Quest Engineering Releases the HPI-5 and HPI-25 at MusikMesse 2012

Quest Engineering Releases the HPI-5 and HPI-25 at MusikMesse 2012 With Quest launching several new products at this year's MusikMesse in Germany, two products from Quest’s High Performance range have immediately gained much interest from the international audio community. The HPI-5 is a 5” ultra compact, passive professional sound reinforcement loudspeaker ideally suited to applications that require an ultra low profile solution.

Its small footprint still manages to deliver medium to high output making the HPI-5 ideally suited to shortmedium throw environments. The HPI-5 is optimised for high vocal range intelligibility as a small PA system, or as a filldelay loudspeaker in larger systems. A full-range system can be created with the addition of an optional subwoofer (HPI-12S).

The HPI-5 high frequency component includes a proprietary 1” horn driver matched to a custom designed symmetrical wide dispersion constant-directivity high frequency horn. The sound signature of the HPI-5 has been created in line with the entire range of Quest HPI systems eliminating the need for extensive correction or a dedicated system processor.

To extend the possibilities of the HPI-5, the HPI-25 is a double 5” version of the single 5” system. This extended system boasts higher SPL output and an extended frequency range. The HPI-25 has the unique feature of interchangeable transducer positioning. With this feature it is possible to relocate the HF driver to baffle centre or at either end for optimum HF coverage.

The HF horn can also be rotated for horizontal dispersion. The low profile cabinet design coupled with the close fitting installation bracket allows for minimum sightline obstruction when the HPI-25 is employed as an under balcony delay or stage infill speaker. The HPI-25 is an excellent and practical high fidelity solution for theatre and architecturally sensitive venues where mid power short to mid throw voice or music is required.