TOCARO - The loudspeaker manufactory

Our philosophy:"Great music deserves perfect reproduction!"

Everything begins with music. We are surrounded by music, wherever we go and whatever we are doing. We listen to music inside our cars, whilst shopping, in the lift, or even at work. However, the specific occasions when we consciously take the time to relax and to listen closely are rare. For these precious moments, we choose carefully which music we are going to listen to and how we want it to sound. And as we depart from mainstream music, moving away from mass-consumption, we start to appreciate our individual preferences, enjoying the subtle quality and tonal differences. In order to satisfy the high demands of reproduction technology, we began to build our first loudspeakers in the 90s at the end of the last century. To be able to hear the unsophisticated sounds of great music at home - that was our ambition. In pursuit of our ambition, we have invested many years of effort in developing our Tocaro loudspeaker. The outcome, we believe, truly is unique. The unmistakable sound is a direct result of the method of construction, the same methods used in the construction of musical instruments. Each and every Tocaro loudspeaker is hand-crafted by us. The foundation of authenticity of these loudspeakers is the traditional and uncompromising technique of our cabinets. For these we solely use natural materials which require a long treating process for the membranes. Take your time and convince yourself of the veracity of our approach. You won´t want to settle for anything less. Please contact us to arrange a demonstration at an authorized Tocaro dealer.

Our philosophy:„Great music deserves perfect reproduction!"

Highest quality by using exclusive raw materials The use of exclusive raw materials are fundamental quality attributes for Tocaro loudspeakers. We use only pure cotton from controlled organic farming. Only carefully selected fibers, taken from inside the blossom, are used. Until the membrane is manufactured, the cotton has to pass through varying complicated stages of production. These involve carding, sorting, colouring and drying. In a specially developed manufacturing procedure the cellulose fibers are formed with the use of a high vacuum and the necessary stamps and die tools to attain the desired shape. We use the same care in selecting the different woods for the cabinets, baffle, stands, timber feather, tweeter and the 15-inch drive-unit basket. Stability and weight are important quality factors, comparable to an instrument. We manufacture all adhesive and impregnation material, as well as the material for the treatment of the seam, in our own laboratory. This enables us to have a direct influence on the structural integrity of the vibrating elements and guarantees the longevity of our loudspeakers.

Precision, handcraft and experienceThe loudspeaker manufactory

The use of exclusive raw materials are fundamental quality attributes for Tocaro loudspeakers. We use only pure cotton from controlled organic farming. Only carefully selected fibers, taken from inside the blossom, are used. Until the membrane is manufactured, the cotton has to pass through varying complicated stages of production. These involve carding, sorting, colouring and drying. In a specially developed manufacturing procedure the cellulose fibers are formed with the use of a high vacuum and the necessary stamps and die tools to attain the desired shape. We use the same care in selecting the different woods for the cabinets, baffle, stands, timber feather, tweeter and the 15-inch drive-unit basket. Stability and weight are important quality factors, comparable to an instrument. We manufacture all adhesive and impregnation material, as well as the material for the treatment of the seam, in our own laboratory. This enables us to have a direct influence on the structural integrity of the vibrating elements and guarantees the longevity of our loudspeakers.

Precision, handcraft and experienceThe loudspeaker manufactory

Highest quality by using exclusive raw materials

The Membrane The membrane is an essential element of the Tocaro sound. Following a special initial treatment, the cellulose fibers, which are pure cotton, are hand-formed and pressed. Thus a very light and porous molded paper cone can be formed. Through a unique impregnation procedure, lasting several weeks, the very solid and low-resonance Tocaro membrane is created. In combination with the timber feather, it is the basis for a filter-free drive of the different loudspeaker membranes.

The main components for our loudspeakers

The Ventilation To make the deep tones easily audible, it is very important that the drive unit membrane can move freely inside the cabinet. This requires a ventilation port, which is made out of a stable beech plywood tunnel at Tocaro. In this way, we avoid unwanted undertones and achieve optimal bass lines.

The Tweeter The basis of the tweeter is the timber feather. It enabled us to build a drive-unit which mainly reproduces very clear high-tones without a frequency crossover. Here too, hardwood is ground to the required dimensions, cross-ply laminated and laser cut using a CO2 laser. The tweeter has got the same drive (coil magnet) as the 10-inch- and 15-inch-driver. This tweeter fits perfectly with the sonic performance of all our other drive units. It produces a wonderful homogenous music reproduction.

The Timber Feather The manufacturing process of a timber feather is very complex, time consuming and labour intensive. Five layers of hardwood have to be ground by hand, to a thickness of two hundredths of a millimeter, in order to produce one timber feather. After that, they get cross-bonded and are once again ground to the final required dimension. Then a CO2 laser is used to cut exactly the required contours. The finished timber feather now perfectly aligns the membrane neck and voice coil. It controls the drive unit movement by providing a permanent resistive counter pressure, whilst avoiding material fatigue.

The 15-Inch Drive Unit with wooden basket The manufacturing process of the 15-inch membranes is virtually identical to that of the 10-inch-membranes but, due to its size, is much more complex. In order to reproduce enough high tones, it was vitally important to have an exact thickness of 0.4mm over the entire surface of the membrane. This complete assembly of membrane and timber feather is suspended in a solid wooden basket. The control of the inward and outward movement of the membrane is much better, using the bespoke wooden basket, rather than with a 15-inch variant of the aluminium die-cast basket used in the 10-inch drive-unit. Nevertheless, the tremendous effort was worth it: the sound is very open, precise and clear – a very special musical treat!

The Cabinet The cabinets consist of cross-bonded plies of beech and birch. A very high stability is necessary to keep any resonances brief within the cabinet. The precisely manufactured tongue and groove joint and also the mortised stands made of solid beech construction guarantee this high stability. Cabinets made with this technique reach a higher dynamic and an optimal wide-angle dispersion.

An overview of the main components for our loudspeakers

40 e 40 Watt 97 dB 8 Ohm 10" Driver Timber Feather Beech/Birch Plywood, solid wood glued with tongue and groove height 44 cmwidth 32,5 cmdepth 26 cm height 59 cmwidth 32,5 cmdepth 26 cm natur,mahogany, dark brown,black,white

Model Power Handling Sensivity 1 Watt/1m Nominal Impedance Drive Units Suspension (Spider) Cabinets/Stands Measureloudspeakers Measure stands Colours

25 30 Watt 94 dB 8 Ohm 8" Driver Textile Suspension Birch Plywood glued with lamellos height 95 cm width 24,5 cmdepth 26,5 cm without stand black,white

Specifications

30 30 Watt 94 dB 8 Ohm 8" Driver Textile Suspension Beech/Birch Plywood, solid wood glued with tongue and groove height 41,5 cmwidth 29,5 cmdepth 24,5 cm height 55,5 cmwidth 29,5 cmdepth 24,5 cm natur, mahogany, dark brown, black,white

42 e 50 Watt 98 dB 4 Ohm (2 x 8 Ohm) 5" Driver 10" Driver Timber Feather Beech/Birch Plywood, solid wood glued with tongue and groove height 60 cmwidth 35,7 cmdepth 26 cm height 47 cmwidth 35,7 cmdepth 26 cm natur,mahogany, dark brown,black,white

45 e 70 Watt 101 dB 3 Ohm(3 x 8 Ohm) 5" Driver 10" Driver10" Driver Timber Feather Beech/Birch Plywood, solid wood glued with tongue and groove height 83,5 cmwidth 45 cmdepth 33 cm height 45 cmwidth 45 cmdepth 33 cm natur,mahogany, dark brown,black,white

50 e 100 Watt 103 dB 2 Ohm(4 x 8 Ohm) 5" Driver10" Driver10" Driver15" Driver Timber Feather Beech/Birch Plywood, solid wood glued with tongue and groove height 106 cmwidth 66,5 cmdepth 44,5 cm height 45 cmwidth 66,5 cmdepth 44,5 cm natur,mahogany, dark brown,black,white

Managing Director:Miguel Herrero Phone: +49 5241-55326 E-Mail: info@tocaro.de Website: www.tocaro.de

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MFJ Audiovertrieb UG Putzhagen 13 33334 Gütersloh (Germany) USt-IdNr.: DE 35157530705 WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 78672347 HRB 8495 District Court Gütersloh (Germany) Liability for Content We make every effort to keep the information on our Web site current, but accept no liability whatsoever for the content provided. Pursuant to §7 par. 1 of TMG (German Tele-Media Act), the law limits our responsibility as a service provider to our own content on these Web pages. According to §§8 to 10 of TMG, we are not obligated to monitor third party information provided or stored on our Web site. However, we shall promptly remove any content upon becoming aware that it violates the law. Our liability in such an instance shall commence at the time we become aware of the respective violation. Liability for LinksOur site contains links to third-party Web sites. We have no influence whatsoever on the information on these Web sites and accept no guaranty for its correctness. The content of such third-party sites is the responsibility of the respective owners/providers. At the time third-party Web sites were linked to ours, we found NO GROUNDS WHATSOEVER of any likely contravention of the law. We shall promptly delete a link upon becoming aware that it violates the law. CopyrightsThe content and works provided on these Web pages are governed by the copyright laws of Germany. Duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization of such material beyond the scope of the copyright law shall require the prior written consent of its respective author or creator. Data ProtectionPlease be aware that there are inherent security risks in transmitting data, such as e-mails, via the Internet, because it is impossible to safeguard completely against unauthorized access by third parties. Nevertheless, we shall safeguard your data, subject to this limitation. In particular, personal information will be transmitted via the Internet only if it does not infringe upon third-party rights, unless the respective party has given its prior consent in view of such security risks. Accordingly, as the Web site provider, we shall not be held liable for any damages incurred as a consequence of such security risks or for any related acts of omission on our part. We oppose the use of any available contact information by a third party for sending unsolicited advertisements. As the Web site provider, we reserve the express right to take legal action against unsolicited mailing or e-mailing of spam and other similar advertising materials.

Managing Director Miguel Herrero Telefon: 05241-55326 E-Mail: info@tocaro.de Website: www.tocaro.de

Liability for ContentWe make every effort to keep the information on our Web site current, but accept no liability whatsoever for the content provided. Pursuant to §7 par. 1 of TMG (German Tele-Media Act), the law limits our responsibility as a service provider to our own content on these Web pages. According to §§8 to 10 of TMG, we are not obligated to monitor third party information provided or stored on our Web site. However, we shall promptly remove any content upon becoming aware that it violates the law. Our liability in such an instance shall commence at the time we become aware of the respective violation. Liability for LinksOur site contains links to third-party Web sites. We have no influence whatsoever on the information on these Web sites and accept no guaranty for its correctness. The content of such third-party sites is the responsibility of the respective owners/providers. At the time third-party Web sites were linked to ours, we found NO GROUNDS WHATSOEVER of any likely contravention of the law. We shall promptly delete a link upon becoming aware that it violates the law. CopyrightsThe content and works provided on these Web pages are governed by the copyright laws of Germany. Duplication, processing, distribution, or any form of commercialization of such material beyond the scope of the copyright law shall require the prior written consent of its respective author or creator. Data ProtectionPlease be aware that there are inherent security risks in transmitting data, such as e-mails, via the Internet, because it is impossible to safeguard completely against unauthorized access by third parties. Nevertheless, we shall safeguard your data, subject to this limitation. In particular, personal information will be transmitted via the Internet only if it does not infringe upon third-party rights, unless the respective party has given its prior consent in view of such security risks. Accordingly, as the Web site provider, we shall not be held liable for any damages incurred as a consequence of such security risks or for any related acts of omission on our part.We oppose the use of any available contact information by a third party for sending unsolicited advertisements. As the Web site provider, we reserve the express right to take legal action against unsolicited mailing or e-mailing of spam and other similar advertising materials.

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Managing Director:Miguel Herrero Phone: +49 5241-55326 E-Mail: info@tocaro.de Website: www.tocaro.de

MFJ Audiovertrieb UG Putzhagen 13 33334 Gütersloh (Germany) USt-IdNr.: DE 35157530705 WEEE-Reg.-Nr.: DE 78672347 HRB 8495 District Court Gütersloh (Germany)

Managing Director:Miguel Herrero Phone: +49 5241-55326 E-Mail: info@tocaro.de Website: www.tocaro.de

Thank You for visiting our website! We are looking forward hearing from you. MFJ Audiovertrieb UG Putzhagen 13 33334 Gütersloh Telefon: +49 5241 55326 E-mail: info@tocaro.de

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Thank You for visiting our website! We are looking forward hearing from you. MFJ Audiovertrieb UG Putzhagen 13 33334 Gütersloh Telefon: +49 5241 55326 E-mail: info@tocaro.de

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Thank You for visiting our website! We are looking forward hearing from you. MFJ Audiovertrieb UG Putzhagen 13 33334 Gütersloh Telefon: +49 5241 55326 E-mail: info@tocaro.de

Quality, sound and passionLiving the difference

30 The Tocaro 30 has got the identical 8-inch drive unit as the Tocaro 25 and this membrane is also impregnated with a special process. The difference is in the cabinet technology. The cabinets consist of cross-bonded beech and birch wood, just like the bigger models. The precisely manufactured tongue and groove joints guarantee high stability, as do the mortised stands of solid beech construction. Both loudspeakers, the Tocaro 25 and Tocaro 30, work with a 1-inch voice coil made from capton. The insulating material, which avoids reflections, is extremely porous and accurately dimensioned. No electrical filter is necessary due to the high rigidity and low mass of the membrane. This results in a perfectly timed and dynamically precise reproduction. Specifications:Power Handling: 30 Watt, 8 Ohm Sensivity: 94 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 41,5 cm, width 29,5 cm, depth 24,5 cmMeasure stands: height 55,5 cm, width 29,5 cm, depth 24,5 cmColours: natur, mahogany, dark brown, black, white

40 e The Tocaro 40e consists of an 8-inch drive-unit with a membrane constructed from handmade cotton fibres. A complex impregnation process results in a long-term stable cellulose-compound. Seam and membrane are built out of one piece, not needing adhesive bond. The timber feather, made of special hardwood, aligns the membrane neck and voice coil. It controls decisively the drive pulse through static fixed coupling and rigidity. It is ready to lead low and high frequencies very clearly. The cabinets are of cross-bonded beech and birch construction and are furnished with special millings. The stands are also of solid beech construction and provide a stable connected platform. Specifications:Power Handling: 40 Watt, 8 Ohm Sensivity: 97 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 44 cm, width 32,5 cm, depth 26 cm Measure stands: height 59 cm, width 32,5 cm, depth 26 cm Colours: natur, mahogany, dark brown, black, white

42 e The Tocaro 42e combines two different drive-unit designs. On the one hand, the 10-inch drive-unit, with a membrane made from long-term stable cellulose-compound, which is controlled by a timber feather, just like the Tocaro 40e; on the other hand, the wooden tweeter, operating filter-free, whose membrane is of similar structure and construction to the timber feather. As both loudspeakers work without a filter, we achieve a very homogenous and dynamic musical presentation through phase-correct reproduction. Each drive-unit has its own dedicated speaker sockets at the back of the cabinet, to allow for both bi-wiring and single, or bi-amplification. The cabinets are of cross-bonded beech and birch construction. However, they are bigger than the Tocaro 40e, due to the additional tweeter. This enables a deeper coordinated cabinet resonance for the 10-inch main drive-unit. Consequently, it offers a wide range of tonal variation. The stands are also of massive beech construction. Specifications:Power Handling: 50 Watt, 4 Ohm (2 x 8 Ω) Sensivity: 98 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 60 cm, width 35,7 cm, depth 26 cm Measure stands: height 47 cm, width 35,7 cm, depth 26 cm Colours: natur, mahogany, dark brown, black, white

42 e The Tocaro 42e combines two different drive-unit designs. On the one hand, the 10-inch drive-unit, with a membrane made from long-term stable cellulose-compound, which is controlled by a timber feather, just like the Tocaro 40e; on the other hand, the wooden tweeter, operating filter-free, whose membrane is of similar structure and construction to the timber feather. As both loudspeakers work without a filter, we achieve a very homogenous and dynamic musical presentation through phase-correct reproduction. Each drive-unit has its own dedicated speaker sockets at the back of the cabinet, to allow for both bi-wiring and single, or bi-amplification. The cabinets are of cross-bonded beech and birch construction. However, they are bigger than the Tocaro 40e, due to the additional tweeter. This enables a deeper coordinated cabinet resonance for the 10-inch main drive-unit. Consequently, it offers a wide range of tonal variation. The stands are also of massive beech construction. Specifications:Power Handling: 50 Watt, 4 Ohm (2 x 8 Ω)Sensivity: 98 dBBroadband loudspeaker which works filter freeMeasure loudspeaker:height 60 cm, width 35,7 cm, depth 26 cmMeasure stands:height 47 cm, width 35,7 cm, depth 26 cmColours: natur, mahogany, dark brown, black, white

45 e The Tocaro 45e utilizes two 10-inch drive-units and the 5-inch tweeter. The membranes of these 10-inch drive-units are made from long-term stable cellulose-compound for which we use only our handmade material. This is also the basis for the Tocaro 40e series and the Tocaro 50e, as the sturdy aluminium die-cast basket and a powerful magnetization (1.3 Gauss) of the air gap. The timber feather suspension is employed again in the Tocaro 45e. The cabinets consist of an external and an internal chamber, so that both 10-inch drivers have got separated chambers. Each drive-unit has its own dedicated speaker sockets at the back of the cabinet, to allow for tri-wiring and single, bi, or even tri-amplification. They are made of cross-bonded beech and birch construction and the stands are also of solid beech construction. Specifications:Power Handling: 70 Watt, 3 Ohm (3 x 8 Ω) Sensivity: 101 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 83,5 cm, width 45 cm, depth 33 cm Measure stands: height 45 cm, width 45 cm, depth 33 cm Colours: natur, mahogany, dark brown, black, white

50 e The Tocaro 50e is the culmination of all the knowledge and experience we have gained from all the lessons learned during the development and production of the Tocaro 40e series range of loudspeakers. In our efforts to provide the most authentic music reproduction, this new 15-inch drive-unit was created. The membrane is handcrafted in our own factory and its stability is achieved by the use of our unique impregnation system. The 15-inch-speaker is driven by a 1-inch voice coil and the timber feather. A precisely balanced spring-force-system and the specially produced basket of solid wood construction, allows this loudspeaker to work without an electric filter, a prerequisite of the Tocaro philosophy. This revolutionary new drive-unit, in conjunction with the two 10-inch drive-units and the 5-inch tweeter, combines to produce a really impressive sound. Although larger, the cabinet, of beech and birch construction, is built like a Tocaro 45e, i.e. we couple an additional internal chamber with the front baffle of the loudspeaker. In doing so, we avoid intermediate layers and thereby allow the outer casing to resonate freely, in a comparable way to a large musical instrument. Specifications: Power Handling: 100 Watts, 2 Ohm (4 x 8 Ω) Sensivity: 103 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 106 cm, width 66,5 cm, depth 44,5 cm Measure stands: height 45 cm, width 66,5 cm, depth 44,5 cm Colours: natur, mahogany, dark brown, black, white

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25 The Tocaro 25 has all the essential characteristics of the Tocaro sound philosophy. It is equipped with an 8-inch drive-unit and goes through the same special impregnation process, which is used for the Tocaro 40e series and the Tocaro 50e. By using this process, we achieve high rigidity and long-term stability. Seam and membrane are built out of one piece, not needing adhesive bond. These are the basic prerequisites of the typical Tocaro sound. As well as manufacturing an instrument, we use only cross-bonded and massive wood construction, no chipboard or MDF panel is employed. Accordingly, the floor-standing cabinet is made out of birch plywood. The ventilation tunnel is made out of solid beech plywood, in the same way as all other Tocaro loudspeakers. Specifications:Power Handling: 30 Watt, 8 Ohm Sensivity: 94 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 95 cm, width 24,5 cm, depth 26,5 cm Colours: black, white

25 The Tocaro 25 has all the essential characteristics of the Tocaro sound philosophy. It is equipped with an 8-inch drive-unit and goes through the same special impregnation process, which is used for the Tocaro 40e series and the Tocaro 50e. By using this process, we achieve high rigidity and long-term stability. Seam and membrane are built out of one piece, not needing adhesive bond. These are the basic prerequisites of the typical Tocaro sound. As well as manufacturing an instrument, we use only cross-bonded and massive wood construction, no chipboard or MDF panel is employed. Accordingly, the floor-standing cabinet is made out of birch plywood. The ventilation tunnel is made out of solid beech plywood, in the same way as all other Tocaro loudspeakers. Specifications: Power Handling: 30 Watt, 8 Ohm Sensivity: 94 dB Broadband loudspeaker which works filter free Measure loudspeaker: height 95 cm, width 24,5 cm, depth 26,5 cm Colours: black, white

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