Spendor Classic 4/5 : 2-way sealed shelf mount loudspeaker
Over five decades Spendor Classic loudspeakers have earned iconic status as the reference standard for many audiophiles, musicians and professional sound engineers. Inspired by the enthusiastic world-wide response following the introduction of our flagship Spendor SP200, for 2017 we are introducing the most significant performance improvements ever across all models.
Spendor Classic 4/5 : 2-way sealed shelf mount loudspeaker
Over five decades Spendor Classic loudspeakers have earned iconic status as the reference standard for many audiophiles, musicians and professional sound engineers. Inspired by the enthusiastic world-wide response following the introduction of our flagship Spendor SP200, for 2017 we are introducing the most significant performance improvements ever across all models.
Our new models are built around a totally new generation of Spendor drive units. Featuring advanced polymer and Kevlar cones, cast magnesium alloy chassis, high-efficiency motor systems, optimised electro-dynamic damping and excellent thermal dissipation, they deliver a truly captivating sound with unprecedented transparency and dynamic contrast.
With meticulously refined crossover networks, enhanced cabinet structures, new elastomer panel damping and new style magnetic grilles, the new Spendor Classic loudspeakers deliver music with the captivating warmth and charm of the 70s originals. Refined and perfected over five decades, Spendor Classic offers the ultimate in pure listening pleasure for serious audiophiles.
Specifications
Description: 2-way sealed shelf mount
Drive units HF: 22mm wide surround textile dome
Drive units LF/MF: Spendor 150mm, with black reinforced polymer cone
Frequency response: 55Hz-25kHz
Sensitivity for 1W @ 1m: 84dB
Impedance nominal: 8 ohms
Crossover frequency: 4.2kHz
Amplifier: 25-100 watts
Connections: Single pair gold plated precision binding posts
Pair matching: within 1 dB broadcast reference standards
Dimensions H x W x D: 308 x 188 x 165mm
Net weight: 5kg
Cabinet real wood veneer finishes: Cherry, Walnut
“This is the closest any multiple driver speaker I’ve tested has ever come to matching the extraordinary cohesion of the Eclipse single driver designs. Spending a few hours listening to them before returning to another speaker – even a very, very well sorted one – is to be left hearing drivers were previously you heard a speaker. Listening to Mazzy Star’s So Tonight that I Might See on the Spendor is astonishingly cohesive.
I’m not done there either. The tonal realism on offer is also exceptional. Fixed points of reference in material you know well is ticked off without incident.
Astonishingly cohesive, informative and engaging sound, Beautifully made, Forgiving of placement and partnering equipment.
Behind the traditional façade is an exceptionally clever and fastidiously engineered speaker that does what we expect of Spendors with more besides. This rather lovely standmount therefore earns our enthusiastic Recommendation.” – Ed Selley