THE10 Passive Wedge 30
Ascendo THE10 Passive Wedge 30 Speaker
10" coaxial passive speaker in a 30° wedge enclosure for angled surface mounting. Combines high-output coaxial performance with a directed form factor for surround and height positions.
Overview
The ASCENDO THE10 Passive Wedge 30 applies the same 10" time-coherent point-source coaxial driver platform as the THE10 On Wall, housed in a 30° angled wedge enclosure. This allows the speaker to be surface-mounted flat to a wall or soffit while naturally directing its output toward the listening position without additional angled hardware. Performance specifications match the THE10 On Wall: 120 dB continuous and 130 dB peak SPL, 97 dB sensitivity, 8Ω impedance, 500W power handling, and a frequency range of 100 Hz to 20 kHz (-3 dB) with 85°×85° controlled directivity. The wedge form factor makes this an efficient and clean solution for side surround, rear surround, and height positions in medium-to-large private cinema rooms.
Pros & Cons
Strengths
- 30° enclosure angle eliminates need for separate angled mounting hardware
- High 97 dB sensitivity delivers strong output with moderate amplification
- Identical driver and directivity to THE10 On Wall for consistent timbre in mixed installations
- Clean installation profile for surround and height positions
Limitations
- Fixed 30° angle — verify this matches the required aim before specifying
- Passive design requires external multichannel amplification
- 100 Hz lower limit requires subwoofer integration for full-range performance
Full Specifications
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Integrating the Ascendo THE10 Passive Wedge 30 in Surround and Height Positions
Kolosseum specifies the THE10 Wedge where high-output surround or height performance is needed alongside a clean, bracket-free surface mount. Its 30° angle is particularly effective on side walls at seating height and on upper walls for height channel positions in larger rooms.
Room Requirements
Best suited to medium-to-large cinema rooms in surround and height roles. The 30° wedge angle must be verified against room geometry during layout design.
Acoustic Considerations
The high sensitivity and controlled 85° coverage mean the THE10 Wedge will deliver substantial SPL in surround positions. Level calibration during commissioning is important to maintain correct balance with LCR and subwoofer channels.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Ascendo THE10 Passive Wedge 30 Speaker.
Yes. The driver, crossover, and performance specifications are the same. The only difference is the 30° angled enclosure for directed surface mounting.
Yes, and this is a common Kolosseum design approach — using the On Wall for LCR behind the screen and Wedge versions for surround and height positions. Timbre matching is seamless.
Yes. With a 100 Hz lower frequency limit, subwoofer support is required for correct low-frequency reproduction.
The wedge enclosure is designed to sit flat on a wall surface, so minimal mounting hardware is required. Standard speaker wall brackets compatible with the enclosure weight and rear fixing points are used.
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