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Clarion Z3 Hi-Res Digital Sound Processor & Tweeters

In-Car Full Digital Sound Processor and Pair of High Res Tweeters

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• Z3 Processor
• Custom Developed LSI
• Modern Black Aluminum Finish components
• 32-Bit SHARC® DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
• Full Digital Tweeter
• 1" Polyester Fiber Soft Dome Tweeter
• Commander Control Module

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Product Highlights


• Z3 Processor
• Custom Developed LSI
• Modern Black Aluminum Finish components
• 32-Bit SHARC® DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
• Full Digital Tweeter
• 1" Polyester Fiber Soft Dome Tweeter
• Commander Control Module

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The Z3 Full Digital Sound System

The Z3 system is designed to improve full digital playback quality. The Z3 system consists of the Z3 processor, Full Digital Tweeters and the Commander Control Module. This is the perfect start for the Full Digital Sound system by Clarion. Adding the NX706 Full Digital Sound head unit, Z7 speakers and Z25W subwoofer will give you the Full Digital Sound System.

The Full Digital Sound (FDS) maintains the digital signal up until you hear it so there is no loss in fidelity of the signal. The system is extremely efficient, using about 1/5th of most car audio systems. The LSI is a high output microchip that transforms electrical energy into sound pressure to further boost the output of digital sound. The Z3 processor accepts various digital and analog inputs and outputs so the system can be used with different sources including car stereos.

Digital Speakers? What's the Trick?

With a traditional system, digital-to-analog conversion turns the digital signal into an analog signal that’s boosted by an amplifier to drive the speakers. The Clarion Full Digital Sound System uses an LSI (Large Scale Integration) chip on each speaker to modulate the 12-volt power supply voltage which then drives the speaker - adding the program and power together.

The DC voltage and digital information essentially travels along the same wires. The voltage and digital combines via the LSI chip. The speaker's 6 voice coils combine their driving energies together to transform the electrical signals to mechanical motions to produce sound. This allows the system to draw little current which is ideal for vehicles without a lot of extra power for a big sound system.

General Features:

  • Z3 Processor
    • Custom Developed LSI
    • Modern Black Aluminum High Quality Chassis
    • 32-Bit SHARC® DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
    • Optical and coaxial digital inputs
    • RCA, Analog speaker level and USB input
    • Designed to interface with the NX706 Full Digital Sound head unit
    • "Z-Tune" iOS and Android Smart Phone and tablet app - adjust crossover setting, time alignment and 31-band EQ settings
    • 4 Custom memory settings selections
    • 2-Channel Stereo Analog Outputs
    • Intelligent Tune sound processing control:
      • Sound restorer
      • Virtual Bass
      • Tone Filter
      • Reverb Control
    • Dimensions: 7" (W) x 1 4/9" (H) x 4 7/12" (D)
  • Full Digital Tweeters
    • 1" Polyester Fiber Soft Dome Tweeter
    • Dual magnet
    • 2-Layer Dual voice coil
    • Surface or Flush mounting capability
    • Frequency Response: 1.5kHz - 40kHz
  • Commander Control Module
    • Modern Black Aluminum Finish
    • Large roatary volume control
    • 5x7 dot display
    • Dimensions: 3 1/4" (W) x 1" (H) x 1 4/5" (D)
  • Authorized Internet Dealer
  • 1-year Manufacturer's Warranty

Item Details


Manufacturer:

Model Number:

Z3

Weight:

5.00lbs

Internal SKU:

z3

Internal Product ID:

106651

Product and How-to Videos


  • Clarion Full Digital Sound | FDS Hi-Res Car Audio Sound System | Product Overview
  • Clarion Full Digital Sound System | Hi Res Car Audio | Quick Look | CES 2016

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Clarity is real

You heard the hype and the skeptical part of me says yeah right.. digital audio.. welp, it lived up to the hype. I have these in my ride along w/ the full FDS system and I have never owned a better system. 5/5

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