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DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/Bronze Floorstanding Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Orangutan O/Bronze is a two-way floorstanding loudspeaker from DeVore Fidelity (Brooklyn, New York, USA), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Positioned between the award-winning O/96 and the flagship O/Reference in DeVore Fidelity's Orangutan series, it uses the O/Reference bronze horn-loaded 1-inch silk dome tweeter, a new 10-inch paper cone woofer, and cast and machined bronze driver chassis on both drivers. Bronze port tubes, isolated from the cabinet to minimise vibration coupling, complete the reference-material specification. Sensitivity is 96 dB/W/M, impedance is 12 ohms, and frequency response extends from 26 Hz to 23 kHz. Solid hardwood stands are included. Available in American Black Walnut, Lace Walnut, and custom finish options.

O/Reference Tweeter and New 10-Inch Paper Cone Woofer

The O/Bronze's defining specification is its driver package, which brings the tweeter from DeVore Fidelity's flagship O/Reference into the O/96-dimensioned cabinet for the first time. The O/Reference tweeter is a 1-inch silk dome unit with a bronze horn loading structure and a cast and machined bronze chassis, a material chosen by John DeVore for the sonic character it contributes alongside its structural properties. The bronze horn controls the tweeter's directivity and loading in the critical transition region between the dome diaphragm and free air, reducing diffraction and providing smoother off-axis frequency response than a bare dome in an open baffle. The bronze chassis eliminates the resonances that aluminium or plastic alternatives introduce into the driver's output. Paired with the tweeter is a new 10-inch paper cone woofer developed specifically for the O/Bronze, also using a cast and machined bronze chassis. Paper cone construction was chosen for its specific combination of low mass, controlled stiffness, and natural damping characteristics, qualities that DeVore Fidelity has worked with across the Orangutan series to achieve the voice and dynamic character the speakers are known for. Both drivers represent a step in linearity and dynamic coherence above the O/96's driver specification.

Bronze Port Tubes, Vibration Isolation, and Hardwood Cabinet

The O/Bronze continues DeVore Fidelity's O/Reference-derived design approach with bronze port tubes isolated from the cabinet walls. Port tube isolation prevents cabinet vibrations from modulating the airflow through the ports, a subtle mechanism that affects bass clarity and definition particularly at higher listening levels. The cabinet itself shares the same external dimensions as the O/96, at 12 inches deep, 18 inches wide, and 35.5 inches tall including the solid hardwood stands supplied with the speaker. The cabinet is offered in American Black Walnut and Lace Walnut as standard finish options, with custom finishes available on request. Cardas binding posts are used for speaker cable connection, positioned underneath the cabinet. The included solid hardwood stands integrate visually and acoustically with the cabinet, completing a single coherent unit rather than a separately purchased accessory.

Key Features

• O/Reference Bronze Horn-Loaded Tweeter: The 1-inch silk dome tweeter from DeVore Fidelity's flagship O/Reference, with bronze horn loading and cast machined bronze chassis, bringing O/Reference-grade high-frequency performance into the Orangutan mid-series cabinet.
• New 10-Inch Paper Cone Woofer with Bronze Chassis: A purpose-designed paper cone woofer with cast and machined bronze chassis, delivering a new level of linearity and dynamic coherence for a speaker of this sensitivity and impedance class.
• Cast and Machined Bronze Driver Chassis: Both the tweeter and woofer use bronze chassis shared with the O/Reference, eliminating the resonance contributions of less rigid chassis materials and contributing to the tonal character of the speaker.
• Vibration-Isolated Bronze Port Tubes: Port tubes made from bronze and mechanically isolated from the cabinet walls to prevent cabinet vibration from affecting bass port airflow performance.
• 96 dB/W/M Sensitivity: Exceptional efficiency that makes the O/Bronze compatible with low-powered single-ended triode and other low-output amplifiers from as little as 2 to 3 watts, as well as conventional solid-state and push-pull tube amplification.
• 12-Ohm Impedance: A benign, easy-to-drive impedance that is well suited to amplifiers with moderate output impedance, including many single-ended and push-pull tube designs.
• Solid Hardwood Stands Included: Matched solid hardwood stands are supplied with each pair, integrating the speaker and stand as a complete unit at the stated 35.5-inch height.
• Grilles Included: Removable grilles are supplied as standard with each pair.
• Handmade in Brooklyn, New York: Each O/Bronze is hand-built in DeVore Fidelity's Brooklyn workshop by John DeVore and his team.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/Bronze?

The DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/Bronze is a two-way floorstanding loudspeaker handmade in Brooklyn, New York, positioned between the O/96 and O/Reference in DeVore Fidelity's Orangutan series. It uses the 1-inch bronze horn-loaded silk dome tweeter from the O/Reference and a new 10-inch paper cone woofer, both with cast machined bronze chassis, in the same cabinet dimensions as the O/96. Sensitivity is 96 dB/W/M, impedance is 12 ohms, and frequency response is 26 Hz to 23 kHz. Solid hardwood stands and grilles are included.

How does the O/Bronze compare to the DeVore O/96?

The O/Bronze occupies the same external cabinet as the O/96 but upgrades both drivers to reference-tier specification. The O/96 uses DeVore Fidelity's standard Orangutan tweeter and woofer in aluminium chassis. The O/Bronze replaces both with the O/Reference tweeter featuring bronze horn loading and a cast machined bronze chassis, and a new purpose-designed 10-inch paper cone woofer also in a bronze chassis. The bronze port tubes, vibration-isolated from the cabinet, are a further O/Reference-derived refinement not present in the O/96. The net result is a higher level of driver linearity and dynamic coherence while preserving the O/96 cabinet dimensions and the 96 dB/W/M sensitivity and tube-amplifier compatibility the Orangutan series is known for.

What amplifiers work well with the DeVore O/Bronze?

The O/Bronze's 96 dB/W/M sensitivity and 12-ohm impedance make it one of the most amplifier-compatible speakers in its price class. Its efficiency allows clean, dynamic performance from single-ended triode amplifiers from 2 to 8 watts, push-pull tube amplifiers from 10 to 50 watts, and solid-state amplifiers across a wide power range. The 12-ohm impedance is well-suited to output transformer-coupled tube amplifiers, which typically deliver their best performance into loads between 8 and 16 ohms. Amplifiers from companies such as Line Magnetic, Shindo Laboratory, Leben, Luxman, or Pass Labs have all been associated with Orangutan series speakers in reviews and show demonstrations.

Why does the O/Bronze use paper cone woofers?

DeVore Fidelity uses paper cone construction in the Orangutan series because of its specific acoustic properties: low mass for high efficiency and transient speed, moderate controlled stiffness for accurate pistonic behaviour through the bass and lower midrange frequencies, and natural self-damping that avoids the ringing associated with stiffer cone materials. John DeVore has refined his paper cone woofer formulations across multiple Orangutan generations to achieve the dynamic character and tonal voice the series is recognised for. The O/Bronze's new 10-inch woofer builds on this development with a cast bronze chassis that eliminates the resonance contribution of less rigid chassis materials.

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

The DeVore Fidelity Orangutan O/Bronze 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 demonstration or to discuss finish options and amplifier pairing for your listening room.

What finish options are available for the O/Bronze?

The O/Bronze is available in American Black Walnut and Lace Walnut as standard finish options, with custom finishes available on request for buyers who require a specific veneer or colour match. Both standard options use solid hardwood in the cabinet and the included stands. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to discuss custom finish availability and lead times.