Spendor D9.2 : 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker
The new Spendor D9.2 is an elegant, modern, full-size, 3 way, 4 driver, floor-standing loudspeaker. The D9.2 delivers music with exceptional resolution and a vibrant realism that conventional loudspeakers cannot match. It delivers low frequencies with breath‐taking power, scale and authority. It has a beautiful coherence and transparency across the entire sound spectrum. It is easy to place in a multiplicity of rooms, easy to drive, very efficient, plays any kind of music and, if you have the inclination, it will play very loud without compression. With its tall slim enclosure and smart modern finishes D9.2 is entirely at home in any modern living environment. It will do full justice to the finest ancillary equipment. This new level of performance is the direct result of important Spendor innovations.
Spendor D9.2 : 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker
The new Spendor D9.2 is an elegant, modern, full-size, 3 way, 4 driver, floor-standing loudspeaker. The D9.2 delivers music with exceptional resolution and a vibrant realism that conventional loudspeakers cannot match. It delivers low frequencies with breath‐taking power, scale and authority. It has a beautiful coherence and transparency across the entire sound spectrum. It is easy to place in a multiplicity of rooms, easy to drive, very efficient, plays any kind of music and, if you have the inclination, it will play very loud without compression. With its tall slim enclosure and smart modern finishes D9.2 is entirely at home in any modern living environment. It will do full justice to the finest ancillary equipment. This new level of performance is the direct result of important Spendor innovations.
Spendor LPZ (Linear Pressure Zone) tweeter:
The new Spendor LPZ tweeter is built around a stainless steel front plate that forms a damped acoustic chamber directly in front of a lightweight woven polyamide diaphragm. The front plate incorporates a phase correcting micro foil to equalise sound wave path lengths across the diaphragm surface, simultaneously it generates a symmetrical pressure environment on both faces of the tweeter diaphragm so the tweeter operates in a balanced linear mode. The result is perfect focus, uninhibited sound transmission and a very wide listening window. The front plate also provides excellent mechanical protection for the delicate tweeter dome and a smart modern appearance.
Spendor 18cm drive units developed for D9.2:
The D9.2 mid‐bass drive unit has an advanced EP77 polymer cone mid‐range drive unit. Housed in an isolated enclosure at the top of the cabinet, it handles only mid‐range frequencies which eliminates mid‐low frequency intermodulation. It delivers music with superb clarity and vanishingly low colouration. The two D9.2 low frequency drivers have ultra‐rigid, two part bonded, lightweight Kevlar composite cone assemblies. The drivers are in a large dedicated low‐frequency acoustic enclosure. Like Spendor`s highly regarded A9 loudspeaker (now superseded by D9.2) the D9.2 delivers accurate powerful bass without distortion or compression. All three drivers feature cast magnesium alloy chassis, high efficiency motor systems, optimised electro‐dynamic damping, and excellent thermal dissipation for wide dynamic range. New polymer surrounds with very stable molecular composition reduce driver `break‐in` time significantly.
Fifth generation Spendor Linear flow port technology:
Our new fifth generation Spendor Linear flow port incorporates an aerodynamically profiled central baffle (like an aircraft wing) to create a tapered twin-venturi port. Air at the port extremities is decelerated and there is a further reduction in air velocity in the large tapered area at the cabinet base. The result is evenly balanced acoustic pressure and air-flow along the whole length of the port. Spendor`s Linear Flow port technology delivers deep articulate bass with natural timing, even in small rooms or close to a wall.
Spendor dynamic cabinet damping:
Timing is fundamental to the musical experience. In conventional loudspeakers rigid high density cabinet panels are mass-damped to reduce cabinet-talk. Spurious energy is stored and released slowly. This introduces unacceptable blurring and slowing of the sound. Spendor`s solution is asymmetric aperture bracing of the cabinet to disperse internal waves. Dynamic Damping with small low mass constrained polymer dampers at key energy interface points instantly convert any spurious energy in the cabinet into inaudible heat. The result is a silent rigid cabinet and naturally fast engaging sound.
Elegant modern design:
The D9.2 looks as good as it sounds. Our premium finishe perfectly complement today`s ontrend interiors: Satin white, a silky pure white lacquer, for a distinctive contemporary look. Standard finishes are Black Oak, Oak, Walnut, Satin White and Cherry. The plinth is finished in satin black lacquer.
Specifications
Description: 3-way floorstanding
Enclosure type: Rigid, asymmetric braced, vented cabinet with dynamic damping
Vent type: Fifth generation Spendor linear flow, tapered twin-venturi port
HF driver: Spendor 22mm LPZ polyamide dome
Mid driver: Spendor 180mm EP77, with black polymer cone
Bass driver: 2 x Spendor 180mm, with Kevlar composite cone
Frequency response: 27Hz-25kHz
Sensitivity: 90dB 1 watt 1 metre
Impedance nominal: 8 ohms
Crossover frequencies: 500Hz, 4.2kHz
Amplifier: 25-250 watts
Connections: Single pair recessed precision binding posts
Dimensions H x W x D: 1125 x 210 x 398mm
Net weight (each): 35kg
Accessories supplied: Height-adjustable spike feet, cloth magnetic grille
Cabinet real wood veneer finishes: Black Oak, Oak, Walnut, Satin White and Cherry
HiFi Choice Magazine – Beautiful Systems – November 2017
“The D9 is one of the most effortlessly accomplished speakers I have used, even at prices comfortably in excess of its own. Its genius is that it makes the business of accurately producing music look easy. Its technology and engineering never snag your attention, only their results. – Ed Selley
HiFi+ Magazine – September 2017
“Tall, slim, and innately understated, the English gentlemen might shout, but the message is still delivered with purpose, clarity and whee necessary, definite intent. A superbly balanced and beautifully judged design, this is the best Spendor yet – and that’s no mean feat. Does that mean you can have your cake and eat it? Yes it does – and you can enjoy it with surprisingly wide range of partnering amps too. In fact the D9 is so system and room friendly that in many cases it might well be the best speaker you’ve ever heard, especially at the price – simply because it works more readily than the competition.” – Roy Gregory
Hi-Fi World Magazine – December 2017
“The Spendor D9 is one very well-engineered loudspeaker indeed. It offers prodigious but controlled bass, detailed treble and a nice clean midband. All these combine seamlessly so you wouldn’t know you were listening to four drivers. Add in superb construction (Spendor have their own cabinet-building facility in Sheffield) and you have an exceptionally impressive floorstanding loudspeaker. I’ve heard much more expensive loudspeakers that do less.” – Jon Myles