Spendor A2.2 Loudspeaker at Vinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA

The Spendor A2.2 is a compact 2-way rear-ported floorstanding loudspeaker from Spendor Audio Systems (Rotherham, England, UK), available at Vinyl Sound in Buffalo, NY, USA. The entry-level floorstander in Spendor's A-Line Mark 2 series — debuted at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February 2025 and manufactured in the UK — the A2.2 combines a 22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter and a 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver with a 4.2kHz crossover, spanning an in-room response of 46Hz to 26kHz at a sensitivity of 83dB. Compatible with amplifiers from 25 to 125 watts into an 8-ohm nominal load, the A2.2 delivers the natural, expressive Spendor A-Line sound in a slim, apartment-friendly cabinet that stands just 31 inches tall.

A-Line Mark 2: Compact Dimensions, Genuine Musical Performance

The original Spendor A2 established itself as a benchmark compact floorstander, praised by Hi-Fi Choice and The Absolute Sound for delivering a natural, dynamically engaging presentation from an unusually small enclosure. The A2.2, unveiled at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February 2025, refines this formula with improved internal bracing, a Sorbothane constrained-layer damping treatment applied to cabinet panels, and a revised crossover network — upgrades shared across the entire A-Line Mark 2 range. These changes reduce cabinet colouration and improve transient accuracy without altering the A2.2's fundamental character: an outgoing, expressive, rhythmically assured sound that punches well above its physical weight. Spendor's Dynamic Damping — low-mass constrained polymer dampers at key energy interface points — continues to manage spurious cabinet energy by converting it into inaudible heat instantly, preserving the fast, time-accurate presentation that has defined A-Line speakers since their introduction. The result is a loudspeaker that Spendor describes as delivering music with striking clarity and a fun, charming element, remaining tuneful and articulate even when positioned close to a rear wall or in a smaller room.

EP77 Polymer Midrange, Wide-Surround Tweeter, and Placement Flexibility

At the heart of the A2.2 is a 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver — the same proprietary cone material used across the A-Line, D-Line, and Classic series — providing the low-coloration, natural midrange character that is the defining sonic signature of Spendor loudspeakers. The 22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter crosses in at 4.2kHz, combining the extended frequency response of a small-diameter diaphragm with the wide off-axis dispersion of a larger surround geometry, for smooth and consistent high-frequency reproduction over a broad listening area. Reflex bass loading extends the in-room response to 46Hz — providing genuine bass weight in a cabinet that stands just 786mm tall — and the port is tuned specifically to maintain tuneful, articulate bass even when the A2.2 is positioned close to a rear wall or in a small room. A rigid, asymmetrically braced enclosure in a 6"-wide linear-form profile accepts four veneer finishes and sits on a satin-black plinth with height-adjustable spike feet. A single pair of recessed precision binding posts on the rear provides clean amplifier connectivity.

Key Features

• 150mm EP77 Polymer Cone Mid/Bass Driver: Spendor's proprietary EP77 polymer formulation with cast magnesium alloy chassis delivers the low-coloration, natural tonal balance that characterises the A-Line sound across all genres and listening levels.
• 22mm Wide-Surround Polyamide Dome Tweeter: A wide-surround dome geometry combines the transient speed of a small-diameter diaphragm with broad off-axis dispersion, producing smooth, stable high-frequency reproduction across a wide listening window.
• Spendor Dynamic Damping: Low-mass constrained polymer dampers at key energy interface points convert spurious cabinet resonance into inaudible heat instantly, preventing the slow energy storage and release that blurs transients in conventional rigid enclosures.
• Sorbothane Constrained-Layer Damping: Sorbothane damping inserts added across all A-Line Mark 2 models reduce cabinet colouration and time smearing, improving stereo imaging and transient clarity compared to the original A2.
• Asymmetric Rigid Cabinet Bracing: Non-parallel internal bracing geometry reduces standing waves within the enclosure, working in concert with Dynamic Damping for clean, time-accurate bass and midrange reproduction.
• Refined Crossover Network: An updated crossover network with precision-wound inductors improves driver integration, phase coherence, and tonal balance across the 4.2kHz handoff between the mid/bass and tweeter drivers.
• Placement-Friendly Reflex Loading: The reflex port is tuned for tuneful, articulate bass even when the A2.2 is positioned close to rear walls or in smaller listening rooms, making it practical for real-world domestic placement.
• Compact Linear-Form Cabinet: A 6"-wide, 31"-tall enclosure in four veneer finishes integrates unobtrusively into virtually any room, including apartments, secondary systems, and spaces where larger floorstanders are impractical.
• Broadcast Reference Calibration: Each A2.2 is calibrated and matched to broadcast reference standard at Spendor's UK facility, ensuring driver and crossover consistency across pairs.

Technical Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Spendor A2.2?

The Spendor A2.2 is a compact 2-way rear-ported floorstanding loudspeaker from Spendor's A-Line Mark 2 series, featuring a 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver and a 22mm wide-surround polyamide dome tweeter, spanning 46Hz to 26kHz in-room. Manufactured in the UK and debuted at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show in February 2025, it is the entry-level floorstander in the A-Line Mark 2 range — the smallest and most compact of the three A-Line floorstanders — and delivers the natural, expressive Spendor A-Line sound in a 31"-tall enclosure designed for apartments, secondary rooms, and space-constrained listening spaces.

How does the Spendor A2.2 differ from the Spendor A4.2?

The Spendor A2.2 and A4.2 are both 2-way rear-ported A-Line Mark 2 floorstanders sharing the same Dynamic Damping cabinet technology, Sorbothane constrained-layer damping, and broadcast reference calibration. The key differences are in driver size, bass extension, sensitivity, and tweeter specification. The A4.2 uses a larger 180mm mid/bass driver and a new 27mm soft-dome tweeter with a lower 2kHz crossover point, providing deeper bass extension (36Hz vs 46Hz in-room), 2dB more sensitivity (85dB vs 83dB), and a broader frequency band under tweeter control. The A2.2 retains the original A-Line 22mm wide-surround tweeter and 150mm driver — appropriate for its smaller cabinet volume and target room size. The A4.2 is the better choice for medium and larger rooms; the A2.2 is optimised for smaller spaces, apartments, and secondary listening systems.

How does the Spendor A2.2 compare to the Q Acoustics 5040?

The Spendor A2.2 and Q Acoustics 5040 are both compact floorstanders targeting the same domestic market, but differ in construction philosophy and sonic character. The 5040 uses Q Acoustics' Point to Point bracing with a decoupled tweeter array and a 5" mid/bass driver in a ported cabinet. The A2.2 uses a 150mm EP77 polymer cone with Spendor's Dynamic Damping and asymmetric bracing. The A2.2's EP77 polymer cone produces a warmer, more natural tonal balance than the 5040's polypropylene-coned driver, and its Spendor heritage midrange character handles vocals and acoustic instruments with greater subtlety. The Q Acoustics 5040 is typically brighter and more forward in presentation and works well in acoustically damped rooms; the A2.2 suits a broader range of room types and amplifier pairings with its more forgiving tonal balance.

What amplifier works best with the Spendor A2.2?

The Spendor A2.2 accepts amplifiers rated from 25 to 125 watts into its 8-ohm nominal load. At 83dB sensitivity it benefits from a quality amplifier of 40 to 80 watts — a Rega Brio, Cambridge Audio CXA81, or NAD C 388 will drive it comfortably in a small to medium room. Spendor's A-Line design is specifically engineered for broad amplifier compatibility, and the EP77 polymer cone's forgiving character means the A2.2 is less revealing of source or amplifier shortcomings than D-Line speakers at higher price points. Tube amplifiers of 15W or more from a push-pull output stage also work well with the A2.2 in small rooms, given its stable 8-ohm impedance curve.

Is the Spendor A2.2 suitable for small rooms or placement near walls?

The Spendor A2.2 is specifically designed for small rooms and near-wall placement. Its compact 6"-wide, 31"-tall cabinet makes it one of the smallest genuine floorstanders available, and its reflex port is voiced to remain tuneful and articulate even when the speaker is positioned close to a rear wall. Spendor's own product description and datasheet specifically note wall-proximity use as a design consideration for the A2.2. The 46Hz in-room bass limit delivers satisfying low-frequency presence in a small room without the bass build-up that affects larger ported speakers in confined spaces.

How does the Spendor A2.2 compare to the original Spendor A2?

The Spendor A2.2 retains the same core driver specification as the original A2 — 150mm EP77 polymer cone mid/bass driver, 22mm wide-surround tweeter, and 4.2kHz crossover — but gains updated asymmetric internal bracing, Sorbothane constrained-layer damping applied to cabinet panels, and a revised crossover network. The in-room frequency response is respecified as 46Hz–26kHz (compared to 36Hz–25kHz for the original A2), and the sensitivity is rated at 83dB versus 84dB on the original. The weight reduces slightly from 26.5 lbs to 25.1 lbs per speaker, consistent with the refined internal structure. Available finishes update to Black Oak, Walnut, Oak, and Satin White.

Where can I buy the Spendor A2.2 in Buffalo, NY or the United States?

The Spendor A2.2 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, streamers, and source components. Contact the Vinyl Sound team for current availability, finish options, and in-store audition scheduling.