{"title":"Speakers Between $2000 and $3000 | Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eExperience the perfect balance of price and performance with our curated selection of premium speakers priced between $2,000 and $3,000. 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Part of Dynaudio's Evoke series, it combines a \u003cstrong\u003e28mm Cerotar soft-dome tweeter with Hexis\u003c\/strong\u003e inner dome and a \u003cstrong\u003e18cm MSP Esotec+ mid\/bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with 52mm aluminium voice coil and Contour-derived long-throw surround in a rear-ported bass reflex enclosure. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is \u003cstrong\u003e6 ohms\u003c\/strong\u003e, IEC power handling is 180W, and frequency response extends from \u003cstrong\u003e40 Hz to 23 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e. A second-order crossover at 3,200 Hz is driven by Ferrite+ ceramic magnets on both drivers. Each speaker is designed and voiced at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility in Skanderborg, Denmark, available in four furniture-grade finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCerotar Tweeter with Hexis: Confidence and Special Forty Technology in the Evoke Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evoke 20's Cerotar tweeter marked the debut of this driver family when the Evoke series launched, drawing simultaneously on technologies from two of Dynaudio's most celebrated products. The design methodology comes from the award-winning Esotar Forty anniversary tweeter, and the flagship Esotar3 found in the Confidence range. The 28mm precision-coated soft dome carries a coating applied in specific locations and thicknesses, a process derived from the development of Dynaudio's most exclusive speakers, to optimise high-frequency performance across the dome surface. Behind the dome sits the Hexis inner dome, a secondary element that shapes airflow in the rear chamber to smooth the tweeter's frequency response and eliminate unwanted resonances. At the time of the Evoke 20's introduction, the Hexis was a technology found only in Dynaudio's Confidence flagship range. The Cerotar's strontium carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet system was also new, replacing the ferrite magnet configurations of earlier Dynaudio standmount tweeters to increase sensitivity and improve dynamic resolution. The second-order crossover hands off to the Cerotar at 3,200 Hz, a relatively high crossover point that keeps the mid\/bass driver operating in its optimal band and allows the Cerotar to be introduced at a frequency where its off-axis performance and integration characteristics are at their strongest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e18cm MSP Esotec+ Mid\/Bass Driver: Long-Throw Surround and Aluminium Voice Coil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evoke 20's 18cm Esotec+ mid\/bass driver uses Dynaudio's proprietary MSP (Magnesium Silicate Polymer) diaphragm material, formed as a single piece including the dust cap, with Balance Ribs bonded directly to the glass-fibre voice-coil former below. This one-piece construction eliminates the adhesive joints found in two-piece cone assemblies and provides an exceptionally direct, consistent mechanical coupling between the cone surface and the voice coil. The driver's 52mm aluminium voice coil was chosen over copper for this specific application because aluminium provides the correct balance of winding height, mass, and electrical characteristics to handle both bass power and midrange detail simultaneously. A Nomex spider maintains precise driver centring under excursion, and the Contour-derived seamless long-throw surround allows a greater throw ratio than conventional surrounds, extending low-frequency output and improving dynamic punch from the compact cabinet. The strontium carbonate Ferrite+ ceramic magnet system, new to the Evoke range, provides more precisely directed magnetic flux to the voice coil than the ferrite magnet configurations of Dynaudio's previous standmount designs, improving efficiency and tightening control over cone movement across the driver's full operating band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCerotar Tweeter with Hexis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynaudio's 28mm precision-coated soft-dome tweeter drawing on Esotar Forty and Confidence Esotar3 technologies, featuring the Hexis inner dome for resonance control and a Ferrite+ ceramic magnet for increased sensitivity and natural, fatigue-free treble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18cm MSP Esotec+ Mid\/Bass Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e A one-piece MSP cone with 52mm aluminium voice coil, Contour-derived long-throw seamless surround, and Ferrite+ ceramic magnet, providing 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solid direct mechanical coupling to the glass-fibre voice-coil former via the Balance Ribs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-Ported Bass Reflex Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e A tapered and rounded MDF enclosure with hidden driver mounting screws and a rear-firing bass reflex port, extending low-frequency response to 40 Hz from a cabinet sized for stand mounting on dedicated speaker stands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Furniture-Grade Finishes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black High Gloss and White High Gloss with new multi-layer glass-like lacquer, plus Walnut Wood and Blonde Wood open-veneer options, all designed for real living spaces after field research by Dynaudio's design team.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJupiter Acoustic Measurement Facility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Evoke 20 was designed and voiced at Dynaudio's world-class Jupiter anechoic measurement facility in Skanderborg, Denmark, using the same R and D 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It features a 28mm Cerotar tweeter with Hexis inner dome, an 18cm MSP Esotec+ mid\/bass driver with 52mm aluminium voice coil and Contour-derived long-throw surround, and a rear-ported bass reflex cabinet. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 6 ohms, power handling is 180W IEC, frequency response extends from 40 Hz to 23 kHz, and the second-order crossover is set at 3,200 Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Dynaudio Evoke 20 compare to the KEF LS50 Meta or Sonus faber Sonetto II?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Evoke 20, KEF LS50 Meta, and Sonus faber Sonetto II are all premium two-way standmount loudspeakers in a competitive price tier. The KEF LS50 Meta uses KEF's coaxial Uni-Q driver with Metamaterial Absorption Technology for the tweeter rear, providing a distinctive point-source character from a sealed enclosure. The Sonus faber Sonetto II uses Sonus faber's DAD tweeter and cellulose cone woofer in an Italian-crafted cabinet with a warm tonal signature. The Evoke 20 differentiates itself with the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis from the Confidence range, a one-piece MSP Esotec+ cone with Contour-derived surround, a 6-ohm impedance that is more amplifier-friendly than the LS50 Meta's nominal 8-ohm but occasionally demanding curve, and Dynaudio's Jupiter facility-measured design approach prioritising tonal accuracy and long-term listening quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Hexis inner dome in the Evoke 20's Cerotar tweeter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHexis is a small secondary dome positioned directly behind the 28mm Cerotar tweeter diaphragm. When the tweeter dome moves, it creates pressure waves that propagate rearward into the cavity behind the diaphragm. Without control, these rear waves can reflect off the back of the tweeter assembly and pass back through the dome, introducing frequency response irregularities and increased distortion. The Hexis shapes this rear-cavity airflow, suppressing the resonance path and producing a smoother measured high-frequency response. At the time of the Evoke 20's introduction, Hexis was a technology found exclusively in Dynaudio's flagship Confidence range before being extended to the Evoke series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat stands should I use with the Dynaudio Evoke 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evoke 20 is optimised for use on rigid, mass-loaded dedicated speaker stands that position the tweeter at seated ear height, typically around 60 to 75 cm from the floor depending on chair height and listening position. Dynaudio's own Stand 20 is the matching stand designed specifically for the Evoke 20's 215mm footprint. A stable, non-resonant stand that makes firm contact with the speaker's base is important for the Evoke 20's bass performance and imaging precision, as any stand-induced mechanical colouration will reach the mid\/bass driver's operating band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier works best with the Dynaudio Evoke 20?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evoke 20 is rated at 6 ohms with 86 dB sensitivity and 180W IEC power handling, making it compatible with a wider range of integrated amplifiers than Dynaudio's 4-ohm Contour and Confidence models. A minimum of 50W into 6 ohms is adequate for small rooms, with 100W or more recommended for medium to large spaces or higher listening levels. Integrated amplifiers from Cambridge Audio, Rega, NAD, or Naim at appropriate output levels are well-matched choices. Multiple reviewers note that the Evoke 20 scales meaningfully with amplifier quality, rewarding higher-specification upstream components with improved soundstage and dynamic resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Dynaudio Evoke 20 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Evoke 20 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Dynaudio 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 stand and amplifier pairing options for your room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Evoke 20 differ from the Special Forty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Special Forty and Evoke 20 are both two-way standmounts built in Denmark, but the Special Forty is an anniversary-edition design at a higher price point with a fundamentally different driver and crossover architecture. The Special Forty uses the exclusive Esotar Forty tweeter with dual airflow management systems, a 17cm MSP woofer with hybrid neodymium-ferrite magnet and AirFlow Basket, and a first-order crossover at 2,000 Hz with Phase and Impedance Alignment. The Evoke 20 uses the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis, an 18cm Esotec+ woofer with aluminium voice coil and Contour-derived surround, and a second-order crossover at 3,200 Hz. The Evoke 20's larger 18cm woofer and higher crossover point give it a different balance of bass and midrange character, while the Special Forty's first-order crossover provides less phase distortion and greater driver overlap at the cost of a steeper amplifier compatibility requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dynaudio","offers":[{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":48572594979123,"sku":"EVOKE 20 W","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blonde","offer_id":48572595011891,"sku":"EVOKE 20 B","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black High Gloss","offer_id":48572595044659,"sku":"EVOKE 20 BG","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White High Gloss","offer_id":48572595077427,"sku":"EVOKE 20 WG","price":2399.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/Evoke20_Walnut_Front_836a959a-676d-4258-bf02-47813c12051b.jpg?v=1712421357"},{"product_id":"dynaudio-sub-6","title":"Dynaudio Sub 6 Subwoofer (Each)","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdd to shopping cart is not available for our Dynaudio products.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease call or email us to place your order.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDynaudio Sub 6 Active DSP Subwoofer at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sub 6 is a 500W active DSP subwoofer from Dynaudio (Skanderborg, Denmark), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The top model in Dynaudio's subwoofer range, it uses two \u003cstrong\u003e24cm MSP+ Hybrid Drive woofers\u003c\/strong\u003e in a twin opposing sealed enclosure, driven by a built-in \u003cstrong\u003e500W amplifier\u003c\/strong\u003e with advanced DSP processing. Frequency response extends from \u003cstrong\u003e16 Hz to 230 Hz\u003c\/strong\u003e at +\/-3 dB. The Sub 6 features built-in speaker crossover presets for Dynaudio Contour, Confidence, Evidence, Special Forty, Special Twenty-Five, and Focus XD models, enabling seamless two-way to three-way system integration. Manual crossover frequency, gain, and phase adjustment supports non-Dynaudio speakers. Additional DSP tools include automatic time delay alignment, three-band fully parametric EQ, and 0\/180 degree phase adjustment. Dual balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA inputs and outputs are provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMSP+ Hybrid Drive Units and Twin Opposing Sealed Architecture\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sub 6's two 24cm MSP+ Hybrid Drive woofers are purpose-designed for subwoofer use rather than adapted from conventional loudspeaker drivers. Unlike Dynaudio's standard MSP drivers, the MSP+ Hybrid Drive units use aluminium as the primary diaphragm material for maximum stiffness at low frequencies, where conventional cone materials can exhibit flex and resonance. To address the ringing that aluminium diaphragms generate, a dual-action damping system is applied: paper dampening on the rear of the cone controls rearward resonance, while a damping cap made from Dynaudio's own Magnesium Silicate Polymer material on the front face of the cone controls forward resonance. This combination of aluminium stiffness and dual-material damping allows the Sub 6 to reproduce bass frequencies with low distortion and high control across the full 16 Hz to 230 Hz operating range. Both drivers are mounted at opposite ends of the sealed enclosure in a twin opposing configuration, with the drivers facing outward from the cabinet in opposing directions. This arrangement causes the lateral reaction forces generated by each driver's cone movement to cancel each other out, significantly reducing vibration transmission from the sub to the floor, equipment rack, or nearby surfaces. The sealed enclosure design provides tighter transient response and more controlled bass decay than a ported alternative, and the cabinet is wider than it is deep, designed to sit compactly against a wall without extending into the listening room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIntelligent DSP: Speaker Presets, Parametric EQ, and Time Alignment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sub 6's DSP platform represents Dynaudio's most advanced integration approach in a home subwoofer. For Dynaudio speakers from the Contour range upwards, the Sub 6 stores custom performance maps developed by Dynaudio's acoustic engineers, each containing the precise roll-off characteristics needed to create a seamless crossover between the specific speaker and the subwoofer. Selecting the speaker model from the Sub 6's display menu causes the DSP to apply the appropriate custom crossover, effectively transforming a two-way loudspeaker system into a coherent three-way system with the Sub 6 handling the bass band. For all other speakers, including non-Dynaudio models, manual adjustments cover crossover frequency from 40 to 120 Hz at 24 dB per octave, gain, and phase. Three bands of fully parametric EQ allow targeted correction of room mode effects: Band 1 operates from 20 to 200 Hz, Band 2 from 40 to 200 Hz, and Band 3 from 80 to 200 Hz, each with adjustable frequency, gain, and Q parameters. The time delay alignment function compensates for distance differences between the subwoofer and main speakers by accepting measured distances from the listening position and automatically applying both time and phase delays, with a maximum compensation range of 4.8 metres. Firmware updates from Dynaudio add new speaker performance maps as new models are released, ensuring the Sub 6 remains compatible with future Dynaudio products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 24cm MSP+ Hybrid Drive Woofers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-designed subwoofer drivers using aluminium diaphragms for stiffness, with dual-action damping via paper on the cone rear and MSP polymer on the front face, minimising ringing and distortion through the full bass operating range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Opposing Driver Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both woofers face outward from opposite ends of the sealed cabinet, cancelling lateral vibration forces and reducing energy transmission to the floor or supporting surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e500W Built-In Amplifier:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated 500W power amplifier module integrated into the base of the cabinet, matched to the dual MSP+ Hybrid Drive woofers and DSP crossover platform.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDynaudio Speaker Presets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom acoustic performance maps for Contour, Confidence, Evidence, Special Forty, Special Twenty-Five, and Focus XD models, creating seamless three-way system integration when paired with compatible Dynaudio speakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Band Fully Parametric EQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three independently configurable EQ bands with adjustable frequency, gain, and Q parameters, allowing targeted correction of specific room mode peaks and dips.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAutomatic Time Delay Alignment:\u003c\/strong\u003e DSP-based delay compensation that adjusts automatically when the subwoofer-to-speaker distance difference is entered, ensuring phase-aligned bass integration across the listening position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Balanced XLR and Unbalanced RCA Connections:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both input and output connections in balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA formats, supporting integration with preamplifiers, AV processors, and integrated amplifiers at any signal level standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUpdatable Firmware:\u003c\/strong\u003e Firmware update capability ensures new Dynaudio speaker performance maps can be added as new models are released, extending the Sub 6's custom integration capability over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16 Hz Bass Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Frequency response reaching 16 Hz at +\/-3 dB from a sealed enclosure, extending well below the 20 Hz lower threshold of human hearing for full cinema and music bass reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    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Consumption\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e490W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUnder 0.5W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack satin lacquer, White satin lacquer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e447 x 300 x 268 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions incl. feet\/grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470 x 333 x 268 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e21.5 kg \/ 45.2 lbs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDynaudio Speaker Presets Built In\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContour S 1.4 LE, Contour S 3.4 LE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eContour 20, Contour 30, Contour 60\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConfidence C1, Confidence C2, Confidence C4\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEvidence Temptation, Evidence Platinum, Evidence Master\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial Twenty-Five, Special Forty\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFocus 20 XD, Focus 30 XD, Focus 60 XD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Dynaudio Sub 6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Sub 6 is a 500W active DSP subwoofer built in Denmark, using two 24cm MSP+ Hybrid Drive woofers in a twin opposing sealed enclosure with frequency response from 16 Hz to 230 Hz. Its DSP platform includes built-in performance map presets for Dynaudio Contour, Confidence, Evidence, Special Forty, and Focus XD speakers, three-band fully parametric EQ, automatic time delay alignment, and both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections. Firmware updates add new speaker presets as new Dynaudio models are released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Dynaudio Sub 6 compare to the REL T\/9x or SVS SB-3000?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Sub 6, REL T\/9x, and SVS SB-3000 are all premium sealed active subwoofers, but differ significantly in feature set and integration approach. The REL T\/9x uses a 10-inch long-throw driver with REL's high-level speaker-level input approach and a single 300W Class AB amplifier, focusing on musical integration through passive crossover matching. The SVS SB-3000 uses a 13-inch driver with a 800W RMS amplifier and app-based DSP control including parametric EQ. The Sub 6 differentiates itself with dual 24cm opposing woofers in a compact low-vibration enclosure, 500W amplification, dual XLR and RCA connections, automatic time delay alignment, and uniquely, custom built-in acoustic performance maps for specific Dynaudio speaker models that automatically configure the crossover to create a seamless three-way system transition rather than a manually approximated integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the Dynaudio Sub 6's speaker preset system do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sub 6's speaker preset system contains custom acoustic performance maps created by Dynaudio's engineers for each supported Dynaudio speaker model. Each map encodes the specific roll-off characteristics of that speaker, allowing the Sub 6's DSP to apply a precisely matched crossover that aligns the sub's low-frequency output with the speaker's natural roll-off curve. When a compatible speaker model is selected from the Sub 6's menu, the DSP applies the appropriate custom filter, creating a coherent three-way response rather than the overlapping or misaligned transition that a generic fixed-frequency crossover produces when paired with speakers of varying real-world roll-off behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Dynaudio Sub 6 be used with non-Dynaudio speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Sub 6 fully supports integration with non-Dynaudio speakers through its manual adjustment mode. Crossover frequency is adjustable from 40 to 120 Hz at 24 dB per octave, with independent gain and phase controls. The three-band parametric EQ and time delay alignment features are available in manual mode as well. For users whose speaker model is not in the preset list, selecting the crossover frequency closest to the speaker's rated -6 dB low-frequency cutoff provides a starting point for manual integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat connection types does the Dynaudio Sub 6 support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sub 6 provides both balanced XLR and unbalanced RCA connections on both input and output, giving two inputs and two outputs in each format. This allows it to be inserted in the signal path between a preamplifier and power amplifier using high-level outputs, connected to an AV processor's LFE or subwoofer output, or looped through from source to amplifier while the sub takes a parallel feed. The balanced XLR connections are particularly valuable in systems using professional or semi-professional preamplification where balanced signal routing is standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Dynaudio Sub 6 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Sub 6 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Dynaudio dealer serving customers in Buffalo, Western New York, and across the United States. 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The most compact model in Spendor's A-Line Mark 2 series — debuted at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February 2025 and manufactured in the UK — the A1.2 pairs a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e22mm polyamide dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e in a closed-box enclosure, crossing at \u003cstrong\u003e4.2kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e and spanning 60Hz to 26kHz at \u003cstrong\u003e83dB\u003c\/strong\u003e sensitivity. Compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 100 watts into a stable 8-ohm load, and standing just 308mm tall at 186mm deep, the A1.2 delivers the energetic, expressive A-Line sound in the smallest and most placement-friendly form in the entire Spendor lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA-Line Mark 2: Updated Bracing, Sorbothane Damping, and Revised Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 is the Mark 2 evolution of the original A1 — itself the inheritor of a lineage stretching back through the S3\/5R2, S3\/5R, and S3\/5, to the legendary LS3\/5a BBC mini-monitor that Spendor manufactured for almost twenty years. That BBC heritage established the sealed-box, wide-bandwidth compact standmount as a reference standard for natural, low-coloration sound, and the A1.2 continues that philosophy while bringing it firmly into the A-Line Mark 2 era. The 2025 update introduces a refined internal bracing system that minimises unwanted vibrations, reduces cabinet interaction and time smearing, and lowers the noise floor — improvements shared across all four A-Line Mark 2 models. Constrained-layer damping using Sorbothane is applied to cabinet panels, further reducing resonance transmission and improving the clarity and focus of the A1.2's soundstage compared to the original A1. The crossover network has been revised for improved driver integration. The result is a speaker that preserves the A1's characteristic ease, warmth, and musicality while delivering greater transient accuracy and a more refined presentation at every listening level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEP77 Polymer Cone, Sealed Enclosure, and Placement Flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe A1.2's 150mm mid-bass driver uses Spendor's proprietary EP77 engineering polymer cone — the same material found across the A-Line, D-Line, and Classic ranges — in a cast magnesium alloy chassis. EP77's combination of low mass, high internal damping, and controlled stiffness produces the natural, uncolored midrange character that defines all Spendor A-Line loudspeakers. The 22mm polyamide dome tweeter provides smooth, extended high-frequency reproduction to 26kHz with wide off-axis dispersion, crossing in at 4.2kHz — the same relatively high crossover point as the original A1 and Classic 4\/5, which leaves the 150mm cone in sole control of the critical midrange frequency band. The sealed-box (non-ported) enclosure makes the A1.2 the most placement-tolerant model in the A-Line range: with no port, it can be placed on a bookshelf, close to a rear wall, or on a desktop without the boundary-induced bass congestion that affects reflex-loaded speakers in similar positions. Spendor's own product description confirms the A1.2 \"remains tuneful and articulate even when positioned close to a wall or in a small room.\" Standing just 31cm tall at 19cm deep, it is available in four contemporary finishes and connects via a single pair of recessed precision binding posts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm EP77 Polymer Cone Mid-Bass Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spendor's proprietary engineering polymer cone in a cast magnesium alloy chassis delivers natural, low-coloration midrange and bass with excellent detail resolution at both low and high listening levels — consistent with the EP77 drivers used across the full A-Line, D-Line, and Classic ranges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22mm Polyamide Dome Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide-dispersion dome tweeter provides smooth, extended high-frequency output to 26kHz, crossing in at 4.2kHz for a broad, consistent listening window.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed Closed-Box Enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Non-ported cabinet design produces controlled, natural bass rolloff without port resonance — making the A1.2 the most placement-tolerant speaker in the A-Line range, suitable for bookshelf, desktop, close-wall, and stand-mount use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA-Line Mark 2 Bracing and Sorbothane Damping:\u003c\/strong\u003e A refined internal bracing structure with Sorbothane constrained-layer damping on cabinet panels reduces resonance, time smearing, and the noise floor — key improvements over the original A1 introduced in the 2025 A-Line Mark 2 update.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRevised Crossover Network:\u003c\/strong\u003e An updated crossover network improves driver integration, phase coherence, and tonal balance — a refinement introduced across all four A-Line Mark 2 models at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and Versatile Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 308mm tall, 165mm wide, and just 186mm deep, the A1.2 fits a bookshelf, desktop, or dedicated speaker stands in rooms from 10 to 20 square metres, serving equally as a primary stereo speaker or a system-matching surround channel companion to the AW1.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast Reference Calibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each A1.2 is individually calibrated and matched to broadcast reference standard at Spendor's UK manufacturing facility, ensuring driver and crossover consistency across pairs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Artisan Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drivers, crossovers, and cabinets are all designed and assembled in the UK — in a process Spendor notes takes approximately six days per pair — with magnetic grille and height-adjustable spike feet included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way sealed shelf-mount loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass\/Mid Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm (5.9\") EP77 polymer cone, cast magnesium alloy chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22mm polyamide dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60Hz to 26kHz (typical in-room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms (min 6.4 Ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 100 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 watts unclipped programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e83dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed (non-ported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle pair recessed precision binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e308mm x 165mm x 186mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8kg (10.6 lbs) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Oak, Walnut, Oak, Satin White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Spendor A1.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 is a compact 2-way sealed shelf-mount loudspeaker and the smallest model in Spendor's A-Line Mark 2 series, featuring a 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver and a 22mm polyamide dome tweeter crossing at 4.2kHz, spanning 60Hz to 26kHz at 83dB sensitivity. Debuted at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February 2025, it is the Mark 2 evolution of the original A1 — itself a descendant of Spendor's acclaimed S3\/5 and LS3\/5a BBC mini-monitor lineage — now upgraded with new internal bracing, Sorbothane constrained-layer damping, and a refined crossover network. It is manufactured in the UK and compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 100 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Spendor A1.2 differ from the original Spendor A1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 retains the original A1's core architecture — 150mm EP77 polymer cone, 22mm dome, 4.2kHz crossover, and sealed enclosure — while adding the A-Line Mark 2 improvements introduced in February 2025: a refined internal bracing system that reduces cabinet interaction and time smearing, Sorbothane constrained-layer damping applied to cabinet panels, and a revised crossover network for improved driver integration. The A1.2 is also respecified with a slightly lower sensitivity (83dB vs 84dB on the original A1), a higher impedance minimum (6.4 ohms vs 6.2 ohms), and a different in-room frequency response (60Hz–26kHz vs 55Hz–25kHz). Available finishes update to Black Oak, Walnut, Oak, and Satin White.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Spendor A1.2 compare to the Spendor Classic 4\/5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 and Classic 4\/5 are both 2-way sealed standmounts with 150mm EP77 polymer cone drivers and 4.2kHz crossovers — sharing remarkably similar driver architecture and acoustic philosophy within different product families. The key differences are in cabinet tuning, driver specification, and presentation character. The Classic 4\/5 uses an EP77 cone augmented by a Kevlar composite stabiliser dome and is tuned to the Classic series' warm, BBC-heritage character with a 55Hz in-room limit. The A1.2 uses a refined EP77 cone tuned to the A-Line's more energetic, expressive character, rated to 60Hz in-room at 83dB — 1dB less sensitive than the Classic 4\/5's 84dB. The A1.2 is also the newer design with 2025 bracing and Sorbothane damping upgrades. Listeners who prefer a warmer, more traditional BBC presentation tend toward the Classic 4\/5; those who prefer a livelier, more forward presentation tend toward the A1.2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier pairs best with the Spendor A1.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 accepts amplifiers from 25 to 100 watts into a stable 8-ohm load (minimum 6.4 ohms). At 83dB sensitivity it benefits from a quality amplifier of 40 watts or more for satisfying dynamics in typical domestic rooms. A Rega Brio, Naim Nait XS 3, Cambridge Audio CXA81, or NAD C 338 in the 40–80W range will drive the A1.2 confidently. Tube amplifiers of 20W or more — particularly push-pull EL34 or 300B designs — suit the A1.2's smooth impedance curve and A-Line tonal character well. The A1.2's sealed enclosure and broad amplifier compatibility make it a natural pairing for compact integrated amplifiers and streaming amplifiers in small to medium room setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Spendor A1.2 related to the BBC LS3\/5a?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 is a direct descendant of the BBC LS3\/5a through Spendor's own lineage. Spendor manufactured the LS3\/5a BBC mini-monitor for almost twenty years, and that speaker's design philosophy — sealed-box loading, wide-bandwidth compact drivers, low coloration midrange — directly influenced the S3\/5 (1997), S3\/5R, S3\/5R2, and original A1 that precede the A1.2. While the A1.2 uses entirely modern Spendor-designed drivers and does not claim strict adherence to the original LS3\/5a specification, its sealed enclosure, 4.2kHz crossover, and EP77 polymer cone all reflect engineering choices rooted in that BBC monitor heritage. Listeners who love the original LS3\/5a's natural, non-fatiguing character will find the A1.2 a thoroughly contemporary realisation of the same musical values.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Spendor A1.2 in Buffalo, NY or the United States?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor A1.2 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA, an authorized Spendor dealer serving customers across the United States. Vinyl Sound carries the full Spendor A-Line Mark 2 range alongside amplifiers, stands, and source components. 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Built on the same platform as the Spendor A1 standmount, the AW1 adds a \u003cstrong\u003etilt\/swivel wall-mounting bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e to the A1's sealed enclosure — pairing a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e22mm polyamide dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e crossing at \u003cstrong\u003e4.2kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, spanning 55Hz to 25kHz at a sensitivity of \u003cstrong\u003e84dB\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compatible with amplifiers and AV receivers from 25 to 100 watts into a stable 8-ohm load, the AW1 serves equally as a surround channel speaker, a height channel for Dolby Atmos, or a front left\/centre\/right speaker in space-constrained home theatre and multi-room audio systems. Designed and manufactured in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA1 Acoustic Performance, Purpose-Built for Wall Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AW1 is the wall-mount variant of the A1 standmount — sharing its sealed enclosure, 15cm EP77 polymer mid-bass driver, 22mm tweeter, 4.2kHz crossover, and acoustic tuning entirely, while adding a dedicated tilt\/swivel bracket for permanent wall installation. The sealed-box design (shared with the A1 and Classic 4\/5) produces controlled, accurate bass rolloff without port resonance or turbulence, making the AW1 exceptionally tolerant of close-wall mounting — the very placement condition that causes ported speakers to produce bass congestion. The cabinet measures 305mm tall with a depth of just 186mm to the wall surface (the mounting bracket adds a further 75mm clearance), allowing the AW1 to fit cleanly on walls of varying sizes and in room corners where conventional standmounts cannot be positioned. The 15cm EP77 polymer cone, Spendor's proprietary engineering polymer formulation, produces a natural, low-coloration sound that is consistent with the A-Line range's character — energetic, open, and detailed, with a sensitivity-to-impedance balance that makes the AW1 easy to drive from the modest channel outputs of AV receivers. Spendor's own A-Line product page notes that the AW1 \"brings out the best from your AV amplifier\" even at typical home cinema drive levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTilt\/Swivel Bracket, EP77 Mid-Bass Driver, and Multi-Channel System Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AW1's supplied tilt\/swivel bracket provides +\/- 18° of vertical tilt and 180° of horizontal swivel, allowing the speaker to be precisely aimed at any seating position from any wall-mount angle. This flexibility is particularly valuable for side surround, rear surround, and Dolby Atmos overhead positions in complex home theatre layouts where fixed-angle brackets would produce off-axis listening conditions. The 15cm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver is identical to that used in the Spendor A1, delivering the proprietary polymer cone's characteristic natural sound with excellent detail resolution at both low and high listening volumes. The 22mm polyamide dome tweeter uses a fluid-cooled design for thermal stability and long-term dynamic handling, crossing in at 4.2kHz to match the A1's crossover geometry. Connection is via a single pair of recessed precision binding posts compatible with standard speaker cable and banana plugs. The AW1 is specifically recommended by Spendor for pairing with A1, A2, Classic 4\/5, and Classic 3\/1 stereo speakers for tonal consistency across all channels in a complete home theatre system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTilt\/Swivel Wall-Mounting Bracket:\u003c\/strong\u003e The supplied bracket provides +\/-18° vertical tilt and 180° horizontal swivel — included in the box — allowing the AW1 to be precisely aimed at the listening position from any wall location, including side walls, rear walls, and ceiling-adjacent positions for Dolby Atmos height channels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm EP77 Polymer Cone Mid-Bass Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spendor's proprietary EP77 engineering polymer cone in a cast magnesium alloy chassis delivers natural, low-coloration sound with excellent detail resolution at all listening levels, identical to the driver used in the Spendor A1 standmount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22mm Fluid-Cooled Polyamide Dome Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A fluid-cooled dome tweeter provides thermal stability for sustained high-SPL home theatre operation, crossing in at 4.2kHz for a smooth, extended high-frequency response to 25kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed-Box Enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e A non-ported cabinet produces controlled, accurate bass rolloff without port resonance — critical for close-wall installation where reflex-loaded designs would develop bass congestion and coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e186mm Cabinet Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e At just 186mm deep (plus 75mm for the mounting bracket), the AW1 mounts close to the wall surface with minimal protrusion, integrating unobtrusively into the room without the visual dominance of larger on-wall designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Format Home Theatre Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suitable for surround (5.1, 6.1, 7.1), height channel (Dolby Atmos), and full front left\/centre\/right channel duties — providing tonal consistency across all speaker positions when matched with A1, A2, Classic 4\/5, or Classic 3\/1 stereo models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV Receiver Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 8-ohm nominal impedance (minimum 6.2 ohms) with 84dB sensitivity is calibrated for easy drive from typical multi-channel AV receivers, which commonly operate at 50–100W per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBroadcast Reference Calibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each AW1 is calibrated and matched to broadcast reference standard at Spendor's UK facility — the same standard applied to all A-Line and Classic loudspeakers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and manufactured in the UK, with all drivers, crossovers, and cabinets produced in-house by Spendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way sealed on-wall loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid-Bass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm EP77 polymer cone, cast magnesium alloy chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22mm fluid-cooled polyamide dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55Hz to 25kHz (typical in-room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms (min 6.2 Ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 100 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed (non-ported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle pair recessed precision binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Dimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e305mm x 165mm x 186mm (excluding bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTotal Depth (inc. bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e261mm (186mm + 75mm bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5kg per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBracket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTilt\/swivel: +\/-18° tilt, 180° swivel (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Oak, Walnut, Oak, Satin White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Spendor AW1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AW1 is a compact 2-way sealed on-wall loudspeaker sharing the acoustic design of the Spendor A1 standmount, with a tilt\/swivel wall-mounting bracket (included) providing +\/-18° tilt and 180° swivel for precise listener aiming. It features a 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver and a 22mm fluid-cooled polyamide dome tweeter crossing at 4.2kHz, spanning 55Hz to 25kHz at 84dB sensitivity. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it is intended for use as a surround, height, or front channel speaker in home theatre systems, and pairs tonally with the Spendor A1, A2, Classic 4\/5, and Classic 3\/1 stereo speakers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow is the Spendor AW1 different from the Spendor A1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AW1 and A1 are acoustically identical — they share the same sealed enclosure, 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver, 22mm fluid-cooled tweeter, 4.2kHz crossover, and all measured specifications. The sole difference is that the AW1 comes with a factory-installed tilt\/swivel wall-mounting bracket rather than the A1's rubber feet for stand or shelf placement. This makes the AW1 the preferred choice for permanent wall installation in home theatre systems, while the A1 is better suited to stand or bookshelf use in a stereo listening setup. Both are manufactured to the same broadcast reference calibration standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Spendor AW1 be used as a front left and right speaker for music listening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AW1 is fully capable of front left and right stereo music duties and is marketed by Spendor for this application in addition to surround use. Its sealed-box design, EP77 polymer cone, and A1-derived crossover produce the natural, musical presentation that the A-Line range is known for. Close-wall mounting actually benefits its bass performance compared to free-space placement — the wall boundary reinforces bass loading in the sealed enclosure, partially compensating for the distance from the room's acoustic centre. For critical stereo listening, pairing two AW1s on the front wall at appropriate height — with the tilt bracket aimed at the seated listening position — will produce imaging and soundstaging comparable to the A1 standmount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the bracket specification and how is it installed?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AW1's supplied tilt\/swivel bracket provides +\/-18° of vertical tilt (allowing the speaker to aim up or down from horizontal) and 180° of horizontal swivel (allowing the speaker to face any direction across a full 180° arc). The bracket attaches to the rear of the AW1 cabinet at the factory and includes all necessary hardware for wall mounting. The total depth from wall to front of cabinet is 261mm (186mm cabinet depth plus 75mm bracket clearance). The bracket is designed for permanent installation; for temporary placement or repositioning, the swivel range provides sufficient adjustment without re-drilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat AV receiver power is needed to drive the Spendor AW1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AW1 requires an amplifier or AV receiver rated between 25 and 100 watts per channel into its stable 8-ohm load. At 84dB sensitivity, it is straightforward to drive for a typical home theatre AV receiver — most mid-range and high-end AV receivers rated 50 to 100W per channel will drive the AW1 effectively in surround and height channel roles. The AW1's impedance never drops below 6.2 ohms, which is well within the capability of virtually all AV receivers regardless of manufacturer impedance restrictions. For front left\/right stereo duties in a larger room at higher listening levels, a dedicated stereo amplifier or AV pre-power configuration of 50 to 100W provides more dynamic headroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Spendor AW1 in Buffalo, NY or the United States?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AW1 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA, an authorized Spendor dealer serving customers across the United States. Vinyl Sound carries the full Spendor A-Line and Classic range alongside AV receivers, amplifiers, and complete home theatre systems. Contact the Vinyl Sound team for current AW1 availability, finish options, and guidance on matching the AW1 with compatible Spendor stereo and centre channel speakers for a complete system build.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spendor","offers":[{"title":"Black Oak","offer_id":48572751020339,"sku":"","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":48572751053107,"sku":"","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":48572751085875,"sku":"","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":48572751118643,"sku":"","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/spendor-spendor-a1w-surround-speakers_1.jpg?v=1712422404"},{"product_id":"spendor-classic-4-5-loudspeaker","title":"Spendor Classic 4\/5 Loudspeaker","description":"\u003ch1\u003eSpendor Classic 4\/5 Loudspeaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5 is a 2-way sealed standmount loudspeaker from Spendor Audio Systems (Rotherham, England, UK), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The smallest and most compact model in the Spendor Classic series, the Classic 4\/5 combines a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm EP77 polymer cone mid\/bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a Kevlar composite stabiliser dome and a \u003cstrong\u003e22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e crossing at \u003cstrong\u003e4.2kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, spanning 55Hz to 25kHz at a sensitivity of \u003cstrong\u003e84dB\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 100 watts into a stable 8-ohm load, and awarded a perfect 5 Stars for Sound, Compatibility, and Build Quality by What Hi-Fi?, the Classic 4\/5 delivers the warmth, transparency, and natural tonal character of the BBC monitor tradition in a form that fits a shelf, a desktop, or dedicated stands in the smallest of listening rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe BBC Monitor Tradition in Its Most Compact Expression\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpendor was founded by Spencer Hughes, a BBC research engineer, and the Classic series embodies the direct continuation of the BBC's loudspeaker design philosophy — thin-walled, damped cabinets that manage resonance rather than eliminate it, paired with drivers engineered for natural, low-coloration midrange reproduction. The Classic 4\/5 is the most compact realisation of this philosophy in the current Classic range, and in two significant ways it is the most technically distinctive. First, it is the only model in the Classic series to use a sealed (non-ported) enclosure — a design choice that produces controlled, accurate bass rolloff without port resonance or turbulence, and makes the Classic 4\/5 the most placement-tolerant speaker in the range. Second, its 4.2kHz crossover point is set unusually high — higher than most two-way designs, which typically cross at 2 to 3kHz — meaning the 150mm EP77 mid\/bass driver handles the entire critical midrange band from 55Hz through to 4.2kHz entirely on its own, without the interference of a tweeter crossing in during the most acoustically sensitive part of the frequency range. As What Hi-Fi? observed, this design decision is \"likely to be a good thing.\" The BBC-derived thin-walled cabinet with targeted elastomer panel damping at specific positions delivers the Classic series' characteristic freedom from artificial brightness and over-blown bass — a presentation shaped by half a century of refinement rather than marketing trends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEP77 Polymer Cone with Kevlar Stabiliser Dome, Wide-Surround Tweeter, and Sealed Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Classic 4\/5's 150mm mid\/bass driver uses Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer cone augmented by a central Kevlar composite stabiliser dome — a fixed disc bonded to the centre of the moving cone that controls high-frequency breakup modes while the cone itself vibrates freely around it. This combination delivers low-coloration midrange reproduction across a wide frequency range without the mechanical resonances that affect conventional single-material cones at the top of their operating band. The driver is housed in a cast magnesium alloy chassis, naturally self-damping and significantly lighter than aluminium or steel alternatives. Above 4.2kHz, a 22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter takes over, its two-section construction — an inner dome for extended frequency response and an outer ring for wide dispersion — optimised for a smooth handoff at the unusually high crossover point. Connection is via a single pair of three-way binding posts on the rear — a clean, space-efficient implementation suited to the Classic 4\/5's compact form factor. The sealed cabinet uses a combination of thinner side and top panels typical of BBC construction with a thicker, more inert front baffle at the driver mounting points, and new elastomer damping material applied selectively for the 2017 Classic series overhaul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm EP77 Polymer Cone with Kevlar Stabiliser Dome:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer cone with a fixed central Kevlar composite stabiliser dome delivers low-coloration, low-distortion midrange and bass reproduction, with the stabiliser controlling high-frequency breakup while the cone vibrates freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed-Box Enclosure:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Classic 4\/5 is the only sealed-box design in the Spendor Classic standmount range, producing controlled, accurate bass rolloff without port resonance or turbulence — making it the most placement-tolerant and room-friendly speaker in the Classic lineup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh 4.2kHz Crossover Point:\u003c\/strong\u003e An unusually high crossover frequency — well above the typical 2–3kHz range — allows the 150mm EP77 driver to handle the full critical midrange band alone, uninterrupted by a tweeter crossing in during the most acoustically sensitive region of the frequency spectrum.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22mm Wide-Surround Two-Section Polyamide Dome Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A two-part tweeter design — inner dome for extended high-frequency response, outer ring for wide dispersion — is optimised for a smooth handoff at the high 4.2kHz crossover point, producing consistent off-axis performance over a broad listening area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBBC-Heritage Thin-Walled Damped Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thinner side and top panels with targeted elastomer damping at specific positions manage resonances in the BBC tradition, while a thicker front baffle provides rigidity at driver mounting points — producing the Classic series' characteristic natural, non-fatiguing presentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCast Magnesium Alloy Driver Chassis:\u003c\/strong\u003e The mid\/bass driver chassis is machined from cast magnesium alloy — lighter, stronger, and more self-damping than aluminium or steel — minimising unwanted vibrations transmitted from the driver to the cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShelf, Desktop, or Stand-Mount Versatility:\u003c\/strong\u003e At just 12\" tall and 7\" wide, the Classic 4\/5 fits on a bookshelf, desktop, or dedicated speaker stands, and its sealed-box enclosure makes it less sensitive to boundary reinforcement than ported designs of comparable bass extension.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan UK Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every Classic 4\/5 is designed, manufactured, and assembled entirely in the UK — including drivers, crossover, and cabinet — by hand in a process Spendor notes takes a full six days per pair.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way sealed standmount loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass\/Mid Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.9\" (150mm) EP77 polymer cone with Kevlar composite stabiliser dome, cast magnesium alloy chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.87\" (22mm) wide-surround polyamide dome (two-section design)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55Hz to 25kHz (typical in-room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms (min 6.6 Ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 100 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e84dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.2kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed (non-ported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle pair three-way binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12\" x 7\" x 6\" (308 x 188 x 165mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11 lbs (5kg) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCherry, Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShelf, desktop, or dedicated speaker stands\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Critical Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Hi-Fi? — 5 Stars (Perfect Score)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5 Stars for Sound, 5 Stars for Compatibility, and 5 Stars for Build Quality. \"The smallest Classics are a hugely capable pair of speakers.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHi-Fi Choice\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full review in Issue 470, praising the EP77 polymer driver and BBC-heritage cabinet engineering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStereoNET Australia\u003c\/strong\u003e: Full review, noting \"a distinctively Spendor purity of tone\" and \"very natural midband largely devoid of colouration.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAVForums\u003c\/strong\u003e: Reviewed and featured on Spendor's press page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLite Magazin (Germany)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Vintage design, modern technology \u0026amp; excellent sound.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHiFi Stars (Germany), Haute Fidélité (France), Hi-Fi i Muzyka (Poland)\u003c\/strong\u003e: All reviewed and featured by Spendor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Spendor Classic 4\/5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5 is a 2-way sealed standmount loudspeaker — the smallest model in the Classic series — featuring a 150mm EP77 polymer cone with Kevlar composite stabiliser dome and a 22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter crossing at 4.2kHz. It spans 55Hz to 25kHz at 84dB sensitivity and was awarded a perfect 5 Stars across Sound, Compatibility, and Build Quality by What Hi-Fi?. Manufactured entirely in the UK with artisan hand-assembly, it is the most compact and placement-versatile model in the Classic lineup, compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 100 watts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Spendor Classic 4\/5 compare to the Spendor Classic 3\/1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5 and Classic 3\/1 are the two smallest standmounts in the Classic series, but differ in enclosure type, driver size, and bass extension. The Classic 4\/5 is a sealed-box design with a 150mm bass\/mid driver rated to 55Hz in-room, weighing just 11 lbs — the most compact and placement-tolerant speaker in the range. The Classic 3\/1 is a rear-ported design with an 18cm (180mm) driver rated to 40Hz — substantially deeper bass extension at the cost of greater sensitivity to rear-wall proximity. Both use the EP77 polymer cone driver family and BBC-heritage cabinet construction. The Classic 4\/5 suits the smallest rooms and desktop\/shelf situations where the Classic 3\/1's rear port would interact awkwardly with boundaries; the Classic 3\/1 suits small to medium rooms where deeper bass extension is needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Spendor Classic 4\/5 compare to the Harbeth P3ESR XD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5 and Harbeth P3ESR XD are the two most prominent BBC-heritage sealed-box compact standmounts in production, both inspired by the original BBC LS3\/5a monitor. Both use thin-walled BBC-derived cabinet construction, sealed-box loading, and proprietary polymer cone mid\/bass drivers. The Classic 4\/5 uses Spendor's EP77 polymer with a Kevlar stabiliser dome and crosses at 4.2kHz; the P3ESR XD uses Harbeth's RADIAL2 polypropylene cone crossing at a lower point, giving the tweeter more midrange responsibilities. The Classic 4\/5 is slightly more sensitive (84dB vs 83.5dB) and fractionally larger. Both are 8-ohm designs with similar power handling. Sonically, the P3ESR XD has a slightly warmer, more lush midrange tonal character; the Classic 4\/5 offers a somewhat cleaner, more transparent upper midrange with the Kevlar stabiliser dome contributing additional control at the top of the cone's operating range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier works best with the Spendor Classic 4\/5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5 accepts amplifiers from 25 to 100 watts into its 8-ohm nominal load. At 84dB sensitivity it is the least efficient speaker in the Classic range, so a quality amplifier of 40 to 80 watts will give better results than a very low-powered design in typical domestic rooms. StereoNET's reviewer found both a 100W solid-state integrated amplifier and a 48W single-ended triode tube amplifier worked very well, with the speaker revealing the distinct tonal characters of each. A quality 30W to 50W push-pull EL34 or KT88 tube amplifier is an excellent match given the Classic 4\/5's smooth impedance curve and BBC-heritage musical character. Naim, Rega, Cambridge Audio, or Hegel integrated amplifiers of 40–80W are reliable solid-state pairings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Spendor Classic 4\/5 be placed on a bookshelf or near a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5's sealed-box enclosure makes it the most placement-tolerant speaker in the Classic range. Without a port to create boundary-induced bass congestion, it can be placed on a bookshelf, close to a rear wall, or on a desktop without the bass build-up that affects reflex-loaded speakers in similar positions. What Hi-Fi? specifically noted the Classic 4\/5 as \"unfussy in nature\" — a characterisation that reflects both its tonal balance and its placement flexibility. For optimal imaging and soundstaging, placing the speaker on dedicated stands at a slight distance from boundaries is still recommended; but for real-world living situations, the Classic 4\/5 handles difficult placement far better than most audiophile speakers of comparable quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Spendor Classic 4\/5 in Buffalo, NY or the United States?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor Classic 4\/5 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA, an authorized Spendor dealer serving customers across the United States. Vinyl Sound carries the full Spendor Classic range alongside amplifiers, stands, and source components. 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The flagship of Dynaudio's Emit series, it features a \u003cstrong\u003e28mm Cerotar soft-dome tweeter with Hexis\u003c\/strong\u003e, a dedicated 15cm MSP midrange driver derived from the Evoke and Contour ranges, and twin 18cm MSP woofers with copper voice coils and dual-stacked magnet systems. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, IEC power handling is \u003cstrong\u003e240W\u003c\/strong\u003e, and frequency response extends from \u003cstrong\u003e33 Hz to 25 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e. A hybrid three-way crossover with separate first, second, and fourth-order topologies for each driver type is tuned at 540 Hz and 4,400 Hz. The Emit 50 is sold as a pair and designed for medium to large rooms in stereo two-channel or multi-channel home cinema configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCerotar Tweeter with Hexis and Dedicated Midrange Driver\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emit 50 carries the full Cerotar tweeter from Dynaudio's Evoke series, drawing on technologies from the Special Forty anniversary speaker, the Confidence flagship range, and the Core professional studio monitor line. The 28mm coated fabric soft-dome diaphragm is paired with the Hexis inner dome, a static, dimpled secondary dome positioned immediately behind the playing surface. Hexis prevents rear-wave reflections from forming inside the tweeter dome cavity and interfering with the front wave, suppressing frequency response irregularities and reducing listening fatigue at extended volumes. The Cerotar's Ferrite+ strontium carbonate ceramic magnet provides maximum sensitivity and honest, natural high-frequency reproduction that scales gracefully from low-level listening to high-output cinema use. The crossover assigns the tweeter a first-order network, the shallowest slope topology, chosen because the oversized Cerotar dome can be operated closer to its natural roll-off without the steep filtering that would compromise transient accuracy. Below the tweeter, a dedicated 15cm MSP midrange driver is exclusive to the Emit 50 within the Emit series, derived from the version Dynaudio used in the Evoke range, which itself traces directly to the high-end Contour series. This driver uses a ferrite ceramic magnet, a short 38mm-diameter aluminium voice coil specifically optimised for midrange performance, and a lightweight surround for high-speed, precise response through vocals, strings, and wind instruments. Its crossover uses a second-order network, balancing roll-off steepness with phase behaviour through the critical midrange band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual 18cm MSP Woofers with Copper Voice Coils and Dual-Stacked Magnets\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emit 50's two 18cm woofers are purpose-built for bass-only duty, sharing MSP cone construction with the rest of the Emit family but using copper voice coils rather than the aluminium units in the midrange driver. Copper's higher mass is deliberately chosen here: as dedicated bass-only drivers, the woofers benefit from greater moving mass for more outright punch and low-frequency authority, without the speed penalty that heavier coils would impose on a midrange unit. Each woofer uses a dual-stacked magnet system, oriented to concentrate its magnetic energy directly into the voice coil for maximum motor force and current-handling capability. One-piece MSP cone construction, with an integrated dust cap, ensures rigid mechanical coupling between the diaphragm and the voice-coil former, minimising unwanted deformation and resonance at high excursion. The fourth-order crossover topology for the woofers provides a steep roll-off above 540 Hz, keeping the bass drivers well clear of the midrange band and preventing the overlap distortion that shallower woofer filters can introduce. The rear cabinet features dual-flared bass reflex ports, extending bass response to 33 Hz, equal to the rated lower cutoff of the Contour 60i and Confidence 60 passive speakers from Dynaudio's higher series. The 18mm MDF cabinet is internally damped with tuned polyester material selected specifically for this application, providing a stable, low-resonance enclosure for all three drivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCerotar Tweeter with Hexis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dynaudio's 28mm coated soft-dome tweeter from the Evoke series, drawing on Special Forty, Confidence, and Core technologies, featuring the Hexis inner dome for resonance suppression and a Ferrite+ strontium carbonate ceramic magnet for natural, fatigue-free treble.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated 15cm MSP Midrange Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e An Emit 50-exclusive midrange unit derived from the Evoke and Contour ranges, with a ferrite ceramic magnet, short 38mm aluminium voice coil, and lightweight surround for fast, precise midrange reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 18cm MSP Woofers with Copper Voice Coils:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two bass-only drivers with heavier copper voice coils and dual-stacked magnet systems for maximum low-frequency punch and authority, extending bass to 33 Hz in a rear double-flared bass reflex cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHybrid Three-Way Crossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e A purpose-designed crossover at 540 Hz and 4,400 Hz using separate first-order, second-order, and fourth-order filter topologies for the tweeter, midrange, and woofers respectively, each chosen to optimise the performance of its assigned driver rather than applying a single universal topology.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e33 Hz Bass Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e Matches the rated lower cutoff of Dynaudio's Contour 60i and Confidence 60 passive floorstanders, achieved through the dual-port bass reflex cabinet, copper voice-coil woofers, and dual-stacked magnet systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-Piece MSP Cone Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e All three drivers use single-piece MSP cone diaphragms with integrated dust caps, maximising rigidity and the mechanical coupling between cone and voice-coil former for reduced distortion and sharper transient detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18mm MDF Cabinet with Tuned Damping:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabinet walls built from 18mm MDF, internally damped with tuned polyester material selected specifically for this enclosure, designed and voiced at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility in Denmark.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a Pair:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Emit 50 is listed and sold as a stereo pair for two-channel or multi-channel home cinema use, compatible with the Emit 30 centre channel and Emit 10 or Emit 20 surrounds for a full Emit multi-channel system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Finish Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black laminate, White laminate, and Walnut laminate, with black magnetic grilles included as standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloorstanding, three-way\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x bass reflex, rear double-flared port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28mm Cerotar soft dome with Hexis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15cm MSP, ferrite ceramic magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWoofers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 18cm MSP, copper voice coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way hybrid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540 Hz \/ 4,400 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Topology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1st order tweeter, 2nd order midrange, 4th order woofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86 dB @ 2.83V\/1m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRated Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIEC Power Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e240W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e33 Hz to 25 kHz (+\/-3 dB) \/ 28 Hz to 35 kHz (-6 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack laminate, White laminate, Walnut laminate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack magnetic (included)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e205 x 1140 x 311.5 mm \/ 8.1 x 44.9 x 12.3 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions incl. feet\/grille\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e302.2 x 1186.5 x 376 mm \/ 11.9 x 46.7 x 14.8 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25.96 kg \/ 57.2 lbs per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and tuned in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDenmark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Dynaudio Emit 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Emit 50 is a three-way floorstanding loudspeaker sold as a pair, designed and tuned in Denmark as the flagship of Dynaudio's Emit series. It features a 28mm Cerotar tweeter with Hexis, a dedicated 15cm MSP midrange driver from the Evoke and Contour lineage, and twin 18cm MSP woofers with copper voice coils and dual-stacked magnets. Sensitivity is 86 dB, impedance is 4 ohms, power handling is 240W IEC, and frequency response extends from 33 Hz to 25 kHz. All drivers are voiced and measured at Dynaudio's Jupiter acoustic measurement facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Dynaudio Emit 50 compare to the Klipsch RP-8000F II or Polk Audio Reserve R700?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Emit 50, Klipsch RP-8000F II, and Polk Audio Reserve R700 are three-way floorstanders in an overlapping price segment but with fundamentally different design philosophies. The Klipsch RP-8000F II uses a Tractrix horn-loaded compression tweeter and dual 8-inch Cerametallic woofers, delivering high sensitivity around 98 dB for high-efficiency amplifier pairings and a forward, dynamic presentation. The Polk Reserve R700 uses the Pinnacle Ring Radiator tweeter and a 1-inch StereoHeight driver, with a focus on wide dispersion and height-channel compatibility. The Emit 50 differentiates itself with its hybrid three-way crossover using separate filter topologies per driver, a dedicated midrange unit traceable to the Contour series, and the Cerotar tweeter with Hexis from the Confidence line, prioritising tonal accuracy, low distortion, and natural midrange reproduction over maximum sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the hybrid crossover in the Emit 50 and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emit 50's crossover uses three different filter topologies rather than applying a single standard design across all three drivers. The tweeter uses a first-order (6 dB per octave) network for minimal phase shift and the most natural transient behaviour through the high frequencies. The midrange uses a second-order (12 dB per octave) network for a balanced roll-off appropriate to its operating band. The woofers use a fourth-order (24 dB per octave) Linkwitz-Riley-style topology for a steep cut above 540 Hz, keeping bass-driver output well clear of the midrange band where it would cause overlap distortion. Using separate topologies for each driver section rather than a single universal approach allows Dynaudio's engineers to optimise phase and frequency behaviour for each driver individually, rather than compromising all three for the sake of engineering simplicity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier does the Dynaudio Emit 50 work best with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emit 50 is rated at 4 ohms with 86 dB sensitivity and 240W IEC power handling, making it best suited to a solid-state integrated amplifier capable of delivering stable current into a 4-ohm load. A minimum of 80W into 4 ohms is recommended for medium to large rooms, with more headroom beneficial for cinema-level listening levels. Integrated amplifiers from NAD, Cambridge Audio, Rotel, or Yamaha at appropriate power ratings are all well-matched choices. Because the Emit 50's sensitivity is on the lower side, budget or vintage receivers with limited current delivery may feel underpowered in larger rooms at higher volumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Dynaudio Emit 50 be used in a home cinema system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, the Emit 50 is specifically designed for both stereo two-channel listening and multi-channel home cinema use in medium to large rooms. It is compatible with other speakers in the Emit range, including the Emit 30 centre channel and Emit 10 or Emit 20 bookshelf models as surrounds, for a full Emit multi-channel system with consistent Cerotar tweeter voicing across all channels. Its 33 Hz bass extension and 240W IEC power handling make it capable of delivering cinema-level dynamics without a subwoofer in many medium-sized rooms, though a Dynaudio Sub 3 or Sub 6 can be added for reinforcement in larger spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Dynaudio Emit 50 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Emit 50 is available as a pair at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. Vinyl Sound is an authorized Dynaudio 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 system matching for stereo or home cinema configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Emit 50 differ from the Evoke 50?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Dynaudio Evoke 50 and Emit 50 are both three-way floorstanders with dedicated midrange drivers and twin 18cm woofers, but the Evoke 50 sits in a higher tier with a more extensive specification. The Evoke 50 uses MSP woofers with longer-throw Contour-derived surrounds, a midrange driver directly from the Contour range, three-stage adjustable rear bass ports, and a cabinet built to Dynaudio's furniture-grade finishing standards. The Emit 50 uses a midrange driver derived from the Evoke range rather than directly from the Contour, copper voice-coil woofers with dual-stacked magnets in a fixed-port enclosure, and three laminate finishes rather than the Evoke's veneer and high-gloss lacquer options. Both use the same Cerotar tweeter with Hexis. The Emit 50 reaches 33 Hz, one hertz deeper than the Evoke 50's 35 Hz, and represents the more accessible entry point into Dynaudio's three-way floorstander lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dynaudio","offers":[{"title":"White","offer_id":48574821630259,"sku":"EMIT 50 W","price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black","offer_id":48574821663027,"sku":"EMIT 50 B","price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":48574821695795,"sku":"EMIT 50 W","price":2249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/Dynaudio_Emit30_Walnut_Front_Angle-vinylsound.jpg?v=1712438743"},{"product_id":"rega-aya-floorstanding-loudspeakers","title":"Rega Aya Floorstanding Loudspeakers","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":269}'\u003eRega Aya Floorstanding Loudspeakers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section product-intro\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":198,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-container\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":198,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-x grid-padding-x\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":198,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-10 large-offset-1 xlarge-8 xlarge-offset-2 xxlarge-5 xxlarge-offset-1 xxxlarge-5 xxxlarge-offset-1 cell product-intro__content\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":163,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"valign--outer\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":163,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"valign--inner\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":45,\"w\":560,\"h\":163,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":305}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"intro\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":90,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":350}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":90,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":350}'\u003eDeveloped over ten years by a team of Rega designers headed up by our founder Roy Gandy, the AYA loudspeakers promise to deliver a detailed, balanced performance no matter which genre of music you decide to play. Using Rega designed, handmade drivers, coupled with our ZRR high frequency tweeter and a new crossover, our engineers have fine-tuned every aspect to deliver the best possible performance. 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Housed in a unique, UK manufactured cabinet moulded from GRC, (glass reinforced cement) the glass fibres that make up the construction reduce the weight whilst increasing the structural integrity of this 2.5 way band pass design. This technique creates the perfect loudspeaker enclosure that enhances performance whilst offering exceptional value for money. Thanks to the combination of the new enclosure and drive unit configuration, the AYA loudspeakers deliver a tight accurate bass response and the Rega signature midrange and detailed highs. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":472,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":732}'\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"large-10 large-offset-1 xlarge-8 xlarge-offset-2 xxlarge-4 xxlarge-offset-0 xxxlarge-4 xxxxlarge-offset-1 cell\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":508,\"w\":560,\"h\":233,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":768}'\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading-5 uppercase\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":508,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":768}'\u003eKEY FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"bullet-list green-bullets\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":551,\"w\":560,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":811}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":551,\"w\":520,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":468,\"abs_y\":811}'\u003eCustom GRC cabinet (glass 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large-offset-1 xlarge-8 xlarge-offset-2 xxlarge-6 xxlarge-offset-0 cell\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":848,\"w\":560,\"h\":723,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1108}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":848,\"w\":560,\"h\":723,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1108}'\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xxxlarge-6 cell module-2-content\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":848,\"w\":560,\"h\":306,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1108}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":848,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1108}'\u003eIf Rega was to continue with our customer promise to deliver exceptional performance and value for money, the ever-increasing cost of real wood veneered MDF cabinets meant we had no choice but to investigate other options. After a decade of trials and development, the AYA loudspeakers are housed in a unique, UK manufactured cabinet moulded from glass-reinforced cement. The glass fibres that make up the construction reduce the weight whilst increasing the structural integrity of this 2.5 way band pass enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":982,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1242}'\u003eThis technique creates the perfect loudspeaker enclosure that enhances performance whilst offering exceptional value for money. The process of moulding the AYA loudspeaker cabinets was developed alongside a UK-based company who are best known for bespoke concrete furniture and installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1076,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1336}'\u003eRega fans out there will know that we have always questioned the marketing and science surrounding turntables. Experiments and research have allowed us to debunk most commonly held beliefs and use real engineering to produce world beating sound quality at sensible prices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xxxlarge-6 cell module-2-content\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1171,\"w\":560,\"h\":400,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1431}'\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1171,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1431}'\u003eHowever, the loudspeaker market is very different because a valid scientific and engineering discipline exists which in turn has created hundreds of competitors in the loudspeaker marketplace. The success of many loudspeakers depends on powerful marketing, eye watering advertising budgets (of which Rega spends zero) and financial inducements to retailers. The funds that most loudspeaker companies would spend on marketing, Rega has put it all into research and development to achieve a totally unique cabinet construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1324,\"w\":560,\"h\":117,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1584}'\u003e*Loudspeaker grilles are available as an optional extra and will be supplied separately. To keep costs as low as possible and avoid unnecessary waste, we have chosen not to include the grilles as standard as the majority of customers choose not to use them. These grilles are simple attached by magnet to the front plate screws to prevent  cone or tweeter damage. They are covered in quality speaker cloth material minimising any impact a fitted grille may have. Images of the grille are available in the gallery section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1458,\"w\":560,\"h\":78,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":1718}'\u003eNot unlike real wood veneer, GRC has its own characteristics. Each cabinet will be uniquely different due to the manufacturing process. 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bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1927,\"w\":106,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":2187}'\u003ePower handling:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110W per channel (dependent on amplification).\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1947,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":2207}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1947,\"w\":160,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":2207}'\u003eDimensions (W x H x D):\u003c\/strong\u003e 258 x 871 x 215mm (10.2 x 34.3 x 8.5in)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdt bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1966,\"w\":560,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":2226}'\u003e\n\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1966,\"w\":96,\"h\":18,\"abs_x\":428,\"abs_y\":2226}'\u003eWeight (each):\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.1 Kg (31.1Ibs)\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Rega","offers":[{"title":"Steel 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Wharfedale speakers. Taking inspiration from the flagship ELYSIAN series through fit, finish and technological derivatives, AURA is another boundary-breaking model that challenges the norms of value while delivering all the detail, energy and thrill of your music collection with a class-leading performance but with a class-defying price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAURA AMT\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eEquipped with the now world-famous Wharfedale AMT transducer, each AURA model emits breathtaking high-frequency definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eUnlike conventional dome or other ribbon and planar diaphragms, the Wharfedale AMT high-frequency transducer does not move forwards and backwards like a piston. It is, therefore, not constrained by the mass of its diaphragm, with the attendant blurring of transient response. Instead, the diaphragm is folded and carries conductive elements immersed in an immensely strong magnetic field. Not only is this an efficient way of moving air, but it is also highly accurate as the diaphragm is under close control of the motor system at all times. The result is a wide bandwidth transducer that achieves extremely low distortion and extraordinary musical detail, with scintillating speed and dynamic ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1684146970402 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1684146970402\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684155114733\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA Cones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eAs Wharfedale engineers found when designing the flagship ELYSIAN series, the transient accuracy and efficiency of the AMT need to be matched by the midrange and bass drivers for a seamless audio performance. Accordingly, AURA also uses a proprietary woven glass fibre matrix diaphragm for the midrange and bass cones terminated by high-flexibility rubber surrounds. The voice coils driving the cones are immersed in high flux magnetic fields, with eddy currents and inductance controlled by copper-clad pole pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eThese low-distortion motor systems are mounted on die-cast aluminium chassis, each fixed to the cabinet by six high-tensile bolts to maintain the rigidity of the structure and provide an accurate transient response. The rubber trim rings surrounding each chassis are not just a decorative feature but also control any resonance occurring at the junction of the aluminium chassis and wood cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1690210396695\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1684155155483 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1684155155483\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"shortcode-wrapper shortcode-spacer clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"spacer\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684158020256\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eSLPP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eWharfedale’s SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port) bass reflex design was developed from the original idea of Gilbert Briggs, the entrepreneur who set up and ran Wharfedale from 1932 to 1964. In the AURA series, the high-pressure, high-velocity airflow from a downward-facing port is better matched to the low air pressure in the room by distributing the airflow through a series of slot ports in the plinth. This porting reduces unwanted turbulence from the port and improves the efficiency of the bass reflex system – another now design staple of the Wharfedale brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1676904691269 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1676904691269\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1684156479693\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684158001807\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA Crossover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eThe crossover is at the heart of every loudspeaker, weaving the overall performance into a ‘sum-of-all-parts’. Wharfedale were one of the first domestic speaker manufacturers to utilise a crossover to divide the frequency band between drive units that were each optimised for bass, midrange and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eWith 90 years of learning, not to mention the benefit of having one of the world’s most respected crossover architects leading the development, in the form of Peter Comeau, IAG’s Director of Acoustic Design, the sophisticated crossover networks are fine-tuned over hundreds of hours of listening tests to ensure a seamless blend between the drive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eAs with all Wharfedale series, only the highest grade, acoustically transparent components are used throughout the crossover network, ensuring all the musical detail is heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1684155230746\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1677073497857 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1677073497857\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1683810453426\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eAURA cabinets are, in many ways, a work of art. Available in Black, White and a feature-grained Walnut natural wood veneer, each cabinet is then lacquered and polished to present a beautiful piece of furniture you will be proud to have in your home, akin to that of the significantly higher priced ELYSIAN series. The smooth curves of the cabinet are more than just eye-catching. They help to disperse the acoustic output of the drive units smoothly into the room without undesirable reflections from otherwise sharp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eUnderneath the polished lacquers lie cabinet walls built from multiple layers of differing woods, designed to reduce panel resonance below audibility. This multi-layer construction, PROS (Panel Resonance Optimisation System), has a further benefit – it inhibits the leakage of unwanted sound energy from inside the cabinet, which would otherwise interfere with the forward output of the drive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1677074120147 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1677074120147\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1683810511208\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA in Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eThe Wharfedale AURA series comes in the form of AURA 1 and 2 stand-mount options. Each is offered with optional but suitably striking, custom-engineered stands. Like the speakers they present, the AURA stands use the finest materials, such as dark chrome trims matching and exemplifying the attention to detail and sheer quality of the build on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFloorstanding options of AURA 3 and 4 are accompanied by centre channels in AURA C and the more compact AURA CS for pulsating, thoroughly entertaining home theatre configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eBased on the recent award-winning history of Wharfedale Diamond 12, EVO4 and the industry-revered ELYSIAN series, Wharfedale AURA confidently ventures into a new territory and segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"title\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1676998462988 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1676998462988\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1690493485993\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-138\" id=\"tablepress-138\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e2 - 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Taking inspiration from the flagship ELYSIAN series through fit, finish and technological derivatives, AURA is another boundary-breaking model that challenges the norms of value while delivering all the detail, energy and thrill of your music collection with a class-leading performance but with a class-defying price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"main-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"row main-row fullwidth\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"post-16265 page type-page status-publish hentry\" id=\"page-16265\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"hb-main-content col-12\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1684146947226 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1684146947226\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684146784129\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA AMT\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eEquipped with the now world-famous Wharfedale AMT transducer, each AURA model emits breathtaking high-frequency definition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eUnlike conventional dome or other ribbon and planar diaphragms, the Wharfedale AMT high-frequency transducer does not move forwards and backwards like a piston. It is, therefore, not constrained by the mass of its diaphragm, with the attendant blurring of transient response. Instead, the diaphragm is folded and carries conductive elements immersed in an immensely strong magnetic field. Not only is this an efficient way of moving air, but it is also highly accurate as the diaphragm is under close control of the motor system at all times. The result is a wide bandwidth transducer that achieves extremely low distortion and extraordinary musical detail, with scintillating speed and dynamic ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1684146970402 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1684146970402\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684155114733\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA Cones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eAs Wharfedale engineers found when designing the flagship ELYSIAN series, the transient accuracy and efficiency of the AMT need to be matched by the midrange and bass drivers for a seamless audio performance. Accordingly, AURA also uses a proprietary woven glass fibre matrix diaphragm for the midrange and bass cones terminated by high-flexibility rubber surrounds. The voice coils driving the cones are immersed in high flux magnetic fields, with eddy currents and inductance controlled by copper-clad pole pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eThese low-distortion motor systems are mounted on die-cast aluminium chassis, each fixed to the cabinet by six high-tensile bolts to maintain the rigidity of the structure and provide an accurate transient response. The rubber trim rings surrounding each chassis are not just a decorative feature but also control any resonance occurring at the junction of the aluminium chassis and wood cabinet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1690367515352\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1684155155483 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1684155155483\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684158020256\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eSLPP\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eWharfedale’s SLPP (Slot Loaded Profiled Port) bass reflex design was developed from the original idea of Gilbert Briggs, the entrepreneur who set up and ran Wharfedale from 1932 to 1964. In the AURA series, the high-pressure, high-velocity airflow from a downward-facing port is better matched to the low air pressure in the room by distributing the airflow through a series of slot ports in the plinth. This porting reduces unwanted turbulence from the port and improves the efficiency of the bass reflex system – another now design staple of the Wharfedale brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1676904691269 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1676904691269\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1684156479693\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1684158001807\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA Crossover\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eThe crossover is at the heart of every loudspeaker, weaving the overall performance into a ‘sum-of-all-parts’. Wharfedale were one of the first domestic speaker manufacturers to utilise a crossover to divide the frequency band between drive units that were each optimised for bass, midrange and treble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eWith 90 years of learning, not to mention the benefit of having one of the world’s most respected crossover architects leading the development, in the form of Peter Comeau, IAG’s Director of Acoustic Design, the sophisticated crossover networks are fine-tuned over hundreds of hours of listening tests to ensure a seamless blend between the drive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eAs with all Wharfedale series, only the highest grade, acoustically transparent components are used throughout the crossover network, ensuring all the musical detail is heard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1689192296808\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1677073497857 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1677073497857\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1683810453426\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA Cabinet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eAURA cabinets are, in many ways, a work of art. Available in Black, White and a feature-grained Walnut natural wood veneer, each cabinet is then lacquered and polished to present a beautiful piece of furniture you will be proud to have in your home, akin to that of the significantly higher priced ELYSIAN series. The smooth curves of the cabinet are more than just eye-catching. They help to disperse the acoustic output of the drive units smoothly into the room without undesirable reflections from otherwise sharp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eUnderneath the polished lacquers lie cabinet walls built from multiple layers of differing woods, designed to reduce panel resonance below audibility. This multi-layer construction, PROS (Panel Resonance Optimisation System), has a further benefit – it inhibits the leakage of unwanted sound energy from inside the cabinet, which would otherwise interfere with the forward output of the drive units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1677074120147 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1677074120147\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1683810511208\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eAURA in Application\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eThe Wharfedale AURA series comes in the form of AURA 1 and 2 stand-mount options. Each is offered with optional but suitably striking, custom-engineered stands. Like the speakers they present, the AURA stands use the finest materials, such as dark chrome trims matching and exemplifying the attention to detail and sheer quality of the build on offer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eFloorstanding options of AURA 3 and 4 are accompanied by centre channels in AURA C and the more compact AURA CS for pulsating, thoroughly entertaining home theatre configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003eBased on the recent award-winning history of Wharfedale Diamond 12, EVO4 and the industry-revered ELYSIAN series, Wharfedale AURA confidently ventures into a new territory and segment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"title\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1676998462988 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1676998462988\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1690493570871\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-139\" id=\"tablepress-139\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"row-1 odd\"\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-1\"\u003eGeneral Description\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"column-2\"\u003e3 - 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Part of Spendor's A-Line theatre range, the AC2 pairs an \u003cstrong\u003e18cm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e22mm polyamide dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e in a sealed cabinet crossing at \u003cstrong\u003e3.9kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e, spanning 49Hz to 25kHz at a sensitivity of \u003cstrong\u003e86dB\u003c\/strong\u003e. Compatible with amplifiers and AV receivers from 25 to 125 watts into a stable 8-ohm load, the AC2 delivers vocal clarity, consistent off-axis sonics, and close-wall placement flexibility that make it the ideal centre channel companion to the Spendor A2, A4, A7, Classic 3\/1, and Classic 2\/3 stereo speakers. Designed and manufactured in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA-Line Centre Channel: Consistent Vocals, Sealed Bass, and System Matching\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 sits within the A-Line family — the same range as the AW1 on-wall speaker and the A2 through A7 floorstanders — bringing the A-Line's characteristic energetic, articulate, and musically engaging presentation into a dedicated horizontal centre channel format. Its sealed-box enclosure with internal proprietary Dynamic Damping technology delivers the compact footprint and close-wall placement tolerance that home theatre installations demand, while producing the taut, controlled bass extension to 49Hz that allows the AC2 to hold its own alongside A-Line and Classic series stereo speakers in left\/centre\/right configurations without a separate centre subwoofer in most systems. The 18cm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver — Spendor's proprietary engineering polymer formulation in a cast magnesium alloy chassis with high-efficiency motor system and optimised electro-dynamic damping — is the same driver family used across the A-Line, D-Line, and Classic ranges, providing the natural, low-coloration midrange character that defines Spendor loudspeakers. At just 165mm tall and 470mm wide, the AC2's low modern cabinet profile fits discreetly below or above a flat-panel display on most AV furniture without visual disruption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eEP77 Polymer Cone, Polyamide Dome Tweeter, and Placement Flexibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe AC2's 18cm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver crosses to the 22mm polyamide dome tweeter at 3.9kHz — a relatively high crossover point that leaves the EP77 cone in exclusive control of the critical midrange band where dialogue, vocals, and instrumental detail live, without the interference of a tweeter crossing in during the most acoustically sensitive part of the frequency range. The 22mm dome's wide-surround geometry produces consistent off-axis dispersion across the listening width of a typical home theatre room, ensuring vocals remain tonally coherent whether the listener is seated on-axis with the centre speaker or at an angle toward the room's side walls. The sealed cabinet with proprietary Dynamic Damping eliminates port noise at sustained drive levels — important for a centre channel driven at full programme level during action sequences — and makes the AC2 genuinely tolerant of rear-wall and shelf placement without the bass coloration that ported centre speakers develop in boundary-adjacent positions. A single pair of recessed precision binding posts provides clean connection for both AV receiver centre channel outputs and stand-alone amplifier configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18cm EP77 Polymer Cone Mid-Bass Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spendor's proprietary engineering polymer cone in a cast magnesium alloy chassis with high-efficiency motor system and optimised electro-dynamic damping delivers natural, low-coloration vocal and midrange reproduction consistent with the full A-Line and Classic speaker families.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22mm Wide-Surround Polyamide Dome Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e A wide-surround dome provides consistent off-axis high-frequency dispersion across the listening width of a home theatre room, maintaining tonal coherence for listeners seated at angles to the centre speaker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed Cabinet with Dynamic Damping:\u003c\/strong\u003e A non-ported enclosure with proprietary Dynamic Damping polymer inserts delivers close-wall placement tolerance and elimination of port noise at high drive levels — critical for sustained home cinema programme at 100 watts unclipped.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3.9kHz Crossover Frequency:\u003c\/strong\u003e A high crossover point places the EP77 polymer cone in exclusive control of the vocal midrange band, minimising intermodulation distortion in the frequency range most critical to dialogue intelligibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA-Line System Matching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Voiced to tonally match the A2, A4, and A7 floorstanders and the Classic 3\/1 and Classic 2\/3 standmounts — sharing the EP77 polymer cone driver family for consistent tonal character across all front channels in a multi-channel system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLow-Profile Cabinet Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 165mm tall and 470mm wide, the AC2's modern horizontal format fits on virtually any AV furniture shelf below or above a flat-panel display without visual dominance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAV Receiver Friendly:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 8-ohm nominal impedance (minimum 6.6 ohms) with 86dB sensitivity is calibrated for easy drive from typical multi-channel AV receivers rated 25–125 watts per channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUK Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed and manufactured in the UK, with all drivers, crossovers, and cabinets produced in-house by Spendor to broadcast reference standard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way sealed centre channel loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass\/Mid Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18cm EP77 polymer cone, cast magnesium alloy chassis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHF Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22mm polyamide dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e49Hz to 25kHz (typical in-room)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms (min 6.6 Ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 to 125 watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 watts unclipped programme\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86dB (1W\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed cabinet with internal proprietary Dynamic Damping\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle pair recessed precision binding posts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e165mm x 470mm x 274mm (excluding terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9kg per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBlack Oak, Walnut, Oak, Satin White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic grille, small polymer feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the UK\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEach\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Spendor AC2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 is a compact 2-way sealed horizontal centre channel loudspeaker from the Spendor A-Line theatre range, featuring an 18cm EP77 polymer cone mid-bass driver and a 22mm polyamide dome tweeter crossing at 3.9kHz, spanning 49Hz to 25kHz at 86dB sensitivity. Designed and manufactured in the UK, it is compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 125 watts and is voiced to tonally match the Spendor A2, A4, A7, Classic 3\/1, and Classic 2\/3 stereo speakers in left\/centre\/right home theatre configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Spendor AC2 differ from the Spendor DC1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 and DC1 are both sealed centre channel loudspeakers from Spendor's theatre range, but they belong to different product families and differ substantially in capability and complexity. The DC1 is a 2.5-way D-Line design with three drive units — an 18cm EP77 mid-bass, an 18cm Kevlar composite woofer, and a 22mm LPZ tweeter — rated to 42Hz with 200W programme power handling, intended to partner the DS1 on-wall speaker and D7.2\/D9.2 floorstanders. The AC2 is a simpler 2-way A-Line design with a single 18cm EP77 mid-bass and 22mm polyamide dome, rated to 49Hz with 100W programme handling, intended to partner A-Line and Classic series stereo speakers. The DC1's LPZ tweeter produces wider, more consistent off-axis dispersion than the AC2's conventional dome; the DC1's 2.5-way architecture delivers lower midrange intermodulation distortion at high SPL. The AC2 is the more compact and affordable option for A-Line and Classic system users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Spendor stereo speakers does the AC2 partner with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 is specifically recommended by Spendor for use with the A2, A4, A7, Classic 3\/1, and Classic 2\/3 stereo speakers in left\/centre\/right front channel configurations. All of these speakers use the same Spendor EP77 polymer cone driver family, ensuring consistent tonal character — particularly in the vocal midrange — across all three front channels. Spendor also notes that the AC2 is compatible with \"all Spendor stereo products,\" making it a viable centre channel companion for other A-Line and Classic models in the range. For D-Line system configurations, the DC1 centre channel is the recommended pairing instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the Spendor AC2 be placed on a shelf or close to a wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 is designed for close-wall and shelf placement. Its sealed-box enclosure eliminates the boundary-induced bass reinforcement that makes ported centre channel speakers boomy when placed in AV furniture or against rear walls. At just 165mm tall and 274mm deep (excluding terminals), it fits on most AV furniture shelves directly below or above a flat-panel display. The supplied small polymer feet decouple the cabinet from the shelf surface. Spendor specifically notes in the product description that bass \"remains tuneful and articulate even when the AC2 is positioned close to boundaries\" — a design objective that the sealed enclosure and Dynamic Damping system are specifically engineered to deliver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat AV receiver power is required for the Spendor AC2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 accepts AV receivers and amplifiers rated from 25 to 125 watts into its stable 8-ohm nominal load (minimum 6.6 ohms). At 86dB sensitivity it is straightforward to drive — most mid-range and high-end AV receivers rated 50 to 100W per channel will provide adequate headroom for the AC2 in typical home cinema use. The 100-watt unclipped programme power handling allows the AC2 to sustain the dynamic peaks of film soundtracks at moderate to high listening volumes. Its impedance minimum of 6.6 ohms is within the comfortable operating range of virtually all AV receivers, including those with 6-ohm minimum load restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Spendor AC2 in Buffalo, NY or the United States?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spendor AC2 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA, an authorized Spendor dealer serving customers across the United States. Vinyl Sound carries the full Spendor A-Line theatre range — including the AC2 centre channel and AW1 on-wall surround speaker — alongside the A-Line and Classic stereo range, AV receivers, and complete home theatre systems. Contact the Vinyl Sound team for current AC2 availability, finish options, and system configuration consultation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Spendor","offers":[{"title":"Black Oak","offer_id":48575432917299,"sku":"","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Satin White","offer_id":48575432950067,"sku":"","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Oak","offer_id":48575432982835,"sku":"","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Walnut","offer_id":48575433015603,"sku":"","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/SPENDORAC22-WAYCENTRECHANNELLOUDSPEAKER_VINYLSOUND_c8058111-d05e-4607-88d7-4ee4c9bb3b47.webp?v=1712444847"},{"product_id":"leak-sandwich-250-loudspeaker","title":"Leak Sandwich 250 Loudspeaker","description":"\u003cdiv data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1704694948171 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex highend_vc_custom_1704694948171\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1704694962721 white-color col-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003eWITH STANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eRETAIL PRICE: $3695\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(2, 2, 2);\"\u003eWITHOUT STANDS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRETAIL PRICE: $2995\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003eCALL 716-777-3100 TO ORDER OR EMAIL \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:SALES@VINYLSOUND.COM\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSALES@VINYLSOUND.COM\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: red;\"\u003e TO ORDER!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eLEAK Sandwich 250 Loudspeaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sandwich 250 is a 3-way bass reflex standmount loudspeaker from LEAK (Cambridge, England), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The flagship of LEAK's revived Sandwich loudspeaker range, the 250 combines an \u003cstrong\u003e11\" aluminium-PMI sandwich cone bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, a \u003cstrong\u003e4.25\" aluminium-PMI sandwich cone midrange driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003e1.2\" rear-chamber-damped textile dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e in a hand-veneered walnut cabinet with dual crossover points at 470Hz and 3.1kHz. Delivering a frequency response of \u003cstrong\u003e42Hz to 26kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sensitivity of \u003cstrong\u003e88.5dB\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Sandwich 250 represents the full realization of LEAK's sandwich cone engineering philosophy, first introduced in 1961 and now rebuilt with aerospace-grade PMI foam and precision crossover design developed over thousands of hours of critical listening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Sandwich Cone: Aerospace Engineering Applied to Audio\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLEAK's sandwich cone construction, originally demonstrated in 1961, addresses the fundamental weakness shared by virtually all conventional loudspeaker drivers: cone flex. Paper, plastic, aluminium, and impregnated fabric cones all suffer from insufficient stiffness, causing large areas of the diaphragm to move independently of the voice coil. The result is transient hangover, amplitude distortion, and intermodulation distortion that cannot be engineered out regardless of price. The Sandwich 250 applies the same solution used in modern aerospace and automotive engineering: a stiff aluminium outer skin bonded to a thick core of polymethacrylimide (PMI) structural foam. This construction creates a cone of exceptional rigidity relative to its mass, enabling the driver to follow voice coil motion with precision across the full bass and midrange spectrum. In the Sandwich 250, this technology is deployed in two drivers simultaneously, with the 11\" bass driver and 4.25\" midrange unit both using LEAK's aluminium-PMI sandwich cone for complete low and mid-frequency coherence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThree-Way Architecture and High-Frequency Isolation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sandwich 250 moves beyond the Sandwich 150's two-way design with a dedicated 4.25\" midrange driver, freeing the 11\" bass driver from the demands of midrange reproduction. This allows each driver to operate within its optimal bandwidth: the large sandwich cone woofer handles deep bass extension to 32Hz at -6dB, the midrange sandwich cone covers the critical vocal and instrumental range with the rigidity that eliminates coloration, and the 1.2\" textile dome tweeter manages the upper frequencies from 3.1kHz upward. The tweeter incorporates a rear chamber damped to absorb back-wave energy, lowering its resonant frequency below the crossover region and enabling seamless integration with the midrange without the need for aggressive filter correction. The dual crossover network at 470Hz and 3.1kHz was developed over thousands of hours of listening-based refinement rather than simulation alone, a methodology LEAK considers fundamental to achieving the Sandwich 250's measured linearity and natural tonal balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Engineering and Dedicated Stand System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sandwich 250 cabinet is constructed as a second sandwich, layering MDF and high-density composite board bonded together to scatter panel resonances and maximize enclosure rigidity. Front-to-rear internal bracing, including the signature visible countersunk rear screw carried forward from LEAK's original 1961 design, further controls cabinet-induced coloration. At 27.3kg per speaker and 655mm tall on its plinth, the Sandwich 250 is a substantial standmount requiring appropriately rated stands. LEAK supplies a precision-engineered dedicated stand system, the Leak Sandwich 250 Stand, designed to position the driver array at the acoustically optimized listening axis. The complete speaker and stand combination is furniture-grade in finish quality, with hand-applied walnut veneer, aluminium driver trims, and an aluminium baffle insert coordinated to the same standard as the LEAK Stereo 130 and Stereo 230 integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree-Way Sandwich Cone Architecture:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 11\" bass driver and 4.25\" midrange driver both use LEAK's aluminium-PMI sandwich cone construction, eliminating cone flex and mechanical break-up across the full bass and midrange spectrum simultaneously.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRear-Chamber-Damped Textile Dome Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.2\" (30mm) coated textile dome tweeter incorporates a rear chamber tuned to absorb back-wave energy, lowering its resonant frequency below the 3.1kHz crossover point for seamless high-frequency integration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Crossover at 470Hz and 3.1kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Developed over thousands of hours of listening-based tuning, the three-way crossover optimally distributes the frequency range across all three drivers for distortion-free, coherent full-range reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Bass Extension:\u003c\/strong\u003e The bass reflex enclosure and 11\" sandwich cone woofer extend the Sandwich 250's low-frequency response to 42Hz (+\/-3dB) and 32Hz at -6dB, delivering genuine low bass performance from a standmount form factor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwich Cabinet Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered MDF and high-density composite board with front-to-rear internal bracing controls panel resonances and prevents cabinet colorations from entering the acoustic output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMirror-Imaged Handed Pairs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pair is supplied with a mirrored driver layout, precisely positioned for an accurate and expansive stereo soundstage projection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated Stand System Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e The optional LEAK Sandwich 250 Stand is precision-engineered to position the driver array at the optimal listening axis, completing the speaker as an acoustically and aesthetically matched system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReal Walnut Wood Veneer with Aluminium Trims:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-applied walnut veneer with matched aluminium driver trims and baffle insert delivers furniture-grade finish quality that pairs directly with the LEAK Stereo 130 and Stereo 230 integrated amplifiers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandwich 250\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Way Vented-Box Standmount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11\" (280mm) Aluminium-PMI Sandwich Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.25\" (108mm) Aluminium-PMI Sandwich Cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.2\" (30mm) Coated Textile Dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e88.5dB (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Ohm (8 Ohm Compatible)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 Ohm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42Hz - 26kHz (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Extension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32Hz (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e470Hz and 3.1kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 - 250W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e112dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.7L (midrange) \/ 45.5L (bass)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight (on plinth)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e655mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e370mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth (with terminals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.3kg per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReal Wood Veneer - Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAccessories Included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRubber Feet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOptional Accessories\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEAK Sandwich 250 Stand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the LEAK Sandwich 250?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LEAK Sandwich 250 is a 3-way bass reflex standmount loudspeaker from LEAK, the British Hi-Fi brand founded in London in 1934. It features an 11\" aluminium-PMI sandwich cone bass driver, a 4.25\" aluminium-PMI sandwich cone midrange driver, and a 1.2\" rear-chamber-damped textile dome tweeter, with a frequency response of 42Hz to 26kHz, a sensitivity of 88.5dB, and a dual crossover at 470Hz and 3.1kHz. The Sandwich 250 is finished in real walnut wood veneer and is supplied as a mirror-imaged handed pair, with an optional precision-matched dedicated stand system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the LEAK Sandwich 250 compare to the Wharfedale Linton Heritage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LEAK Sandwich 250 and the Wharfedale Linton Heritage are both large-format British standmount loudspeakers with a vintage-inspired aesthetic, but they differ significantly in driver technology and tonal character. The Sandwich 250 uses LEAK's proprietary aluminium-PMI sandwich cone in both its bass and midrange drivers for a highly rigid, low-distortion construction, while the Linton Heritage employs a woven Kevlar woofer and a soft dome midrange driver for a warmer, more relaxed presentation. The Sandwich 250 extends lower at 32Hz (-6dB) versus the Linton's approximately 40Hz, and its 88.5dB sensitivity makes it easier to drive to high output levels. Listeners seeking speed, imaging precision, and measured linearity tend to favor the Sandwich 250, while those preferring a softer British house sound may gravitate toward the Linton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier should I pair with the LEAK Sandwich 250?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sandwich 250 is rated for amplifiers from 25W to 250W and presents a nominal 6-ohm load with an 8-ohm compatibility rating and a minimum impedance of 4 ohms. Its 88.5dB sensitivity means it reaches high output levels with modest power. It pairs naturally with the LEAK Stereo 230 (75W per channel) for a matched British system and also performs well with higher-powered amplifiers from NAD, Audiolab, and Cambridge Audio. For best results at the Sandwich 250's peak SPL capability of 112dB, a stable, high-current amplifier is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the LEAK Sandwich 150 and Sandwich 250?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sandwich 150 is a 2-way standmount using a single 6.5\" sandwich cone woofer, while the Sandwich 250 is a 3-way design adding a dedicated 4.25\" sandwich cone midrange driver alongside an 11\" bass driver. This three-way architecture frees each driver to operate within a narrower, optimized bandwidth, resulting in greater midrange clarity and deeper bass extension: 32Hz (-6dB) for the 250 versus 38Hz for the 150. The Sandwich 250 is larger at 655mm tall and 27.3kg per speaker versus 415mm and 12.3kg for the 150, and requires dedicated stands for optimal placement. Both speakers use identical tweeter technology and the same sandwich cabinet construction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the LEAK Sandwich cone and why does it matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LEAK Sandwich cone is a multi-layer driver diaphragm using a stiff aluminium outer skin bonded to a thick core of polymethacrylimide (PMI) structural foam, the same material used in aerospace and automotive applications. First developed by LEAK in 1961 and re-engineered for the current range, this construction creates a diaphragm that is simultaneously very light and extremely rigid, enabling accurate voice coil tracking across the full operating bandwidth while eliminating the cone flex, transient hangover, and intermodulation distortion that affect conventional paper, plastic, and aluminium cones. In the Sandwich 250, this technology is applied to both the bass and midrange drivers, making it the only speaker in the LEAK range to deploy sandwich cone construction across two separate driver sizes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the LEAK Sandwich 250 require dedicated stands?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. LEAK supplies a precision-engineered optional stand, the LEAK Sandwich 250 Stand, specifically designed to position the 250's driver array at the acoustically optimal listening axis. At 655mm tall on its plinth and 27.3kg per speaker, the Sandwich 250 is too large and heavy for most standard aftermarket stands, and LEAK's dedicated stand is built to match both the acoustic requirements and the walnut and aluminium aesthetic of the speaker. The complete speaker and stand combination is available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo as a bundle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the LEAK Sandwich 250 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe LEAK Sandwich 250 is available at Vinyl Sound USA Inc., located in Buffalo, NY. Vinyl Sound is an authorized LEAK dealer serving customers across the United States. Visit the Buffalo store to audition the Sandwich 250 alongside the LEAK Stereo 130 and Stereo 230 integrated amplifiers and the optional Sandwich 250 Stand, or contact the team directly to confirm current availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Leak","offers":[{"title":"Speaker with Stands","offer_id":48575469355315,"sku":"","price":3695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Speakers Only","offer_id":48575469388083,"sku":"","price":2995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Stands Only","offer_id":48575469420851,"sku":"","price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/LEAKSANDWICH250LOUDSPEAKER_VINYLSOUND.webp?v=1712445331"},{"product_id":"wharfedale-super-linton-speakers-pair-with-stands","title":"Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers (Pair) With Stands","description":"\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":195,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":9}'\u003eThe Super Linton is a 3-way Heritage standmount loudspeaker from Wharfedale (Huntingdon, England), available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY. Launched in late 2024, the Super Linton is a significant engineering upgrade to the globally best-selling Wharfedale Linton Heritage, directed by Peter Comeau, IAG's Director of Acoustic Design. The speaker uses a redesigned 8\" (200mm) woven Kevlar bass driver with a more powerful motor system, a 5\" (135mm) woven Kevlar midrange driver in its own damped sub-enclosure, and a new fabric dome tweeter derived from the flagship Dovedale model, achieving a frequency response of 39Hz to 20kHz (+\/-3dB) with 90dB sensitivity and 6-ohm nominal impedance. The matching Linton Heritage stands are included with purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":221,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":221}'\u003eAll-New Driver Array and Heritage Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":261,\"w\":560,\"h\":215,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":261}'\u003eThe Super Linton's bass driver receives a substantially more powerful motor system with increased magnet strength compared to the standard Linton, extending bass output to 32Hz (-6dB) for a deeper and more impactful low end. The midrange driver is housed in a dedicated tubular sub-enclosure packed with long-hair fiber to cancel rearward energy, producing a more natural and uncolored vocal and instrumental midrange. The tweeter is inspired by the Dovedale flagship design, incorporating a ceramic magnet motor, a short horn profile for smooth integration with the midrange, and a new front plate to control high-frequency dispersion. The cabinet is enlarged by 50mm compared to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-heritage-speakers\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":398,\"w\":538,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":398}'\u003estandard Linton 85th Anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e, using a dual-layer MDF construction bonded with acoustic damping glue to suppress panel resonance. Twin rear-firing bass reflex ports replace the single port of the earlier model, with crossover points at 550Hz and 2.5kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":493,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":493}'\u003eHeritage Series Legacy and Crossover Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":532,\"w\":560,\"h\":215,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":532}'\u003eThe Super Linton belongs to Wharfedale's Heritage Series, a line defined by the revival and re-engineering of iconic Wharfedale models from the brand's history stretching back to 1932. The Linton name dates to 1965 and has been carried through multiple generations to reach this current Super Linton iteration. The crossover network is divided into two physically separate PCBs, one handling the bass section and one handling the mid and high frequencies, using air-core inductors, poly capacitors, and Linear Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper wiring to minimize electromagnetic interference and component interaction. The result is a loudspeaker whose character combines the warmth and room-filling scale associated with classic British speaker design with the low-coloration and dynamic precision of modern engineering. The matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-stands-for-linton-heritage-speakers\" bis_size='{\"x\":309,\"y\":709,\"w\":139,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":309,\"abs_y\":709}'\u003eLinton Heritage stands\u003c\/a\u003e are designed for the same footprint as the original Linton stand, preserving the iconic LP storage function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":764,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":764}'\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":807,\"w\":560,\"h\":254,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":807}'\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":807,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":807}'\u003eRedesigned 8\" (200mm) woven Kevlar bass driver with upgraded motor system, bass extension to 32Hz (-6dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli bis_size='{\"x\":52,\"y\":847,\"w\":520,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":52,\"abs_y\":847}'\u003eIsolated midrange sub-enclosure with long-hair fiber damping for cleaner, more natural vocal reproduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli 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preserved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1076,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1076}'\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1116,\"w\":560,\"h\":413,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1116}'\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1119,\"w\":554,\"h\":407,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1119}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1119,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1119}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1119,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1119}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1121,\"w\":87,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1121}'\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1119,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1119}'\u003e3-way standmount, bass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1145,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1145}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1145,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1145}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1147,\"w\":73,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1147}'\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1145,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1145}'\u003e8\" (200mm) woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1170,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1170}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1170,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1170}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1172,\"w\":108,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1172}'\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1170,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1170}'\u003e5\" (135mm) woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1196,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1196}'\u003e\n\u003ctd 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bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1247,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1247}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1249,\"w\":208,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1249}'\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1247,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1247}'\u003e25-200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1273,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1273}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1273,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1273}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1275,\"w\":58,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1275}'\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1273,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1273}'\u003e110dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1298,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1298}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1298,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1298}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1300,\"w\":132,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1300}'\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1298,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1298}'\u003e6Ω (compatible 8Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1324,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1324}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1324,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1324}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1326,\"w\":140,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1326}'\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1324,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1324}'\u003e3.9Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1349,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1349}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1349,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1349}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1351,\"w\":195,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1351}'\u003eFrequency Response (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1349,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1349}'\u003e39Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1375,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1375}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1375,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1375}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1377,\"w\":142,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1377}'\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1375,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1375}'\u003e32Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1401,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1401}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1401,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1401}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1403,\"w\":146,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1403}'\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1401,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1401}'\u003e550Hz and 2.5kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1426,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1426}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1426,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1426}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1428,\"w\":156,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1428}'\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1426,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1426}'\u003e300 x 605 x 350 mm (11.81\" x 23.82\" x 13.78\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr 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bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1503,\"w\":554,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1503}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":1503,\"w\":236,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":1503}'\u003e\u003cstrong bis_size='{\"x\":17,\"y\":1505,\"w\":54,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":17,\"abs_y\":1505}'\u003eIncludes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":253,\"y\":1503,\"w\":315,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":253,\"abs_y\":1503}'\u003eMatching Linton Heritage stands (pair)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1530,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1530}'\u003eAwards and Critical Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1569,\"w\":560,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1569}'\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton received an Essential Audition Award from Pursuit Perfect System in December 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1625,\"w\":560,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1625}'\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1665,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1665}'\u003eWhat is the Wharfedale Super Linton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1698,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1698}'\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton is a 3-way Heritage standmount loudspeaker launched in late 2024, representing a comprehensive engineering upgrade of the globally best-selling Wharfedale Linton Heritage. It features an upgraded 8\" Kevlar bass driver extending to 32Hz (-6dB), a dedicated midrange sub-enclosure, a Dovedale-derived tweeter, and a dual-layer MDF cabinet with 90dB sensitivity and 39Hz to 20kHz frequency response. The Super Linton with Stands package is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1851,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1851}'\u003eHow does the Super Linton compare to the standard Linton Heritage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1885,\"w\":560,\"h\":176,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":1885}'\u003eThe Super Linton shares the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-heritage-speakers\" bis_size='{\"x\":187,\"y\":1885,\"w\":104,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":187,\"abs_y\":1885}'\u003eLinton Heritage's\u003c\/a\u003e broad-baffle form factor and Heritage Series aesthetic but differs in nearly every technical component. Its bass driver has a more powerful motor and extends 7Hz lower to 32Hz (-6dB). Its tweeter is derived from the significantly more expensive Dovedale model with better high-frequency dispersion control. The midrange driver is now housed in its own isolated sub-enclosure for cleaner vocal reproduction, and the cabinet is 50mm taller with improved resonance-suppressing layered construction. The crossover is upgraded from a single PCB to dual boards with higher-specification components. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY stocks both models for direct comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2077,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2077}'\u003eHow does the Super Linton compare to the Q Acoustics Concept 500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2110,\"w\":560,\"h\":156,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2110}'\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton and the Q Acoustics Concept 500 are both premium standmount speakers targeting music lovers who value natural, room-filling sound. The Concept 500 uses Q Acoustics' Point-to-Point bracing and Gelcore construction for low cabinet resonance with a conventional dome tweeter. The Super Linton's broader baffle and larger Kevlar bass driver give it higher sensitivity (90dB vs approximately 88dB) and more effortless dynamic scale in larger rooms, while its Heritage aesthetic appeals to those who prefer classic British speaker styling. Both are available to audition at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2283,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2283}'\u003eWhat amplifier power does the Super Linton require?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2317,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2317}'\u003eThe Super Linton is rated at 90dB sensitivity with a 6-ohm nominal impedance, making it one of the easier-to-drive premium standmounts available. It accepts between 25W and 200W of amplifier power, and its benign impedance curve allows pairing with valve amplifiers as well as solid-state designs. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY can recommend a system-matched amplifier from its in-store inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2431,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2431}'\u003eDo the Super Linton stands include LP storage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2464,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2464}'\u003eYes. The matching \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-stands-for-linton-heritage-speakers\" bis_size='{\"x\":126,\"y\":2464,\"w\":139,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":126,\"abs_y\":2464}'\u003eLinton Heritage stands\u003c\/a\u003e included with the Super Linton use the same footprint as the original Linton stands, preserving the LP record storage function in the stand's lower shelf, which has become one of the Heritage Series' most celebrated practical design details. The complete stands package is included when purchasing the Super Linton with Stands at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2578,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2578}'\u003eWhat are the main features of Wharfedale Linton Heritage speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2612,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2612}'\u003eThe Wharfedale Linton Heritage Series is defined by wide-baffle three-way standmount designs with woven Kevlar drivers, wood-veneered cabinets in a retro aesthetic, and bass extension well below the norm for standmounts. The Super Linton extends to 32Hz (-6dB) with a dual-layer MDF cabinet, Dovedale-derived tweeter, and dual PCB crossover. Both the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-heritage-speakers\" bis_size='{\"x\":35,\"y\":2690,\"w\":146,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":35,\"abs_y\":2690}'\u003eLinton 85th Anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e and Super Linton use dedicated Heritage stands with vinyl LP storage, and both are available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2765,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2765}'\u003eWhere to buy the Wharfedale Super Linton with Stands in Buffalo, NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2798,\"w\":560,\"h\":97,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2798}'\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton with matching Heritage stands is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY. Visit vinylsound.com to check current availability in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak finishes, or contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to arrange a dedicated listening demonstration and compare with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-super-linton-speakers-pair\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":2857,\"w\":552,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":2857}'\u003eSuper Linton speakers only\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-heritage-speakers\" bis_size='{\"x\":93,\"y\":2877,\"w\":146,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":93,\"abs_y\":2877}'\u003eLinton 85th Anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wharfedale","offers":[{"title":"Walnut \/ Speakers \/w Stands","offer_id":50528166215987,"sku":"","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mahogany \/ Speakers \/w Stands","offer_id":50528176963891,"sku":"","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black Oak \/ Speakers \/w Stands","offer_id":50528176996659,"sku":"","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/Wharfedale_Super_Linton_34_Front-Vinyl_Sound_USA_Buffalo_Hifi_Store.png?v=1741718485"},{"product_id":"wharfedale-super-linton-speakers-pair","title":"Wharfedale Super Linton Speakers (Pair)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton is a three-way standmount loudspeaker and the most significant upgrade to the Heritage Series since the Linton 85th Anniversary was launched in 2019. Developed under Peter Comeau, Wharfedale's Director of Acoustic Design, the Super Linton revisits every aspect of the Linton platform — cabinet, drive units, and crossover — delivering a more extended low-frequency response (32Hz), an upgraded tweeter with ceramic magnet motor, and a revised midrange chamber that brings greater clarity to vocals and instruments. Available in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak finishes, the Super Linton uses the same dedicated stands as the Linton 85th, making it a direct upgrade path for existing Linton owners. The Wharfedale Super Linton is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA Landmark Update to the Heritage Series\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary, launched in 2019, became one of the best-selling loudspeakers in Wharfedale's history and one of the most award-decorated speakers at its price point. The Super Linton does not replace the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-heritage-speakers\"\u003eLinton 85th Anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e but builds directly upon it, bridging the gap between the Heritage Series and Wharfedale's flagship UK-made Dovedale model. While recognizable as sharing Linton DNA in its wide-baffle proportions and vintage veneer aesthetic, the Super Linton represents a step forward in engineering and acoustic performance in every measurable aspect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSandwich Cabinet Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Linton's cabinet is enlarged relative to the Linton 85th and uses Wharfedale's proprietary sandwich construction: two layers of MDF bonded with a layer of acoustic damping glue between them. This composite wall structure significantly reduces cabinet-wall resonances compared to a single-layer MDF cabinet, lowering the noise floor and allowing the drive units to operate with less self-generated interference. The Super Linton stands 50mm (2 inches) taller than the Linton 85th but shares the same footprint, meaning it is designed to fit the same \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-stands-for-linton-heritage-speakers\"\u003eWharfedale Linton Heritage stands\u003c\/a\u003e for optimum positioning and LP storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDrive Units and Crossover\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Super Linton features a new bass driver with a more powerful motor system, extending low-frequency response to 32Hz (-6dB) versus the 35Hz of the Linton 85th, with a wider frequency response of 39Hz to 20kHz (+\/-3dB). The tweeter is a lightweight fabric weave dome coated with a special damping material and supported by a ceramic magnet motor system. A revised short horn profile ensures smooth response from the tweeter down into the upper midrange, and a new front plate design improves high-frequency dispersion across the listening room. The midrange driver operates within a newly designed chamber that uses multiple layers of long-hair fiber to absorb and cancel midband-specific back waves, producing a more natural and open presentation of vocals and acoustic instruments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crossover is a new split-PCB design that blends the three drive units while avoiding electromagnetic interference between boards. Custom-specified components are selected for neutrality and optimum signal transfer, and PE dielectric capacitors and LCOFC (Linear Crystal Oxygen-Free Copper) cabling are used throughout for clean signal integrity across all three driver paths. Crossover points are set at 550Hz and 2.5kHz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3-way standmount bass-reflex design, part of Wharfedale Heritage Series\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew bass driver with upgraded motor system, bass extension to 32Hz (-6dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric weave dome tweeter with ceramic magnet motor and revised short horn profile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRevised midrange chamber with long-hair fiber for improved vocal and instrumental clarity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProprietary sandwich cabinet: two MDF layers with acoustic damping glue interlayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnlarged cabinet, 50mm taller than the Linton 85th Anniversary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with Wharfedale Linton Heritage stands (LP storage included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak wood veneer finishes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect upgrade path for Wharfedale Linton 85th Anniversary owners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBridges the Heritage Series to the flagship UK-made Dovedale model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way standmount bass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" (200mm) black woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\" (135mm) black woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25mm) soft dome, ceramic magnet motor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCabinet Construction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSandwich MDF with acoustic damping interlayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90dB (2.83V \/ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25-200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e110dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6Ω (compatible 8Ω)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e39Hz to 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e32Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550Hz and 2.5kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 x 605 x 350 mm (11.81\" x 23.82\" x 13.78\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19.8kg (43.65 lbs) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinishes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut, Mahogany, Black Oak\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Wharfedale Super Linton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton is a three-way standmount loudspeaker from Wharfedale's Heritage Series, developed as a significant upgrade to the Linton 85th Anniversary. It features a new bass driver extending to 32Hz (-6dB), a fabric weave dome tweeter with ceramic magnet motor, a revised midrange chamber with long-hair fiber damping, and a proprietary sandwich MDF cabinet with acoustic damping interlayer. It is available in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak finishes and is compatible with the existing Wharfedale Linton Heritage stands. The Wharfedale Super Linton is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the difference between the Wharfedale Linton and the Super Linton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton builds on the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-heritage-speakers\"\u003eLinton 85th Anniversary\u003c\/a\u003e with several meaningful engineering upgrades: a larger sandwich cabinet (two MDF layers with acoustic damping glue) versus the Linton's standard cabinet; a new bass driver extending to 32Hz versus the Linton's 35Hz; an upgraded tweeter with ceramic magnet motor versus the Linton's ferrite magnet; a revised midrange chamber with long-hair fiber; and a new front plate for improved high-frequency dispersion. The Super Linton is 50mm taller but uses the same stands and has the same footprint. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY stocks both models for a side-by-side comparison.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I find authentic Wharfedale Super Linton speakers for sale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Wharfedale Super Linton speakers are available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, an authorized Wharfedale dealer. Purchasing from an authorized dealer ensures full manufacturer warranty coverage and genuine product. Vinyl Sound also carries the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-super-linton-speakers-pair-with-stands\"\u003eSuper Linton with Stands bundle\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-stands-for-linton-heritage-speakers\"\u003eWharfedale Linton Heritage stands\u003c\/a\u003e separately. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo for current availability across all three finishes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier pairs best with the Wharfedale Super Linton?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton shares the Heritage Series tradition of being relatively easy to drive, suited to integrated amplifiers in the 40-150W range. Its detailed and extended bass performance rewards quality amplification, and pairing with a well-regarded integrated amplifier such as those from Hegel, Cambridge Audio, or NAD is recommended. Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY can arrange a system-matched demonstration with amplifiers from its in-store inventory to find the best pairing for a given room and listening preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the Wharfedale Super Linton use the same stands as the Linton 85th?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Wharfedale Super Linton is specifically designed to use the same \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-linton-stands-for-linton-heritage-speakers\"\u003eWharfedale Linton Heritage stands\u003c\/a\u003e as the Linton 85th Anniversary. While the Super Linton is 50mm (2 inches) taller and uses a slightly enlarged cabinet, its footprint matches the Linton 85th, so the stands position it correctly for a seated listener without any modification. The stands also retain the vinyl record storage space within their structure. The complete \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wharfedale-super-linton-speakers-pair-with-stands\"\u003eSuper Linton with Stands package\u003c\/a\u003e is available at Vinyl Sound Buffalo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the main features of Wharfedale Linton Heritage Series speakers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Linton Heritage Series is defined by wide-baffle three-way standmount designs with woven Kevlar drivers, wood-veneered cabinets in a retro aesthetic, and bass extension well below the norm for standmount speakers. The Linton 85th Anniversary reaches 35Hz (-6dB); the Super Linton extends further to 32Hz (-6dB) with upgraded cabinet construction and drive units. Both models are compatible with the same dedicated Heritage stands featuring LP storage. The Heritage Series is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to buy the Wharfedale Super Linton in Buffalo, NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Super Linton is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorized Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY. 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Strictly limited to \u003cstrong\u003e500 pairs worldwide\u003c\/strong\u003e, handcrafted at Wharfedale's Huntingdon facility, and signed by Designer Peter Comeau, the Aston is Wharfedale's 90th anniversary signature model. It features a \u003cstrong\u003e150mm (6-inch) carbon fibre mid\/bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a gold-coloured profiled phase plug and a new \u003cstrong\u003e25mm fabric dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e with a rear-chamber damping system, delivering a frequency response of \u003cstrong\u003e55Hz to 20kHz (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e and a sensitivity of 86dB into a nominal 4-ohm load. The matching Aston stand is manufactured from British high-carbon steel with furniture-grade glass inserts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCarbon Fibre Driver and British Steel Stand Engineering\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the core of the Aston's performance is a newly developed 150mm carbon fibre mid\/bass driver, built in-house by Wharfedale's engineering team. Carbon fibre offers exceptional stiffness-to-mass ratio, enabling the driver to maintain pistonic behaviour further up the frequency band than conventional woven-fabric or paper-based cones. A gold-coloured profiled phase plug is fitted at the centre of the diaphragm to linearise the driver's output across a wide bandwidth, even at significant off-axis angles, providing natural and uncoloured midrange reproduction throughout the listening room. Twin rear-firing bass reflex ports are tuned to deliver clean bass extension below 50Hz. The 25mm fabric dome tweeter uses a damped rear chamber that suppresses the dome's resonant frequency far below the crossover point, ensuring that the tweeter enters the passband in a fully controlled region and produces detailed, smooth treble without colouration. The crossover network uses air-core inductor coils and high-specification polypropylene capacitors chosen for transparency, with the crossover point set at 2.3kHz. The British steel stand features uprights partly filled with damping material and glass panel inserts for cable management.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHeritage Craftsmanship and Limited Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aston is the first entirely original design within Wharfedale's Heritage Series, rather than a revision of a historical model. It is the culmination of four years of development by Peter Comeau, Wharfedale's Director of Acoustic Design, drawing on more than 40 years of loudspeaker engineering at brands including Mission and QUAD as well as Wharfedale. Each pair is engraved with a unique serial number and produced in a run of only 500 pairs globally. The walnut-veneered cabinet is built to furniture standard with real-wood veneer, satin hand-polished finish, and magnetic grille attachment with internal shaping to optimise power response. The matching stand is manufactured in Britain from hardened high-carbon steel, matching the speaker's premium construction standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e150mm Carbon Fibre Mid\/Bass Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e In-house-developed driver with a profiled gold phase plug for wide-bandwidth, low-distortion mid\/bass reproduction across both bass and midrange frequencies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e25mm Fabric Dome Tweeter with Damped Rear Chamber:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resonant frequency pushed well below the crossover by a specially designed rear chamber, ensuring smooth, detailed high-frequency performance without harshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimited to 500 Pairs Worldwide:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each pair is individually serial-numbered and engraved, making the Aston a genuinely exclusive heirloom audio product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandcrafted at Wharfedale's Huntingdon Facility:\u003c\/strong\u003e The same British facility responsible for the flagship Dovedale loudspeakers and selected Mission and Castle models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAir-Core Inductor Crossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e Polypropylene capacitors and air-core inductors selected for maximum signal transparency at the 2.3kHz crossover point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBritish Steel Stand with Glass Inserts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purpose-designed hardened steel stand with damping-filled uprights and furniture-grade glass panels for cable routing and visual coherence.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Rear Bass Reflex Ports:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual-port tuning provides clean and extended bass below 50Hz from the compact 10.8-litre cabinet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2-way standmount, bass reflex (2x rear ports)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMid\/Bass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150mm (6\") Carbon Fibre cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTreble Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25mm fabric dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (2.83V @ 1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 – 100W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.9Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e55Hz – 20kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e44Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2.3kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCabinet Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.8L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpeaker Dimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e340mm x 200mm x 255mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStand Dimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e560mm x 265mm x 255mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Speaker Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16kg \/ pcs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut (real-wood veneer), satin hand-polished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProduction Limit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 pairs worldwide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Wharfedale Aston?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Aston is a limited-edition 2-way Heritage standmount loudspeaker, strictly limited to 500 pairs worldwide and handcrafted at Wharfedale's Huntingdon facility in Cambridgeshire, England. It features a 150mm carbon fibre mid\/bass driver, a 25mm fabric dome tweeter, a frequency response of 55Hz to 20kHz, and matching British steel stands. It is Peter Comeau's signature design, drawing on over 40 years of award-winning loudspeaker engineering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Aston compare to the Wharfedale Dovedale?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth the Aston and the Dovedale are made at Wharfedale's Huntingdon facility and share high-specification components. The Dovedale is a 3-way standmount speaker with a dedicated midrange driver and a more elaborate crossover topology, targeting the highest performance tier. The Aston is a 2-way design with Comeau's signature approach to wide-bandwidth performance from a compact format, prioritising a natural, direct presentation. The Aston is also strictly limited to 500 pairs, making it a considerably rarer object than the production Dovedale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Aston compare to the Spendor Classic 4\/5?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Aston and the Spendor Classic 4\/5 both occupy the premium compact British standmount category with a heritage aesthetic. The Spendor Classic 4\/5 uses Spendor's EP77 polymer mid\/bass driver and its characteristic HF unit derived from the LS3\/5a lineage, delivering the BBC monitor-influenced dry and precise midrange associated with the Spendor house sound. The Aston uses a carbon fibre cone for inherently higher cone rigidity and a more dynamic bass transient character, with a fabric dome tweeter designed for smooth integration. The Aston's limited production status also gives it a collector's dimension that the Spendor does not share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the phase plug on the Aston bass driver do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-coloured profiled phase plug at the centre of the Aston's 150mm carbon fibre driver replaces a conventional dust cap and is shaped to linearise the driver's frequency output across a wide bandwidth, particularly at higher frequencies where cone breakup and narrow directivity can introduce colouration. The phase plug also allows the centre of the cone to contribute to midrange output more uniformly, improving the driver's integration with the tweeter at the 2.3kHz crossover point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Aston available in multiple finishes?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Aston is available in Walnut, Mahogany, and Black Oak real-wood veneer finishes, all with a satin hand-polished surface. All three finishes are accompanied by the matching British steel stand with glass inserts and a magnetic-attachment vintage-style grille.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Wharfedale Aston in Buffalo, NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Aston with matching stands is available at Vinyl Sound, an authorised Wharfedale dealer in Buffalo, NY, USA. Given the strict production limit of 500 pairs globally, availability is extremely limited. 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Co-developed alongside the flagship Elysian series and succeeding the multi-award-winning Evo 4.4, the Evo 5.4 introduces targeted and meaningful upgrades: a larger \u003cstrong\u003e35 x 70mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer) tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e with new SilentWeave acoustic damping and elastomer ResoFrame mounting, a \u003cstrong\u003e50mm soft dome midrange driver\u003c\/strong\u003e, and dual \u003cstrong\u003e165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers\u003c\/strong\u003e with Resoseal rear elastomer damping. It delivers a frequency response of \u003cstrong\u003e42Hz to 24kHz (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/strong\u003e with a sensitivity of 90dB. Recognised with the Hifi Pig 5 Heart Award and the Pursuit Perfect System Serious Bang for Buck Award — both 2025 — the Evo 5.4 sets a new benchmark for audiophile performance at an accessible price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eUpgraded AMT Tweeter with SilentWeave and ResoFrame Damping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evo 5.4 deploys a 35 x 70mm Air Motion Transformer tweeter — a physically larger unit than the AMT in the Evo 4 series — with an expanded pleated diaphragm driven by precision magnets. Like all AMT designs, it operates as a velocity transducer rather than a pistonic pressure device: the folded diaphragm accelerates air through its pleats at a velocity many times greater than the diaphragm's own movement, producing exceptionally fast transients and very low distortion across an extended bandwidth reaching to 24kHz. What sets the Evo 5 AMT apart from its predecessor are three new technologies applied to it specifically. SilentWeave — a material combining cotton and felt fibres — is positioned behind the AMT diaphragm to absorb rear-radiated sound waves, minimising internal reflections and coloration. The ResoFrame elastomer mounting system mechanically decouples the AMT unit from the cabinet, reducing mechanical resonance transmission into the baffle. An additional elastomer gasket around the AMT frame further smooths the lower treble transition, removing residual harshness and integrating the tweeter more seamlessly with the 50mm soft dome midrange driver below it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKevlar Bass Drivers, Resoseal Damping, Tri-Directional SLPP, and Sandwich Cabinet\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Evo 5.4's dual 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers inherit the low-distortion motor system architecture developed for the Elysian series, combining the stiffness and strength of Kevlar weave with low-loss rubber surrounds for controlled cone motion across the full excursion range. A key new addition is Resoseal — a ring of elastomer applied to the rear of each bass cone. By adding targeted mass at the cone's rear boundary, Resoseal optimises the cone's mechanical behaviour through the midrange frequencies, improving vocal and upper bass reproduction and smoothing the handover between the bass drivers and the 50mm soft dome midrange unit above them. The motor systems themselves are built on die-cast aluminium chassis with high-tensile bolt fixings, maintaining the structural rigidity needed for accurate transient response at high output levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBass loading is handled by Wharfedale's tri-directional SLPP (Slot-Loaded Profiled Port), a substantial upgrade over the two-direction system used in the Evo 4. The Evo 5 version vents the bass drivers' rear radiation simultaneously to the left, right, and rear through flared, semi-parabolic flanges, distributing low-frequency energy uniformly around the room and equalising high internal cabinet pressure against room pressure with minimal turbulence. This design eliminates the port chuffing that limits many bass reflex speakers at high output levels, while also making the Evo 5.4 significantly less sensitive to rear wall proximity than a conventional rear-ported design. The cabinet itself is built from a sandwich of high-loss chipboard between stiff MDF outer layers — a construction that uses the different mechanical properties of the two materials to cancel panel resonances — aided by computer-modelled spot bracing that physically ties opposite cabinet walls together. Available in Walnut veneer, Matt Black, Matt White, or the new Lunar Grey matte finish, the Evo 5.4 cabinet is a proportionately larger enclosure than the Evo 4.4, providing greater internal volume for deeper bass extension and a more expansive soundstage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e35 x 70mm AMT High-Frequency Driver with SilentWeave and ResoFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e A larger AMT unit than the Evo 4's, enhanced with SilentWeave cotton-felt rear absorption, ResoFrame elastomer cabinet decoupling, and an elastomer gasket for smoother lower-treble integration — delivering faster transients and wider dispersion with lower distortion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50mm Soft Dome Midrange Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e A dedicated dome midrange handles the critical vocal and instrumental frequency band between 1.1kHz and 4kHz, providing a clean and distortion-free bridge between the Kevlar bass section and the AMT tweeter above.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual 165mm Woven Kevlar Bass Drivers with Resoseal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Elysian-inspired low-distortion motor systems driving stiff, well-damped Kevlar cones with low-loss rubber surrounds; Resoseal elastomer rear-cone rings optimise the bass-to-midrange handover for improved vocal and upper-bass reproduction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTri-Directional SLPP Bass Port:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgraded slot-loaded profiled port vents simultaneously left, right, and rearward through flared semi-parabolic flanges, distributing bass energy uniformly into the room, eliminating port noise, and reducing rear-wall placement sensitivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSandwich Cabinet with Spot Bracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-loss chipboard core between stiff MDF outer layers cancels panel resonances, while computer-modelled spot bracing physically joins opposite cabinet walls to suppress internal standing waves — a proportionately larger enclosure than the Evo 4.4 for deeper bass and a bigger soundstage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSplit Crossover Architecture at 1.1kHz and 4kHz:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three-way crossover circuit split into two physically separate boards — one for treble and midrange, one for bass — reducing electromagnetic interference between sections for greater transparency across the full bandwidth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e90dB Sensitivity, 4-Ohm Nominal Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to drive with a wide range of amplification from 30 to 200 watts; minimum impedance of 4.3 ohms is one of the most amplifier-friendly loads in the Wharfedale range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHome Cinema Compatible:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Evo 5.4 shares AMT tweeter, driver cones, and crossover topology with the Evo 5.C centre channel and other Evo 5 Series models, ensuring coherent tonal matching across all channels in a surround system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-way floorstanding loudspeaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEnclosure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass reflex (tri-directional SLPP)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHigh-Frequency Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35 x 70mm AMT (Air Motion Transformer)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMidrange Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50mm soft dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 x 165mm (6.5\") woven Kevlar cone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequencies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.1kHz, 4kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e90dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 ohms compatible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.3 ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-200W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeak SPL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e108dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (+\/-3dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42Hz - 24kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Extension (-6dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40.5\" (1029mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWidth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e11.9\" (302mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDepth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.4\" (391mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68.8 lbs (31.2kg) per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWalnut Veneer, Matt Black, Matt White, Lunar Grey\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Critical Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e5 Heart Award — Hifi Pig (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSerious Bang for Buck Award — Pursuit Perfect System (2025)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Wharfedale Evo 5.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 is the flagship 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker in Wharfedale's EVO 5 Series, featuring a 35 x 70mm AMT tweeter, a 50mm soft dome midrange driver, and dual 165mm woven Kevlar bass drivers. It delivers a frequency response of 42Hz to 24kHz (+\/-3dB) with a sensitivity of 90dB and a nominal impedance of 4 ohms, recommended for use with amplifiers from 30 to 200 watts. Launched in 2025 and succeeding the multi-award-winning Evo 4.4, it introduces SilentWeave acoustic damping, ResoFrame elastomer mounting, Resoseal bass cone damping, and a tri-directional SLPP bass port — all co-developed alongside Wharfedale's flagship Elysian series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Wharfedale Evo 5.4 compare to the Evo 4.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 is a direct successor to the Evo 4.4 and improves on it in every major engineering area. The AMT tweeter grows from the Evo 4's unit to a larger 35 x 70mm diaphragm and gains SilentWeave rear absorption, ResoFrame elastomer decoupling, and an elastomer gasket — upgrades that reduce coloration and improve lower-treble smoothness. The bass drivers gain Resoseal rear-cone damping for better midrange integration. The tri-directional SLPP bass port replaces the Evo 4's two-direction system for improved bass uniformity and lower placement sensitivity. The cabinet is proportionately larger for greater internal volume and adds computer-modelled spot bracing. The crossover circuit is now split into two physically separate boards to reduce electromagnetic interference. The Evo 5.4 received the Hifi Pig 5 Heart Award (2025) and the Pursuit Perfect System Serious Bang for Buck Award (2025).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Wharfedale Evo 5.4 compare to the Q Acoustics 5050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 and Q Acoustics 5050 are both highly regarded British floorstanders in a similar price bracket but differ significantly in driver architecture and crossover topology. The Evo 5.4 is a true 3-way design with a dedicated 50mm soft dome midrange and a 35 x 70mm AMT tweeter, giving it discrete driver optimisation across bass, midrange, and treble. The Q Acoustics 5050 uses a 2.5-way configuration with dual 165mm mid-bass drivers and a 25mm tweeter, relying on the upper woofer's natural roll-off to handle midrange duties. The Evo 5.4's AMT tweeter extends to 24kHz and operates as a velocity transducer with inherently low distortion at high output; the 5050's dome tweeter provides a wide and controlled dispersion pattern optimised for a broad, consistent listening area. For listeners prioritising treble resolution, dynamic speed, and midrange clarity, the Evo 5.4 is the stronger choice; the 5050 favours those who want a wider sweet spot and a warmer overall presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifier works best with the Wharfedale Evo 5.4?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 has a nominal impedance of 4 ohms and a minimum impedance of 4.3 ohms — an unusually stable and amplifier-friendly load for a 4-ohm-nominal speaker. Wharfedale recommends between 30 and 200 watts, and the 90dB sensitivity means the Evo 5.4 will reach convincing listening levels with modest amplification. Integrated amplifiers such as the NAD C 399, Cambridge Audio CXA81 Mk2, Rega Elicit Mk5, or Hegel H190 are all well-matched. Class AB designs are the most reliable pairing, though high-damping-factor Class D amplifiers also perform very well with the Evo 5.4's stable impedance curve. Unlike the 4-ohm Aura and Elysian models, the Evo 5.4 is genuinely compatible with a wide range of receiver-based systems rated at 4-ohm operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is SilentWeave and how does it improve the Evo 5.4's AMT tweeter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilentWeave is a proprietary sound-absorbing material developed by Wharfedale and positioned behind the AMT diaphragm in the Evo 5 Series. It combines cotton and felt fibres to absorb rear-radiated sound waves from the AMT's pleated diaphragm before they can reflect off the cabinet's internal rear wall and re-emerge through the diaphragm, which would otherwise introduce coloration and smearing into the treble band. By minimising these internal reflections, SilentWeave allows the AMT to reproduce high-frequency information with greater purity and lower coloration — a refinement that is particularly audible on complex musical material where fine detail in the upper frequencies would otherwise be partially masked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Wharfedale Evo 5.4 suitable for home cinema use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 is an excellent choice for the main left and right front channels in a home cinema system. It shares its AMT tweeter design, Kevlar cone material, and crossover topology with the Evo 5.C centre channel, ensuring tonal coherence across the front stage. Its 90dB sensitivity and 108dB peak SPL give it the dynamic headroom to handle film soundtracks at realistic volume levels without strain. For home theatre use, an AV receiver or processor with stable 4-ohm current delivery is recommended; because the minimum impedance is 4.3 ohms, the Evo 5.4 is more tolerant of receiver-based amplification than the 4-ohm Aura or Elysian models in Wharfedale's lineup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow sensitive is the Wharfedale Evo 5.4 to room placement?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 is significantly less fussy about room placement than most bass reflex floorstanders at this price, primarily due to its tri-directional SLPP bass port system. By distributing the bass drivers' rear radiation uniformly to the left, right, and rear of the speaker simultaneously through flared semi-parabolic flanges, the SLPP system equalises internal and room pressure more evenly than a conventional rear-firing port, greatly reducing the bass boundary reinforcement that rear-ported speakers typically experience when placed close to a wall. Wharfedale recommends at least 30cm of clearance from the rear wall as a starting point, with adjustment by ear from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Wharfedale Evo 5.4 in Buffalo, NY or the USA?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Wharfedale Evo 5.4 is available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, an authorised Wharfedale dealer serving customers across Western New York and the northeastern United States. In-store listening sessions can be arranged, and the Vinyl Sound team can assist with amplifier pairing, system integration, and home cinema configuration advice. 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Designed by internationally acclaimed engineer Andrew Jones — whose career spans KEF, Infinity, Pioneer, TAD, and ELAC — the SourcePoint 8 delivers the same concentric driver philosophy as the larger SourcePoint 10 in a compact 18 x 11.4 x 13.2-inch cabinet that fits comfortably in small to medium-sized rooms and nearfield listening positions. Built around a custom-tooled \u003cstrong\u003e8-inch paper-cone concentric driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a \u003cstrong\u003e1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e at its acoustic center, the SourcePoint 8 covers a \u003cstrong\u003e47 Hz to 30 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e frequency range from an 8-ohm nominal impedance enclosure weighing 27.9 lbs and accepting up to 150 watts. It earned the EISA Best Standmount Loudspeaker award for 2023–2024 and a Golden Ear Award from The Absolute Sound in 2025, confirming its position as a benchmark two-way bookshelf speaker at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAndrew Jones and the 8-Inch Concentric Driver: Point-Source Performance in a Compact Format\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Jones designed the SourcePoint 8 from a clean sheet to bring the concentric driver architecture of the SourcePoint 10 into a physically smaller package without compromising the acoustic principles that distinguish the SourcePoint platform. The 8-inch paper-cone concentric driver positions the 1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter at the exact geometric and acoustic center of the woofer cone, creating a single coincident point source for all frequencies across the crossover region. The cone acts as a waveguide for the tweeter, matching the directivity of both drivers and maximizing tweeter efficiency without requiring a separate horn or lens structure. This arrangement eliminates the phase and arrival-time discontinuities between spatially separated tweeter and midrange drivers in conventional two-way designs, producing a speaker that maintains its imaging precision and tonal balance across a wide listening area. Jones also developed a corrugated surround specifically for the SourcePoint 8 that improves linear excursion compared to conventional surrounds and minimizes diffraction corruption of the tweeter's expanding wavefront at the cone edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTwin Drive Magnets, Laminated-Steel Crossover Inductors, and Cabinet Construction\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SourcePoint 8's driver motor system uses what Jones calls a Twin Drive magnet configuration, in which high-energy neodymium magnets for both the tweeter and the woofer are combined to produce a linear, low-distortion drive force across the excursion range. Copper sleeves on the voice coil formers reduce nonlinear inductance, the frequency-dependent impedance variation that introduces harmonic distortion at high drive levels. The two-way crossover at 1.6 kHz uses laminated-steel core inductors for smooth on- and off-axis frequency response, with Jones's crossover slopes chosen to seamlessly blend the woofer and tweeter outputs and suppress out-of-band anomalies that can color the transition region. The 27.9-lb cabinet features 3\/4-inch-thick real-wood veneer panels, a sculpted 1.5-inch-thick front baffle with swept-back faceted planes to reduce edge diffraction, extensive internal bracing, and two large rear-firing vents that allow high bass output with low turbulence. The front baffle thickness and sculpting approach carry the same philosophy applied to the SourcePoint 10 and SourcePoint 888, scaled to the 8's compact format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned by Andrew Jones:\u003c\/strong\u003e The SourcePoint 8 is a dedicated Andrew Jones design for Mobile Fidelity Electronics, sharing the concentric driver philosophy and cabinet engineering of the SourcePoint 10 in a smaller, more placement-flexible package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8-Inch Custom Concentric Driver:\u003c\/strong\u003e A custom-tooled 8-inch paper-cone midrange\/woofer with a 1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter centered within the cone produces a coincident point source for precise, stable imaging and wide dispersion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCorrugated Cone Surround:\u003c\/strong\u003e A purpose-designed corrugated surround improves linear excursion linearity and minimizes diffraction corruption of the tweeter's wavefront at the cone boundary, contributing to lower distortion at higher output levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin Drive Neodymium Magnet System:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-energy neodymium magnets for both tweeter and woofer are combined into a unified Twin Drive motor that produces a linear, low-distortion drive force, with copper sleeves reducing nonlinear inductance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLaminated-Steel Core Crossover Inductors:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 1.6 kHz crossover uses laminated-steel core inductors for smooth on- and off-axis frequency integration, with slopes designed to minimize out-of-band anomalies in the transition region.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5-Inch Sculpted Multi-Faceted Front Baffle:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thick, faceted front baffle uses swept-back angled planes around the driver to reduce edge diffraction response errors common in conventional flat-baffle bookshelf designs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3\/4-Inch Real-Wood Veneer Cabinet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thick real-wood veneer panels with extensive internal bracing control cabinet resonance and contribute to the SourcePoint 8's low distortion and consistent linearity across the frequency range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual Rear-Firing Vents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two large rear-firing reflex ports enable high bass output and low-frequency extension to 47 Hz with low turbulence and port noise.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact Format for Small to Medium Rooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e At 80% the volume of the SourcePoint 10, the SourcePoint 8 is suited to smaller listening rooms, desktop nearfield setups, and spaces where the larger model presents placement challenges.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOptional Dedicated Stands Available:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom-designed 22-inch stands optimized for the SourcePoint 8's placement height and stability are available separately.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSystem Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-way vented bookshelf, concentric driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e47 Hz to 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e87 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms (6.4 Ohms minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.6 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMinimum Recommended Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e30 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Power Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e150 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1.25-inch soft dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWoofer\/Midrange\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8-inch paper cone (concentric, corrugated surround)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMagnet System\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTwin Drive neodymium, copper-sleeve voice coils\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Inductors\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLaminated-steel core\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCabinet Construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3\/4-inch real-wood veneer, 1.5-inch sculpted front baffle, internal bracing\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBass Loading\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDual rear-firing reflex vents\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e11.4 x 18 x 13.2 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e27.9 lb per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWarranty\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFive years parts and labor\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Critical Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGolden Ear Award — The Absolute Sound, 2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e Neil Gader awarded the SourcePoint 8 a Golden Ear Award, describing its bass response as forceful, controlled, and pitch-accurate, praising its naturalistic allegiance to the musical source, and calling it a loudspeaker destined to stand the test of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Standmount Loudspeaker 2023–2024 — EISA:\u003c\/strong\u003e The European Imaging and Sound Association recognized the SourcePoint 8 as its top standmount loudspeaker for the 2023–2024 period, describing it as a thoroughly modern design with smoothly integrated, full-range performance suited to both small and medium-sized rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MoFi Electronics SourcePoint 8 is a 2-way vented bookshelf loudspeaker designed by Andrew Jones and manufactured by Mobile Fidelity Electronics in the USA. It is built around a custom-tooled 8-inch paper-cone concentric driver with a 1.25-inch soft-dome tweeter at its acoustic center, a Twin Drive neodymium magnet system, a laminated-steel core 1.6 kHz crossover, and a sculpted 1.5-inch thick real-wood veneer cabinet with dual rear-firing reflex vents. It covers 47 Hz to 30 kHz from an 8-ohm nominal impedance with a minimum recommended amplifier power of 30 watts. The SourcePoint 8 earned the EISA Best Standmount Loudspeaker award for 2023–2024 and a Golden Ear Award from The Absolute Sound in 2025.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the SourcePoint 8 compare to the KEF LS50 Meta and the Wharfedale Elysian 1?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MoFi SourcePoint 8 competes directly with the KEF LS50 Meta and the Wharfedale Elysian 1 in the premium two-way bookshelf category. The KEF LS50 Meta also uses a concentric Uni-Q driver array and is a respected benchmark in the category, but the SourcePoint 8 uses a larger 8-inch concentric driver versus the LS50 Meta's 5.25-inch mid\/bass unit, delivering greater bass extension to 47 Hz versus the LS50 Meta's 79 Hz and higher maximum output from a lower 30-watt minimum power requirement. The Wharfedale Elysian 1 uses a conventional separate tweeter and midrange in an AMT and woven Kevlar arrangement, with excellent measured performance but without the coincident point-source imaging advantage of the SourcePoint 8's concentric architecture. The SourcePoint 8's EISA Best Standmount 2023–2024 recognition and The Absolute Sound Golden Ear Award both postdate the LS50 Meta's most recent critical cycle, reflecting the 8's continued competitive standing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the SourcePoint 8 compare to the MoFi SourcePoint 10?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SourcePoint 8 is an 80% scale version of the SourcePoint 10, sharing the same concentric driver philosophy, cabinet construction approach, and Andrew Jones voicing, but with an 8-inch rather than 10-inch concentric driver. The SourcePoint 10 extends lower to 42 Hz versus the SourcePoint 8's 47 Hz, delivers higher sensitivity at 91 dB versus 87 dB, and accepts up to 150 watts in a larger, heavier cabinet. The SourcePoint 8 is the better choice for smaller rooms, nearfield desktop setups, and listeners for whom the SourcePoint 10's physical dimensions or stand requirements are a limiting factor. Both models share the same corrugated surround, Twin Drive magnet system, and sculpted multi-faceted baffle design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a concentric driver and why does it matter in the SourcePoint 8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA concentric driver places the tweeter at the exact geometric and acoustic center of the woofer cone, so both drivers share a single radiating origin in three-dimensional space. This produces a coincident point source across the crossover frequency, eliminating the arrival-time and phase differences between spatially separated drivers that cause imaging instability and tonal variation off-axis in conventional two-way designs. In the SourcePoint 8, the 8-inch cone also acts as a waveguide that controls the tweeter's dispersion pattern and matches the directivity of both drivers through the 1.6 kHz crossover region, producing a speaker that sounds consistent across a wide arc of listening positions rather than only at a single center seat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifiers pair well with the SourcePoint 8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SourcePoint 8's 8-ohm nominal impedance and 87 dB sensitivity make it one of the easier-to-drive bookshelf speakers in its class, with Andrew Jones specifying a minimum of 30 watts. It works well with quality integrated amplifiers from 30 watts upward, including tube amplifiers with 8-ohm taps such as the PrimaLuna EVO 100 or Linear Tube Audio ZOTL10. Solid-state options such as the NAD C 3050, Hegel H120, or Rega Elex-R drive the SourcePoint 8 with authority and reveal the driver's dynamic capability fully. The 150-watt maximum power handling also allows use with more powerful amplifiers in larger rooms without risk of driver damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the SourcePoint 8 be used in a nearfield or desktop setup?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The SourcePoint 8's compact 18 x 11.4 x 13.2-inch dimensions and 8-ohm impedance make it well-suited to nearfield listening at desk distances of 1 to 2 meters. The concentric driver's controlled dispersion means the speaker maintains its tonal balance and imaging at closer listening distances without the aggressive high-frequency emphasis that wide-dispersion conventional tweeters can produce in nearfield positions. Steven Stone of The Absolute Sound used the SourcePoint 8 as his primary nearfield reference for a full month during his evaluation, confirming its suitability for close-in listening. 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Substantial magnets coupled to large voice coils provide 50% greater motor strength than a comparable 25.4 mm coil design, delivering the expressive dynamics and excellent clarity that What Hi-Fi? highlighted across both its 2023 and 2024 award evaluations. The symmetric MTM vertical arrangement positions the 25 mm hermetically sealed floating tweeter between the two woofers, producing a narrowed vertical radiation pattern that reduces floor and ceiling reflections reaching the listening position. 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The front baffle is laminated with butyl rubber beneath a black acrylic trim that suppresses baffle surface vibration and eliminates all visible driver fixings. The low-profile metal terminal panel at the rear accepts 4 mm plugs, bare wire, and spade tags while keeping the plugs close to the back face for neater cable management and the option of closer rear wall positioning. Foam bungs are included for port tuning when placement near a rear wall requires bass output reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin 125 mm C3 Continuous Curved Cone Drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e A symmetric pair of C3 curved cone mid\/bass drivers in a vertical MTM arrangement delivers the excellent clarity, expressive dynamics, and articulate bass that earned the 5040 back-to-back What Hi-Fi? 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Awards 2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e What Hi-Fi? awarded the 5040 its Product of the Year distinction in the floorstanding speaker category for 2023, stating that it blew them away enough to secure the top award over competition from Wharfedale, Spendor, and PMC.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Floorstanding Speaker — What Hi-Fi? Awards 2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5040 also won Best Floorstanding Speaker in its price category at the 2023 Awards, recognized for delivering an insightful and entertaining performance that is class-leading at its level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Floorstanding Speaker — What Hi-Fi? Awards 2024:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 5040 retained its Best Floorstanding Speaker award at the 2024 What Hi-Fi? Awards in its price category, with What Hi-Fi? praising its expressive dynamics, excellent clarity, and premium build as a fantastic set of speakers in back-to-back recognition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Q Acoustics 5040?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics 5040 is a 2.5-way MTM floorstanding loudspeaker from Q Acoustics, UK. It uses twin 125 mm C3 Continuous Curved Cone mid\/bass drivers and a hermetically sealed floating 25 mm tweeter in a compact P2P-braced cabinet with HPE Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer tubes and a butyl rubber and acrylic baffle laminate, covering 39 Hz to 30 kHz at 91.5 dB sensitivity. It earned What Hi-Fi? Product of the Year for Floorstanding Speakers 2023, Best Floorstanding Speaker 2023, and Best Floorstanding Speaker in its price category at the 2024 Awards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Q Acoustics 5040 compare to the 5050?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics 5040 and 5050 share the same C3 Continuous Curved Cone driver architecture, floating tweeter design, P2P bracing, and HPE tube system. The 5050 uses larger 150 mm drivers versus the 5040's 125 mm units, a larger 39.7 L cabinet versus the 5040's 27 L enclosure, and extends bass slightly deeper to 37 Hz versus 39 Hz. What Hi-Fi? found the 5050 adds an extra dose of authority and a calmer manner over the 5040, making it better suited to larger rooms. The 5040 is the stronger choice for medium-sized rooms and space-constrained environments where its notably compact footprint provides a practical advantage the 5050 cannot match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the 5040 compare to the Wharfedale Evo 4.4 and the Dali Oberon 7?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics 5040 competes directly with the Wharfedale Evo 4.4 and the Dali Oberon 7 in the mid-range floorstander category. The Wharfedale Evo 4.4 uses a woven Kevlar midrange and a conventional single-wall MDF cabinet without HPE pressure equalization or C3 driver geometry, delivering a warmer, more relaxed character compared to the 5040's more forward and dynamic presentation. The Dali Oberon 7 uses a wood fibre cone and ribbon tweeter in a reflex-loaded cabinet without P2P bracing, prioritizing a smooth, treble-extended sound. The 5040's back-to-back What Hi-Fi? 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Vinyl Sound Buffalo can provide specific amplifier pairing recommendations based on your listening environment and preferred music genres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the 5040 be used as part of a home theater system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Q Acoustics offers a complete 5040 5.1 home cinema package pairing the 5040 floorstanders with the 5090 center channel and 5010 bookshelf surround speakers. The 5040's 91.5 dB sensitivity and 150-watt power handling make it fully compatible with AV receivers from major manufacturers, and its compact footprint is practical for home theater rooms where larger floorstanders would dominate the space. What Hi-Fi? reviewed the 5040 5.1 home cinema package and found it delivered an energetic and capable surround sound performance consistent with the stereo pair's award-winning characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the 5040 require a subwoofer for music listening?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor most music listening applications, no. The 5040 extends bass to 39 Hz, which is sufficient to reproduce the fundamental of virtually every acoustic and electric instrument. In home theater applications requiring very deep low-frequency effects reproduction below 35 Hz, a subwoofer can augment the 5040's output, and the 5000 series Q SUB subwoofers are designed to integrate seamlessly with the 5040 cabinet voicing. 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The twin-driver configuration in the compact 39.7 L equivalent cabinet volume provides the bass output capability of a larger single woofer, extending the M40 HD's frequency response to 38 Hz despite its 71 cm height. HPE Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer technology, first deployed in the Q Acoustics Concept 500 and carried forward to the 5040 and 5050, converts internal standing wave pressure into velocity, eliminating the cabinet resonances specific to taller floorstanding enclosures. P2P internal bracing stiffens the cabinet at the measured resonance nodes, and the fixed open grille design adds structural rigidity to the front baffle while minimizing the disruption of sound dispersion patterns and reducing high-frequency reflections compared to a removable grille with a full surrounding frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eaptX HD Bluetooth 5.0, 24-Bit\/192 kHz Inputs, and 200-Watt Amplification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe amplified M40 HD speaker contains the complete electronics package for the system. Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD supports wireless streaming at up to 24-bit\/48 kHz from compatible smartphones, tablets, and laptops, with aptX Low Latency for synchronized video audio and AAC for Apple device streaming. The USB Type B input accepts PCM at up to 24-bit\/192 kHz from a computer, and the optical Toslink input also accepts 24-bit\/192 kHz for connection to a TV, streamer, or CD transport. Two stereo RCA phono inputs accommodate line-level sources including pre-amplified turntables, games consoles, and set-top boxes, and a 3.5 mm input connects portable players. A subwoofer output at up to 1 V RMS is provided for bass augmentation. The Class D amplifier section delivers 2 x 100 watts peak and 2 x 50 watts RMS into 4 ohms with THD below 0.7%, providing substantial dynamic headroom for music, movies, and gaming at realistic output levels in small to medium rooms. A channel designation flexibility, identical to the M20 HD, allows the amplified speaker to be positioned on either the left or right side to suit the available mains power connection location.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwin 125 mm C3 Continuous Curved Cone Drivers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two C3 curved cone mid\/bass drivers per cabinet deliver the bass output capability and dynamic authority of a larger enclosure in the M40's compact 71 cm micro-tower format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e22 mm Decoupled Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The high-frequency driver is mechanically decoupled from the baffle to minimize vibration coupling and maintain crisp, pure high-frequency dispersion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHPE Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer Technology:\u003c\/strong\u003e HPE tubes convert standing wave pressure into velocity inside the floorstanding cabinet, eliminating resonances specific to tall enclosure geometries and improving frequency response accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eP2P Point-to-Point Internal Bracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Q Acoustics' proprietary targeted cabinet bracing stiffens the specific wall positions most susceptible to resonance, keeping the cabinet as rigid and inert as possible.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFixed Open Grille Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e A structurally integrated fixed grille adds front baffle rigidity while minimizing the grille structure around the drivers to reduce sound dispersion disruption and reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 x 100 Watts Peak Class D Amplification:\u003c\/strong\u003e The built-in Class D amplifier delivers 100 watts peak per channel for dynamic headroom well beyond typical listening levels in small to medium rooms.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eaptX HD Bluetooth 5.0:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wireless streaming at up to 24-bit\/48 kHz with aptX HD, plus aptX Low Latency, AAC, and SBC codec support for broad device compatibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e24-Bit\/192 kHz USB and Optical Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native high-resolution digital inputs via USB Type B and optical Toslink at up to 24-bit\/192 kHz for bit-perfect connection from computers and digital sources.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull Analog Input Suite:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual stereo RCA phono inputs, 3.5 mm line input, and subwoofer output accommodate the full range of analog sources and bass extension options.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoam Bungs Included:\u003c\/strong\u003e Port foam bungs allow bass tuning for near-wall placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree Finish Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Available in Black, White, and Walnut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-way reflex ported\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response (-6 dB)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e38 Hz to 22 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.5 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePeak Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x 100 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRated Output Power (4 Ohms)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x 50 W RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTHD at Rated Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMid\/Bass Drivers\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x 125 mm (5 inch) C3 Continuous Curved Cone per cabinet\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e22 mm (0.9 inch) decoupled soft dome\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBluetooth 5.0: aptX HD (24-bit\/48 kHz), aptX, aptX Low Latency, AAC, SBC\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUSB Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eType B, 24-bit\/192 kHz PCM\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eToslink S\/PDIF, 24-bit\/192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalog Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 x Stereo RCA phono (700 mV RMS sensitivity), 3.5 mm line (400 mV RMS sensitivity)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSubwoofer Output\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRCA phono, maximum 1 V RMS\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eStandby Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.5 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupply Voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e100 to 240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (W x H x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e250 x 710 x 296 mm \/ 10 x 28 x 11.7 inches (with stabilizers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e12.4 kg \/ 27.3 lb (amplified), 11.8 kg \/ 26 lb (passive)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBlack, White, Walnut\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePair (1 amplified + 1 passive speaker)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConnections at a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBluetooth 5.0 (aptX HD, aptX, aptX Low Latency, AAC, SBC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUSB Type B digital input (24-bit\/192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOptical Toslink digital input (24-bit\/192 kHz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Stereo RCA phono line-level analog inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3.5 mm line-level analog input\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSubwoofer RCA output (maximum 1 V RMS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpeaker cable output to passive speaker (4 m cable included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Powered M40 HD speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Passive M40 HD speaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 x Rear stabilizers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 x M5 screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 x Spike feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 x Spike covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Remote handset with batteries\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Speaker cable (4 metres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x US power cord (2 metres)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Foam bungs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Q Acoustics M40 HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics M40 HD is a 2-way powered wireless micro-tower music system from Q Acoustics, UK. It consists of one amplified and one passive floorstanding speaker standing 71 cm tall, connected by the included four-metre cable. Each cabinet houses twin 125 mm C3 Continuous Curved Cone mid\/bass drivers and a 22 mm decoupled tweeter with HPE Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer tubes and P2P internal bracing. The system delivers 2 x 100 watts peak, covers 38 Hz to 22 kHz, and supports aptX HD Bluetooth 5.0 streaming at up to 24-bit\/48 kHz alongside 24-bit\/192 kHz USB and optical digital inputs and dual RCA analog inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the M40 HD compare to the Q Acoustics M20 HD?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M40 HD scales up the M20 HD bookshelf system into a floorstanding format with meaningfully higher output capability. Each M40 HD cabinet contains two 125 mm C3 Continuous Curved Cone drivers versus the M20 HD's single 125 mm driver, extending bass to 38 Hz versus the M20 HD's 55 Hz and delivering greater dynamic output at equivalent listening distances. The M40 HD also uses 2 x 100 watts peak amplification versus the M20 HD's 2 x 65 watts, adds HPE Helmholtz Pressure Equalizer tubes not found in the M20 HD, and provides a second stereo RCA input for greater source flexibility. The M20 HD remains the stronger choice for desktop nearfield use and compact room setups where the M40 HD's micro-tower footprint is still larger than needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the M40 HD compare to the KEF LSX II and the Audioengine HD6?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics M40 HD competes with the KEF LSX II and the Audioengine HD6 in the all-in-one powered stereo system category. The KEF LSX II adds Wi-Fi streaming and voice assistant integration alongside Bluetooth, with a Uni-Q concentric driver for point-source imaging, but in a bookshelf form factor rather than a floorstanding cabinet. The Audioengine HD6 uses a 5.5-inch woven aramid fiber woofer and delivers good output from a desktop-scale cabinet without HPE tube technology or C3 driver geometry. The M40 HD's twin C3 woofers per cabinet, 38 Hz bass extension, and HPE standing wave suppression place it in a different acoustic category from either bookshelf-format competitor for listeners who need full-range performance from a genuinely floor-standing system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the M40 HD be connected to a turntable?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, but the turntable must have a built-in phono preamplifier outputting a line-level signal. The M40 HD's RCA inputs are line-level only and do not include an internal phono stage. Turntables with a built-in phono stage — including models from Audio-Technica, Pro-Ject, Rega, and most entry-level and mid-range designs — connect directly to one of the M40 HD's two RCA inputs. Turntables without a built-in stage require a separate external phono preamplifier between the turntable output and the M40 HD. Vinyl Sound Buffalo can advise on suitable phono stage options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the M40 HD need to be placed away from the rear wall?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, Q Acoustics recommends some free space behind the M40 HD to allow the rear-firing reflex port to operate correctly. Placing the speakers too close to a rear wall reinforces bass output from port boundary effect, producing excessive low-frequency warmth. The included foam bungs partially mitigate this by reducing port output, allowing placement closer to walls than the fully open port position permits. For optimal performance, a minimum of 20 to 30 cm clearance from the rear wall is recommended, consistent with Q Acoustics' guidance for the broader 5000 series floorstanders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Q Acoustics M40 HD in Buffalo or Western New York?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics M40 HD Wireless Powered Music System is available at Vinyl Sound USA Inc., an authorized Q Acoustics dealer in Buffalo, NY, serving audiophiles across Western New York and the greater Buffalo region. 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Bridging the gap between the entry-level Q Acoustics range and the flagship Concept 300, the Concept 30 inherits Gelcore cabinet technology, Point-to-Point P2P internal bracing, and a sprung Isolation Base Suspension System from the Concept 300 and Concept 500 platforms while introducing new ground-up driver designs developed specifically for the Concept 30, 50, and 90 family. Built around a \u003cstrong\u003e125 mm five-inch mid\/bass driver\u003c\/strong\u003e with a 30.5 mm voice coil mounted to a 3 mm aluminium baffle plate, and a hermetically sealed and mechanically floating \u003cstrong\u003e25 mm soft-dome tweeter\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Concept 30 covers \u003cstrong\u003e54 Hz to 30 kHz\u003c\/strong\u003e from a 6-ohm nominal impedance cabinet with 87 dB sensitivity. AVForums awarded the Concept 30 its Best Mid-Range Speaker award for 2022 and Trusted Reviews awarded it a Recommended distinction, recognizing it as one of the most accomplished bookshelf speakers available at its price point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e3 mm Aluminium Baffle Plate, Floating Tweeter, and 30.5 mm Voice Coil\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Concept 30's driver architecture introduces three specific engineering decisions that distinguish it from conventional bookshelf speakers in its class. First, both the mid\/bass driver and the tweeter are fixed to a 3 mm aluminium baffle plate before that plate is fitted to the cabinet, creating a structurally decoupled driver mounting system that provides a correct acoustic seal and reduces mechanical coupling between the drivers and the cabinet walls. Second, the tweeter is hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated from the baffle plate in a floating mounting arrangement that prevents both the transmission of cabinet vibrations into the tweeter motor and the reverse coupling of tweeter-generated energy back into the cabinet, lowering distortion and enabling a lower crossover frequency of 2.4 kHz for more seamless driver integration. Third, the mid\/bass driver uses a 30.5 mm voice coil rather than the 25.4 mm coil found in comparable drivers, a 20% increase in coil diameter that delivers a 50% increase in motor strength and proportionally greater power handling capacity within the same overall driver footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGelcore Construction, P2P Bracing, and Isolation Base Suspension\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Concept 30 cabinet combines three complementary anti-resonance technologies inherited from the Concept 300 and Concept 500 platforms. Gelcore construction sandwiches a non-setting acoustic gel between two MDF cabinet layers, converting high-frequency cabinet vibrations into heat within the gel and preventing them from radiating back into the listening room. Point-to-Point P2P bracing applies targeted internal reinforcement at the specific cabinet positions identified through measurement as the primary sources of low-frequency panel resonance, stiffening the enclosure without unnecessary mass addition. The Isolation Base Suspension System uses two plates separated by suspension spheres that decouple the cabinet from the surface it rests on, preventing floor-borne vibrations from entering the enclosure while also stopping speaker-generated energy from coupling downward into the stand or shelf. The crossover itself is mounted to the isolation base rather than inside the main cabinet, keeping it free from the electromagnetic influence of the drivers and from vibration-induced component value shifts during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGround-Up Concept 30 Driver Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Both the 125 mm mid\/bass driver and 25 mm tweeter are new designs developed specifically for the Concept 30, 50, and 90 loudspeaker family rather than carry-over units from earlier models.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 mm Aluminium Baffle Plate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Drivers are pre-mounted to a rigid aluminium baffle plate before cabinet assembly, providing a correct acoustic seal and decoupling the drive units from the MDF cabinet walls.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHermetically Sealed Floating Tweeter:\u003c\/strong\u003e The 25 mm soft-dome tweeter is hermetically sealed and mechanically isolated from the baffle in a floating mount that reduces distortion and enables a lower, more seamless 2.4 kHz crossover point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30.5 mm Mid\/Bass Voice Coil:\u003c\/strong\u003e A larger-than-standard 30.5 mm voice coil provides 50% greater motor strength compared to a conventional 25.4 mm coil, delivering higher power handling and improved dynamic capability from the 125 mm driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGelcore Cabinet Construction:\u003c\/strong\u003e A non-setting gel layer between two MDF cabinet skins converts high-frequency vibrations into heat, maintaining a quiet cabinet background across the frequency range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePoint-to-Point P2P Internal Bracing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Measurement-guided targeted internal bracing suppresses low-frequency panel resonances at the specific cabinet positions where stiffening is most effective.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIsolation Base Suspension System:\u003c\/strong\u003e Suspension spheres between two base plates decouple the cabinet from its support surface in both directions, improving bass definition and stereo image precision.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrossover Mounted to Isolation Base:\u003c\/strong\u003e The crossover network is located on the isolation base plate rather than inside the main cabinet, isolating it from driver electromagnetic fields and cabinet vibration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePremium Gloss Aluminium Baffle Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The signature aluminium front baffle plate is available in Gloss Black, Gloss Silver, and Gloss White lacquer finishes with a premium high-gloss quality consistent with the Concept 300 and 500 aesthetic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEnclosure Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2-way reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e54 Hz to 30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e87 dB (2.83 V \/ 1 m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms (3.9 Ohms minimum)\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRecommended Amplifier Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25 to 100 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCrossover Frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2.4 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMid\/Bass Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e125 mm (5 inch), 30.5 mm voice coil\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTweeter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e25 mm (0.9 inch) soft dome, hermetically sealed, floating mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBaffle\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e3 mm aluminium plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTHD (120 Hz to 20 kHz at 2.83 V RMS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e\u0026lt;0.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eEffective Cabinet Volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions (H x W x D)\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e284 x 180 x 319 mm \/ 11.2 x 7.1 x 12.6 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e7.9 kg \/ 17.4 lb per speaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFinishes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eGloss Black, Gloss Silver, Gloss White\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCountry of Origin\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSold As\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePair\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Concept 30 bookshelf speakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Speaker grilles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 x Foam bungs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 x Ball-end feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e10 x Spike feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 x Owner's manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards and Critical Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Mid-Range Speaker 2022 and Editor's Choice — AVForums:\u003c\/strong\u003e AVForums awarded the Concept 30 its Best Mid-Range Speaker award for 2022 and an Editor's Choice distinction, describing it as an absolute star turn from Q Acoustics and comfortably the best speaker at its price point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecommended Award — Trusted Reviews:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trusted Reviews awarded the Concept 30 a Recommended distinction, praising the speaker's terrifically fun and entertaining listen and describing it as a superbly communicative pair of hi-fi speakers with a more-ish sensibility that draws the listener in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHighly Recommended — A British Audiophile:\u003c\/strong\u003e A British Audiophile awarded the Concept 30 a Highly Recommended distinction in July 2022, describing it as beautifully built with warm, rich sound, strong bass, and very good amounts of detail for its price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the Q Acoustics Concept 30?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics Concept 30 is a 2-way reflex bookshelf loudspeaker from Q Acoustics, UK, positioned between the Q Acoustics entry-level range and the flagship Concept 300. It uses ground-up driver designs — a 125 mm mid\/bass driver with a 30.5 mm voice coil and a hermetically sealed floating 25 mm tweeter — mounted to a 3 mm aluminium baffle plate, combined with Gelcore cabinet construction, P2P internal bracing, and an Isolation Base Suspension System with crossover mounted to the isolation base. It covers 54 Hz to 30 kHz from a 6-ohm load with 87 dB sensitivity and earned AVForums Best Mid-Range Speaker 2022, a Trusted Reviews Recommended award, and a Highly Recommended distinction from A British Audiophile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Concept 30 compare to the KEF Q350 and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics Concept 30 competes directly with the KEF Q350 and the Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 in the mid-range bookshelf category. The KEF Q350 uses KEF's Uni-Q concentric driver array for point-source imaging and is a strong performer, but its cabinet is a conventional single-wall MDF enclosure without Gelcore damping, P2P bracing, or isolation base suspension. The Wharfedale Diamond 12.2 offers excellent value with a woven Kevlar cone and SLPP crossover, but similarly lacks the three-layer cabinet anti-resonance architecture of the Concept 30. The Concept 30's aluminium baffle plate, floating tweeter mount, and crossover isolation base place it at a measurably higher level of mechanical engineering than either competitor, which AVForums recognized when awarding it Best Mid-Range Speaker of the year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the Concept 30 tweeter mounting different from a standard bookshelf speaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a conventional bookshelf speaker, the tweeter is bolted directly to the front baffle, creating a rigid mechanical connection through which cabinet vibrations travel into the tweeter motor and vice versa. The Concept 30's 25 mm tweeter is hermetically sealed as a self-contained unit and mounted to the aluminium baffle plate in a floating arrangement that mechanically decouples the tweeter from the baffle. This isolation prevents cabinet-generated vibrations from modulating the tweeter's diaphragm and prevents the tweeter's own back-EMF from coupling energy back into the cabinet walls. The practical result is lower distortion in the high-frequency range and a lower achievable crossover frequency of 2.4 kHz, which reduces the frequency range over which the mid\/bass driver and tweeter are simultaneously active and improves phase and time alignment through the crossover region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat amplifiers pair well with the Concept 30?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics Concept 30 is specified for amplifiers between 25 and 100 watts into its 6-ohm nominal impedance with a 3.9-ohm minimum, which represents a moderately demanding load requiring a stable amplifier output stage. Integrated amplifiers such as the Cambridge Audio CXA61, NAD C 3050, Rega Brio, or Marantz PM6007 all drive the Concept 30 effectively in small to medium rooms. For larger spaces or higher output levels, amplifiers rated at 60 watts or more per channel are recommended to ensure the speaker's dynamic capability is fully realized. The Concept 30's 87 dB sensitivity and extended bass to 54 Hz make it responsive to amplifier quality improvements in both bass control and midrange resolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the foam bungs be used to tune bass output in the Concept 30?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Concept 30 includes foam bungs that can be inserted into the rear-firing reflex port to partially or fully restrict port output. This reduces the speaker's bass extension and overall bass output level, which is useful in near-wall placements where port proximity to a boundary reinforces low frequencies and produces an overly warm or bloated bass response. Blocking the port partially or fully converts the bass loading toward a more sealed-box characteristic with a higher roll-off frequency but tighter, better-controlled bass behavior, which can improve overall system balance in acoustically challenging rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the Concept 30 relate to the Concept 300 and Concept 500?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Concept 30 inherits Gelcore cabinet construction, P2P internal bracing, and the Isolation Base Suspension System directly from the Concept 300 and Concept 500 platforms. The Concept 300 adds Dual Gelcore with two gel layers rather than one, the more complex Tensegrity stainless steel stand system, and a larger 165 mm driver with a 35 mm glass fibre voice coil. The Concept 500 is a full-range floorstanding design. The Concept 30 brings the foundational anti-resonance architecture of the flagship models to a more accessible price point with new purpose-designed drivers and the aluminium baffle plate construction that is the signature aesthetic of the entire Concept range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I buy the Q Acoustics Concept 30 in Buffalo or Western New York?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Q Acoustics Concept 30 Bookshelf Speakers are available at Vinyl Sound USA Inc., an authorized Q Acoustics dealer in Buffalo, NY, serving audiophiles across Western New York and the greater Buffalo region. 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The stand is finished in the same high-gloss paint standards as the speaker and provides the perfect mounting option and display solution for the stand-mount offering in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUAD’s Director of Acoustics, Peter Comeau, has furthered his ground-breaking engineering work in further developing this Ribbon HF with over four years of research to bring a new level of musical delicacy, smoothness and ‘hear-through’ performance, thus revealing beautiful details of your music collection with a truly breath-taking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1694138809314 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eReveal™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advanced ‘True Ribbon’ unit is married to equally high-performance bass and midrange drivers. Again, subject to many years of research, development, testing and continuous innovation, the mid and bass drivers feature a new advanced fibre composition, aptly labelled ‘Reveal™’. Refined for seamless integration with the ‘True Ribbon’ HF, the smooth diaphragm drivers were purpose selected based on their rigidity and excellent self-damping properties. This new diaphragm, combined with a new, specially developed custom rubber surround, for a greater excursion and a new high-power motor system, means that the result is a superb bass performance, with power, depth, speed and articulation in abundance. And, of course, putting it all together is a phase-compensated Acoustic Butterworth crossover resulting from not only Computer-Aided Design but also hundreds of hours of critical listening tests using all types and flavours of music to achieve perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-img-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"R-1-image-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8-500x471.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row-full-width\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-img-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1692083076000\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-1006x1024.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"20230815145808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-1006x1024.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-768x782.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-500x509.png 500w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808.png 1415w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003ePolished to Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revela series continues QUAD’s industrial design evolution, sported in the models of recent years – such as the Vena and Artera series. The Revela series cabinets are skilfully hand-finished to a quality far exceeding that of relative competitors in this class. The Revela series is available in options of a polished real-wood veneer and seamless polished-paint finish or a simple and uber-classy ‘all-black’ glossy paint finish. In either finish, the Revela cabinets are a sight to behold! The precision-fitted baffle is seamlessly joined, also with a polished finish, for a presentation of the highest order. More than just a genuinely stunning furniture-quality piece of craftsmanship, the cabinet is internally braced, using a purpose-engineered structure connected to the cabinet panels in a manner that dissipates unwanted vibrations and resonances, thus maintaining structural rigidity, even under the most strenuous of performances. More than just a photobook-quality design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row-full-width\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1694138547612 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eFree-flowing Purity\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdding to the highly effective innovations in QUAD Revela, the port tube design is precisely positioned with the optimum diameter and flaring to prevent longitudinal resonances from colouring the speaker’s performance. The low and midrange frequencies can perform with a free-flowing purity and no unintended resonance or boominess – giving you the full dynamics of your music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA serious statement piece from QUAD, the Revela series is the culmination of more than four years of development. 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The stand is finished in the same high-gloss paint standards as the speaker and provides the perfect mounting option and display solution for the stand-mount offering in the series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQUAD’s Director of Acoustics, Peter Comeau, has furthered his ground-breaking engineering work in further developing this Ribbon HF with over four years of research to bring a new level of musical delicacy, smoothness and ‘hear-through’ performance, thus revealing beautiful details of your music collection with a truly breath-taking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_custom_1694138809314 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"left-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003eReveal™\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe advanced ‘True Ribbon’ unit is married to equally high-performance bass and midrange drivers. Again, subject to many years of research, development, testing and continuous innovation, the mid and bass drivers feature a new advanced fibre composition, aptly labelled ‘Reveal™’. Refined for seamless integration with the ‘True Ribbon’ HF, the smooth diaphragm drivers were purpose selected based on their rigidity and excellent self-damping properties. This new diaphragm, combined with a new, specially developed custom rubber surround, for a greater excursion and a new high-power motor system, means that the result is a superb bass performance, with power, depth, speed and articulation in abundance. And, of course, putting it all together is a phase-compensated Acoustic Butterworth crossover resulting from not only Computer-Aided Design but also hundreds of hours of critical listening tests using all types and flavours of music to achieve perfection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-img-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_right\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"377\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" title=\"R-1-image-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8.jpg 796w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8-300x283.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8-768x724.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/R-1-image-8-500x471.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_row-full-width\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"true\" data-vc-stretch-content=\"true\" class=\"vc_row element-row row vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column-img-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1692083076000\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"407\" src=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-1006x1024.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"20230815145808\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-1006x1024.png 1006w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-295x300.png 295w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-768x782.png 768w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808-500x509.png 500w, https:\/\/www.quad-hifi.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/20230815145808.png 1415w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"right-block wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vc_column-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  block-content\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wpb_wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"title\"\u003ePolished to Perfection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Revela series continues QUAD’s industrial design evolution, sported in the models of recent years – such as the Vena and Artera series. The Revela series cabinets are skilfully hand-finished to a quality far exceeding that of relative competitors in this class. The Revela series is available in options of a polished real-wood veneer and seamless polished-paint finish or a simple and uber-classy ‘all-black’ glossy paint finish. In either finish, the Revela cabinets are a sight to behold! The precision-fitted baffle is seamlessly joined, also with a polished finish, for a presentation of the highest order. More than just a genuinely stunning furniture-quality piece of craftsmanship, the cabinet is internally braced, using a purpose-engineered structure connected to the cabinet panels in a manner that dissipates unwanted vibrations and resonances, thus maintaining structural rigidity, even under the most strenuous of performances. 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Dimensions 260×290×375mm, 14kg pair. Gold-plated binding posts ensure signal purity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":468,\"w\":575,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":468}'\u003ePerfect Gold Note companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":502,\"w\":575,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003eIdeal match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/amplifiers\" bis_size='{\"x\":109,\"y\":502,\"w\":146,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":109,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003ePA-10 EVO power amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\" bis_size='{\"x\":262,\"y\":502,\"w\":96,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":262,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003ePH-10 preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/phono-stages\" bis_size='{\"x\":365,\"y\":502,\"w\":128,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":365,\"abs_y\":502}'\u003ePH-5.2 phono stages\u003c\/a\u003e. Complements complete modular ecosystem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":557,\"w\":575,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":557}'\u003eDiana series excellence\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":590,\"w\":575,\"h\":39,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":590}'\u003eCompact foundation for scalable high-end systems. Available exclusively at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":590,\"w\":538,\"h\":38,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":590}'\u003eVinyl Sound Buffalo, NY\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":645,\"w\":575,\"h\":29,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":645}'\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":685,\"w\":575,\"h\":19,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":685}'\u003e\u0026lt;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":721,\"w\":575,\"h\":157,\"abs_x\":12,\"abs_y\":721}'\u003e\n\u003ctbody bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":724,\"w\":569,\"h\":151,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":724}'\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":724,\"w\":569,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":724}'\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":724,\"w\":222,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":724}'\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":724,\"w\":344,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":724}'\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":750,\"w\":569,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":750}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":750,\"w\":222,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":750}'\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":750,\"w\":344,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":750}'\u003e2-way rear bass reflex bookshelf\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":775,\"w\":569,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":775}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":775,\"w\":222,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":775}'\u003eFrequency Response\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":775,\"w\":344,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":775}'\u003e48-20,000Hz ±3dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":801,\"w\":569,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":801}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":801,\"w\":222,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":801}'\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":801,\"w\":344,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":801}'\u003e88dB SPL (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":826,\"w\":569,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":826}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":826,\"w\":222,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":826}'\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":826,\"w\":344,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":826}'\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":852,\"w\":569,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":852}'\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":15,\"y\":852,\"w\":222,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":15,\"abs_y\":852}'\u003eCrossover Point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bis_size='{\"x\":239,\"y\":852,\"w\":344,\"h\":23,\"abs_x\":239,\"abs_y\":852}'\u003e2900Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Black\/Black","offer_id":53130412523827,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Gold","offer_id":53130412556595,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver\/Silver","offer_id":53130412589363,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Silver\/Black","offer_id":53130412622131,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/GoldNoteDianaIIModularLoudspeakers_1.png?v=1773387237"},{"product_id":"gold-note-diana-iii-f-modular-loudspeakers","title":"Gold Note Diana III-F Modular Floorstanding Speaker Extenders for Diana I \u0026 II Speakers (Matte Black, PAIR)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eModular floor-standing subwoofer extender\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGold Note Diana III-F\u003c\/strong\u003e transforms Diana I bookshelf speakers into full-range floorstanders with integrated 6.5\" glass fibre passive subwoofer. Seamless magnetic coupling and Diana Bridge single-wire connection deliver unprecedented modularity and enhanced low-frequency performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePassive subwoofer integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e91dB sensitivity, 8Ω impedance, 80Hz low-pass crossover perfectly blends with Diana I main speakers. Front bass reflex design enables flexible room placement. 10-150W amplifier power range maintains tube-friendly operation across entire system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePrecision modular engineering\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid HDF construction with internal bracing eliminates resonances. Integrated magnets ensure perfect alignment with Diana I bookshelf speakers. Single-wire Diana Bridge connection preserves signal purity while sharing amplifier power between modules.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eScalable system foundation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpands compact Diana I (48Hz-20kHz) to full-range floorstanding capability with authoritative bass extension. Maintains 88dB system sensitivity, 8Ω load. Perfect solution for small\/medium rooms requiring floorstander performance from bookshelf dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePerfect Diana series companion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRequired for complete Diana I + III-F floorstanding system. Ideal match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/amplifiers\"\u003ePA-10 EVO power amps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/preamplifiers\"\u003ePH-10 preamps\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/phono-stages\"\u003ePH-5.2 phono stages\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUltimate modular flexibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTransform bookshelf system to floorstander instantly. Available exclusively at \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\"\u003eVinyl Sound Buffalo, NY\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloor-standing extender + passive subwoofer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSensitivity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e91dB SPL (2.83V\/1m)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNominal Impedance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubwoofer Crossover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80Hz low-pass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSubwoofer Driver\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\" glass fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePort Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront bass reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePower Handling\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-150W\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConnection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiana Bridge single-wire + magnets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiana I bookshelf speakers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eComplete Diana modular solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstant bookshelf-to-floorstander transformation. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eContact Vinyl Sound Buffalo\u003c\/a\u003e for Diana III-F integration and complete modular system optimization.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gold Note","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53130434707763,"sku":null,"price":2595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/GoldNoteDianaIII-FModularFloorstandingSpeakerExtendersforDianaI_IISpeakers_MatteBlack_PAIR.png?v=1773387482"},{"product_id":"psb-subseries-bp8-subwoofer","title":"PSB SubSeries BP8 Subwoofer","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePSB SubSeries BP8 Subwoofer at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB SubSeries BP8 is a sealed 500-watt subwoofer built around a proprietary opposing bipolar dual 8-inch driver configuration that eliminates cabinet vibration through in-phase opposing motor forces, delivering distortion-free bass from a compact 13\" × 14\" × 13\" enclosure. Available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York, the BP8 is powered by a Hypex nCore Hybrid Digital amplifier — a class D topology recognized for high efficiency and precise driver control at sustained output levels — paired with an Analog Devices DSP processor. The sealed cabinet extends low-frequency output to 20Hz at −10dB with a frequency response of 25Hz to 150Hz (±3dB). Variable crossover frequency from 50Hz to 150Hz, with an LFE setting at 350Hz, allows integration with bookshelf and floorstanding speaker systems of varying bass extension. All adjustments — volume, crossover frequency, and phase (0°–180°) — are accessible directly from the amplifier control panel. Built-in IsoAcoustics isolation feet decouple the BP8 from the floor to reduce mechanical coupling and room resonance. The BP8 is available in Satin Black and Satin White, and is part of Vinyl Sound Buffalo's full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/speakers\"\u003espeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e, which covers subwoofers, powered, bookshelf, and floorstanding speakers from leading audiophile brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBipolar Dual 8\" Drivers and nCore Hybrid Digital Amplification\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BP8's two 8-inch woofers are mounted in opposing positions inside the sealed enclosure so that their magnetic motor forces work against each other, canceling the reactive forces that typically induce cabinet vibration in standard single-driver subwoofer designs. Each driver uses a woven carbon fibre cone, a high-density rubber surround, a 2½-inch (64mm) voice coil, and a 45 oz (1275g) magnet structure in a steel basket — the same driver design philosophy applied in the PSB Synchrony and Passif 50 speaker ranges. The result is linear, piston-like driver movement across the full output range with minimal coloration from cabinet resonance. The nCore Hybrid Digital amplifier is conservatively rated at 500 watts continuous, providing sustained headroom for dynamic film and music passages without thermal compression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCabinet Design, Connectivity, and Finish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BP8's sealed cabinet design avoids the port noise and passive radiator distortion associated with ported enclosures, delivering bass that is tight and fast-decaying rather than extended and soft at the low-frequency limit. The compact 13\" × 14\" × 13\" footprint allows placement in environments where full-size subwoofers are impractical. Connections include gold-plated stereo RCA low\/line level inputs and a 12V trigger input for automatic power on\/off with compatible AV receivers and preamplifiers. Auto on\/standby activates the amplifier on signal detection and returns to 0.5-watt Energy Star–compliant standby mode when signal is absent. Universal voltage (100V–240V, 50\/60Hz) and included North American and EU power cords support international use. The Satin Black and Satin White finishes suit both home theater and two-channel listening environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25Hz – 150Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLF Cutoff (−10dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eContinuous Power\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500 Watts\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmplifier Design\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAnalog Devices DSP \u0026amp; Hypex Amp (nCore Hybrid Digital)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\" (203mm) Carbon Fibre Cone, High Density Rubber Surround, 2½\" (64mm) Voice-Coil, 45 oz (1275g) Magnet, Steel Basket (× 2, opposing bipolar)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrossover\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVariable 50Hz – 150Hz; LFE Setting 350Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eControls\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume, Variable Frequency, Phase Control 0°–180° (Amplifier Panel)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eConnections\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLow\/Line Level Inputs, Gold-plated Stereo RCAs, 12V Trigger Input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLED Indicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed = Standby, Green = On\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAuto On\/Stand-by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYes (0.5W standby, Energy Star compliant)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoltage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUniversal (100V–240V, 50\/60Hz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimensions (W × H × D)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0\" × 14.0\" × 13.0\" (330 × 355 × 330mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e42 lb (19.1 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping Weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48 lb (22 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsoAcoustics (integrated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin Black, Satin White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes the PSB BP8 different from a standard single-driver subwoofer?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BP8 uses two 8-inch woofers mounted in opposing positions inside a sealed enclosure. When the drivers move in opposing directions simultaneously, their mechanical reaction forces cancel each other rather than transferring into the cabinet walls. This eliminates the cabinet vibration that causes coloration and distortion in conventional single-driver designs. The sealed enclosure adds a second layer of isolation by removing the port or passive radiator openings through which conventional subwoofers introduce mid-bass noise and group delay distortion. The combination produces bass that tracks transients accurately at all playback levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is nCore Hybrid Digital amplification in the PSB BP8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003enCore is a high-efficiency class D amplifier topology developed by Hypex Electronics in the Netherlands. It applies a feedback architecture that achieves very low output impedance and distortion across the full power bandwidth, allowing the amplifier to maintain tight control of the driver's voice coil at high excursion levels. In the BP8, the nCore output stage is paired with an Analog Devices DSP processor that applies digital signal processing to driver correction and crossover filtering before the analog amplifier stage, providing more precise control than analog-only subwoofer amplifier designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I connect the PSB BP8 to my system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BP8 connects via gold-plated stereo RCA inputs that accept low-level or line-level signals from an AV receiver's subwoofer output, a preamplifier's low-frequency output, or a stereo amplifier's speaker-level output through a high-level adapter. A 12V trigger input accepts a trigger signal from compatible AV receivers and preamplifiers to turn the subwoofer on and off automatically with the rest of the system. Crossover frequency, volume, and phase are adjusted using the controls on the amplifier panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PSB BP8 have smartphone app control?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Unlike the larger SubSeries BP12, the BP8 does not include Bluetooth or smartphone app control. Crossover frequency (variable 50Hz–150Hz), volume level, and phase (0°–180°) are adjusted using the controls mounted directly on the amplifier panel. For listeners who prefer wireless parameter adjustment from the listening position, the BP12 offers the PSB Subwoofer Control app via Bluetooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the PSB BP8 include IsoAcoustics feet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. IsoAcoustics isolation feet are integrated as a standard feature of the BP8 cabinet, not a separate accessory. IsoAcoustics feet decouple the subwoofer from the floor surface, reducing the mechanical energy transfer that causes low-frequency standing wave reinforcement between the cabinet and the room. In practice, this reduces the audible \"boom\" associated with floor-coupled subwoofer placement and produces tighter, more defined bass from any floor surface type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat finish options are available for the PSB BP8?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe BP8 is available in Satin Black and Satin White. Both finishes use a satin-level surface sheen that reduces surface reflection compared to gloss-finish cabinets and is less prone to showing fingerprints or fine scratches. The compact 13\" × 14\" × 13\" footprint and clean cabinet lines allow the BP8 to blend into both dedicated home theater and living room two-channel listening environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to buy PSB SubSeries BP8 in Buffalo NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB SubSeries BP8 is available from Vinyl Sound, an authorized PSB Speakers dealer in Buffalo, New York. Vinyl Sound offers in-store demonstration, system integration advice, and free shipping across the continental United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo by phone or email to purchase the BP8 or compare it with the SubSeries BP12 for your room and system requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PSB Speakers","offers":[{"title":"Matte Black","offer_id":53575888929075,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Matte White","offer_id":53575888961843,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/psb_bp8_sub_3-4_blk.png?v=1782792208"},{"product_id":"psb-pwm3-7-driver-on-wall-speaker","title":"PSB PWM3 7-Driver On-Wall Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePSB PWM3 On-Wall Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB PWM3 is a seven-driver on-wall speaker built around a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid, two 3-inch carbon fibre midrange drivers with rubber surround and cast basket, and four 4-inch carbon fibre woofers with rubber surround and cast basket, all housed in a dual-ported MDF bass reflex cabinet measuring 48 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall by 3.38 inches deep. Available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York, the PWM3 is the flagship of PSB's PWM on-wall speaker series, designed for high-performance home theater installations where flush in-wall construction is not possible or desired. The bass reflex cabinet extends the frequency response to 60Hz (±3dB) with a -10dB point at 35Hz — bass performance uncommon in on-wall speaker form factors. The titanium dome tweeter extends high-frequency output to 35,000Hz. The PWM3 delivers 86dB anechoic sensitivity into a nominal 8-ohm load. The cabinet can be mounted horizontally for center channel or L\/R stereo use below or above a display, or vertically as L\/R or surround channels beside a screen, using the included wall mount bracket — note that the bracket is not rated for ceiling mounting. The satin black and satin white finish options allow the PWM3 to match wall color or blend into the display surround. Multiple PWM3 units can be configured as a matched L\/C\/R front stage or expanded to a five- or seven-channel surround array. The PWM3 is part of Vinyl Sound Buffalo's full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/speakers\"\u003espeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e, which includes on-wall, in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor, powered, and floorstanding speakers from leading audio brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSeven-Driver Configuration: Titanium Tweeter, Carbon Fibre Midrange, and Carbon Fibre Woofers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM3's driver complement spans three size categories across seven individual drivers. The single 1-inch titanium dome tweeter is ferrofluid-cooled and handles the highest frequencies in the system, extending output to 35,000Hz. Titanium dome tweeters are hard dome designs with a high natural resonance frequency and high stiffness-to-mass ratio, producing accurate high-frequency transient response and smooth off-axis dispersion. The ferrofluid fills the gap between the tweeter voice coil and the pole piece, removing heat from the coil via conduction into the magnet structure, which reduces dynamic compression at sustained high output levels. The two 3-inch midrange drivers use carbon fibre cones, rubber surrounds, and cast aluminum baskets. Carbon fibre cone material provides high stiffness and low mass relative to the cone's diameter, which pushes the first breakup resonance above the operating range of each driver. The cast basket provides a rigid, dimensionally stable platform for the driver's motor and surround — cast metal does not flex under the mechanical forces generated by a driver in motion, maintaining precise voice coil alignment through the gap. The four 4-inch woofers share the same construction: carbon fibre cone, rubber surround, and cast basket. Distributing bass output across four smaller woofers rather than one or two larger drivers keeps the cabinet depth shallow while providing the combined cone area and motor force needed to drive the dual-ported bass reflex enclosure to 35Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eDual-Ported Bass Reflex Cabinet, Vertical and Horizontal Mounting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM3's bass reflex cabinet uses two ports tuned to extend low-frequency output below the four woofers' free-air resonance frequency. Dual ports allow the cabinet's bass reflex loading to be spread across two smaller port apertures rather than one large one, which reduces port air velocity at a given output level and lowers the frequency at which port chuffing — turbulent airflow noise at the port opening — becomes audible. The result is a bass reflex alignment that achieves the -10dB point at 35Hz from a cabinet that is only 3.38 inches deep and 6.5 inches tall. The MDF cabinet and MDF frame provide a dense, well-damped enclosure that suppresses panel resonances across the woofer operating range. The wall mount bracket included with the PWM3 supports both vertical and horizontal installation. Mounted horizontally, the PWM3 presents its 48-inch width along the wall with the drivers arranged in a horizontal line — the standard orientation for a center channel installed below or above a display. Mounted vertically, the PWM3 presents a 6.5-inch wide by 48-inch tall column for left, right, or surround channel use beside a screen. The bracket is designed for wall installation only and is not rated for ceiling mounting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60Hz – 35,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLF Cutoff (-10dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e35Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (Anechoic)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (Listening Room)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance Nominal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance Minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTweeter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25mm) Titanium Dome with Ferrofluid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMidrange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 3\" (75mm) Carbon Fibre Cone, Rubber Surround, Cast Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 × 4\" (100mm) Carbon Fibre Cone, Rubber Surround, Cast Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Reflex (Dual-Ported)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCabinet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrille\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Cloth Grille (Acoustic Transparent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e48\" (1219mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\" (165mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth (without grille)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.38\" (85mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth (with grille)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\" (90mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall Mount Bracket Included (Vertical and Horizontal — not ceiling rated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin Black, Satin White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does a seven-driver configuration mean in the PSB PWM3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA seven-driver speaker uses seven individual transducers — separate physical drivers — to cover the full audio frequency range. In the PWM3, the seven drivers are divided by function: one 1-inch titanium dome tweeter handles the highest frequencies; two 3-inch carbon fibre midrange drivers reproduce the midrange frequencies; and four 4-inch carbon fibre woofers reproduce the bass frequencies. Each driver group operates over the frequency range it is best suited to, rather than one or two drivers attempting to cover the full range. Multiple midrange and woofer drivers working in parallel multiply the available cone area and motor force, allowing the speaker to produce higher output levels and deeper bass extension from a cabinet that is only 3.38 inches deep. The seven-driver array is distributed across the PWM3's 48-inch cabinet length, which provides acoustic advantages in controlling the speaker's vertical dispersion pattern when mounted horizontally in a center or L\/R configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PWM3 achieve 35Hz bass extension in a 3.38-inch-deep cabinet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM3 achieves -10dB bass extension to 35Hz through a combination of factors: four separate 4-inch woofers working in parallel to multiply cone area and motor force; a dual-ported bass reflex tuning that extends the low-frequency output below the woofers' free-air resonance frequency; and an MDF cabinet tuned to control the bass reflex alignment. Bass reflex loading allows the port itself to radiate bass output at and below the driver's resonance frequency, augmenting the woofer's natural output in that range. Distributing the load across four drivers instead of one or two larger woofers keeps the individual driver excursion low, reducing distortion at the output levels needed to load the ports effectively. The result is bass performance that approaches or matches some compact bookshelf speakers, from a cabinet only 3.38 inches deep and 6.5 inches tall — shallow enough to mount flat on a standard interior wall without significant protrusion into the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the PWM3 be mounted both vertically and horizontally?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The included wall mount bracket supports both vertical and horizontal installation. Mounted horizontally, the PWM3 is 48 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall — the standard orientation for a center channel below or above a display, or for L\/R stereo speakers mounted at ear level along a wall. Mounted vertically, the PWM3 is 6.5 inches wide and 48 inches tall — a narrow column speaker suited to flanking a display screen as left and right front channels or as surround speakers. The bracket is designed for wall installation only; PSB's specifications note it is not designed or rated for ceiling mounting. The satin black and satin white finish options allow the PWM3 to match the wall color or the bezel of the display it is mounted beside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat home theater configurations can use the PWM3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM3 is designed to function as any channel in a home theater speaker system. Multiple PWM3 units can be configured as a matched L\/R stereo pair, a matched L\/C\/R front stage (three PWM3 units across the front wall), a 5.1 system (L\/C\/R front plus two surround channels, all PWM3), or a 7.1 or larger system with additional PWM3 units as rear surrounds or height channels. Using the same model for all channels provides a consistent tonal signature across the soundstage, which is particularly important in home theater where sounds cross from the front stage through to the surrounds as effects pan across the listening space. The PWM3's ability to be mounted horizontally or vertically means the same unit can serve as a horizontal center channel below the screen and as vertical L\/R channels beside the screen without requiring a different model for each position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat are the carbon fibre cone drivers in the PWM3 and why does PSB use them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM3's midrange and woofer drivers use carbon fibre cone diaphragms — composite cones in which carbon fibre material provides the structural matrix of the cone rather than paper, polypropylene, or other common cone materials. Carbon fibre cones offer a high stiffness-to-mass ratio: they are rigid enough to behave as a true piston — moving as a single rigid surface rather than flexing — across a wider frequency range than most polymer cone materials at the same mass. High cone rigidity pushes the first cone breakup resonance higher in frequency, keeping the driver in its controlled piston operating range through its intended pass band and reducing the coloration that occurs when a cone flexes unevenly. The cast basket on each driver — both midrange and woofer — provides a rigid, precisely machined mounting frame for the driver's surround and voice coil assembly. Cast baskets maintain dimensional accuracy under the mechanical stresses of speaker operation, keeping the voice coil centered in the magnetic gap for low distortion at high excursion levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PWM3 differ from PSB's in-wall speakers like the W-LCR?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM3 mounts on the surface of the wall using the included bracket; it does not require cutting into the drywall or accessing the wall cavity. The W-LCR and other PSB in-wall models are flush-mounted — installed by cutting a rectangular hole in the drywall and securing the speaker frame to the wall opening. In-wall installation produces a flush, invisible appearance where only the grille is visible on the wall surface. On-wall installation like the PWM3 leaves the speaker body visible on the wall surface, with only a 3.38-inch protrusion from the wall plane. On-wall is the correct choice when the wall construction does not allow cutting — concrete or brick walls, walls with dense insulation, steel stud commercial construction, or apartment installations where wall modification is restricted. On-wall is also faster to install and fully reversible, since no wall opening is required. The PWM3's satin finish and magnetic cloth grille are designed to make the on-wall appearance as clean and minimal as the installation constraints allow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to buy PSB PWM3 on-wall speakers in Buffalo NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB PWM3 is available from Vinyl Sound, an authorized PSB Speakers dealer in Buffalo, New York. Vinyl Sound carries the full PSB PWM series along with PSB's in-ceiling and in-wall speaker lines for customers designing complete architectural audio systems. Free shipping is available across the continental United States. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo by phone or email to purchase the PWM3, order multiple units for a matched home theater configuration, or compare on-wall versus in-wall speaker options for your installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"PSB Speakers","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":53576035074355,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":53576035107123,"sku":null,"price":2099.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/0293\/0739\/files\/pwm3_front_black.png?v=1782795533"},{"product_id":"psb-pwm2-5-driver-on-wall-speaker","title":"PSB PWM2 5-Driver On-Wall Speaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePSB PWM2 On-Wall Speaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo NY\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB PWM2 is a five-driver 3-way on-wall speaker built around a 1-inch titanium dome tweeter with ferrofluid and Neodymium magnet, two 3-inch carbon fibre midrange drivers with rubber surround and cast basket, and two 4-inch carbon fibre woofers with rubber surround and cast basket, all housed in a bass reflex MDF cabinet measuring 36 inches wide by 6.5 inches tall by 3.38 inches deep. Available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, New York, the PWM2 is a mid-series model in PSB's PWM on-wall speaker line, positioned below the seven-driver PWM3 flagship and sharing the same 3-way driver layout and cabinet depth while offering a more compact 36-inch cabinet footprint. The bass reflex design extends low-frequency output to 70Hz (±3dB) with a -10dB point at 40Hz, and the titanium tweeter covers the upper frequency range to 23,000Hz. The PWM2 delivers 86dB anechoic sensitivity into a nominal 8-ohm load. The four-layer voice coils on the midrange and woofer drivers provide high power handling capacity and low impedance consistency across the driver's operating range. The included wall mount bracket supports both horizontal and vertical installation — horizontal for center or L\/R channels positioned relative to a display, vertical as a column speaker for L\/R or surround channels beside a screen. The bracket is not rated for ceiling mounting. Satin Black and Satin White finishes allow the PWM2 to integrate with the wall surface or the display surround. The PWM2 is part of Vinyl Sound Buffalo's full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vinylsound.com\/collections\/speakers\"\u003espeaker collection\u003c\/a\u003e, which includes on-wall, in-wall, in-ceiling, outdoor, powered, and floorstanding speakers from leading audio brands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTitanium Tweeter with Neodymium Magnet, Carbon Fibre Midrange, and Carbon Fibre Woofers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM2's 1-inch titanium dome tweeter uses a Neodymium magnet motor rather than the ferrite magnet found in lower-cost driver designs. Neodymium magnets produce a stronger magnetic field per unit of magnet mass, which allows the tweeter motor to be smaller and lighter without reducing the magnetic flux density in the voice coil gap. A stronger flux density produces higher motor efficiency — more acoustic output per watt of input — contributing to the PWM2's 86dB sensitivity figure. Ferrofluid fills the voice coil gap to conduct heat away from the coil and into the magnet structure, reducing thermal compression at sustained output levels. The two 3-inch carbon fibre midrange drivers and two 4-inch carbon fibre woofers share the same cone material: carbon fibre composite. Carbon fibre cones are stiff and light, with a higher stiffness-to-mass ratio than glass-filled polypropylene or paper cones of comparable size, which pushes the first cone breakup resonance above the driver's intended operating range and reduces high-order distortion products. Cast baskets on all four cone drivers provide a rigid, dimensionally stable chassis that maintains precise voice coil-to-gap alignment under the mechanical forces generated during normal speaker operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFour-Layer Voice Coils, Bass Reflex Design, and Wall Installation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM2's midrange and woofer drivers use four-layer voice coils — coils wound in four separate layers of wire on the same voice coil former rather than the two-layer configuration common in budget speaker drivers. Four-layer winding increases the total length of wire in the gap, which reduces the DC resistance per unit of motor force and improves the power handling capacity of the driver. More wire layers in the gap also increases the coil's thermal mass, which absorbs more energy before the coil temperature rises to a level that affects adhesive bonding or wire insulation integrity. The bass reflex cabinet uses one or more tuned ports to extend low-frequency output below the woofers' free-air resonance frequency, enabling the PWM2 to reach 40Hz (-10dB) from a cabinet only 3.38 inches deep and 6.5 inches tall. The MDF cabinet provides a dense enclosure material with high damping of internal panel resonances. The wall mount bracket installs to the wall first, then the PWM2 cabinet attaches to the bracket. Horizontal mounting positions the 36-inch cabinet width along the wall; vertical mounting positions the 6.5-inch width as a narrow column 36 inches tall. The bracket is not designed for ceiling installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFrequency Response (±3dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e70Hz – 23,000Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLF Cutoff (-10dB)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (Anechoic)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e86dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSensitivity (Listening Room)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance Nominal\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eImpedance Minimum\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 Ohms\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTweeter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\" (25mm) Titanium Dome with Ferrofluid, Neodymium Magnet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMidrange\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 3\" (75mm) Carbon Fibre Cone, Rubber Surround, Cast Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoofer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 × 4\" (100mm) Carbon Fibre Cone, Rubber Surround, Cast Basket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVoice Coil\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFour-Layer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDesign Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBass Reflex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCabinet\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMDF\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrille\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Cloth Grille (Acoustic Transparent)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e36\" (914mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.5\" (165mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth (without grille)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.38\" (85mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDepth (with grille)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.5\" (90mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMounting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWall Mount Bracket Included (Vertical and Horizontal — not ceiling rated)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAvailable Finishes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSatin Black, Satin White\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does the PWM2 differ from the PWM3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM2 and PWM3 share the same cabinet depth (3.38 inches), height (6.5 inches), sensitivity (86dB anechoic \/ 89dB listening room), impedance (8 ohms nominal \/ 6 ohms minimum), and 3-way driver topology with titanium dome tweeter, carbon fibre midrange, and carbon fibre woofers. The key differences are driver count and cabinet width. The PWM3 uses four 4-inch woofers in a 48-inch cabinet and extends bass to 60Hz (±3dB) with a -10dB point at 35Hz, and its titanium tweeter reaches 35,000Hz. The PWM2 uses two 4-inch woofers in a 36-inch cabinet and extends bass to 70Hz (±3dB) with a -10dB point at 40Hz, and its tweeter reaches 23,000Hz. The PWM2 is 12 inches shorter than the PWM3, which makes it a better fit for narrower wall spaces, smaller displays, or rooms where a 48-inch speaker is too wide for the available mounting position. For maximum bass extension and the highest output ceiling, the PWM3 is the stronger performer; for installations where the PWM3's 48-inch footprint is excessive, the PWM2 provides the same cabinet depth, the same sensitivity, and comparable performance in a more compact 36-inch format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a four-layer voice coil and why does the PWM2 use one?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA voice coil is a cylindrical coil of wire attached to the speaker cone that moves in and out of a magnetic gap in response to the audio signal. A four-layer voice coil has four separate layers of wire wound concentrically on the same former, as opposed to the two-layer design used in lower-cost drivers. More wire layers increase the total length of conductor in the magnetic gap, which reduces the DC resistance per unit of generated force (improving the motor's efficiency) and increases the coil's thermal mass — the coil can absorb more energy before reaching temperatures that risk adhesive failure or wire insulation damage. Four-layer voice coils are also associated with higher linear excursion capability because the taller, more mechanically stable coil is better controlled by the spider and surround at large excursion values. In the PWM2's midrange and woofer drivers, four-layer voice coils contribute to the high power handling capacity appropriate for a home theater speaker that may see significant sustained power from a receiver or amplifier driving a full surround sound system at high levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is a Neodymium magnet tweeter and how does it differ from a standard tweeter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNeodymium is a rare earth element used to make permanent magnets that are significantly stronger than conventional ferrite (ceramic) magnets at the same physical size and mass. In a speaker tweeter, the magnet's job is to create a strong, stable magnetic field in the gap where the voice coil operates. A stronger field produces more force on the voice coil per unit of current, which means more acoustic output for a given amplifier power — higher sensitivity. A Neodymium magnet produces the same or greater magnetic flux density as a ferrite magnet many times its size, which allows the tweeter motor assembly to be smaller and lighter without sacrificing sensitivity. In the PWM2's 1-inch titanium dome tweeter, the Neodymium magnet combined with ferrofluid cooling allows the tweeter to achieve high sensitivity (contributing to the PWM2's 86dB overall sensitivity) while maintaining consistent performance at elevated power levels across a home theater listening session.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan the PWM2 be used as a center channel speaker?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The PWM2 is designed to function as a center channel speaker when mounted horizontally below or above a display. In horizontal orientation, the speaker is 36 inches wide and 6.5 inches tall, with its driver array — tweeter, two midranges, and two woofers — distributed across the 36-inch width. This driver arrangement produces a horizontal radiation pattern appropriate for center channel dialogue and effects reproduction. Using PWM2 units for all channels in a home theater — left, center, right, and surround — provides a tonally matched speaker system where all channels have the same frequency response, sensitivity, and driver complement. A tonally matched system produces smoother panning and transitions as audio effects move from the front stage to the surrounds and back, which is particularly noticeable in action film soundtracks and multichannel music mixes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat bass extension does the PWM2 achieve and how does the bass reflex design work?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PWM2 extends bass to 70Hz (±3dB) and 40Hz (-10dB) — a significant low-frequency output range from a speaker only 3.38 inches deep. A bass reflex enclosure adds one or more ports to the sealed cabinet volume. The port is a tuned acoustic resonator — a tube of specific length and diameter whose resonant frequency is set below the woofer's free-air resonance. At and near the port's tuning frequency, the port aperture itself radiates acoustic output in-phase with the woofer cone's output, augmenting the bass below the frequency where the woofer alone would begin rolling off. The combined woofer and port output extends the low-frequency response lower than an equivalent sealed enclosure of the same internal volume. The trade-off is that below the port tuning frequency, the woofer cone is no longer controlled by the enclosure pressure, and excursion rises rapidly — which is why a bass reflex speaker's -10dB point of 40Hz is not the same as a flat response to 40Hz. The PWM2's dual 4-inch woofers provide the combined cone area needed to drive the bass reflex loading effectively from the slim 3.38-inch cabinet depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow many PWM2 units do I need for a complete home theater system?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA basic 5.1 home theater system using PWM2 speakers for all channels requires five PWM2 units: one as a center channel (horizontal, below or above the display), two as left and right front channels (horizontal or vertical beside the display), and two as left and right surround channels (typically mounted on the side or rear walls). A 7.1 system adds two additional PWM2 units for left and right back surround positions. All five or seven PWM2 units can use the same satin black or satin white finish, maintaining a consistent visual appearance across the system. A subwoofer handles bass reproduction below 80Hz in a .1 surround configuration — the PWM2's bass reflex extension to 40Hz supplements the subwoofer overlap range. Contact Vinyl Sound Buffalo to discuss the PWM2 quantity needed for your specific room layout and surround format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere to buy PSB PWM2 on-wall speakers in Buffalo NY?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PSB PWM2 is available from Vinyl Sound, an authorized PSB Speakers dealer in Buffalo, New York. Vinyl Sound also carries the PWM3 for customers who need the larger 48-inch footprint and deeper bass extension of PSB's flagship on-wall model. Free shipping is available across the continental United States. 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