Ultimate purity and elegance from the fact® range

The definition of fact - noun - a thing known to be true with complete certainty

fact® is a groundbreaking range of loudspeakers that provides just that. The unadulterated essence of the recording delivered by wholly elegant form.

PMC's vast knowledge of acoustic engineering gained from developing the world's leading professional loudspeakers, has been distilled into the fact® range. Only this level of understanding of the creative process, room acoustics and supreme engineering make fact® possible.

Such understated style has never been so bold

Influenced by the works of the great architects and designers of the modern age, the clarity of the fact® range is reflected in both their acoustic abilities and their crisp modern lines. Common to all these visionaries is a simplicity and honesty in designs. The reduction of the unnecessary leaves only the purest form. Both the discerning ear and eye instantly recognise they are in the presence of true balance and poise. The mix of tactile soft feel surfaces, textured fabric, luxurious timber and the lustre of hand polished chrome create the air of solidity and a marque of taste. One of the most common questions asked by clients; will these loudspeakers integrate well in my room? With fact® the answer will always be yes. This blend of quality and timeless elegance partners any interior - Fashions come and go but beautiful proportion will always be in vogue.

With the phenomenal benefits of PMC's ATL™ technology fact® reference loudspeakers produce the commanding power and scale that is capable of filling both medium and larger rooms with awe-inspiring dynamic sound.

The cabinets

To create the perfect cabinet, one that pleases both the eye and the ear, requires a partnership forged from cutting-edge, computer-controlled machining and an intimate knowledge of traditional craftsmanship and materials.

Structural integrity and accuracy are the most crucial elements when making any loudspeaker enclosure, and with fact®, every element has been considered to enhance performance.

Forming both the cabinet and housing the sophisticated ATL™ (Advanced Transmission Line) are precision machined panels, some as much as 18mm thick, that are prepared both inside and out with veneer that guarantees their stability and long life. The accuracy of the joints, together with modern bonding agents creates one homogeneous, flawless structure that acts as the ideal, inert platform for the drive units to deliver pure, uncoloured audio.

Leaves of the world's premium veneers, all sourced from sustainable forests, are hand-selected and matched so that each cabinet face appears as a perfect mirror image. They are finished with a delicate lacquer to give a faultless, deep and lustrous sheen that will compliment both modern décor and fine, classical furniture.

Front	With grille	Rear	Light oak	Rich walnut
			Graphite poplar	Tiger ebony

PMC, the authority for quality sound

Over two decades, PMC have earned an unrivalled reputation for creating the world's finest professional loudspeakers. Simply put, our loudspeakers provide a reference for the world's highest profile productions and events. They are found at every stage of the creative process, from conception to recording and broadcast, and of course in, the home.

Our client list reads like a who's who of the sonically aware with Prince, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay, Robbie Williams, Brian May, Universal, Sony, Dreamworks, Deutsche Grammophon and the BBC among the makers of movies and music. Our loudspeakers were used in the production of Titanic, Spiderman III, Monsters vs. Aliens, Finding Nemo, Pirates of the Caribbean III and during broadcasts of the Beijing Olympics, 2008.

The world's leading professionals rely on the accuracy of PMC's designs everyday to create much of the music and sound you hear. You can rest assured that what you hear from a PMC speaker is identical to the version approved by the artist themselves.

ATL™ Advanced Transmission Line Technology

PMC'sATL™ Advanced Transmission Line enclosures have taken loudspeaker design to the highest level. Sophisticated cabinet construction, PMC designed drive units and patented absorption materials and techniques deliver enormous benefits compared to the relatively simple sealed and ported models currently available elsewhere.

The bass driver is placed at one end of a long tunnel (the transmission line), which is heavily damped with absorbent acoustic material. This material is specified to absorb the upper bass and higher frequencies that radiate from the rear of the bass driver. The lowest frequencies, which remain in phase, then emerge from the large vent at the end of the line, which essentially acts as a second driver.

One advantage to this approach is that the air pressure loading the main driver is maintained, thus controlling the driver over a wide frequency range, which in turn significantly reduces distortion. A spin-off from the lack of distortion is that the upper bass and midrange detail is not masked by harmonic distortion residing in the very low frequencies. The result is PMC's characteristic transparent midrange and fast, attacking bass notes, all reproduced with outstanding clarity.

A further advantage of the transmission line approach is a cabinet that produces a higher volume and greater bass extension than a ported or sealed design of a similar size, even if identical drivers were used. Moreover, as the loading on the main driver is maintained at all volumes, the frequency response also remains consistent regardless of listening level. Casual late night listening or analytical studio sessions can be conducted without the need for high volumes to achieve maximum bass response. A characteristic that is especially suited to both the home enthusiast and recording professional alike.

The crossovers - hidden perfection

Dividing the incoming signal from an amplifier into the frequencies best suited for each of the drive units within a loudspeaker, the crossover is a key design element that demands the utmost precision. All fact® designs feature extremely accurate and sophisticated crossovers that incorporated steep, 24dB per octave filters. Their foundation is a military-grade glass-fibre board, cut in the signature fact® "lozenge" shape, upon which ultra-thick, pure copper tracks are aligned to optimise unrestricted current delivery.

Only components that have passed extensive comparative listening tests were selected, and even their mounting orientation was carefully evaluated to
eradicate any electromagnetic interaction that could potentially impair signal transmission.

The best-sounding example of every single component is chosen from many different manufacturers. On delivery, each component is tested to ensure it matches the required specifications. At every stage of construction, every loudspeaker is individually inspected, tested and subjected to both critical listening tests and exacting computerised measurements.

This holistic approach, where all design elements are treated with the same significance, is a signature of the fact®'s design excellence. This guarantees supreme power handling and ultra-low distortion, both of which play a major role in the exceptional clarity and wide, three-dimensional soundstage to be enjoyed across a wide listening area.

But it's not just capacitors and crossovers; every single component of PMC's fact® loudspeakers is subject to the same rigorous test procedures, ensuring that each loudspeaker is a precise replica of our reference.

The drive units

For almost twenty years, PMC has been manufacturing drive units for the most analytical and critical professional clients, for whom quality and reliability are of paramount importance. fact® raises the bar yet further, an intensive research and design process resulting in an even higher standard of performance.

Through the standardisation of both tweeter and bass units, every fact® model is not only visually consistent, but also shares the same acoustic signature, making the range ideal for high-end surround and multi-room installations where different models can be chosen for specific locations and roles. Many of the lightest, strongest and most durable substances known to science are naturally-occurring, honed over countless millennia, and it was from this vast resource that PMC selected materials to compliment the ultra high-tech, modern technologies incorporated into our latest drive units. The result of this unique combination is a sound that is cutting-edge, uncoloured and natural.

The bass unit

The hand-built fact® bass unit is a potent powerhouse, boasting a newly developed, super-stiff yet lightweight cone that is ideally suited for both rapid and dynamic excursions and the subtlest of musical nuances.

Combining this driver with PMC'sATL™ Advanced Transmission Line technology produces clean, well-defined and deep bass at all volume levels together with an extremely vivid, yet delicate midrange that makes vocals almost tangible.

You'll be taken aback by the attack of a snare drum yet at the same time, be able to feel every breath from your favourite singer.

The tweeter

Our newly developed, high-tech SONOMEX™ soft-domed tweeter produces the exceptionally smooth, delicate high frequencies that are a characteristic of fact® loudspeakers.

As it produces a near holographic soundstage that encompasses a vast area, this distinctively shaped device makes achieving the ideal positioning within a room a painless experience.

Rather than optimum imaging being limited to a small "sweet spot", fact®'s exceptionally vivid and three-dimensional stereo presentation can be heard by many listeners, making for a shared experience that is perfect for both stereo and surround sound systems.

It's all in the detail

Textured fabric meets exotic veneers. Hidden magnets fasten the grille, further enhancing the seamless appearance				Luxury, hand polished ingot feet with reversible spike or ball tips
fact® control - take control Audiophile grade switches provide fine-tuning, ensuring the perfect sound balance in any room, and with any source combination				With absolute transparency of audio in mind the specially created fact® Ag pure silver coated binding post provides the ideal connector for 4mm plugs or spades, ensuring the perfect transfer of untainted signal from cable to speaker

Matters of fact®

Detail - extremely detailed and sound natural - As if the musicians are with you in the room

Room filling - The sound they produce covers a massive area, so wherever you sit you still hear everything. "No other technology provides such a huge, rich room filling sound"

Full, rich sound at any volume - You can listen at low level and still hear bass - Ideal for low level or late night listening

Reliability - all the components are tried and tested in the professional world

Ease of drive - They are efficient and therefore can be driven by the vast majority of good quality amplifiers

Ideal for surround - They all have an identical tonal balance and can be mixed and matched to create the ultimate surround sound system

Easy to position - They sound superb in a vast array of rooms, large and small

Feel good - They are made in England by hand, by nice people who care, and love audio

Boast - You have joined the long list of world famous music makers and recording studios using PMC's ATL™ Advanced Transmission Line
technology.

The definition of fact - a thing known to be true with complete certainty

fact·8® Freq response 28Hz - 30kHz Sensitivity 88dB 1w 1m Effective ATL® 3m ( 9.8 ft) Impedance 8 Ohms Drive Units LF: 2 x fact® 140mm / 5 ½" precision drivers HF: fact® 22mm high-res SONOMEXTM soft dome ferro-fluid cooled Crossover Freq 2 kHz Input connectors 2 pairs 4mm PMC Ag terminals (Bi-wire or Bi-amp) Dimensions H 1030mm + 25mm spikes W 155mm + 80mm ingot feet D 380mm + 23mm Ag terminal Weight 20.0 kg (44 lbs)