configuration
Power handling
Frequency range
Impedance
Sensitivity
Amplifier compatibility
Positioning
Finish
Cabinet
Size (h x w x d) mm
Packaged
Weight
Warranty
2 ½ way
250 W max. speech and music
38 Hz -
87dB/2.83V/1m
50 -
18 mm MDF wrap and 25 mm MDF front baffle with
real wood finish
900 x 185 x 250 (without grille)
One speaker per carton
18.9 kg per single speaker
25 kg per carton packed
Five years original purchaser only
Warranty valid in country of purchase