Three New Loudspeakers in Finland
Sonus Faber is now imported by Hifihuone in Tampere. Among the first models to arrive at Finland are acclaimed novelties Guarneri Evolution and Amati Futura. The Guarneri Evolution is the third edition of the famous Guarneri introduced in 1994, called Homage. The Evolution is a 2-way design on a dedicated stands as before but much of the rest has been changed. This applies to the new lute-shape style, new drivers (a 7" mid/woofer instead of 5 incher), and other new technologies (eg. low spurious vibration optimized suspension, stealth reflex para-aperiodic loading, multilayer cabinet construction with constrained-mode damping, etc.). The 29 mm Ragnar Lian moving coil tweeter is crossed at 2800Hz with Mundorf “Supreme” capacitors, and Jantzen inductors. The frequency response is 40 Hz – 30.000 Hz, sensitivity 86 db SPL (2.83V/1 m), and nominal impedance 4 ohm. Price, including the stands: 15900 € (colour: red and graphite)
http://www.sonusfaber.com/guarnerievolution/en/
AudioExklusiv is a manufacturer of many preamplifier and amplifier models but also an electrostatic loudspeaker P3.1. The P3.1 is a full-range loudspeaker that reproduces the whole frequency range by one foil only without a dynamic subwoofer for best homogeneity, spatial reproduction and resolution. The concept is loaned from its forerunner P3, but according to AudioExklusiv, certain decisive and important points had to be improved. For example, a new complex transformer extends the frequency response one octave downwards. At the same the phase behavious and the distortion characteristics are improved. Completely newly developed panels with a modified foil (a new coating procedure and a greater interspace between foil and stator) have increased the sensitivity, as well as amplifier friendliness. A special circuitry driving the HF-range, mid-range and bass-range improves radiation characteristics. Internal wiring is completely new, and so on. More info, here:
Amphion's new Argon7L is a 2-way vented floorstander in a 6.5" d'Appolito array with a 1600Hz crossover point. 4-ohm sensitivity is given as a high-ish 93dB and claimed frequency response is an ambitious 28 - 25.000Hz. Dimensions are 1160 x 191 x 305mm, weight is 30kg and available finishes are black and white chassis with black or white grill covers and waveguides as well as natural wood veneers. Pricing accordingly ranges from €4.399 to €6.399/pr.