Restoring a CELESTION DITTON 44 MK 2
The Celestion Ditton 44 Mk II (Series II) is a classic British 3-way loudspeaker system built as an evolution of the iconic original Ditton 44. Featuring a redesigned enclosure with a 5-inch cone midrange, an 8-inch woofer, and a rear-mounted 10-inch passive radiator (ABR) for extended low-end response, it delivers warm, rich tone across the frequency spectrum. Rated at 8 ohms impedance with an 87 dB sensitivity rating, it remains a highly sought-after landmark of classic British hi-fi engineering.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| System Type | 3-Way Floorstanding / Large Bookshelf with ABR |
| Low Frequency Driver | 1 x 8" (200mm) Woofer |
| Passive Radiator (ABR) | 1 x 10" (250mm) Auxiliary Bass Radiator (Rear-Mounted) |
| Midrange Driver | 1 x 5" (130mm) Cone Midrange |
| High Frequency Driver | 1 x 1" (25mm) HF Dome Tweeter |
| Frequency Response | 42 Hz – 20 kHz (±3 dB) |
| Crossover Frequencies | 600 Hz, 4.5 kHz |
| Nominal Impedance | 8 Ohms |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB (1W @ 1m) |
| Power Handling | 20W – 100W RMS per channel |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 670 x 370 x 280 mm (approx. 26.4" x 14.6" x 11.0") |
| Weight | ~20.5 kg (45.2 lbs) each |
