Cerwin Vega At40 Specs

The 10-inch woofer is the heart of the system. Its large surface area and the compliant, long-throw capabilities enabled by the foam surround allow it to move significant amounts of air, resulting in the powerful, chest-thumping bass that Cerwin-Vega is famous for. The foam surround isn't just for show; it's a key part of the driver's suspension and contributes directly to the speaker's high sensitivity.

The is crucial. Do not place these against a wall. They need at least 12 inches of breathing room behind them. If you place them flush against a wall, the 38 Hz tuning will balloon to 55 Hz, resulting in boomy, one-note bass.

The sealed-back 4" cone midrange is the unsung hero. Many CV speakers have a "hole" in the upper midrange due to crossing a large woofer directly to a horn. The AT-40 dedicates a driver to 600Hz–4.5kHz—the exact region of vocals, guitars, and snare drums. This gives the AT-40 a presence that cheaper CV speakers lack. cerwin vega at40 specs

The AT-40 is a floor-standing loudspeaker with dimensions that are substantial but not overly large. It stands 73cm tall, 36cm wide, and 35cm deep, weighing in at 18 kilograms per speaker, which feels sturdy and well-constructed. For connectivity, the rear panel features simple binding posts (often referred to as "klemmer" in Danish forum posts), which accept bare wire or spade connectors.

Here are the factory specs as published in the original Cerwin Vega product literature (circa 1988-1991). Note: Some values vary slightly between the early and late production runs. The 10-inch woofer is the heart of the system

The is a vintage 3-way floor-standing speaker, part of the AT (Advanced Technology) series released in the late 1980s. Designed for the European market, it is equivalent to the AT-10 in North America but often featured cabinets built at the Dali factory in Denmark. Core Specifications

10-inch ATW10 driver featuring the signature orange foam surround. Midrange: Dedicated cone driver for vocal clarity. The is crucial

To recap, here are the Cerwin-Vega AT40 specs: