Specs: Cerwin Vega At40
When it comes to audio history, few brands evoke the same feeling of raw power and thunderous bass as Cerwin-Vega. Famous for their slogan "Loud is Beautiful... if it's Clean," the company established itself as a staple of 1980s and 1990s rock music reproduction. Among their highly sought-after vintage lineups, the stands out as a formidable, versatile, and high-energy loudspeaker .
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Ensure the original 10-inch woofers, midranges, and tweeters are intact. Many owners replaced blown original drivers with cheap, generic aftermarket parts, which completely ruins the engineered sound signature. cerwin vega at40 specs
The AT-40 is a large, floor-standing three-way loudspeaker. It was designed for listeners who demanded physical bass authority, clear mid-range presence, and sizzling highs. It sat just below the flagship AT-100 (and its sibling AT-15) in the lineup, offering a slightly more manageable footprint while retaining the signature Cerwin-Vega house sound. Detailed Cerwin-Vega AT-40 Specifications
Specs don't tell the full story. Here’s how the AT-40 behaves in a room with modern gear. When it comes to audio history, few brands
is widely regarded as an "all-rounder" in the vintage Cerwin-Vega lineup. While not strictly "audiophile" by modern clinical standards, it excels at high-energy music genres like rock and electronic dance. Its high sensitivity of means it can be driven effectively by modest 20-watt amplifiers, though it has enough headroom to handle larger power sources for room-shaking output.
Cerwin-Vega built its reputation on bass, and the AT-40 does not disappoint. The 10-inch woofer combined with the ported cabinet delivers punchy, physical bass. It excels at reproducing the kick drums of rock music, the synth lines of 80s pop, and modern electronic beats. Midrange and High-Frequency Controls Among their highly sought-after vintage lineups, the stands
is a three-way, floor-standing loudspeaker featuring a bass-reflex design. Specification 30 Hz – 22 kHz Power Handling 125 Watts (RMS/Peak capability) Sensitivity 95 dB (1 Watt @ 1 Meter) Nominal Impedance Crossover Points 400 Hz / 3,000 Hz HF Protection Self-resetting PTC circuit breaker Dimensions (H x W x D) 730 mm x 365 mm x 320 mm (~28.7" x 14.4" x 12.6") Driver Configuration
Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) self-resetting device 730 mm × 365 mm × 320 mm (approx. 28.7" x 14.4" x 12.6") Key Features and Architecture The Driver Configuration: The Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
If you are shopping the secondhand market (eBay, Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist) for a pair of Cerwin-Vega AT-40s, keep the following checklist in mind: