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DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/93 Floorstanding Speaker (Pair) at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Orangutan O/93 is a two-way floorstanding loudspeaker from DeVore Fidelity (Brooklyn, New York, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The more accessible model in DeVore Fidelity's Orangutan series, it uses a 10-inch paper cone woofer with phase plug and a 1-inch silk dome tweeter with gently horn-loaded motor, sharing the same tweeter as the O/96. Sensitivity is 93 dB/W/M, impedance is 10 ohms, and frequency response extends from 30 Hz to 31 kHz. Dimensions are 10 inches deep, 15 inches wide, and 35.5 inches tall, with integrated solid hardwood stands. The O/93 was selected as a Stereophile Editor's Choice in 2014. Handmade in Brooklyn, New York. Sold as a pair.

10-Inch Paper Cone Woofer, Phase Plug, and Shared O/96 Tweeter

The O/93 retains the essential character of the Orangutan series in a speaker designed for slightly more amplifier flexibility than the 96 dB-sensitive O/96. The 10-inch paper cone woofer uses a phase plug at the centre of the cone to control radiation pattern through the midrange transition and extend the driver's usable bandwidth. Paper cone construction provides the specific combination of low mass, controlled stiffness, and natural self-damping that John DeVore has refined across the full Orangutan series for the tonal character the speakers are recognised for. The 1-inch silk dome tweeter is the same unit used in the O/96, with a powerful double-magnet motor system and gentle horn loading that increases sensitivity and shapes the tweeter's directivity pattern in the critical octave below the range where horn effects become audible. The O/93's lower 93 dB/W/M sensitivity, relative to the O/96's 96 dB, results from a different woofer motor optimisation rather than a different driver design philosophy, retaining much of the O/96's clarity and tonal voice at a lower price point with somewhat broader amplifier compatibility.

Orangutan Series Design Philosophy and Solid Hardwood Stands

The Orangutan series was developed by John DeVore specifically for the characteristics of low-powered tube amplification, particularly single-ended triode designs using 300B, 2A3, or EL34 output tubes. The high sensitivity, high impedance, and phase-friendly crossover design of the O/93 make it capable of producing dynamic, engaging sound from amplifiers producing as little as 3 to 5 watts, while scaling effectively with higher-powered push-pull tube and solid-state designs. The 10-ohm impedance is particularly suited to output transformer-coupled tube amplifiers, which typically deliver their most linear performance into loads between 8 and 16 ohms. Integrated solid hardwood stands are included with each pair, completing the speaker as a finished unit at the 35.5-inch total height without requiring a separate stand purchase. The O/93 shares the O/96 cabinet width of 15 inches, making it slightly narrower and more room-friendly than the O/96's 18-inch cabinet.

Key Features

• 10-Inch Paper Cone Woofer with Phase Plug: A long-throw paper cone woofer with phase plug for controlled midrange radiation, extending bass response to 30 Hz in the Orangutan series cabinet.
• Shared O/96 Silk Dome Tweeter: The same 1-inch silk dome tweeter as the O/96, with double-magnet motor system and gentle horn loading, providing the tonal character and high-frequency resolution of the Orangutan flagship at the O/93 price point.
• 93 dB/W/M Sensitivity: High efficiency compatible with single-ended triode amplifiers from 3 to 5 watts and push-pull tube and solid-state designs, with broader amplifier pairing flexibility than the 96 dB O/96.
• 10-Ohm Impedance: A high impedance load suited to output transformer-coupled tube amplifiers and compatible with most solid-state designs.
• Stereophile Editor's Choice 2014: Selected as a Stereophile Editor's Choice 2014 by Herb Reichert.
• Integrated Solid Hardwood Stands: Solid hardwood stands included with each pair, completing the speaker at 35.5 inches total height.
• Compact 15-Inch Wide Cabinet: Narrower than the O/96 at 15 inches wide, providing slightly easier room placement for the Orangutan series design.
• Handmade in Brooklyn: Each pair is hand-built at DeVore Fidelity's Brooklyn workshop.

Technical Specifications

Awards and Critical Recognition

• Stereophile Editor's Choice 2014 (Herb Reichert)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/93?

The DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/93 is a two-way floorstanding loudspeaker handmade in Brooklyn, New York, using a 10-inch paper cone woofer with phase plug and the same 1-inch silk dome tweeter as the O/96 with horn loading and double-magnet motor. Sensitivity is 93 dB/W/M, impedance is 10 ohms, frequency response is 30 Hz to 31 kHz, and integrated solid hardwood stands are included. It was selected as a Stereophile Editor's Choice in 2014. Sold as a pair.

What is the difference between the O/93 and O/96?

The O/96 and O/93 share the same tweeter and Orangutan design philosophy but differ in woofer motor optimisation and sensitivity. The O/96 uses a 10-inch woofer with a motor adapted from the Silverback Reference drivers, achieving 96 dB/W/M sensitivity and a slightly wider 18-inch cabinet. The O/93 uses a different woofer motor optimisation reaching 93 dB/W/M sensitivity in a 15-inch wide cabinet, at a lower price. The O/93 retains much of the O/96's tonal character and benefits from the same tweeter and design approach, while offering slightly more amplifier flexibility for buyers whose amplifier output is between the O/93's 3-watt floor and the O/96's 1-watt capability.

What amplifiers pair well with the DeVore O/93?

The O/93's 93 dB/W/M sensitivity and 10-ohm impedance pair well with single-ended triode amplifiers from 3 watts upward, push-pull tube amplifiers from 10 watts upward, and solid-state designs of any practical power level. The 10-ohm load is particularly well-suited to output transformer-coupled tube amplifiers. Amplifiers from Shindo Laboratory, Line Magnetic, Leben, Luxman, Primaluna, and Octave have all been paired with Orangutan speakers in published reviews and show demonstrations.

Where can I buy the DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/93 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?

The DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/93 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized DeVore Fidelity dealer serving customers in Buffalo, Western New York, and across the United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to arrange a listening demonstration or to discuss amplifier pairing for your system.

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