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Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Rear-Ported Bass Reflex)
Specifications
| Category | Speaker Passive |
|---|---|
| Brand | Classic Audio |
| Driver type | Dynamic |
| Driver size | 165 (woofer), 25 (tweeter) mm |
| Driver count | 2 per cabinet |
| Impedance | 8 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 87 dB/2.83V/m |
| Frequency response | 55 Hz – 22 kHz (-3 dB) |
| THD | 0.4 % |
| Cable termination | binding-post |
| Recommended amp power | 20000 mW |
| Tuning target | warm / classic monitor |
| Weight | 7800 g |
| Price (USD) | $899 |
| Release year | 2021 |
Overview
Passive 2-way bookshelf speaker. 165 mm mid-woofer with a doped paper cone, 25 mm soft-dome tweeter, second-order crossover at 2.8 kHz. Rear-ported bass-reflex alignment tuned to 55 Hz (-3 dB).
8 Ω nominal impedance, 87 dB/2.83 V/m sensitivity — typical of well-engineered modern bookshelves, demanding maybe 50 W of amplifier output for comfortable listening in a 20 m² room. The balanced power amplifier in the database drives it with ample headroom.
Five-way binding posts accept the audiophile banana plugs or spade terminals. Cable run via the OCC copper speaker cable.
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Frequently asked questions
What amp does Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Rear-Ported Bass Reflex) need?
Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Rear-Ported Bass Reflex) has 8Ω impedance and 87 dB/2.83V/m sensitivity. Recommended amp output: ~20000 mW at the operating impedance for typical listening levels with 10dB of headroom.
What driver type does Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Rear-Ported Bass Reflex) use?
Passive 2-Way Bookshelf Speaker (Rear-Ported Bass Reflex) uses a dynamic topology. Driver size: 165 (woofer), 25 (tweeter)mm.