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Ascendo Immersive Audio unveils HALO 10 Pro Active EXT Cardioid at CEDIA 2025, featuring innovative cardioid bass technology for minimized reflections.
HALO 10 incorporates a coaxial 10-inch midrange driver with a 3-inch tweeter, surrounded by six 8-inch woofers for controlled low-frequency performance.
Designed for high-pressure sound output exceeding 136 dB at 1 meter, the system supports DSP amplification between 600-5000 watts across sections.
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